The Wire (Page 110)

The Wire brings you the latest press releases related to the digital workplace, employee experience and learning and development fields.
Press Release
Digital Workplace
Star Launches Start.AI and End-to-End Applied AI Services for Business Transformation
Dec 12, 2023
star logo Global technology consultancy Star launches end-to-end applied AI services designed to deliver bespoke solutions Start.AI isn't just a solution - it’s the catalyst for a comprehensive AI adoption strategy that propels businesses towards unparalleled efficiency and strategic foresight.” — CEO, Michael Schreibmann LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 12, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- Today, global technology consultancy Star launched end-to-end applied AI services designed to deliver bespoke solutions for businesses seeking seamless integration of AI into their operations and strategic roadmap based on their unique needs.
Press Release
Employee Experience
Meet Erica, the Chatbot, A New Guide to Self-Discovery and Success
Dec 11, 2023
Foundation for Talent Transformation - Transform Lives, Helping Communities Thrive “Erica,” is a new personal development chatbot for people seeking insights about themselves and their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. Erica offers people a new way to learn and grow," said President Eric Shepherd. "This new offering perfectly fits our aim of helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve their goals.” — Eric Shepherd, President of the Foundation for Talent Transformation MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- “Erica,” the Foundation for Talent Transformation’s new personal development chatbot offers a revolutionary way for people to seek insights about themselves and their relationships, careers, and overall well-being.
Press Release
Employee Experience
MoneyGram Announces Jillian Slagter as Chief People Officer
Dec 11, 2023
The Company appoints new member to its Executive Leadership Team to support the growth and development of its 2,000+ global workforce Slagter will lead the transformation of the Company's human resources and people operations to support the strategic growth and digitization of the business DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram International, Inc. ("MoneyGram" or the "Company"), a leading global financial technology company that connects the world's communities, today announced the appointment of Jillian Slagter as Chief People Officer ("CPO"). In this role, Slagter will lead the transformation of the Company's human resources and people operations to support the strategic growth and digitization of the business.
Press Release
Digital Workplace
AFL-CIO and Microsoft Announce New Tech-Labor Partnership on AI and the Future of the Workforce
Dec 11, 2023
New AI alliance will educate workers, incorporate labor's voice in tech development and help shape policy that supports workers WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced the formation of a new partnership to create an open dialogue to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) must anticipate the needs of workers and include their voices in its development and implementation. This partnership is the first of its kind between a labor organization and a technology company to focus on AI and will deliver on three goals: (1) sharing in-depth information with labor leaders and workers on AI technology trends; (2) incorporating worker perspectives and expertise in the development of AI technology; and (3) helping shape public policy that supports the technology skills and needs of frontline workers.
Press Release
Employee Experience
Creation of a New International Payroll Alliance - PAYROCKS
Dec 11, 2023
PAYROCKS Seven leading European Payroll companies unite to create an International Alliance of local payroll experts committed to delivering excellence. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 11, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- The Payrockers are here Local payroll is responding to country-specific economic growth, while global payroll is expanding to meet the needs of international companies.
Press Release
Knowledge & Findability
Franz Unveils AllegroGraph 8.0, the First Neuro-Symbolic AI Platform Merging Knowledge Graphs, LLMs, and Vector Storage
Dec 11, 2023
AllegroGraph - Franz Inc. AllegroGraph - Best Knowledge Graph - Reader's Choice 2023 AllegroGraph 8.0 Validates Generative AI Content, Unveils Hidden Knowledge within Documents and Powers Natural Language Queries AllegroGraph v8 delivers Knowledge Graph driven Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities to provide users with seamless, fact-based, Neuro-Symbolic AI solutions.” — Dr.
Press Release
Talent Management
HireRight Receives Non-Binding Acquisition Proposal from General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital
Dec 11, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HireRight Holdings Corporation (NYSE: HRT) (“HireRight” or the “Company”), a leading provider of global background screening services and workforce solutions, announced today that it has received a non-binding proposal from General Atlantic, L.P. (“General Atlantic”) and Stone Point Capital LLC (“Stone Point”), and their respective affiliated funds (collectively, the “Sponsors”), to acquire all of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock that are not already owned by the Sponsors for $12.75 in cash per share. The board of directors of the Company previously formed a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”) to evaluate and consider any potential or actual transaction proposal from the Sponsors and any other alternative proposals or other strategic alternatives that may be available to the Company.
Press Release
Collaboration & Productivity
Rising Team Releases Mini Kits, Expanding Its Team Development Platform to Serve Frequent Team Meetings and Front Line Workers
Dec 08, 2023
The Interactive Tool Boosts Trust and Engagement for Remote and In-Person Employees Across Industries MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rising Team, the industry-leading team development platform helping companies build more connected and successful teams, today announces its introduction of its Mini Kits. A series of interactive team-building experiences, the Mini Kits are 10–15-minute sessions that help leaders increase trust and understanding on their teams, helping to boost team effectiveness.
Press Release
Employee Experience
ContactMonkey Secures $55 Million in Series A Funding to Transform Employee Engagement
Dec 07, 2023
Updata Partners invests to help ContactMonkey meet increasing demand TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - ContactMonkey, the internal email communications platform, today announced the completion of a Series A investment of $55 million from Updata Partners, a leading growth equity firm. The funding comes as employee engagement is more critical to enterprises than ever: the BBC reported that 59% of global workers report being not engaged at work, which can lead to "quiet quitting." A Gallup report found that disengaged employees cost the global economy around $8.8 trillion. "At ContactMonkey, we believe it is vital that companies improve their communications with their employees and facilitate a strong, collaborative, and transparent culture, even across remote workplaces and disparate teams," said Scott Pielsticker, CEO and Founder, ContactMonkey. "We're looking forward to partnering with the Updata team to grow our teams and solutions as more companies realize how critical their internal communications are to their business." Pielsticker founded the company in 2010.
Press Release
Talent Management
Spotwork's AI Flexible Staffing Solution Shapes the Future of Work and Hiring
Dec 07, 2023
Pandemic success story changes workforce norms and challenges traditional methods of hiring on-demand skilled labour force TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Workforce management platform, Spotwork – launched to solve a workforce hiring problem realized 3 years ago during the pandemic – today announces that it is on a clear path to changing the future of work and hiring. Workforce management platform, Spotwork, is on a clear path to changing the future of work and hiring.