LONDON, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — YunoJuno, the innovative platform transforming how businesses compliantly source, manage and pay a global contractor workforce, has been awarded the prestigious title of Best International Contractor Provider at the annual Contracting Awards in London, solidifying its position as a global leader in contractor workforce management solutions.

The award comes at a critical time when businesses are increasingly relying on flexible, global talent to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage. YunoJuno’s comprehensive platform has distinguished itself by offering a seamless, end-to-end solution that simplifies the complex processes of finding, hiring, managing, and paying contractors across international borders.

“This recognition underscores our commitment to revolutionising how companies connect with contractor talent worldwide,” said Runar Reistrup, CEO of YunoJuno. “Our commitment to providing a seamless, compliant, global hiring experience that helps businesses deliver quality and agility beyond geographical boundaries has been key to this achievement.”

YunoJuno platform’s core solutions include:

– All-in-one Freelancer Management System (FMS) to source, onboard, manage and pay a global workforce
– Unrivalled Global Talent Marketplace: Access to on-demand skills from a diverse pool of pre-vetted, high-quality freelance professionals
– Integrated Global Payment Solutions: Simplified international payments with support for multiple currencies
– Built-in Global Compliance and Risk Management: Robust systems ensuring legal and financial compliance across different international jurisdictions

Driven by the mission to unlock the true potential of flexible talent, YunoJuno has emerged as a pivotal player in the contractor management ecosystem, aligning HR, Talent, Procurement and Finance teams. The platform serves a wide range of industries, from technology and creative sectors to consulting and digital marketing, enabling companies of all sizes to build flexible, future-fit, high-performance teams.

“Winning this award is not just a milestone for YunoJuno, but a testament to the evolving nature of the future of work,” added Joao Martires, Chief Operating Officer at YunoJuno leading global expansion. “We’re witnessing a global shift towards more flexible, skills-focused, project-based employment and our platform is at the forefront of this transformation.”

The award highlights YunoJuno’s significant achievements in addressing the growing challenges of international freelance workforce management. With businesses increasingly adopting remote and hybrid work models, platforms like YunoJuno are becoming essential tools for organisations looking to boost their competitive advantage and respond with agility to changing economic conditions.

The platform’s success is backed by its ability to solve critical pain points for both businesses and freelancers. Companies gain access to global talent without the administrative complexities and risk, while freelancers benefit from a transparent, fair, and efficient marketplace.

Looking forward, YunoJuno plans to continue investing in human-led technological innovations, expanding its global talent network, and enhancing its platform’s capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the modern workforce.

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About YunoJuno: 
YunoJuno is the all-in-one solution to find, hire, manage and pay contractors and freelancers globally. Built as a Freelancer Management System with direct sourcing included and plug-in options, YunoJuno takes the work and risk out of working with contractors.

Combining a Freelance Management System with an elite marketplace of 100,000+ industry vetted contractors and an on-hand delivery team, YunoJuno helps reduce costs, hiring times and protect against misclassification. With integrated tools and automation, businesses can now accurately classify workers quickly, compliantly and on a global scale. 

www.yunojuno.com 

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LONDON, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mergermarket, an ION Analytics service, hosted the 2024 European M&A Awards on 27 November in London, celebrating excellence in the mergers and acquisitions landscape. This year’s event featured 147 firms shortlisted across 49 categories, showcasing the region’s exceptional talent.

The awards recognize standout advisory achievements on complex deals — with entries evaluated using Mergermarket’s industry-leading data to highlight excellence across the investment arena. With only one winner per category and categories spanning multiple deal sizes — from small-cap to large-cap private equity — these awards set industry benchmarks that inspire confidence in the sector.

The event was attended by 250 senior leaders representing firms across finance, law, and advisory services. This year’s awards highlight Europe’s resilient M&A market and celebrate landmark transactions, providing insight into how leading firms are adapting to economic challenges.

John West, Head of Europe, Mergermarket, said, “The awards showcase the true grit of the European M&A community in driving growth amid the shifting sands of the financing and regulatory environment. European M&A year-to-date stands at EUR 665 billion, up 21% since 2023. Key drivers have been the UK, where total deal values are up 72%, and private equity buyouts and exits rose 30%. With big money on the table for landmark deals such as FiberCop, Adevinta, Darktrace, Royal Mail owner IDS, and many more, it’s clear the European M&A investment banking, advisory, legal, and private equity industries have been on the front foot to deliver for clients and investors.”

The winners are:

Legal adviser:                                                                      Financial adviser:
European M&A	Freshfields	European M&A		Goldman Sachs Advertisement
European Mid-Market M&A	Latham & Watkins	European Mid-Market M&A		Rothschild & Co
European Private Equity	Kirkland & Ellis	European Private Equity		Goldman Sachs
Austria	Schoenherr Advertisement	Austria		Deloitte
Baltics	Ellex	Baltics		Superia
Benelux	Linklaters	Benelux		Morgan Stanley Advertisement
CEE	CMS	CEE		Goldman Sachs
Denmark	Gorrissen Federspiel	Denmark		Citi
Finland	Krogerus Advertisement	Finland		Carnegie
France	Weil, Gotshal & Manges	France		BNP Paribas
Germany	CMS	Germany		Morgan Stanley Advertisement
Ireland	Arthur Cox	Ireland		Rothschild & Co
Israel	Goldfarb Gross Seligman	Israel		Bank of America
Italy	Gianni & Origoni Advertisement	Italy		Mediobanca
MENA	Freshfields	MENA		Rothschild & Co
Norway	Wiersholm	Norway		ABG Sundal Collier Advertisement
Iberia	Garrigues	Iberia		Deloitte
Sweden	Vinge	Sweden		Carnegie
Switzerland	Baer & Karrer Advertisement	Switzerland		UBS
Turkey	Ozmen Yalcin	Turkey		UNLU & Co
United Kingdom	Latham & Watkins	United Kingdom		JP Morgan Advertisement

Private Equity
European Large-Cap (entry value range $500 million+)	Permira Advertisement
European Upper Mid-Market (entry value range $250-500 million)	Ardian
European Lower Mid-Market (entry value range $50-250 million)	Eurazeo
European Small-Cap (entry value range $0-50 million)	BGF

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ION provides mission-critical trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporate organizations. Our solutions and services simplify complex processes, boost efficiency, and enable better decision-making. We build long-term partnerships with our clients, helping transform their businesses for sustained success through continuous innovation. For more information, visit https://iongroup.com/

About ION Analytics

ION Analytics delivers personalized, targeted data and market intelligence to banks, investors, and corporates, helping clients find opportunities and drive better decisions in markets ranging from equities and fixed income to infrastructure and private equity. For more information, visit https://iongroup.com/analytics/

About Mergermarket

Mergermarket is the premier global proprietary M&A intelligence, data, and predictive analytics provider. With access to coverage of 1.4 million companies, almost 3,000 sponsors, and powered by 300 journalists and analysts globally, we bring transformative M&A insight and a competitive edge to capital markets professionals, shaping the future of M&A. For more information, visit https://info.mergermarket.com/

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Leading Global Schools Network Streamlines HR Processes Across 24 Countries (and Counting)

LONDON, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Workday Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organisations manage their people and money, today announced International Schools Partnership has gone live on Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) to empower its 12,000+ person workforce across 92 schools and 24 countries.

International Schools Partnership (ISP), a leading global network of schools committed to providing a transformative education, is prioritising its human resources strategy with a focus on attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional educators and staff. Recognising that dedicated and passionate teachers are the cornerstone of a high-quality education, ISP is investing in initiatives that support professional growth, foster a collaborative work environment, and champion the well-being of its team. Workday will help enable ISP to achieve a seamless employee experience and connected people function, in turn creating vibrant learning communities where students thrive and employees excel.

“At ISP, we know that investing in our people is investing in the future of education.” said Jo Pertwee, Group Head of People Operations, International Schools Partnership. “Workday will help us to both unify our HR processes and create a seamless and supportive employee experience, enabling our educators to focus on what they do best: inspiring students and fostering a love of learning. This is just the start of our journey with Workday and we’re excited at what the future holds.”

World Class Workforce: Empowered Teachers Inspire Students
Workday HCM will empower ISP with a unified view of its global workforce, enabling data-driven decision-making and streamlined HR processes for greater operational efficiency. By standardising core HR processes, Workday will help ISP focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top educators. Leveraging solutions such as Workday Talent Optimisation, ISP will provide growth and development opportunities, reduce attrition, and boost engagement, fostering a collaborative environment where teachers feel supported and empowered to make an impact.

Good to Grow: Expanding the ISP Global Footprint
Workday’s scalability will help enable ISP’s global expansion, helping ensure a consistent and user-friendly experience for all employees regardless of location. As the organisation adds new schools and employees, Workday will adapt to meet the unique needs of each region, including diverse compliance regulations and reporting requirements. This flexibility will empower ISP leaders to effectively manage its growing global workforce.

“Our solutions are purpose-built to help organisations like ISP navigate the complexities of managing a global workforce while maintaining a culture of learning and innovation,” said Daniel Pell, CEO, UKI, Workday. “Workday will provide ISP with the insights and agility they need to achieve their ambitious growth plans and continue delivering exceptional educational experiences.”

About Workday
Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organisations manage their most important assets – their people and money. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 10,500 organisations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

© 2024 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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