Staffing, Recruiting & HR Tech

Greenwich, Conn. – – September 22, 2026 -- Hunt Scanlon Ventures, an M&A advisory firm focused on human capital markets, has completed an investment in millionways, a New York-based AI lab building what it calls a behavioral intelligence layer for artificial intelligence systems.

millionways built a proprietary Large Psychology Model to decode human behavior

The company's platform, Thorsten-4, is designed to interpret human signals, motives, communication patterns and behavior for use in AI governance, executive hiring, talent management, leadership assessment and broader enterprise settings. Thorsten-4 draws on more than a decade of proprietary psychological research and 35 million tagged words of behavioral data, according to the company, which is led by co-founders Martin Cordsmeier and Max Weidemann.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Prospect HQ, a career platform connecting student-athletes with employers, has launched an iOS app that gives its network of nearly 300 colleges and universities direct mobile access to job matching and profile tools.

Network reaches nearly 300 colleges since January 2026 launch

Prospect HQ went live in January 2026 and has since built an active community of current and former student-athletes drawn from close to 300 colleges and universities. The platform matches candidates to open roles based on self-described goals and cultural fit, aiming to reduce time spent on broad job searches.

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.

Partnership targets $105 billion regional B2B payments opportunity

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.

Total assets climb to $38.0 million as liabilities shrink

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).

A decade-long placement outlasted a 2021 restructuring

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.

American Staffing Association designates the week to highlight temporary and contract workforce contributions

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.

ASA recognizes millions of temporary and contract workers placed annually across U.S. staffing agencies

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.

Workers servicing 170,000 households secure long-term wage gains

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.