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KKR Closes $2.8 Billion Global Impact Fund II

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月曜日, 11月 6, 2023

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KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final closing of KKR Global Impact Fund II (“GIF II” or the “Fund”), a $2.8 billion fund dedicated to investing in companies whose products and services contribute measurable progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”).

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KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final closing of KKR Global Impact Fund II (“GIF II” or the “Fund”), a $2.8 billion fund dedicated to investing in companies whose products and services contribute measurable progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”).
The Fund is the successor fund to the first KKR Global Impact Fund.
“We launched KKR Global Impact in 2018 because we saw an opportunity to invest behind proven companies that deliver scalable, commercial solutions to global problems,” said Robert Antablin, KKR Partner and Co-Head of KKR Global Impact.
For example, analysis by KKR Global Impact portfolio company Lightcast found that the skills requested for the average U.S. job have changed 37% since 2016, requiring a significant acceleration of upskilling1,” said Ken Mehlman, KKR Partner and Co-Head of KKR Global Impact.

Trupanion Celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week: Honoring the Heart of Veterinary Care

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月曜日, 10月 16, 2023

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National Veterinary Technician Week, observed annually in the third week of October, serves as a heartfelt tribute to the tireless dedication and compassionate care provided by Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Nurses around the world.

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National Veterinary Technician Week, observed annually in the third week of October, serves as a heartfelt tribute to the tireless dedication and compassionate care provided by Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Nurses around the world.
“Our foundation consists of over one hundred Licensed, Certified and Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Nurses.
“At Trupanion, we understand that the exceptional care provided by Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Nurses is instrumental in each hospital's ability to provide the best possible care for our pets,” said Margi Tooth, President of Trupanion.
This National Veterinary Technician Week and always, Trupanion stands proud in recognizing the remarkable contributions of Veterinary Technicians.

Owl Labs’ State of Hybrid Work Report Uncovers Key Trends Beneath the U.S.’s Return to Office Power Struggle and Workplace Stress

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木曜日, 9月 28, 2023

Owl Labs , the first company to build AI-powered, 360-degree video conferencing solutions for hybrid organizations, today released its seventh annual State of Hybrid Work Report , previously known as the State of Remote Work.

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Owl Labs , the first company to build AI-powered, 360-degree video conferencing solutions for hybrid organizations, today released its seventh annual State of Hybrid Work Report , previously known as the State of Remote Work.
Owl Labs surveyed 2,000 full-time workers in the United States to uncover the latest trends and perspectives around remote and hybrid work, from polyworking to coffee badging.
Full-time office employees are more than twice as likely (68%) to have one additional job than remote (5%) and hybrid workers (27%).
To learn more about Owl Labs and its ecosystem of video conferencing solutions for hybrid organizations, visit www.owllabs.com .

Lovesac Announces New Heroes Nomination Program

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木曜日, 9月 28, 2023

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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lovesac Company, the home furnishing and technology brand best known for its Sactionals, The World's Most Adaptable Couch, is proud to announce the new Heroes Nomination Program, which celebrates everyday heroes who have dedicated their lives to helping others.

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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lovesac Company, the home furnishing and technology brand best known for its Sactionals, The World's Most Adaptable Couch, is proud to announce the new Heroes Nomination Program, which celebrates everyday heroes who have dedicated their lives to helping others.
Committed to supporting those who have dedicated their lives to helping others, Lovesac is extending its gratitude even further with the creation of the Heroes Nomination Program.
Now through November 12, 2023, Lovesac customers and community members are invited to nominate their personal heroes by visiting lovesac.com and filling out a nomination form.
For additional information on Lovesac, visit lovesac.com , and to find the closest Lovesac showroom to you visit the Showroom Locator .

2023 CAHI World Rabies Day Webinar: Empowering Communities through Innovation: One Health for All

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水曜日, 9月 27, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) is thrilled to return this year to host another important webinar as a part of World Rabies Day 2023.

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TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) is thrilled to return this year to host another important webinar as a part of World Rabies Day 2023.
September 28th marks the 17th World Rabies Day, an important initiative launched by the World Health Organization to bring awareness to this critical One Health Issue.
“World Rabies Day is a perfect opportunity to showcase the innovative work that provincial governments and the Canadian animal health industry are undertaking to empower remote, northern, and, indigenous communities in the fight against rabies,” states Dr. Catherine Filejski, President and CEO of the Canadian Animal Health Institute.
Additional details about Bill C-349 will be shared during the 2023 World Rabies Day Webinar being hosted by CAHI 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT on September 28th.

Ontario Teachers’ Acquires KKR’s Stake in Environmental Markets Platform GreenCollar

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月曜日, 9月 18, 2023

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers’) and KKR, a leading global investment firm today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Ontario Teachers’ will acquire KKR and other shareholders’ stakes in GreenCollar, a leading Australian environmental markets platform.

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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers’) and KKR, a leading global investment firm today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Ontario Teachers’ will acquire KKR and other shareholders’ stakes in GreenCollar, a leading Australian environmental markets platform.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230917665584/en/
Ontario Teachers’ first became an investor in GreenCollar in March 2022.
With this latest investment, Ontario Teachers’ deepens its relationship with GreenCollar, taking on a significant majority stake in the Company, with GreenCollar CEO and Co-founder James Schultz continuing to lead the business and remaining a significant shareholder.
Together with James, Ontario Teachers’ and the whole team at GreenCollar, we have made great strides in advancing GreenCollar’s important mission.

Where Are We Now? New Nexthink Report Highlights How End User Computing Has Changed in the Last 4 Years

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水曜日, 9月 13, 2023

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Nexthink , the leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management software, has announced the results from its new State of The DEX Industry Report .

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Nexthink , the leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management software, has announced the results from its new State of The DEX Industry Report .
The report found that 69% of IT decision makers (ITDMS) agree that the growth in remote work has made their jobs harder and more complex.
The report was conducted in collaboration with Vanson Bourne, who surveyed 1,000 Senior IT Decision Makers and 1,000 Office Workers during summer 2023.
Where appropriate some data was compared with the results from similar questions used in Nexthink’s 2019 survey – The Experience 2020 .

Community celebrates historic migrant farm worker victory: Workers to gather in London, Ontario on July 30th

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金曜日, 7月 28, 2023

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LONDON, Ontario, July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW), current/former migrant farm workers and community allies are organizing a community meal and rally this Sunday July 30th, 2023.

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LONDON, Ontario, July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW), current/former migrant farm workers and community allies are organizing a community meal and rally this Sunday July 30th, 2023.
The community is coming together to celebrate the settlement of a human rights application by 54 migrant farm workers against the Solicitor General of Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police.
The case focused on the racist actions of the OPP during a DNA sweep that was undertaken in October 2013.
“While the community celebrates this historic victory, workers and allies will continue to organize, mobilize and demand changes to both provincial and federal laws and policies that treat migrant agricultural workers differently than other segments of society,” says Taneeta Doma staff lawyer for the Migrant Farm Worker clinic and a member of Justicia for Migrant Workers.

Beekeeper Launches AI-Powered Frontline Intelligence Platform

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水曜日, 7月 12, 2023

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Beekeeper , the leading frontline success system, today announced the launch of its AI-Powered Frontline Intelligence platform.

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Beekeeper , the leading frontline success system, today announced the launch of its AI-Powered Frontline Intelligence platform.
Frontline Intelligence empowers managers to effectively understand employee sentiment and productivity, enabling them to make more informed decisions and proactively support the needs of their frontline teams.
Beekeeper’s Frontline Intelligence is taking the first step to leverage AI to close the disconnect between frontline workers and management.
Available in Beekeeper’s Frontline Success System, Frontline Intelligence will support frontline management in the following ways:
Frontline Intelligence leverages the first GDPR-compliant, AI technology to gauge employee sentiment and engagement levels without the slow, tedious process of conducting employee surveys.

RBC Foundation launches new scholarship aimed at supporting Canadians in returning to education to upskill in the green sector

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金曜日, 6月 23, 2023

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TORONTO, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, RBC launched the new Green Skills Scholarship through the RBC Foundation.

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TORONTO, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, RBC launched the new Green Skills Scholarship through the RBC Foundation.
This scholarship aims to support adults interested in enhancing their skillset to take on opportunities in the growing green economy sector and help address pressing environmental challenges.
"Climate change connects us all as we work towards building a better future," said Mark Beckles, vice president, Social Impact and Innovation, RBC.
To apply, learn more or view full eligibility requirements of the RBC Foundation Green Skills Scholarship, visit: rbc.com/greenscholarship .