Phenom, a Pennsylvania-based HR tech firm, has acquired Seattle startup Included to integrate its agentic AI for advanced people analytics, enhancing workforce insights and talent management. This strategic move, amid HR tech consolidation, aims to address talent shortages and enable data-driven decisions. The deal positions Phenom as a stronger competitor in the evolving AI-driven HR landscape.
NASA's new administrator, billionaire Jared Isaacman, appointed in 2025, faces union backlash over Goddard Space Flight Center closures, accused of deception and prioritizing commercial partnerships like SpaceX. Critics fear erosion of NASA's scientific core and workforce morale. This conflict highlights tensions between innovation and institutional heritage.
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