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Teleperformance: 2023 Annual Results: Profitable Growth and Strong Cash Flow

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Majorel reported EBITA before non-recurring items of €29 million and a margin of 8.5% in the last two months of 2023.

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Davenport University Launches Groundbreaking Bilingual Degrees Program

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Leaders at Davenport University announced a groundbreaking initiative that leads to bilingual degrees with professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

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  • Leaders at Davenport University announced a groundbreaking initiative that leads to bilingual degrees with professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
  • The Casa Latina program is fully online, giving students the flexibility they need to begin and finish their degrees.
  • Davenport University saw the need for this bilingual program after studying the needs of employers across the country.
  • This is truly an exciting moment and opportunity.”
    The philanthropic community has so far contributed $2.7 million to Casa Latina at Davenport University.

A Decade of Success: Ford Pro Marks 10th Anniversary of Transit Van in America with Upgrades to E-Transit, Charging & Software

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Charging Solutions: Ford Pro offers a complete range of charging solutions, including public, home, hybrid and depot charging, with 927 commercial charging depots under management.

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  • Charging Solutions: Ford Pro offers a complete range of charging solutions, including public, home, hybrid and depot charging, with 927 commercial charging depots under management.
  • Ford Pro’s software helps manage charging across multi-make fleets and depot, home and public charging to maximize uptime and minimize charging costs.
  • Ford Pro Home Charging: A great companion to the Series 2 48A charger is Ford Pro Home Charging software, ideal for fleet operators with vehicles that are taken home to charge.
  • Ford Pro Telematics, Ford Pro Data Services and Ford Pro Telematics with Dashcam each require a purchased and/or additional subscription.

Care.com Report Reveals Workplace Common Ground: Care Benefits

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

However, Care.com’s 2024 Future of Benefits Report , released today, reveals that there is common ground to be found in this battle: care benefits.

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  • However, Care.com’s 2024 Future of Benefits Report , released today, reveals that there is common ground to be found in this battle: care benefits.
  • Employers invest in benefits that drive productivity and help recruit and retain talent, and the majority of employer respondents report that child care and senior care benefits deliver on those goals.
  • Family Care Benefits Meet Employers’ Business Objectives and Workers’ Needs:
    The majority of HR leader respondents agree that care benefits help meet their objectives, reporting that both child care benefits and senior care benefits have a positive impact on employee productivity (82% and 78%, respectively).
  • In fact, employers ranked child care and senior care benefits among the top benefits they are prioritizing in 2024, with 56% prioritizing child care benefits (up from 46% in 2023), and 50% prioritizing senior care benefits (up from 43% in 2023).

Skillsoft’s Lean Into Learning Report Shows Multidimensional Skills Crisis Driving Demand for Workplace Learning

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today released its annual Lean Into Learning Report .

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  • Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today released its annual Lean Into Learning Report .
  • As the global workforce experiences widespread disruption, the report examines the state of learning and most in-demand skills and competencies.
  • “Our Lean Into Learning Report provides a blueprint for skill-building priorities in a time of immense disruption.
  • Skillsoft's Lean Into Learning Report compares and summarizes changes in Skillsoft learning consumption from 2022 to 2023.

Strong Tower Consulting Named Finalist for Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards for Two Consecutive Years

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Strong T ower Consulting , a Washington-state based management-consulting firm, was named a finalist for the Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards for the second straight year (2023, 2024).

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  • Strong T ower Consulting , a Washington-state based management-consulting firm, was named a finalist for the Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards for the second straight year (2023, 2024).
  • As a Certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) and a Women Owned Business Enterprise, Strong Tower was recognized in 2024 as one of the top five “Diverse-Owned Suppliers of the Year” by Microsoft for its unique Inclusion Consulting® model - defined by a dedication to trustworthy client service and the power of diversity to solve problems.
  • In 2024, Strong Tower continues to expand and diversify its projects at Microsoft, as well as other Fortune 500s, to meet the growing demand for strategic management consulting in today’s rapidly changing and on-demand marketplace.
  • “Microsoft is an absolute champion of diversity and disability inclusion in the workplace, so being recognized twice as a finalist for their Supplier Prestige Awards is humbling and motivates us to stay true to our company values,” said Strong Tower Partner Lorna Croswell.

This International Women’s Day, Lincoln Financial Shares Research Highlighting the Financial Challenges Women Face, and Tips for Women to Address These Challenges and Help Secure Their Financial Futures

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Make life insurance a priority: The benefits of life insurance go far beyond paying funeral costs or outstanding debt.

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  • Make life insurance a priority: The benefits of life insurance go far beyond paying funeral costs or outstanding debt.
  • Hospital Indemnity insurance coverage that includes maternity-related and innovative NICU enhancement benefits designed specifically for expectant mothers.
  • A broad annuities portfolio that offers investors various levels of asset protection, growth potential and protected income for life.
  • Long-term care planning products and resources that can help women prepare for tough financial decisions they and their loved ones may need to make.

Hytera Unveils Wearable Two-Way Radio and S Series Product Line

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, proudly introduces its latest innovation: the S Series business two-way radios .

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  • Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, proudly introduces its latest innovation: the S Series business two-way radios .
  • This groundbreaking product line revolutionizes the form factor of two-way radios, catering to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with unparalleled versatility and style.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240303929301/en/
    Hytera Unveils S Series Business Two-way Radios for Small and Midsize Businesses (Photo: Business Wire)
    The newly launched S Series comprises the S1 mini , S1 , and S1 Pro models, each boasting exceptional ergonomics, intuitive operation, and crystal-clear audio.
  • Tailored for businesses such as boutique stores, wine bars, and restaurants, the S1 mini two-way radio combines compactness with robust performance.

March is National Ladder Safety Month: Help is Available for Home DIYers

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Taking the time to become familiar with basic ladder safety is something every homeowner should do, and is encouraged by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), the founder of National Ladder Safety Month.

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  • Taking the time to become familiar with basic ladder safety is something every homeowner should do, and is encouraged by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), the founder of National Ladder Safety Month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301826747/en/
    March is National Ladder Safety Month: Help is Available for Home DIYers.
  • National Ladder Safety Month 2024 will focus on four key themes, one each week.
  • Take the goals of National Ladder Safety Month to heart, use the available resources, and approach the next home project with confidence.

Mike Flanagan Rejoins Compucom as Chief Information Officer

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Compucom, a leading technology sourcing, managed IT and professional services provider, announced Mike Flanagan will rejoin Compucom as its Chief Information Officer (CIO).

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  • Compucom, a leading technology sourcing, managed IT and professional services provider, announced Mike Flanagan will rejoin Compucom as its Chief Information Officer (CIO).
  • Flanagan spent more than two decades at Compucom managing customer accounts, professional services, and product strategy as a critical leader during much of the company’s growth in the early 2000s.
  • “We are thrilled to be able to bring Mike on board,” Compucom CEO Kevin Shank said.
  • Working with our partners, we will be able to position Compucom above the rest and build out a best-in-class IT function.”