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<ul><li>Singapore-based Workmate, an on-demand frontline staffing platform, has been acquired by Japanese-based HR conglomerate Persol Asia Pacific for an eight-figure US dollar sum.</li><li>Workmate founder and CEO Matthew Ward told Tech in Asia that his startup chose to combine with Persol due to its reach, infrastructure, and knowledge spanning Asia.</li><li>These resources fit into Ward’s plans for accelerated growth in new markets across the continent.</li></ul>

Singapore-based Workmate, an on-demand frontline staffing platform, has been acquired by Japanese-based HR conglomerate Persol Asia Pacific for an eight-figure US dollar sum.Workmate founder and CEO Matthew Ward told Tech in Asia that his startup chose to combine with Persol due to its reach, infrastructure, and knowledge spanning Asia.These resources fit into Ward’s plans for accelerated growth in new markets across the continent.

Japanese HR Firm Persol Buys Singapore Staffing Platform Workmate

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Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. provides human resource solutions to a wide variety of customers worldwide. The Company's main operations include temporary staffing services, contract services, and employment services. Temp Holdings also provides outsourcing services and employment support services for job seekers.

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Japanese HR Firm Persol Buys Singapore Staffing Platform Workmate

Singapore-based Workmate, an on-demand frontline staffing platform, has been acquired by Japanese-based HR conglomerate Persol Asia Pacific.

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