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Employ Brings Momentum into Q4 with New Executive Leadership, Innovative Product Features, and Industry Recognition

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

“Employ has been rapidly disrupting the market over the past year, leading to our continued momentum,” said Pete Lamson, CEO at Employ.

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  • “Employ has been rapidly disrupting the market over the past year, leading to our continued momentum,” said Pete Lamson, CEO at Employ.
  • Lucy Zarlengo, Chief Marketing Officer — As Employ CMO, Zarlengo oversees the planning, development, and execution of Employ’s marketing strategy, driving both customer satisfaction and net new growth.
  • Prior to joining Employ, Zarlengo held leadership positions at Dun & Bradstreet, Thomson Reuters, and Dell.
  • Madhav Nair, Chief Technology Officer — As Employ CTO, Nair is responsible for advancing the company’s innovative technology approach and shared strategic vision.

2023 Employ Recruiter Nation Report Reveals New Data and Insights on Navigating an Unpredictable Talent Acquisition Landscape

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Employ Inc ., a leading provider of recruiting and talent acquisition solutions, and the parent company of JazzHR , Lever , Jobvite , and NXTThing RPO , today released the findings of its 2023 Employ Recruiter Nation Report.

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  • Employ Inc ., a leading provider of recruiting and talent acquisition solutions, and the parent company of JazzHR , Lever , Jobvite , and NXTThing RPO , today released the findings of its 2023 Employ Recruiter Nation Report.
  • This data provides key insights into the current state of talent acquisition, top priorities for employers, and potential technology and strategy investments in the coming year.
  • But overall, talent professionals are still optimistic about the future of talent acquisition,” said Pete Lamson, CEO at Employ.
  • The annual Employ Recruiter Nation Report brings together the depth and breadth of Employ’s proprietary recruiting data from its JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite, and NXTThing RPO solutions.

The Roost Harvest Gathering, A New Culinary, Music and Arts Festival, Debuts in Mystic, CT

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

MYSTIC, Conn., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roost Harvest Gathering, a new culinary, music and arts festival, will debut in Mystic this October. A collaboration between 85th Day Food Community, which owns Oyster Club, Engine Room and The Port of Call, and Brad Leone, celebrated video host, author and chef, with presenting sponsor Gozney, leading makers of home pizza ovens, Roost is an intimate gathering for the community that brings together top culinary and artistic talent for good vibes and great food and drink.

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  • The first festival of its kind in the lower Northeast region, The Roost will take place on Saturday, October 22nd at Stone Acres Farm, a 63-acre historic working farm in Stonington, CT.
  • It will feature a roster of renowned chefs, mixologists, wine and spirit experts, authors, and musicians.
  • The roster includes:
    Andr Hueston Mack, Sommelier, Restaurant Owner, Designer, Former Head Sommelier at French Laundry & Per Se.
  • The Roost Festival celebrates food, music and community with world renowned chefs and musicians at Stone Acres Farm in Stonington, CT.

Employ Inc. Announces Kirsten Maas Helvey as Jobvite President & General Manager

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Employ Inc. , the parent company of JazzHR , Lever , Jobvite , and NXTThing RPO , today announces the appointment of Kirsten Maas Helvey as President and General Manager of Jobvite.

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  • Employ Inc. , the parent company of JazzHR , Lever , Jobvite , and NXTThing RPO , today announces the appointment of Kirsten Maas Helvey as President and General Manager of Jobvite.
  • As a member of the Employ executive leadership team, Helvey will report to CEO Pete Lamson.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Kirsten to Jobvite," said Lamson.
  • Helvey joins Jobvite during a period of substantial growth for Employ.

JazzHR Announces Bill Phelan As President

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JazzHR , the leading recruiting software provider for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the appointment of Bill Phelan as the company's president effective August 30th.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JazzHR , the leading recruiting software provider for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the appointment of Bill Phelan as the company's president effective August 30th.
  • "I couldn't be more delighted to welcome Bill to JazzHR," said Lamson.
  • Most recently, Phelan served as Senior Vice President of Product Management with PointClickCare , launching over a dozen successful products during his five-year tenure.
  • "I'm honored to lead JazzHR during this pivotal phase in unlocking the company's full growth potential," Phelan said.

Nonprofit Gundalow Company Elects John Lamson as Chairman of the Board

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Friday, March 20, 2020

The Gundalow Company , a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect the Piscataqua Regions maritime heritage and environment through education and action, announced today that its board of directors has elected John Lamson, of Newington, as its new chairman, effective immediately.

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  • The Gundalow Company , a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect the Piscataqua Regions maritime heritage and environment through education and action, announced today that its board of directors has elected John Lamson, of Newington, as its new chairman, effective immediately.
  • He replaces Catharine Newick, who has served as chairwoman since 2017 and will remain a director of Gundalow Company.
  • John Lamson has played an increasingly substantial role with Gundalow Company for the past decade as a staunch advocate of our youth educational programs that celebrate the past and future of the Piscataqua Region, said Rich Clyborne , Executive Director of Gundalow Company.
  • Certainly, we are extremely grateful to, and fortunate to have, both of them continue their commitment to Gundalow Company.

JazzHR Announces Erika Wennerstrom As Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, August 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- JazzHR , the leading recruiting software provider for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the addition of Erika Wennerstrom as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- JazzHR , the leading recruiting software provider for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the addition of Erika Wennerstrom as Chief Financial Officer.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Erika to JazzHR," said Pete Lamson, JazzHR's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Wennerstrom brings deep SaaS growth expertise to JazzHR, joining the company from Ellevation Education where she served as Vice President of Finance and Business Operations responsible for financial and operational performance.
  • "I'm absolutely thrilled to join JazzHR on their mission to bring powerful, affordable recruiting solution to SMBs around the world," Wennerstrom added.

JazzHR to Showcase Hiring in a Competitive Market at PrismHR LIVE

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

"JazzHR and PrismHR partnered to deliver a best-in-breed PEO hiring solution and the Marketplace has propelled our relationship to a new level, said Pete Lamson, CEO at JazzHR.

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  • "JazzHR and PrismHR partnered to deliver a best-in-breed PEO hiring solution and the Marketplace has propelled our relationship to a new level, said Pete Lamson, CEO at JazzHR.
  • JazzHR integrates with PrismHR to bring powerful recruiting, onboarding, and payroll management all in one, affordable, easy-to-use package that helps businesses grow.
  • "Businesses everywhere run into obstacles when hiring, including finding quality candidates in a competitive market, but few are actually using a hiring solution," said Gary Noke, President and CEO, PrismHR.
  • For more information about JazzHR solutions visit JazzHR on the PrismHR Marketplace or http://www.jazzhr.com , email hello(at)jazzhr(dot)com, or call +1 (888) 885-5299.

JazzHR Announces Harry Karatassos As Vice President Of Engineering To Support Continued Growth And Success

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- JazzHR , the leading recruiting solutions provider for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the addition of Harry Karatassos as the company's new Vice President of Engineering, effective immediately.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- JazzHR , the leading recruiting solutions provider for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the addition of Harry Karatassos as the company's new Vice President of Engineering, effective immediately.
  • Previously Karatassos served as Vice President of Engineering for Yelp since the acquisition of NoWait in 2017.
  • "We are delighted to have Harry join JazzHR's executive team," said Pete Lamson, CEO of JazzHR.
  • With its simple, powerful and affordable solution,the possibilities are endless in the ways that we can innovate for SMBs," said Karatassos, Vice President of Engineering at JazzHR.