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MindPal, an innovative company from San Francisco that provides innovative solutions for recruitment automation, has offered open access to its latest AI tools. MindPal’s flagship product – JobMatching – has gained new functionalities. JobMatching simplifies the work of recruiters, allowing them to automatically match the best candidates to the position. In this way, recruiters save time and resources during the tedious recruitment process, explains MindPal CEO, Chris Parjaszewski. JobMatching is very easy to use. All you need to do is copy the job description and connect it to the candidate database. Based on the criteria that are key for the recruiter, the system will suggest the best talents who have the required skills. The recruiter only needs to verify the facts and arrange a meeting with the selected candidates. Thanks to this, the work becomes much easier, saving HR departments time and accelerating recruitment. New features simplify the process of filling a posit...

Data synchronization delivers more consistent and impactful employee recognition experience for mutual UKG-Guusto customers Guusto , a leading employee recognition software provider which helps drive engagement and retention for frontline industries, introduced a new technology partnership with UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people. With more than 350 technology and services partners, UKG provides one of the largest and most collaborative partner ecosystems in the HCM industry focused on creating better employee experiences for all people, to improve business outcomes. With this collaboration, organizations that utilize both Guusto and the UKG Ready® HR suite can benefit from automatically syncing employee information between both systems, enabling employers to streamline user management, optimize recognition budget allocation, speed the delivery of milestone programs, and leverage UKG data for improved recognition reporti...

53% of employees in the DACH region cite stress and excessive hours as reasons for leaving finance professions FloQast , an accounting automation platform created by accountants for accountants, released the results of a new market study entitled: The role of financial automation in reducing stress and retaining talent in the DACH region. The survey examines the state of automation and digitization in finance and accounting teams in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) and reveals key insights into the challenges and opportunities facing finance professionals. The survey was conducted in collaboration with Vogel Research (Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KG) among more than 420 CFOs, heads of accounting and other decision-makers from finance and accounting departments with at least five employees. The results indicated clear trends in terms of stress, heavy workloads and employee turnover. Catch more HRTech Insights : HRTech Interview with Sam Naficy, Chairman and CEO ...

BenefitHub, the leading global employee perks and voluntary benefits platform, adds Nashville-based private discount marketplace provider Abenity. BenefitHub , the global market leader in delivering voluntary benefits and discounts to the country’s top employers and membership organizations, announced the close of a strategic transaction to acquire Abenity, a Tennessee-based provider of private perks programs. Over half a billion dollars of goods and services are purchased each year through the combined platforms. The merger of these former competitors notably complements and expands one of the world’s largest private marketplaces for perks and benefits. The people that turn to BenefitHub and Abenity for savings do so on everything from deeply discounted home and auto insurance to planning travel, to buying tickets to concerts and sporting events, to shopping at their favorite retailers. “This deal reinforces BenefitHub’s commitment to employers and membership organizations. With i...

Global workplace utilization in Q2 reached a post-pandemic high driven by gains in high-growth Asian markets. Office utilization in the Asia-Pacific region increased 10 percentage points to 41% in Q2 2024, while American and British utilization leveled off after strong gains in Q1. These are some of the top findings from the latest Workplace Utilization Index report from workplace sensors and analytics company  XY Sense . The strong rise in APAC utilization follow a strong performance in Q1, when utilization in the region grew 9 points. Global workplace utilization increased 4 points to 40%, primarily driven by gains in India and South East Asia. This level of global workplace utilization is the highest ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The XY Sense Workplace Utilization Index is a quarterly report that analyzes data from 42,000+ workspaces in the US, UK, and Asia-Pacific. XY Sense’s rapidly expanding network of workplace sensors (+29% over Q4 2023) colle...

Seasoned HR technology executive to guide talent acquisition leader through next stage of company growth and product innovation SmartRecruiters , a leader in enterprise talent acquisition software, announced the appointment of Rebecca Carr , an established product leader and HR technology executive, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Rebecca also joins the company’s Board of Directors. With nearly a decade at SmartRecruiters, Rebecca transitions from her role as Chief Product Officer (CPO) to drive corporate strategy and advance SmartRecruiters’ industry-leading talent acquisition technology as it embraces new investments in deep learning, AI, and automation. “Businesses today face unprecedented challenges in hiring, requiring technology that can adapt and evolve to meet the complex needs of recruiters and hiring managers,” said Jerome Ternyck, SmartRecruiters Founder and Chairman. “Rebecca not only knows our company and culture inside and out, but also has the visionary...

Renowned Leader in Innovation to Drive Product Strategy at  Boston’s  Immersive Learning Powerhouse Labster ApS , the developer of the world’s leading platforms for immersive STEM education, today announced the hire of Bjørn Toft Madsen as Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO). In his new role, Toft Madsen will oversee Labster’s Product Management and Software Engineering teams, enhancing the company’s product portfolio by refining the prioritization framework, execution strategies, and technical delivery processes to maximize value and innovation. Before joining Labster, Toft Madsen served as EF’s EVP Product for their Global Education Platform, as Senior Technical Director for King, and CTO for Lionhead Studios. Through his career, he has worked with augmented reality (AR), full body motion sensors, smart speakers, global video services and platforms technologies. Notably, he was instrumental in three Xbox hardware launches, created the original Xbox Avatar System, ...

Ever since ChatGPT rocketed into everyday life a few years ago, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a critical technology for reducing workload and improving efficiencies across so many industries. With its flexibility and accessibility, it is a top priority for organizations – including staffing firms. As we navigate through a period of rapid technological advancement, the staffing industry stands on the brink of a transformative era where AI’s capabilities could redefine how staffing operations are conducted. However, while the promises of AI are vast, integrating this technology also presents a new set of challenges and considerations. In my role as General Manager of a company that has worked with thousands of staffing firms over the last 25 years, I see how the rapid changes are already affecting our clients. In this article, I’m going to talk about the future of staffing and the role that AI will play – for good and for bad! The Potential of AI in Staffing First, let...

Small business owners are embracing digital tools and AI/automated solutions to help their businesses run more efficiently. Almost three quarters (73%) of American small business owners say their business has grown in the last year, with even higher percentages for Black (84%) and Hispanic (80%) owners, according to the U.S. Bank 2024 Small Business Perspective that was released today. The report, which is based on a survey of more than 1,000 small business owners, explores the complex challenges and stressors owners are facing in the 2024 macroeconomic environment, including efforts to retain and engage employees and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on operations and job security. The report also includes insights from small business employees to offer a holistic view of the small business landscape. According to the 2024 survey findings, many U.S. small business owners have been growing while also facing labor challenges, which include being understaffed (52%), navigat...

70% of Hiring Managers Report a Low Fulfillment Rate Due to Not Finding the Right Workers 68% of US hiring managers report using staffing agencies to recruit new staff, cover seasonal workload fluctuations, and fill in for absent permanent employees. Yet 70% of the managers also report a low fulfillment rate due to not finding the right workers according to new research by Indeed Flex, the company transforming temporary work and backed by Indeed, the number one job site in the world.1 61% of the US businesses that use staffing agencies state they work with two or more agencies. Surprisingly, the recent study also revealed thoughts around staffing agency transparency as 61% of the hiring managers felt staffing agencies lacked visibility into performance and costs. Read More :  Skilling For Sustainability: How Continuous Learning Prepares Business For The Future Integrating a modern vendor management system provides performance visibility and the ability to manage multiple agen...

After a successful early access program, Lattice will unveil the full functionality of their HRIS product at the company’s annual conference on  October 8th Lattice , the leading people management software company, today announced that its highly anticipated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) will officially launch on  October 8th . The full functionality of Lattice HRIS will be showcased at Lattice’s annual conference, Lattiverse. Organizations can tour the new product and learn more ahead of general availability on the Lattice website. After a successful early access program that demonstrated the significant impact of the Lattice HRIS in driving time savings and consolidation benefits for customers, Lattice HRIS is now ready to revolutionize how HR teams manage employee records, integrate data, and drive strategic business outcomes. Lattice will offer an HRIS alongside a world-class talent management system, with performance insights and employe...

Survey finds that 82% said they have considered delaying their retirement for financial reasons; 92% worry that they will have to work longer than planned LiveCareer , a career service dedicated to resumes and cover letters, polled 1,031 U.S.-based workers in June 2024 to explore the workforce’s plans and progress toward their retirement goals. The results revealed workers’ widespread concerns and anxious feelings of financial unpreparedness about retirement. According to LiveCareer’s Retirement Sentiments Report, 82% of participants say they have considered delaying their retirement due to financial reasons, and 92% worry that they will have to work longer than planned. The survey also explored workers’ fears surrounding retirement. The data shows that 61% of workers fear retirement more than death, and for a large segment of participants (64%), the thought of retiring is scarier than the idea of getting a divorce. More than half of participants (54%) said that retiring frightens...

Sam Naficy, Chairman and CEO of Prodoscore catches up with us at HRTech Series to share a few thoughts on how HRtech adopters and innovators can be more strategic about platform integrations: __________ Hi Sam, tell us about your role at Prodoscore… I have been involved with Prodoscore from the very beginning, initially serving as a board member before stepping into the role of CEO. As a serial entrepreneur with a strong passion for disruptive technology, I’m driven by transforming industries through innovation. Prior to Prodoscore, I was the Chairman and CEO of DTiQ (formerly DTT), where I led it to acquisition by Cisco and it later became a leading provider of digital business innovation solutions and software for restaurants, convenience stores, and retailers. We’d love to hear about some of Prodoscore’s recent innovations and how the tool is enabling end users? We recently completed integrations with three technologies that cater specifically to the staffing industry, Track...

Slingshot’s 2024 Digital Work Trends Report Reveals Employees Haven’t Yet Unlocked The Full Potential of AI in the Workplace Slingshot , the work management platform from software company Infragistics that brings data to the center of everything teams work on, has released Part 1 of its two-part 2024 Digital Work Trends Report. The second annual report reveals a disconnect between the managerial expectations of AI in the workplace and how employees are using AI in their day-to-day work. While employers have implemented AI to support employees’ initial research for tasks and projects (62%), help employees manage their workflow (58%) and analyze data (55%), nearly two-thirds of employees (63%) are instead primarily leveraging AI to double check their work. “The workplace continues to undergo a rapid transformation as we now see more employers implementing AI tools into their businesses to drive efficiencies and increase productivity. While employers have specific intentions for AI in ...

INE Security , a global cybersecurity training and certification provider, recently launched initiatives with several higher education institutions in an ongoing campaign to invest in the education of aspiring cybersecurity professionals. “There is a critical skills gap in the industry, which has enormous implications for businesses and individuals alike,” said Dara Warn, INE Security’s CEO. “We are working to partner with higher education institutions to close that gap, rewrite the book on how to prepare cybersecurity students, and ultimately reinforce the entire industry’s strength and security.” According to the team, in a world where digital threats transcend borders, the need for robust cybersecurity education has never been more critical. Universities around the globe are stepping up, recognizing that their role in preparing the next generation of cybersecurity experts is crucial not only for national security but also for maintaining global competitiveness. As cyber threats b...