WCC joins the Netherlands AI Coalition
Utrecht – NL, April 2, 2024. WCC Group, a leading provider of advanced solutions for Public Employment Services and Staffing Agencies and ID/Security government agencies, is delighted to announce that we have joined the Netherlands AI Coalition .
For over 25 years, WCC’s solutions have been making a positive impact on the lives of about 500 million people around the world on a daily basis. As we are active in high-impact domains like employment and border security, transparency and controllability of the underlying Artificial Intelligence (AI) has always been one of our main priorities. This has made us a front-runner when it comes to responsible AI practices. Nevertheless, we do believe that we can be stronger together. Therefore, we are proud to announce that WCC has recently joined the Netherlands AI Coalition (NL AIC).
The NL AIC is a public-private partnership in which government, industry, educational and research institutions, and civil society organizations work together to put the Netherlands in a vanguard position in the field of knowledge and application of AI for prosperity and well-being while respecting Dutch and European values. Through collaboration within the NL AIC, WCC aims to continue bringing the latest advancements in responsible AI into practice through software that matters.
About WCC Group
Founded in 1996, WCC Group provides intelligent employment and workforce solutions that help organizations connect people with jobs and training opportunities more effectively. WCC supports public employment services across more than 25 countries worldwide and powers recruitment operations for leading staffing agencies globally.
Building on decades of expertise in public employment services and workforce matching, WCC recently expanded its portfolio with Workr, a solution designed to help large organizations improve internal mobility, retain talent, and better align workforce skills with organizational needs.
Powered by responsible AI and advanced search and match technology, WCC’s solutions enable skills-based matching and support more transparent and informed decision-making. Processing more than half a billion interactions every day, WCC supports large-scale labor market initiatives globally, including MyFutureJobs in Malaysia and recruitment operations for Robert Half in the United States.
About MSD
MSD is New Zealand’s agency for providing public employment services and delivering the country’s welfare system. Originally established in 1889 as the Old Age Pensions Office, MSD today supports around 1.4 million New Zealanders (around 28% of the population), with an annual budget of $47.5 billion (approx. 33.5% of core government spending).
The Ministry provides financial assistance to people of working age who may be unemployed and seeking work, temporarily or permanently unable to work due to a health condition or disability, or sole parents caring for young children. MSD also delivers New Zealand Superannuation, student loans and allowances, and Disability Support Services.
In addition, MSD assesses eligibility for social housing and works in partnership with organizations and community groups across New Zealand to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. The Ministry collaborates closely with iwi and Māori to support the Crown’s obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi).