The future of education technology is looking brighter than ever. With the acquisition of Humu, a technology company that uses science-based ‘nudges’ to influence positive behavior change and improve business performance, Perceptyx, a California-based employee listening and manager effectiveness platform, is taking the education technology sector to the next level.
Humu’s library of ‘behaviour nudges’ will be integrated into Perceptyx’s People Insights Platform. This integration will enable organizations to create personalized recommendations and guidance to both company leaders and employees. The guidance will be tailored to the behavior an individual or team wants to improve.
Founded by former Google HR Chief Laszlo Bock in 2017, Humu’s survey analytics, actionable insights, and science-backed recommendations are designed to help organizations reach their biggest goals. The company has reported that 81% of employees have made lasting behavior changes as a result of their services, and companies have experienced a 3x improvement in financial performance.
Scott Chancellor, Chief Executive Officer of Humu, said the integration of Humu’s technology with Perceptyx’s AI platform will allow for the delivery of “hyper-personalized, contextually relevant recommendations” to hundreds of thousands of employees across an organization. Chancellor also noted that the acquisition will enable Perceptyx to “close the gap between signal and action in the employee experience”.
John Borland, Chief Executive Officer of Perceptyx, echoed Chancellor’s sentiment. Borland said that AI is the key to “solving the problem at scale”, and that the acquisition of Humu will provide teachers and school administrators with the insights they need to “drive meaningful action that improves business outcomes”.
Perceptyx has been redefining the employee experience since 2013. The firm has been delivering employee listening and manager effectiveness solutions to more than 600 customers, including one-third of the Fortune 100. With Humu’s acquisition, Perceptyx is providing teachers and school administrators with the ability to deliver precise and impactful guidance to every single student in order to drive the behavioral change needed.
The future of education technology is looking brighter than ever with Perceptyx’s acquisition of Humu. By combining Humu’s nudge science with Perceptyx’s innovative AI platform, teachers and school administrators are now able to deliver personalized recommendations and guidance to their students, tailored to the behaviour they want to improve. This is sure to help schools achieve their biggest goals and improve student outcomes.
