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What’s driving change in today's labor market? The answer is a complex mix of technological, demographic, and behavioral changes. In a recent Forbes Business Council article, Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, explores five key trends that are fueling this transformation.

In his article, Paul highlights everything from significant demographic changes and AI's profound impact on entry-level positions to the growing popularity of alternative career paths among workers. 

Follow the link here to read more
 

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As labor shortages persist, companies need to look beyond traditional hiring methods. Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, discusses this in his latest article as a member of the Fast Company Impact Council. In the article, Paul explains how overlooked talent pools, such as second-chance workers or graduates of prison education programs, can help struggling industries fill key employment gaps. 

By changing perceptions and implementing strategic programs, forward-thinking companies can access a dependable source of millions of skilled workers while also making a positive social impact.

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We are excited to introduce VOS Sapphire AI+, the next version of its award-winning VOS Sapphire AI® platform, which boasts a heightened user experience and more integrated AI-driven tools to enhance employment service delivery. VOS Sapphire AI+ introduces several new enhancements, including a redesigned interface and streamlined navigation for job seekers, employers, agency staff, and administrators.

Building upon the success of the VOS Sapphire AI platform, the new version features a refreshed dashboard that displays key activities and related links through dashboard widgets. The latest dashboard design now offers clearer insights and client-themed customization options.

Across the system, improved notification and navigation bars streamline access to essential features, enhancing usability and accessibility. VOS Sapphire AI+ also introduces breadcrumb navigation, which provides a clear and simple trail throughout the system, helping users stay organized and easily return to previous sections or pages.

"The development of VOS Sapphire AI+ was driven by feedback from our clients and users," said Paul Toomey, CEO of Geographic Solutions. "We carefully redesigned the platform to be more modern, intuitive, and accessible, aiming to improve the user experience. VOS Sapphire AI+ leverages the latest advancements in AI and user interface design to streamline service delivery and provide job seekers and employers with powerful tools to assist them in today's job market."

In addition to several design enhancements, staff can use AI Assist to improve service delivery and reporting by using natural language to pull reports and analyze key trends, ultimately saving time and simplifying the data retrieval process.

Job seekers can use AI Assist tools to support their job search efforts, including the new ability to describe their desired job rather than using a keyword to display relevant matches. VOS Sapphire AI+ also offers enhanced job cards with functionality that promotes user engagement, including card shuffle animation and a customizable layout.

For employers, VOS Sapphire AI+ offers a simplified job order creation process with a step-by-step guide that helps them quickly post jobs and make them visible to potential candidates. New candidate match cards are also available to assist employers with analyzing summary information about job seekers who are a good fit for a posted job. Additionally, employers can now use AI Assist to describe their ideal candidate in a single input field to access relevant matches, making it easier to pinpoint suitable job seekers.

The release of VOS Sapphire AI+ reflects Geographic Solutions' commitment to continuous evolution, providing its users with cutting-edge tools that leverage modern technology, improve service delivery, and drive better employment outcomes for all users.

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We're thrilled to share our latest thought leadership article on how emerging technology is reshaping the public sector and empowering job seekers. 

This article, published in the Global Government Forum, explores how emerging technologies are transforming the public sector and fundamentally changing the way people find jobs. It discusses how governments implement AI-driven solutions, like VOS Sapphire AI, to improve user experiences and to simplify tasks for agency staff, job seekers, and employers.

The article also highlights software that creates second-chance opportunities, such as the Entry to Employment (E2E) Network, which provides justice-impacted individuals with essential career tools and connects them with 'second-chance employers' to reduce recidivism.

Follow the link here to read more
 

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At Geographic Solutions, we believe that technology should be more than functional -- it should be inspiring. That’s why we’re honored to announce that Geographic Solutions has been named one of the Top 25 Work Tech Vendors in the 2025 Inspiring Work Tech Awards. This global recognition celebrates companies that are driving meaningful change in the world of work through technology

The Inspiring Work Tech Awards spotlights vendors whose solutions demonstrate real purpose and impact, whether in human resources, employment, wellbeing, inclusion, communication, or beyond. Winners are selected by an independent panel based on how their technology supports people-first organizations, fosters innovation, and helps shape the future of work. 

Read more about the 2025 Top 25 Inspiring Work Tech Awards Winners
 

VOS REO Recognized as an Honoree for the 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards

We’re continually thinking about how to innovate within the development our products -- and through the strength of our partnerships. That’s why we’re happy to announce that Geographic Solutions is among 23 local innovators being recognized as honorees for the 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards. These awards celebrate the talent, creativity, and strategies shaping the Tampa Bay tech ecosystem. 

This is the second year in a row that Geographic Solutions has been included on the Tampa Bay Inno Awards list. And this is the first year that we’ve been named in the Partnership of the Year category for our work on VOS REO. Justice-impacted individuals face significant hurdles in securing employment post release from prisons and jails, and this solution helps break the cycle of recidivism.

Read more about our 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards honoree nomination.

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Geographic Solutions’ VOS Sapphire software suite has been named a finalist in THREE categories for the prestigious 2025 AI Awards!

The company’s flagship solution was nominated in the following categories:

  • AI for Good Award
  • AI Deployment of the Year
  • Best Use of AI in Human Resources

Now in its second year, The AI Awards recognizes organizations leading the charge in artificial intelligence and machine learning innovation. The program showcases AI solutions that stand out for their exceptional effectiveness, scalability, and value in tackling complex problems and delivering real benefits to businesses, organizations, and society.

AI Awards winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 13.

Follow the link here to read more! 

In The News: Arizona Launches New CACTUS Portal to Streamline Unemployment Benefits

Article first appeared at ABC 15 Arizona

PHOENIX — Arizonans who rely on unemployment benefits now have a new way to manage their claims: the Comprehensive Arizona Claims Tracking Unemployment Insurance System (CACTUS). The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) launched the CACTUS portal on Sunday, September 7.

The online system is designed to make it easier to file for unemployment insurance, track payments, and upload required documents online. DES data shows that, on average, nearly 19,600 people in the state of Arizona receive unemployment benefits weekly.

Read more by visiting ABC 15 Phoenix.
 

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Geographic Solutions’ VOS Sapphire software suite was shortlisted in FOUR categories for the prestigious 2025 AI Awards! 

The company’s flagship solution was nominated in the following categories:

  • AI for Good Award
  • AI Deployment of the Year
  • Best AI Integration
  • Best Use of AI in Human Resources

Now in its second year, The AI Awards honors organizations at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning innovation. The program highlights AI solutions that demonstrate exceptional effectiveness, scalability, and value in solving complex problems and generating tangible benefits for businesses, organizations, and society.

AI Awards finalists will be announced on Tuesday, September 16, with the final winners revealed in October.

Follow the link here to read more
 

We’re Live! Second Quarter System Launch Roundup

We're already making significant strides with system deployments this year. So far, in the second quarter of 2025, our teams have successfully launched eight new client systems, portals, and modules across various states, territories, cities, and educational institutions. 

These systems include:

👩‍💻 Texas’s Integration of AI Assist into WorkInTexas – April 2025
👩‍🔧 Indiana Registered Apprenticeship Module – April 2025
👩‍👧 Texas Non-Custodial Parent Module – May 2025 
🚪 Virginia Workforce Connection’s VOSGreeter Module – May 2025
🏫 Virginia Workforce Connection’s Registered Apprenticeship Module – May 2025
💵 Iowa’s IOWAWORKS Unemployment Insurance Module – June 2025
⚖ Louisiana’s RETURN Portal – June 2025
💳 Indiana’s Work Opportunity Tax Credit Module – July 2025

These innovative solutions are designed to modernize dated systems, enhance user experience, improve operational efficiency, meet the evolving needs of our clients, and provide new opportunities to individuals in need. 

Stay tuned for more updates on these and other systems as we continue to innovate and grow.