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New Research Highlights Focus Areas to Help Companies Navigate the Transition to a Skills-based Organization

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tisdag, juni 4, 2024

The report, based on a survey of 1,600 English-speaking professionals around the globe, found that many companies have already begun the transition to becoming a skills-based organization.

Key Points: 
  • The report, based on a survey of 1,600 English-speaking professionals around the globe, found that many companies have already begun the transition to becoming a skills-based organization.
  • “But to fully complete the transition, organizations must move past the growing pains that come with any change management process.
  • Leaders must focus on developing soft skills to effectively manage skills-based hiring, close critical skills gaps, and build employee trust.
  • “This report shows companies are making meaningful progress towards leveraging skills-based approaches for greater diversity and equity, but more work must be done.

Is Labour ready for government? Understanding Keir Starmer’s narrative of renewal

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tisdag, maj 28, 2024

For many, the answer is a measure of the extent to which Keir Starmer has changed the party since he became leader.

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  • For many, the answer is a measure of the extent to which Keir Starmer has changed the party since he became leader.
  • It is, effectively, a test of leadership skills, alongside a demonstration that they can stamp their authority on their party.
  • Blair interpreted the 1992 defeat as a message that voters did not yet trust the Labour party with the powers of government.
  • They feared that, at heart, Labour was still prone to nationalisation, which risked reversing the Thatcher reforms of the 1980s.

Labour’s most successful renewal projects

  • Historically, Labour renewal projects have been about moving beyond the perception that it was an out-of-date, ideologically driven party.
  • Harold Wilson attempted this with the rhetoric of “scientific socialism” during his white heat of technology speech in 1963.
  • Blair controversially reformed clause four of the Labour party constitution to signal that he was moving the party away from socialism.
  • This tendency risks creating confusion among voters, who may lose sight of the overarching message of change and renewal.

Meanwhile, across the aisle

State of Sustainable Fleets: Industry Rises to Meet Peak Complexity with Unprecedented Innovation and Investment

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måndag, maj 20, 2024

“The complexity of options, investment requirements, and the promise of continued technology improvements only adds to fleet planning uncertainty.

Key Points: 
  • “The complexity of options, investment requirements, and the promise of continued technology improvements only adds to fleet planning uncertainty.
  • Through partnership and industry collaboration, we can make a quantum leap forward in sustainable transportation."
  • Fleets using CNG met 70% of their fueling needs with renewable natural gas (RNG) on average in the annual State of Sustainable Fleets fleet survey.
  • To read the complete 2024 Market Brief and to receive ongoing updates and analysis from State of Sustainable Fleets, visit www.StateofSustainableFleets.com.

EV Purchase Consideration Ebbs While Charging Concerns Continue to Grow, J.D. Power Finds

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torsdag, maj 16, 2024

For the first time since the study’s inception in 2021, new-vehicle buyer consideration has dropped from the previous year.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time since the study’s inception in 2021, new-vehicle buyer consideration has dropped from the previous year.
  • This figure has increased 3 percentage points year over year, a sign that concerns about public charging infrastructure are only getting worse.
  • Study content includes overall EV consideration by geography; demographics; vehicle experience and use; lifestyle; and psychographics.
  • It also includes model-level consideration details such as “why buy” findings and analysis of reasons for EV rejection.

Brown Books Kids Publishes Children’s Picture Book Perfect for Mother’s Day

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söndag, maj 12, 2024

This week, Brown Books Kids releases a timely children’s picture book.

Key Points: 
  • This week, Brown Books Kids releases a timely children’s picture book.
  • by debut author Jessica Jones with illustrations by Susana Ramírez Solís aims to help parents and children learn to identify growing pains.
  • Jones’ cozy bedtime read is not only educational, but paired with Solís’ brilliantly muted color palette, it provides a comforting solace to soothe children to sleep.
  • In her delightful new picture book, a young boy (Taj) goes through his nightly routine: brushing his teeth, putting on his dinosaur pjs, reading a bedtime story, and getting tucked into bed when suddenly he can’t sleep.

Former Large-Scale Utility CEO Gary Hoogeveen Joins Torus Board

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måndag, maj 6, 2024

Torus Inc. announced the appointment of Gary Hoogeveen, an esteemed leader in the energy market and the former CEO of large-scale energy provider Rocky Mountain Power, to its board of advisors.

Key Points: 
  • Torus Inc. announced the appointment of Gary Hoogeveen, an esteemed leader in the energy market and the former CEO of large-scale energy provider Rocky Mountain Power, to its board of advisors.
  • Hoogeveen brings critical knowledge of energy infrastructure, strategic vision, and specialty expertise in modern energy solutions to Torus.
  • I am thrilled to join the Torus Board of Advisors as they drive toward this essential mission,” said Hoogeveen.
  • “Adding Gary to our board gives Torus a major strategic advantage,” said Nate Walkingshaw, Torus CEO and co-founder.

Swap Secures $9 Million of Funding to Launch its Global Product Offering

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tisdag, april 30, 2024

With this capital, Swap will launch Swap Global, allowing the company to unlock new markets through DDP shipping, automated tax remittance, and express customs clearance.

Key Points: 
  • With this capital, Swap will launch Swap Global, allowing the company to unlock new markets through DDP shipping, automated tax remittance, and express customs clearance.
  • Recognizing this, Swap will offer their companies global growth without the growing pains, through this new product offering.
  • Swap handles all global tax filing and duty drawbacks via localized tax and VAT filing by country on all international shipments.
  • Swap is combating this problem by offering consumers a platform that makes it seamless to make returns, exchanges, or receive store credit.

Johnny Cash’s Songwriting Takes Center Stage on New Album, Songwriter, Made From Previously Unreleased 1993 Recordings

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tisdag, april 23, 2024

And it is this truism of his father’s that let guide him every step of the way when making Songwriter.

Key Points: 
  • And it is this truism of his father’s that let guide him every step of the way when making Songwriter.
  • Johnny was a fan of Taylor’s ever since he performed on the first season of “The Johnny Cash Show” in 1971.
  • Johnny revisits a lesser-known gem of his with “Sing It Pretty Sue,” originally released in 1962 on The Sound of Johnny Cash.
  • I think he'd be really proud of it.”
    Ultimately, Songwriter is all about putting the spotlight back on Johnny’s songwriting.

Veteran Texas Mattress Manufacturer Launches Full Independent Retail Line

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tisdag, april 16, 2024

DALLAS, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Milton Sleep Company has announced the release of a full-scale retail line of mattresses after experiencing double-digit growth for three straight years. A seventy-year veteran of mattress manufacturing with more than six million mattresses under its belt, tested a new mattress of their own design in 2022. The winning combination of simple comfort, features, and competitive price turned out to be a hit in its first year on the retail floor. As a result, Milton is rolling out 30 new mattresses with a wide range of comfort profiles - all built in-house by skilled craftsmen and craftswomen in Texas. 

Key Points: 
  • Named after Texas small towns, the mattress line is built in Texas and packed with features that matter.
  • DALLAS, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Milton Sleep Company has announced the release of a full-scale retail line of mattresses after experiencing double-digit growth for three straight years.
  • A seventy-year veteran of mattress manufacturing with more than six million mattresses under its belt, tested a new mattress of their own design in 2022.
  • Each mattress in the new line is named for small Texas towns, a tip of the hat to Milton's roots as a manufacturer that launched in Lockhart, Texas.

RALLY UXR RAISES $8.8M SEED ROUND TO CONTINUE CONNECTING TEAMS WITH THEIR USERS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS THROUGH RESEARCH

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tisdag, april 9, 2024

NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally raised $8.8 million in funding to connect teams with their users in more meaningful ways.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally raised $8.8 million in funding to connect teams with their users in more meaningful ways.
  • This funding will bring Rally to a wider audience and further its mission to connect teams with their users in more meaningful ways.
  • Rally is a User Research CRM that gives teams access to their user base to run and manage the end-to-end research process.
  • Rally cuts out the tedious manual work of participant recruitment, allowing teams to dedicate more time to engaging in meaningful User Research.