MAN News & Events

SoundHound (SOUN) announced a strategic partnership with Experis, a global dealer in technology solutions and part of the ManpowerGroup (MAN) family of brands, to help large enterprises accelerate the adoption and deployment of advanced AI and intelligent automation solutions. The partnership coincides with the launch of Experis' new AI services suite, EXCELERATE AI, with SoundHound AI serving as its exclusive conversational AI technology partner. This collaboration will extend across industries served by Experis in the United States, beginning with healthcare. As Experis' conversational AI technology partner, SoundHound AI will play a role within the EXCELERATE AI portfolio, positioning its conversational and agentic AI technologies as core enablers within Experis' broader AI services. Through the agreement, Experis will refer and co-sell SoundHound AI's agentic AI platform and Autonomics solutions to its enterprise clients, while also supporting implementation and deployment to ensure organizations can scale AI initiatives effectively.

ManpowerGroup announced a global partnership with Hubert, a company in AI-powered interviewing, to scale its "Humans First, Digital Always" approach to hiring. The company said, "Through structured, AI-powered interviews enabled by Hubert, ManpowerGroup is strengthening its ability to deliver: Faster screening - Qualified candidates are identified earlier in the process, helping organizations secure critical talent sooner, and individuals receive feedback quicker. More accurate matching - Structured, criteria-based interviews consistently assess candidate capabilities against role requirements, improving satisfaction for both businesses and future recruits. Reduced bias in hiring decisions - Every person is evaluated against the same transparent standards, supporting a more equitable process. Around-the-clock engagement - More than 60% of candidates complete interviews outside traditional office hours, giving talent the flexibility to engage on their schedule while helping organizations access qualified candidates before competitors do."