Armonk, N.Y. – September 21, 2026 -- Seventy-one percent of Chief Human Resource Officers say the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs is now the most essential workforce skill, yet only 29% of employees rank judgment as important, according to a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value.
Seattle – September 21, 2026 -- Convera and JustLogin have partnered to embed regulated cross-border payroll and business payment capabilities directly into JustLogin's HR platform, enabling companies to initiate payments in up to 16 currencies across Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia's B2B payments market was valued at approximately USD 44.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed USD 105 billion by 2033, according to figures cited by the companies. The integration positions JustLogin's HR platform to capture a share of that growth by letting customers manage payroll disbursement without leaving their existing workflow.
Singapore – September 19, 2026 -- YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) reported unaudited net assets of approximately $25.2 million as of September 19, 2026, an 85% increase from $13.6 million at year-end 2025, driven primarily by a reduction in total liabilities.
The Singapore-headquartered AI workforce management and integrated facility management (IFM) provider disclosed total assets of approximately $38.0 million, up from $34.3 million at fiscal year-end 2025. Based on 3,201,764 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of September 19, 2026, the figures translate to $11.88 in total assets per share and $7.87 in net assets per share. The company attributed the liability reduction to strategic balance sheet management during the first half of 2026.
Cincinnati – September 19, 2026 -- Advantage Technical, a Staffmark Group company, announced that Evan Nedwick, a contract professional placed with Ford Motor Company, has been named a 2027 National Staffing Employee of the Year All-Star for the Engineering, Information Technology, and Scientific sector by the American Staffing Association (ASA).
Nedwick joined Advantage Technical in 2015, initially supporting Ford's Interior/Exterior Prior Approval team after starting his career as a technician at a Ford dealership. When his role was eliminated during a 2021 restructuring, Advantage Technical redeployed him into Ford's mobile service operations, where he has since expanded his responsibilities.
Fresno, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Rx relief, a Joint Commission Certified pharmacy staffing division of PrideStaff, is marking National Staffing Employee Week, running Sept. 14-20, to recognize pharmacy professionals placed across U.S. healthcare organizations.
The observance, held annually by the American Staffing Association, spotlights the role temporary and contract employees play in supporting U.S. businesses and the broader economy, while underscoring career pathways staffing firms offer workers nationwide.
New York – – September 18, 2026 -- Belfry Software has expanded its security guard services platform with two new AI-driven capabilities, Belle AI Dispatch and Belle AI Assistant, alongside a newly launched applicant tracking system called Belfry Recruiting, now available to all customers.
Alexandria – September 18, 2026 -- The American Staffing Association (ASA) named Dr. Aline Milfort, a licensed school psychologist with National Recruiting Consultants (NRC), its 2027 National Staffing Employee of the Year, kicking off National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 14-20.
The award, sponsored by StaffPro 3, a division of PMC Insurance Group, spotlights Dr. Milfort's work serving 10 campuses across North Houston, Texas. Since joining NRC in 2023 after earning her doctor of psychology degree in 2022, she has provided special education support through a contract role with Aldine Independent School District.
San Jose, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Over 60 drivers and mechanics at California Waste Solutions in San José have overwhelmingly ratified a new five-year labor contract, securing substantial wage increases, expanded protections for relief employees, and a ninth week of vacation time described by union officials as industry-leading.
The ratified agreement, negotiated by Teamsters Local 350, covers employees who provide residential recycling services to more than 170,000 households across the San José area. The five-year term locks in economic terms and revised work rules through the contract period.
Andover, Mass. – – September 18, 2026 -- ALKU, a specialized staffing firm, has launched ALKU Intelligence, a dedicated division offering end-to-end AI, data engineering, and advanced analytics delivery with an average time-to-value of under 90 days for enterprise clients.
The launch follows ALKU's acquisition of rockITdata earlier in September, formally folding the firm's AI and data engineering practice into the ALKU brand. Chris Ferrara, who joined ALKU through the deal, now leads ALKU Intelligence as Chief AI Officer.
Lexington, Mass. – September 16, 2026 -- Relate, an AI relationship intelligence platform, has named Kristy McCann Flynn as Co-Founder, adding a 25-year HR technology operator to its leadership team as the company scales its customer base and product roadmap.
McCann Flynn previously co-founded and served as CEO of SkillCycle, where she raised more than $15 million and guided the company to multiple years of Inc 5000 growth recognition. Her prior senior HR and transformation roles span Pearson, Constant Contact, MoneyLion, Richemont, and Western Asset Management.