Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Mount Everest in 1975, serves as an apt namesake for one fast-growing startup in Birmingham. It certainly does take grit and perseverance to…
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With Fresh Rebrand and New Venture Raise, Charleston-based AI Startup Is Streamlining The Hiring Process For Hourly Workers
Just as sprockets link together different parts of a machine, the co-founders of Charleston-based Sentio believe the right new employees drive organizational efficiency and harmony. So much so, they’ve decided…
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Atlanta-based Payroll Service Provider OnPay Raises $6M Series A From Individual Investors
by Chanel Leeby Chanel LeeAtlanta-based payroll service provider OnPay has announced the completion of a $6 million Series A funding round from a coterie of individual private investors, exceeding its $5 million goal. OnPay…
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How Businesses At Any Size Can Start to Play A Role In Employees’ Mental Health
by Megan Pearlby Megan PearlFrom work to money to politics, nearly two-thirds of Americans are stressed. And unmanaged, stress can lead to more severe issues like depression or burnout. For both executives and employees…
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Charleston AI Recruiting Startup Lands $3M, Opens Atlanta Office
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinENGAGE Talent, an artificial intelligence-driven software tool that helps HR professionals recruit smarter, has raised $3 million from investors across the country including Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund and…
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Here’s What Incorporating Diversity Into Your Company Does Not Mean — And What It Does
One of the first things that many companies like to do when they begin to incorporate diversity into their culture is create a program or department with a person to…
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From Delta.com to Decisely: How Kevin Dunn Followed His E-Commerce Passion
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaMore than 20 years ago, e-commerce was in its infancy. At the time, Kevin Dunn had just jumped on board Delta Airlines, starting as a bag handler, transitioning to a post behind…
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In 2015, almost a quarter of U.S. employees voluntarily quit their jobs. These losses are increasingly draining employers’ resources — total costs associated with a turnover, including hiring, training and…