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Daxtra Technologies makes a BIG move - They dropped Talent Flow which is designed to automate workflows and optimize candidate engagement. We spent 20 minutes with Don Tomlinson, MBA Daxtra's CTO to step through the release. Here's a few quick minutes. William Tincup, Ryan Leary, Terry Baker, Jeanne Achille, Katie Achille

? Featured in this week's Talent Show: Known far and wide as Jackie Chiles, the Johnny Cochrane-inspired attorney from Seinfeld, versatile actor Phil Morris has logged an impressive array of credits over a long and successful career (he's also put his velvety tones to good use as a prolific voice actor). But what people don't know is that Phil has practiced Wing Chun since he was a wee lad of 8, as he followed his actor dad Greg Morris around Hollywood sound stages (Greg Morris is best known for his role in the original TV series, Mission Impossible). ?? Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art that focuses on close-range combat. Phil brings us up close and personal into his world - one that combines the physical and mental discipline of Wing Chun and the demands of his preparation/work as an actor. We can't promise that it will be "lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous," but it will be, by definition (trust us - better yet, trust Larry David), excellent. The Talent Show is part of the WRKdefined family of podcasts. Shoutout to William Tincup and Ryan Leary. Audio: https://lnkd.in/e4n4wijJ Video: https://lnkd.in/eG6f-r2T

?? Global Payroll Market Update ?? On a special #HR Tech Marketplace Quick Take edition of?the HR & Payroll 2.0 Podcast... Julie Fernandez and I break down today's big announcement by Deel to acquire the global #payroll business segment of Safeguard Global. We discuss the acquisition by the numbers, sharing insights and our POV's on what it means for the new couple and the market. We look at what #SGG brings to Deel and why the move makes sense for both sides at this particular time. Plus a look at what remains of the Safeguard Global's business as the?#GEO?business and brand stay behind. Plus, tips for buy-side customers of both firms and those considering either for their global employment needs. (Episode links below in the comments ??) ?? Picture is from my office; a small batch of Safeguard rugby balls I collected over the years...a global payroll and #EOR time capsule. Cheers to Bjorn Reynolds, Tristan Woods, Danny Gillespie, Neil Carpenter, and the Guardians of Safeguard Global! Well done! ??

Did you hear the news?! Of course you did. Pillar is now part of the Employ family, and our CEO, Steve Cox, sat down with William Tincup and Ryan Leary from WRKdefined to break down why this is so much more than an acquisition. As Steve put it: “We're not just taking AI and putting it on top — we’re using it inside the workflow to drive even more efficiency.” ? Because AI isn't just an add-on?— it’s the future of hiring. When it’s built into core processes, recruiters get more time to do what matters: connect with people. Funny how AI can make hiring more human, right? Catch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/eTNnBvur

Congrats to our friends Employ and Pillar on a great acquisition. The choice between building in-house or buying is hard decision. For many, it comes down to speed, expertise, and the ability to deliver value faster. So, why did Employ acquire Pillar? Here's Employs CEO Steve Cox with his take. Congrats to Mark Simpson, Steve Cox, Lucy Zarlengo (Moran), Dara Brenner, Alexa Amatulli, Ashley R., Jake Charboneau, MBA and so many more.

"When it comes to the?core workflow, everything from pre-sourcing right away through to offer. We are the market leader in that space. I want to own that space. And to do that, I have to have the best tools and have the most efficient tools to be able to give people what they need" Steve Cox, CEO of Employ on making bold moves.

Congrats to our friends Employ and Pillar on a great acquisition. The choice between building in-house or buying is hard decision. For many, it comes down to speed, expertise, and the ability to deliver value faster. So, why did Employ acquire Pillar? Here's Employs CEO Steve Cox with his take. Congrats to Mark Simpson, Steve Cox, Lucy Zarlengo (Moran), Dara Brenner, Alexa Amatulli, Ashley R., Jake Charboneau, MBA and so many more.

Paychex + Findem = ??at first sight. George LaRocque and William Tincup chop it up about Paychex. Paychex just brought in Findem’s AI to power its recruiting tool. And honestly? It tracks. Paychex already owns the SMB payroll space, but hiring? That’s always been a mess for smaller companies. Now, they’re automating sourcing, surfacing candidates, and (hopefully) removing some of the usual hiring headaches. But let’s be real—AI in hiring isn’t magic. It’s only as good as the data behind it. If Paychex and Findem get this right, SMBs just got a serious recruiting upgrade. If they don’t? It’s just another AI sticker slapped on a hiring tool. #HRTech #AIRecruiting #FutureOfWork #Hiring

This weeks headlines are juicy - Here's what's happened last week in the world work. Subscribe to get notified for weekly drops on Monday. This and more... ?? Apple's DEI initiatives got a 97% shareholder approval ?? Fiverr's new AI tools aim to boost productivity for 4 million freelancers. ?? The gender pay gap could cost women up to $500,000 over their careers. ?? Loxo just reached unicorn status, joining the billion-dollar club. ?? DoorDash settled for $16.75M over a tip misappropriation lawsuit. William Tincup George LaRocque Shally Steckerl Brian Fink Laurie Ruettimann Brian Escobar Walter William Duncan III Pete A. Tiliakos Bob Pulver Brent Skinner Steven Rothberg Mark Feffer Felicia Shakiba Katie Achille Jeanette Leeds Jeanne Achille Bob Goodwin Tim Sackett, SCP ??Carmen Hudson, CSM Marcus Mossberger Peter M. Zollman Libby DeLucien Charles Epstein Meghan Grace, Ed.D., PMP