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Shaquille O’Neal supports gig workforce startup Steady
Shaquille O’Neal, the former NBA star, has decided to support and invest in Steady, an on-demand workforce assistance startup. Steady has recently secured $9 million in series A funding, and Shaquille O’Neal’s involvement adds both financial support and star power to the company. Steady, headquartered in Atlanta, operates a platform that links gig workers to on-demand or contract work opportunities according to their skills, preferences, location, and availability. In the role of an advisor and advocate, O’Neal will be sharing stories about Steady across various media platforms.Worklete secures a funding of US$6.5m to assist companies in proactively reducing workplace injuries.
Worklete, a US digital health platform that assists companies globally in preventing workplace injuries, has secured series A funding of US$6.5m. The platform is designed to assist frontline employees in labor-intensive environments by teaching them proper movement techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. According to Worklete, the direct costs of workers’ compensation claims reached a staggering US$96bn in 2017.
Introducing Emerson, the AI-enabled recruitment assistant by SmashFly.
SmashFly Technologies, a US recruitment software specialist, has recently unveiled Emerson, a cutting-edge AI-powered recruitment assistant. Our AI assistant seamlessly integrates with SmashFly’s candidate relationship management tool, Smart CRM, streamlining the recruitment process by automating time-consuming tasks. SmashFly strives to provide a positive candidate experience from the beginning and streamline talent acquisition processes.Intertek has recently acquired a provider of workforce training solutions. Intertek, a London-based quality assurance provider, has recently acquired Alchemy Systems, a US software company specializing in workforce training and communication solutions. Intertek is focused on expanding into the field of People Assurance, which will help companies enhance their operational efficiency and reduce safety risks by providing them with the necessary training and coordination.
A smart contract specialist has secured an impressive $1.25 million in seed funding, demonstrating their expertise in the field.
US tech company Sagewise has secured a significant amount of seed funding, amounting to US$1.25m. This funding will be utilized to enhance and expand Sagewise’s platform, which specializes in efficiently resolving disputes related to the development and execution of smart contracts. Similar to a business consultant, smart contracts serve as digital counterparts to traditional contracts, utilizing computer programs to ensure the fulfillment of agreed-upon terms. Our company currently provides a software development kit that enables users to effectively monitor and pause contracts during the resolution of disputes.