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A sea of resumes: Strategies for handling resume overload
While technology can greatly enhance efficiency, balancing it with human judgment is essential. Recruiters should exercise their expertise and intuition to make informed decisions beyond the data technology provides. Combining the strengths of technology and human judgment can make more comprehensive evaluations. #Recruitment #HR #HRTech #AI
Singapore’s Hybr1d raises $3.2M to power AI-driven IT and HR solutions
Hybr1d, a Singapore-based workforce management platform, has on Thursday announced the completion of a $3.2 million pre-seed round of financing from Global Founders Capital, MS&AD, 468 Capital, and 1982 Ventures.
Microsoft invests in Darwinbox, collaborates on product integration
Darwinbox, an India-based human resource (HR) tech unicorn, and Microsoft announced Tuesday a collaboration to empower organizations globally with the right tools to succeed in the evolving world of work.
Indonesia’s Mindtera closes $850,000 seed extension round funding led by East Ventures
Mindtera, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) platform in Indonesia, has announced the close of its combined seed and seed extension round at $850,000 funding led by East Ventures. The round also saw commitments from Seedstars International Ventures among other prominent angel investors.
UK’s activpayroll acquires Malaysia-based payroll outsourcing and employee mobility specialist Propay Partners
United Kingdom-based human resources tech firm activpayroll has acquired Malaysia-based payroll outsourcing and employee mobility specialist Propay Partners to accelerate its growth in Asia Pacific.
Singapore’s talent recruitment firm Glints lays off staff, founder says ‘truly sorry’
Glints' announcement also came after Singapore-based recommerce platform Carousell said it is laying off 10 percent of its total headcount last week.
Malaysian EWA startup Paywatch raises $9M funding led by Third Prime
Malaysian earned wage access (EWA) service provider Paywatch has raised $9 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by returning investor Third Prime. The round also saw participation from Hana Ventures (the venture arm of Hana Financial Group in Korea), Parkwood Corp. and notably, the endowments of Vanderbilt University and University of Illinois…
Singapore’s FastCo raises $7.48M in Series A funding; expects to break-even within next two years
In the extended Series A round, Malaysia-based investment firm OSK Ventures International (OSKVI) led the funding that raised a total investment of S$4.7million into FastCo with participation from existing investor Cento Ventures and new investor Kairous Capital.
Japanese HR firm PERSOL Asia Pacific acquires Singaporean HR tech startup Workmate
Workmate, a Singaporean on-demand staffing platform for the frontline workforce, officially announces its acquisition agreement with Persol Asia Pacific, one of the largest HR service providers in the Asia Pacific region. The combination of Workmate and PERSOL will accelerate the advancement of Workmate’s on-demand manpower solutions across the Asia…
SaaS startup Founders & CEOs: How to hire the right Marketing Director
The individual you hire to head marketing for your software-as-a-service or mobile app startup must hit the ground running in a mission-critical role, and that's a problem, because if you yourself aren't a marketing professional, how are you supposed to hire the best one you can find?
