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Former DOGE Staffers Take Senior Roles at Prediction Market Firms Polymarket and Novig
Prediction market giants Polymarket and Novig have hired former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) affiliates Jonathan Mendelson and Elie Mishory, respectively. Mendelson joined Polymarket as a senior strategic executive, while Mishory became chief regulatory and legal affairs officer at Novig. The hires come amid intense regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets.
Supply Chain Grip taps industry veteran John Hummel to lead cold chain fulfillment expansion
Grip, a Miami-based cold chain fulfillment company, has appointed John Hummel as president of Grip Fulfillment. Hummel brings 40 years of experience from Burris Logistics, UNFI, and Reinhart Foodservice. Grip has shipped $3 billion in perishable goods since 2022 and operates five fulfillment centers reaching 80% of the U.S. population within 24 hours.
Supply Chain Uber Freight Hires Logistics Tech Veteran Amir Pelleg as Chief Product Officer to Accelerate AI Strategy
Uber Freight has appointed longtime logistics technology executive Amir Pelleg as chief product officer, reinforcing its push into AI-powered transportation management. Pelleg, who held executive roles at Amazon, Convoy, and Dandy, will lead product strategy to help shippers improve visibility, automate decisions, and manage fragmented supply chain data.
Sign-On Bonuses Repel Quality Owner-Operators, Says Fleet Manager of 65 Trucks
Christian Martinez, director of operations at Voyager Nation, manages 65 owner-operators and argues that sign-on bonuses are counterproductive, attracting drivers who hop carriers for payouts instead of building sustainable businesses. He recommends instead verifying carrier performance through settlement records and emphasizing transparency.
Business US Adds Just 57,000 Jobs in June as Hiring Slump Signals Cooling Labor Market
The US added only 57,000 jobs in June, far below May's revised 129,000, signaling a loss of hiring momentum. Unemployment eased to 4.2%, but labor force participation fell. Sector performance diverged sharply, with leisure and hospitality losing 61,000 jobs while professional services and healthcare added. The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.5-3.75% as inflation remains above target.
Business India's Services Sector Growth Slows to 17-Month Low as Hiring Stalls, Demand Weakens
India's services sector growth slowed to a 17-month low in June, with the HSBC Services PMI falling to 57.4 from 59.8. Hiring activity nearly stalled, domestic demand softened, but export orders remained robust. The broader composite PMI also declined to 57.1, reflecting weaker private sector momentum.
Technology SAP Tightens Hiring and Travel to Fund Growing AI Investments
German software major SAP is tightening hiring, travel, and third-party spending to fund growing investments in artificial intelligence. According to an internal email, new hiring will focus exclusively on core AI roles, internal travel is paused, and third-party spending is being reduced through a reintroduced Spend Council process.
Technology Recruiters Deploy AI-Powered Proctoring to Catch Ghost Coders in Campus Hiring
As GenAI fuels cheating in campus hiring, Indian tech firms are deploying AI-powered proctoring platforms like Talview, Mercer Mettl, HackerEarth, and HackerRank to detect ghost coders and proxy candidates. HackerEarth's 2025 report shows proctored assessments rose from 64% to 77% by July, with nearly two-thirds of all technical assessments proctored. CEOs of HackerRank and HackerEarth reveal common cheating methods and advocate for live follow-up interviews as a key defence.
Manufacturing Ford rehires over 300 veteran engineers after AI quality checks fail to match human expertise
Ford has rehired more than 300 veteran quality inspectors after AI-driven quality checks failed to live up to expectations. The automaker admitted that automated tools lacked the training and expertise of experienced technicians and has since brought back human engineers to train AI systems and mentor younger workers. The move comes as Ford returned to the top of the JD Power Initial Quality Study for the first time since 2010.
Business People Starting New Jobs at Lowest Level in Five Years, ONS Data Shows
The number of people starting new jobs in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to the Office for National Statistics. The data, covering the three months to April, shows vacancies continuing to decline and employers growing more cautious, although the unemployment rate edged down to 4.9%.
Technology Orbio raises $21 million to automate hiring and onboarding for frontline workers
Orbio, an enterprise startup using AI agents to automate hiring and onboarding for frontline workers, announced a $21 million Series A led by Dawn Capital. Customers include YUM! Brands and Poke, with one behavioral health provider seeing 20% more candidates hired. The company competes with Paradox and WorkJam and plans to use the funds to develop more AI agents.
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Technology Algorithmic Monocultures: Impact on Hiring Diversity
Algorithmic monocultures in hiring are creating homogeneous outcomes, impacting diversity. Over 90% of U.S. employers use similar algorithms, leading to systemic rejections and racial disparities.
Technology Nvidia's H-1B Hiring Surge Amidst Industry Slowdown
Nvidia is increasing its H-1B hiring, offering top salaries despite a slowdown in foreign recruitment across the tech industry. This move underscores Nvidia's commitment to attracting global talent to maintain its leadership in AI development.