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About Jem

Jem is the employee benefits and HR platform built for deskless workers on WhatsApp. With financial wellness at its core, Jem helps employees break free from debt cycles and build long-term financial stability through payroll-integrated savings, fair financial services and financial education. Jem’s platform also digitises and streamlines HR operations for employers, from leave management and payslip delivery to internal communications and query management. By removing barriers to access, Jem has helped 150,000+ workers across 150 businesses become more engaged and financially secure.

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