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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres
Job seekers, employers and recruiters are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence-powered tools to improve the job search and recruitment process. But as helpful as AI may seem, both sides should strive to avoid its pitfalls.
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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres
The adoption and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence can empower human resources to redefine its role as a driver of meaningful, human-centered change. In 2025, AI and automation are reshaping industries worldwide. These technologies offer incredible opportunities to streamline processes, improve decision-making and enhance overall efficiency. As HR embraces AI and automation, organizations face a dual challenge: enhancing efficiency while preserving the human touch.
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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres
Innovative health care IT, cybersecurity technology, cyber insurance and laws must intersect to protect health care organizations from increasing cyberattacks, which are costing the sector millions of dollars annually in recovery costs and downtime, a local cybersecurity leader said at the recent Health IT & AI Innovation Summit.
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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres
In an effort to modernize health care in Puerto Rico and improve accessibility, Rep. Joe “Joito” Colón-Rodríguez has introduced House Bill 388, which seeks to amend the Telemedicine and Telehealth Act (Act 168 of 2018). The bill proposes making telemedicine a mandatory component of basic health insurance coverage and ensuring payment parity between virtual and in-person medical services. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of telemedicine in maintaining continuity of care.
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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres
As demand for nonprofit services increases and organizations lack sufficient funds to meet demand, more nonprofits are fighting the scarcity mindset and leveraging technology to improve operations and deliver programs and services. According to Forvis Mazars’ 2025 State of the Nonprofit Sector Report, 77.6% of U.S. nonprofits surveyed said that demand for their services rose in 2024, driven by public health crises, natural disasters, economic pressures and other societal issues.
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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres
The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) reports that Puerto Rico’s net hiring trend for the second quarter of the year is 14%, marking a 2% increase from the previous quarter. According to Melissa Rivera-Roena, general manager of ManpowerGroup Puerto Rico, the survey found that 30% of employers plan to expand their workforce between April and June, 51% do not anticipate changes, 16% expect to reduce positions and 3% remain uncertain.
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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres |Cecilia Figueroa
Kevane Grant Thornton has released its latest study, “Women in Business 2025: The Push Toward Diversity,” highlighting significant progress in gender diversity in mid-sized businesses worldwide. Conducted by Grant Thornton International, the study surveyed 5,000 business leaders, including CEOs, managing directors and senior decision-makers, in 28 countries between October and November 2023 to assess women’s representation in senior management.
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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres
Local tech consulting firm C2S is hoping to facilitate the process of establishing much-needed regulations for the use of artificial intelligence technology in Puerto Rico. The company is focusing on a senate bill and attending a certificate program in Stanford University to advise its client, the Puerto Rico government, on the matter. Senate Bill 68, introduced on Jan. 2 by New Progressive Party Sens.
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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres
A new local startup will save property managers and individual owners of short-term rentals 60% of their administrative and operational costs, according to the entrepreneurs who launched the Hospitri SaaS platform this week. The entrepreneurs, who are participating in startup accelerator Parallel 18’s Pre-18 program, expect to increase those savings to 75% by year’s end with the help of a $220,000 investment that will allow them to finish developing the platform.
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1 month ago | 
newsismybusiness.com | G. Torres
Puerto Rico is the jurisdiction with the least difficulty filling job vacancies worldwide, according to ManpowerGroup’s 2025 Global Talent Shortage Survey. The island ranked lowest among 42 surveyed countries, with only 53% of employers reporting hiring challenges. The survey, which included responses from 40,000 employers worldwide, evaluated hiring trends, sector-specific shortages and employer strategies to address workforce challenges.
