Acquisition expands learning, development and engagement capabilities to help organisations better attract, develop and retain talent
London, UK – 16th June 2026 – Cezanne, one of the UK’s fastest-growing providers of HR software and payroll solutions, today announces the acquisition of Learn Amp, a leading employee learning, development and engagement platform.
With one in three UK workers planning to change jobs in 2026 and employee disengagement costing the UK economy an estimated £257 billion a year in lost productivity, organisations face a challenge that efficient HR administration alone cannot solve.
Technology that actively supports learning, development, performance and engagement across the full employee lifecycle is fast becoming a competitive necessity – particularly for mid-market businesses priced out of the enterprise platforms that have traditionally owned this space.
By bringing Learn Amp and Cezanne together, customers will benefit from a more connected approach to managing, developing and engaging their people through a single platform – combining back-office HR and payroll with the learning, performance and engagement tools that employees increasingly expect.
Building momentum
The acquisition marks another step in Cezanne’s evolution from a traditional HR and payroll software provider into a complete employee lifecycle platform, helping organisations create more engaging workplace experiences from recruitment and onboarding through to learning, performance management and career and succession planning.
Simon Noble, CEO of Cezanne, said, “Employee expectations have changed significantly in recent years. People want more than efficient HR processes; they want opportunities to learn, develop and grow throughout their careers.
“The acquisition of Learn Amp enables us to deliver an even richer employee experience whilst maintaining the simplicity, flexibility and value that our customers expect. We’re creating a platform that supports every stage of the employee journey, from attracting and onboarding talent through to development, performance and long-term career growth.”
Founded in 2016, Learn Amp combines learning management, learning experience, talent development and performance management capabilities into a unified employee development platform. The addition complements Cezanne’s existing HR, payroll, recruitment and people management solutions, further strengthening its position in the UK mid-market.
Joe Hill-Wilson, CEO and Co Founder of Learn Amp added, “Workplace tech is evolving fast. The best People Teams demand simplicity without sacrifice. Cezanne HR and Learn Amp join forces at the ideal time to deliver what neither could alone: an amplified, end-to-end employee experience across HR and L&D. We share a vision to make work life work better and we can’t wait to deliver it together.”
Joe Hill-Wilson (centre), co-founder and CEO of Learn Amp, with the Learn Amp team.
Learn Amp joins Cezanne Recruitment, acquired as Occupop in 2025, further strengthening Cezanne’s vision of delivering a complete employee lifecycle platform through a single, integrated solution.
The move follows significant momentum, including the launch of its AI-powered suite capabilities to help HR teams automate document creation and employee communications, and appointing Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer to lead the next phase of product and growth strategy.
About Learn Amp
At Learn Amp we aim to align employees and organisations so they can grow better, together.
We offer an AI-powered platform that makes it easier for employees to learn, grow, perform, and progress.
Our mission is to enable businesses to connect learning directly to employee growth and organisational impact.
Our solutions deliver on this through personalised development journeys that help build, engage, and retain high-performing teams.
