New technology business appoints staffing industry veteran Cory Kennedy as president and introduces Caroline 2.0 and WorkVue to streamline hiring and workforce management
Charlotte, NC, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TalentBridge, a staffing and workforce solutions company, today announced the launch of TalentBridge One, a dedicated SaaS technology company created to power the next generation of workforce technology. The company also introduced two new solutions—Caroline 2.0 and WorkVue—designed to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and increase visibility across the talent lifecycle. Current TalentBridge COO Cory Kennedy will serve as president of the new technology organization, leading development and growth.
Cory Kennedy, President, TalentBridge One
“We have an opportunity to approach workforce innovation differently, using AI to make complex processes simpler while being intentional about how customer data is handled,” said Kennedy of his vision for TalentBridge One’s operations. “The launch of Caroline 2.0 and WorkVue mark an important first step for TalentBridge One’s portfolio, representing exactly the kinds of meaningful tools we plan to deliver for employers and jobseekers alike.”
Caroline 2.0: AI-Powered Recruiting, Reimagined
Caroline 2.0 is the next generation of the company’s original AI recruiter. The original model, Caroline, will remain in service, with Caroline 2.0 adding configurable intelligence modules, workflows, and engagement models to AI sourcing, screening, and vetting processes. Caroline 2.0 also operates as the integrated intelligence layer within WorkVue, offering:
- Customizable intelligence – Caroline 2.0’s modular design allows organizations to configure the setup, intelligence modules, and workflows around their unique recruiting processes.
- Frictionless integration – Caroline 2.0 can integrate with an organization’s applicant tracking system, HR system, payroll platform, and other workforce technology, operating behind the scenes so users can add jobs, source candidates, and access Caroline’s capabilities from the systems they already use.
- Consistent quality and compliance – With Caroline 2.0, every candidate moves through a structured evaluation process designed to support consistency, fairness, and compliance across all 50 U.S. states.
WorkVue: The All-in-One Global Talent Platform
WorkVue is a global talent management platform that enables organizations to source, verify, interview, hire, manage, and pay talent in more than 150 countries. The platform helps improve workforce quality, reduce costs, strengthen compliance, and promote visibility across the global talent lifecycle. Key capabilities include:
- AI-driven talent-sourcing – Behind the scenes, Caroline 2.0 operates as Tier Zero – the initial sourcing layer – expanding the available talent universe and reducing reliance on traditional supplier sourcing.
- Supplier ecosystem management – WorkVue evaluates suppliers against measurable performance criteria, helping organizations control supplier proliferation, encourage competition, and reward partners that consistently deliver.
- White-glove program management – For WorkVue clients, TalentBridge provides a dedicated program team responsible for becoming an extension of the client’s procurement, HR, talent acquisition, and business leadership teams.
“Workforce planning is now a C-suite priority, and organizations need infrastructure to make talent decisions at the speed and scale today’s market demands,” said TalentBridge CEO Thomas C. Ioele. “The launch of TalentBridge One and appointment of Cory Kennedy as president represent our commitment to helping leaders keep up without losing the human judgment so necessary to successful recruiting. They’ll be focused on one thing: building technology to turn today’s talent challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.”
Customers will continue to engage directly with TalentBridge for sales, service, and workforce needs. Caroline 2.0 and WorkVue are currently available via self-managed, managed, or end-to-end service models. Visit – https://workvue.com/ to know more.
Thomas C. Ioele, CEO, TalentBridge
About TalentBridge
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, TalentBridge is a staffing and recruitment company helping organizations find, hire, and manage top talent. The company provides workforce solutions, talent acquisition, contract staffing, direct hire, staff augmentation, and SOW project resources designed to support business growth and workforce success.
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