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New smart commuter shuttle launches at Babcock’s Devonport facility in Plymouth to support its workforce and help to ease road congestion Defence company, Babcock International Group (Babcock), has partnered with  Zeelo , the category-leading Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) provider, to launch a new, sustainable commuter shuttle network designed to enhance workforce access at its Devonport site with the aim of reducing local traffic congestion. This innovative initiative—known as MoveSmart —will initially serve high-density commuter corridors including Plymouth, Ivybridge, and Saltash, operating from 05:00 to 17:00 and available through a dedicated Zeelo mobile app. The scalable service has been designed with flexibility in mind and can be dynamically adapted to meet evolving demand and shift patterns across the site. “By providing a sustainable transport shuttle service, we’re ensuring our colleagues have a more efficient way to travel to and from site, so they can carr...

Mastek , a trusted AI-first digital engineering and cloud transformation partner, announced the successful implementation of Oracle HCM Cloud Applications at Harmony Australasia, a global mining leader in Australasia. Completed in just 56 weeks, the program has delivered a unified HR platform covering five legal entities and two business units, setting a new benchmark for HR transformation in the mining sector. Catch more HRTech Insights :  HRTech Interview with Allyson Skene, Vice President, Global Product Vision and Experience at Workday Mining is a demanding sector, operationally challenging, labor-intensive, and governed by stringent legal and safety compliance formalities. Harmony Australasia, with operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea, embarked on a digital revamp to create a smart and streamlined human resource management function that caters to the highest safety standards and enhances employee experience for its diverse workforce. Entrusting Mastek as a technolog...

In a recent Xraised  interview, Peter Juhasz, CEO of Syrvi AI, and Istvan Vigh, Co-Founder, revealed how their pioneering approach is transforming how SMEs scale. The conversation dives into Syrvi’s unique “Service as Software” model—an innovation designed to empower businesses with 10 to 100 employees to achieve predictable growth without overextending their resources. The Mission: Sustainable Growth for SMEs For Istvan, the mission behind Syrvi AI is deeply personal. He explained how he witnessed too many entrepreneurs sacrificing their lives while chasing sales. His vision is clear: AI shouldn’t be a luxury reserved for big corporations. Instead, SMEs deserve tools that free up time, create opportunities, and allow founders to build businesses without burning out. “When SMEs thrive, communities flourish, jobs are created, and innovation happens at the grassroots level,” said Istvan. Why Focus on SMEs With 10 to 100 Employees? Peter Juhasz highlighted that this segment...

ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, has signed a seven-year contract with COWI, a global engineering and consulting business headquartered in Denmark, to deliver innovative and sustainable integrated facility services. The contract covers 11 countries worldwide. The services will be implemented across 44 COWI-offices and include cleaning, catering, space management, waste management, building maintenance and repairs, technical installations, security and access control, and fleet service management. The contract takes effect in Europe from 1 February 2026 and in the rest of the world from 1 April 2026. Natalie Shaverdian Riise-Knudsen, Executive Vice President and Group CFO, COWI, says: “This marks a new chapter for COWI – one in which we will operate more efficiently, sustainably and with enhanced agility. Through reduced complexity, modern digital capabilities, and a partnership with a single committed supplier, we are confident that our wor...

Rezolve.ai launches 7 Agentic AI agents in Teams & Slack to transform IT & HR support with automation Rezolve.ai recently announced the general availability of a coordinated team of seven Agentic AI agents designed to handle the end-to-end IT and HR support lifecycle, from first question to verified resolution right inside Microsoft Teams and Slack. Each AI agent is purpose-built for a specific task and can communicate with the others through a shared orchestration layer. A Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) foundation underpins the system to ensure answers and actions remain accurate, auditable, and grounded in enterprise knowledge. At the center of the release is Rezolve.ai Agentic SideKick 3.0, now enhanced with multi-agent collaboration. When an employee asks for help, SideKick routes the request to the most capable agent or to several agents in sequence. So troubleshooting, ticket creation, live escalation, and automated remediation happen without switching ...

The future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Resources (HR) has always looked bright. Think about a world where hiring and promotion decisions are based only on facts and are free of the biases that people can unknowingly bring into traditional processes. AI seemed to be the best way to make workplaces fair, efficient, and based on merit because it could quickly analyze and find patterns in huge amounts of data. Companies quickly started using AI-powered tools for screening resumes, evaluating candidates, scheduling interviews, and even evaluating performance, all in the name of making their workforces more diverse and fair. The idea was exciting: AI would be the great equalizer, finding talent based only on potential and skill, not on things like name, background, or looks. This initial attraction, however, hides an inconvenient truth that is becoming more and more clear. Even though it has a lot of potential, HR AI often copies existing cultural patterns and biases, which c...

Multi-state partnership for temporary and direct-hire staffing represents a $17 million revenue potential over 12 months Atlantic International Corp., a strategic staffing and workforce solutions provider, announced that its subsidiary Lyneer Staffing Solutions has secured a contract with the potential to generate up to $17 million in revenue over the next 12 months to provide comprehensive staffing services for a global e-commerce logistics company across multiple states. The partnership encompasses both temporary staffing for peak demand periods and direct-hire placements for permanent roles, reflecting the client’s need for flexible workforce solutions in today’s rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. The contract spans several states, leveraging Lyneer’s national infrastructure and specialized expertise in logistics staffing. “This partnership represents more than just a significant revenue opportunity—it validates our strategic focus on high-growth sectors where specialized s...

Together they are shaping the future of employee health, wealth, and well-being. Nayya , the leading AI-powered benefits optimization platform, announced a strategic partnership with Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, to deliver personalized benefits guidance at scale. Through this collaboration, Nayya’s connected data and intelligence are embedded in the Paychex experience, giving employees a clearer, more personalized way to understand, navigate, and make the most of their benefits. “Benefits should never be a guessing game. For too long, companies have struggled to balance clarity and complexity in how employees make sense of, access, and select their benefits. Today, that changes,” said  Sarah Liebel , President, Nayya. “Our partnership with Paychex, a trusted leader supporting hundreds of thousands of businesses across the U.S., marks a bold step toward a more connected benefits ecosystem. Together, we are transforming how employe...

Ad fatigue and the lagging design speed are pushing startups to seek faster and more consistent creative execution. Several of them are turning to Uplers to hire graphic designers who bring brand consistency and startup-ready expertise. Visual storytelling is not just a creative aspect but an essential part of how startups market their products. Design is influencing everything from user engagement to brand trust, thereby making the need for consistent, impactful creative output and cross-channel expertise more urgent than ever. In response to this, Uplers is witnessing a sharp uptick in startups choosing to hire graphic designers to support their campaigns across digital, print, and product channels. Designing has emerged as a top priority among startups in their growth journey. The right designer has the potential to amplify your messaging and maintain visual consistency across every consumer touchpoint. Catch more HRTech Insights :  HRTech Interview with Allyson S...

Market outperformance: Maintained €1.8bn in revenues in 2024, outperforming the sector by 8pp against a –9.5% decline Profitability gains: Underlying EBITDA up +23% to €61.3m; contribution margin at 27.3% (+6.2pp), reflecting the leverage of Job&Talent’s AI-powered platform U.S. strength: Revenues grew +5.7% vs. –9.4% market decline, a 15.1pp outperformance in a priority geography AI-powered platform: Evolved into a true AI-powered workforce management platform, delivering up to 30% client productivity gains and a 3.3x cost-to-serve advantage vs. incumbents Job&Talent delivered strong results in a contracting global staffing market. While the sector declined by –9.5% amid weaker demand in e-commerce, logistics, and light industry, Job&Talent maintained revenues at €1.8 billion — proof that the platform outperformed peers in a challenging macroeconomic environment. In the U.S., revenues grew +5.7%, 15.1 percentage points ahead of the market — underscoring the...

Validation affirms ControlUp’s commitment to secure, reliable, and high-performing DEX solutions; customers and partners gain simplified access through AWS Marketplace ControlUp , a global leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management, announced that it has successfully passed the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Foundational Technical Review (FTR). In addition, ControlUp ONE, the company’s industry-leading DEX platform, is now available on the AWS Marketplace, enabling customers and AWS partners to easily procure and deploy ControlUp solutions with the confidence of AWS validation. The AWS FTR is a rigorous review process that ensures software solutions adhere to AWS best practices for security, reliability, and operational excellence. Passing the FTR affirms that ControlUp ONE meets the highest standards for delivering trusted, enterprise-grade experiences on AWS. By passing the AWS Foundational Technical Review, ControlUp ONE delivers customers the assurance of enhanced securi...

Dice Platform Launch Delivers AI Boolean and Job Post Enhancement, Redesigned Interface, and Enhanced Candidate Matching for Tech Recruiters Dice , the leading tech career marketplace, announced the launch of its New Dice Employer Experience, a comprehensive platform redesign that modernizes tech hiring with AI-powered tools, streamlined workflows, and enhanced candidate targeting. The new platform is currently available through an exclusive invite-only rollout to select customers, with broader availability planned for later this year. Catch more HRTech Insights :  HRTech Interview with Allyson Skene, Vice President, Global Product Vision and Experience at Workday The New Dice Employer Experience represents a significant evolution in Dice’s approach to tech hiring, delivering recruiter-first design principles alongside advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The New Dice Employer Experience represents a significant evolution in Dice’s approach to tech hiring, del...

New Industrial Staffing Report reveals how labor shortages, fragile loyalty, and modernization demands are reshaping the  $900B  industrial economy Everee , a leading payroll software built for staffing and gig work, in partnership with ActivateStaff, a leading developer of innovative staffing platform technology, released the 2025 Industrial Staffing Report. Based on a survey of 310 U.S. hiring leaders in manufacturing, logistics, and construction, the report explores what drives clients to switch staffing agencies, how firms can protect revenue by staying indispensable, what businesses expect from staffing partners, and how technology is changing the industry. According to the report, two-thirds of leaders (66%) say labor shortages are having a major impact on operations, yet 68% still plan to increase headcount this year. Most companies rely on staffing agencies to fill those gaps, but expectations are high. “The report makes it clear that staffing agencies ca...