Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating high-quality K–12 math core curricula and professional learning services, has announced the promotion of Ebony Jones to vice president of employee success. In her new role, Jones will lead key areas including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, internal communications, and employee success operations. A champion of IM’s core values of diversity, courage, and collaboration, Jones is dedicated to embedding these principles throughout the organization.

Salt’s Employee Rewards Model Cuts Turnover by 62%

Salt, the award-winning employee rewards and loyalty platform, announced findings from a new study, revealing that the app reduces employee turnover by 62%. This new data arrives just as the company launches the next generation of its solution, Salt 2.0. A new study interpreted by Dr. David (DK) Kryscynski, Associate Professor of Human Resource Management at Rutgers University and an expert in strategic human capital and non-monetary incentives, reveals that employees using Salt have a 62% lower turnover rate than non-users. The research examined data from more than 60,000 employees across six companies and suggests that Salt could provide significant retention benefits by driving increased loyalty and engagement.

ABBYY Launches 2025 AI Summit in Vienna, Austin, London

Businesses need more than AI hype—they need real, measurable outcomes. ABBYY is answering this demand with the launch of its 2025 ABBYY AI Summit Series, a global in-person event designed to help enterprises turn AI investments into scalable business value. Taking place in Vienna, Austin, and London in April and May, this series builds on last year’s sold-out event, expanding to meet increasing demand for practical AI applications that drive efficiency, compliance, and ROI. Attendees will see firsthand how ABBYY’s purpose-built AI solutions—including agentic AI, large language models (LLMs), and automation for intelligent document processing (IDP), process mining, and task mining—translate into tangible, measurable performance outcomes. ABBYY’s AI Summit is built for action: it features practical applications, real-world case studies, and exclusive sessions designed to accelerate innovation and secure a competitive edge. The series also offers a dedicated partner and development track, providing exclusive workshops, technical sessions, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and drive transformative innovation. Participants will come away with actionable strategies for scaling AI automation while navigating compliance and ethical considerations.

CompScience Secures $27.6M Series B for Workplace Safety

CompScience, the leading active commercial P&C insurance, announced the successful close of its $27.6M Series B funding round, led by Sands Capital. This investment will accelerate product innovation, scale operations, and expand market reach to help more organizations prevent serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs). Other investors, including Four More Capital, Working Capital, and Valor Equity Partners—investors in companies such as Tesla, Coalition, SpaceX, and Anduril—are backing CompScience’s generative AI-driven approach to risk reduction, reinforcing confidence in its broad industry impact. CompScience’s visual AI platform identifies risks and predicts incidents before they become claims, strengthening client relationships and creating safer workplaces. By seamlessly integrating with existing camera systems, it eliminates the need for costly equipment and physical inspections, making AI-driven safety solutions more accessible to businesses. With this investment, CompScience will enhance its AI capabilities, expand its global team, deepen insurer partnerships, and extend its reach into new industries—setting a new standard for workplace safety and risk mitigation.

401GO and isolved Partner for Simplified Retirement Planning

Next-generation retirement plan provider 401GO, announced its strategic partnership with isolved, an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) technology provider. The new offering, isolved 401(k), powered by 401GO, simplifies compliance, reduces administrative burdens, and delivers impactful benefits—all while potentially maximizing savings through tax credits and deductions for the more than 189,000 employers leveraging isolved People Cloud™. With nearly 1 in 4 employees leaving jobs for better benefits and 90% comparing benefit plans before making a career move, offering competitive retirement options is critical for attracting and retaining talent. This partnership provides isolved customers—ranging from sole proprietors to established businesses—with flexible, automated 401(k) solutions that reduce complexity and ensure compliance.