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Jem 2.0 is here: the workforce management platform for deskless teams on WhatsApp

We’ve officially launched Jem 2.0. It’s the biggest thing we’ve ever shipped, and we can’t wait to introduce our updated features, new products and our new employer-facing dashboard to all our customers. Employers can expect deeper insights, richer live data, a more user-friendly, faster and intelligent experience, with AI built in, and so much more.…

4 August 2026

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Smarter thinking on the frontline

Jem 2.0 is here: the workforce management platform for deskless teams on WhatsApp

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Jem raises $8.4m in Series A funding, led by Quona Capital

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Bloomberg names Jem as one of the top African start-ups to watch in 2026

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Period Poverty at Work: The Hidden Burden of Being a Woman on the Frontline

The Working Class Credit Crunch: Why Deskless Workers Pay More for Less

The ROI of Employee Recognition: How Celebrating Deskless Workers Drives Results

Why Deskless Workers Deserve the Same Employee Benefits as Office Staff

Understanding Employee Financial Health Is the Key to Retention and Resilience

What is a Deskless Worker & What Unique Challenges Do They Face?

Employee Retention: Why 89% of Employees Stay Longer with Earned Wage Access

Remarkable Stats and Insights About Deskless Workers in South Africa

Superior Team Communication: Why WhatsApp is the Ideal Channel for a Distributed Workforce

Why financial literacy is the key to employee retention and satisfaction

Financial Wellness: The Key to Mental Health Working in Waste Management

Why Internal Communications Matter: Driving Engagement and Success in Your Company

Streamline and Simplify: How HR Automation Transforms Payroll and Communication

Top 5 Employee Communication Mistakes HR Should Avoid

The Hidden Costs of Paper Payslips: Why Going Digital Saves Time and Money

The Importance of Leave Management in South Africa: A Game-Changer for Deskless Workforces

How to Seamlessly Introduce New HR Technology to Deskless Teams

8 Benefits of Digital Timesheets and Rosters for Distributed Teams

Do Deskless Workers Need Financial Education? Here’s What the Data Says

Why Most SA Employees Don’t Use Email – And What to Use Instead

EWA’s Role in Promoting Financial Inclusion

How to Get Empowering Employee Financial Education for Your Teams in South Africa

How to Implement Earned Wage Access in Your Organisation: Your Complete Guide

Zero-Cost Employee Benefits: Your Guide to Earned Wage Access in South Africa – Part 2

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Boost Retention & Save: Try the Employee Turnover Savings Calculator

Earned Wage Access FAQs: All Your EWA Questions Answered

Financial Stress and Productivity: Effective EWA Strategies for Immediate Improvement

Boost HR Efficiency and Slash Costs with Advanced Digital Payslip Distribution in SA

Spotlight on success with Lukhona Sitole

Jem Represents South Africa At Google Startups Accelerator 2023

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