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Ideas, releases and signals from the team.
Practical perspectives on AI, automation, HR-tech and the markets we serve — written by the people building the products.
How AI copilots are quietly rebuilding HR workflows
From candidate screening to policy Q&A, AI copilots are removing the busywork around HR teams. Here's what works — and what to avoid.
Retrieval-augmented generation for internal documentation
A practical pattern for building grounded, accurate copilots over your company knowledge base — without leaking sensitive data.
Measuring ROI on automation: a CFO-friendly framework
Stop arguing about hours saved. Here's a model finance leaders accept for valuing automation projects.
The Central Asian HR-tech market is finally growing up
Cloud adoption, labour code modernisation and AI maturity are converging. We map the market and what to expect next.
Why KPI automation is the next big enterprise upgrade
Spreadsheet-based scorecards are dying. Real-time, integrated KPI platforms are taking their place.
Blink BI launches operations in Uzbekistan
Our regional expansion continues with a dedicated team in Tashkent serving HR-tech clients across the country.
Blink BI achieves ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification
An independent audit confirms our privacy information management system meets the international standard for handling personal data.
Metric-BI 2.0 ships with native AI insights
The latest release brings explainable performance summaries, drill-down search and a refreshed dashboard experience.
CHR-BI April update: payroll automation and bulk actions
Faster payroll runs, configurable approval chains and a redesigned employee profile — see what's new this month.
Cori-BI introduces a no-code workflow builder
Design EDMS approval flows visually, with conditions, parallel branches and SLA timers — no IT ticket required.
Azerbaijan Labor Code 2026: what changed on 16 January
A wide package of amendments to the Labor Code took effect on 16 January 2026 — clarifying definitions, recognising new forms of work and strengthening employee protections.
Remote work, finally codified: new rules for distance employment in Azerbaijan
The 2026 amendments formally introduce remote and hybrid work into the Labor Code, including employer obligations on equipment, communication and reimbursable expenses.
“Employees with family responsibilities”: a new protected category
Azerbaijan's Labor Code now defines employees with family responsibilities and grants additional guarantees around working time, business trips and termination.
Paid leave and business trip rules: what HR teams must reconfigure
Updates to leave entitlements, carry-over rules and business trip compensation change how leave balances and travel approvals should be calculated in 2026.
Azerbaijan is drafting a brand-new Labor Code — what to expect
After hundreds of amendments since 1999, the Milli Majlis has confirmed work on a fully redrafted Labor Code. We unpack the direction of travel.
Recap: TechConnect Baku 2026
Highlights, demos and conversations from our annual product showcase — including a first look at upcoming releases.
We're sponsoring the HR Summit Tashkent
Join our team for a keynote on practical AI adoption in HR, plus a live demo of CHR-BI on the partner stage.
Webinar: building an EDMS that people actually use
Lessons from 50+ enterprise rollouts — register for our free webinar on user-friendly document automation.
Blink BI launches IT scholarships for regional students
We're funding tuition and mentorship for 20 students from Azerbaijan's regions pursuing software engineering and data careers.
Women in Tech: a year of mentorship at Blink BI
A look back at our mentorship circle — 30 women paired with senior engineers and product leaders across the company.
Behind the scenes: our 2026 team offsite in Gabala
Three days of strategy, hiking and accidentally competitive board games — a peek into how the Blink BI team recharges.
How we build: engineering culture at Blink BI
Small teams, fast feedback, written-first decisions. The principles that shape how we ship product every week.
Intern diaries: a summer on the CHR-BI team
Three of our 2025 interns share what they shipped, what surprised them and the advice they'd give the next cohort.