Human resource management

SIGNET JEWELERS ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD APPOINTMENT

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Signet Jewelers Limited ("Signet" or the "Company") (NYSE:SIG), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, today announced the appointment of Sandra Cochran to its Board of Directors ("Board"), effective on February 27, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Signet Jewelers Limited ("Signet" or the "Company") (NYSE:SIG), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, today announced the appointment of Sandra Cochran to its Board of Directors ("Board"), effective on February 27, 2024.
  • The Board also appointed Ms. Cochran as a member of the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee.
  • Her appointment temporarily increased the size of the Board from 12 to 13 members, 12 of whom are independent, as we transition toward tenure limitations being reached on the Board under the Company's Director Tenure Policy.
  • "Sandy's rich background in retail, coupled with her strong executive leadership skills and deep financial expertise, will make her an incredibly valuable member of the Signet Board of Directors," said H. Todd Stitzer, Board Chairman.

The Agency Expands Global Reach with New Office in Jamaica

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Jamaica. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Jamaica, is the firm's first office in the country of Jamaica, joining the brokerage's growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The office will be led by accomplished industry veterans Matthew 'Taff' Stevenson, Rebecca Stevenson, Sean O'Neill, and Ian Hurdle who will all serve as Managing Partners, as well as David Thwaites, who will serve as Managing Broker. The Agency has several offices throughout the Caribbean including in Turks & Caicos, The Bahamas, The Cayman Islands, and the Dominican Republic.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Jamaica.
  • Taff Stevenson is a dynamic force in the real estate world, currently leading the charge as Managing Partner at The Agency Jamaica.
  • Now, as Managing Partner of The Agency Jamaica, Rebecca is not just a real estate expert with ten years of experience.
  • The Agency's office in Jamaica will be located at Unit 15A, 9-11 Phoenix Avenue Kingston JM KGN 10.

Asure Partners with Key Benefit Administrators to Offer Proactive Health Management Plan (PHMP) to Clients

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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This collaboration aims to deliver the innovative Proactive Health Management Plan (PHMP) to Asure’s client base, enhancing their access to proven, patented, and comprehensive population health programs and services.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration aims to deliver the innovative Proactive Health Management Plan (PHMP) to Asure’s client base, enhancing their access to proven, patented, and comprehensive population health programs and services.
  • The partnership between Asure and Key Benefit Administrators is a milestone in the effort to transform employee health and reduce costs for both employer and employee.
  • Larry Dust, CEO of Key Benefit Administrators, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are excited to partner with Asure to bring PHMP to a wider audience.
  • Partnering with Key Benefit Administrators to offer PHMP is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in the HCM space.

Catapult Solutions Group Named a Workday Partner to drive transformation and value for businesses across the U.S

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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PLANO, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catapult Solutions Group, a renowned provider of staff augmentation and training services, today announced a partnership with Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership brings together Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) with Catapult Solutions Group's expertise in staff augmentation and training services, creating a powerful combination that will help drive transformation and value for businesses across the United States.
  • Catapult Solutions Group's industry knowledge and extensive experience in staffing and solutions will enable businesses to seamlessly navigate workforce challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth.
  • "We are excited to partner with Workday to deliver unparalleled value to our clients," said Chris Lester, Chief Revenue Officer of Catapult Solutions Group.
  • Catapult Solutions Group is committed to collaborating with Workday to foster a community of innovation and excellence, helping businesses unlock their full potential and achieve success in the digital age.

HCM Excellence Conference Kicks Off Today at the Hilton West Palm Beach

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the commencement of the highly anticipated HCM Excellence Conference, a three-day event dedicated to exploring the future of People Operations and Human Capital Management (HCM).

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  • Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the commencement of the highly anticipated HCM Excellence Conference, a three-day event dedicated to exploring the future of People Operations and Human Capital Management (HCM).
  • Hosted by Brandon Hall Group at the Hilton West Palm Beach, this conference promises to be an unparalleled opportunity for professionals from across the globe to delve into the latest innovations, trends, and strategies shaping the future of HR.
  • With over 400 attendees representing 20 different countries, the HCM Excellence Conference is set to be a truly international gathering of minds.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome attendees from around the world to the HCM Excellence Conference," said Brandon Hall Group’s CEO, Mike Cooke.

Grant Thornton wins Gold in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest providers of audit and assurance, tax and advisory services, was recognized by the 2023 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards™ for its Connected Classroom program.

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  • Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest providers of audit and assurance, tax and advisory services, was recognized by the 2023 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards™ for its Connected Classroom program.
  • Grant Thornton also recently earned two other accolades from Brandon Hall Group: its digital badging program and Career Compass skills framework were recognized with Gold awards.
  • "In our 30th year, the Excellence in Technology Awards continue to showcase the best innovations in learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management, and sales enablement technologies," said Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke, leader of the Excellence Awards program.
  • Excellence Award winners will be honored at Brandon Hall Group's HCM Excellence Conference, February 13-15, 2024, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida.

Duke Energy named as one of America's Most JUST Companies, putting customers and employees at the heart of its clean energy transition

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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"We are committed to a future that offers reliable, accessible and affordable clean energy.

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  • "We are committed to a future that offers reliable, accessible and affordable clean energy.
  • Achieving this vision requires us to transition to low- and zero-emissions energy, invest in our communities and develop and prepare a diverse workforce."
  • In its flagship Impact Report , Duke Energy details the company's clean energy transition, as well as its goals, performance and progress on strategic business priorities.
  • Economic Impact: Duke Energy will invest $145 billion over the next decade to fund the critical energy infrastructure necessary to meet customers' needs and support our path to net zero.

Deltek Announces New Replicon Standalone Time Tracking and PSA Solutions for Government Contractors

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has announced the launch of Replicon Time Tracking and Polaris PSA for Government Contracting .

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  • HERNDON, Va., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has announced the launch of Replicon Time Tracking and Polaris PSA for Government Contracting .
  • Purpose-built for the unique needs of government contractors , the new time-tracking and PSA solutions support regulatory compliance and seamless integration regardless of the ERP or financial system currently being used.
  • Deltek's Replicon Time Tracking for Government Contracting and Polaris PSA for Government Contracting seamlessly integrate with top-tier ERP systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms and payroll providers, including Deltek's flagship ERP, Deltek Costpoint , and SAP.
  • "We are launching these solutions with out-of-the-box integrations with Deltek Costpoint and other industry-leading ERP solutions.

Broadridge Recognized as One of FORTUNE Magazine's 2024 'World's Most Admired Companies'

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FORTUNE® magazine has named Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) to its list of the World's Most Admired Companies in the financial data services category for the tenth time.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FORTUNE® magazine has named Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) to its list of the World's Most Admired Companies in the financial data services category for the tenth time.
  • Broadridge is a trusted global technology partner at the intersection of financial services, helping clients and the financial industry operate, innovate, and grow.
  • Broadridge is also frequently recognized by industry organizations for its employer leadership.
  • With a market capitalization of $24 billion, Broadridge has delivered strong returns to shareholders since it became a public company in 2007.

The University of the Basque Country and Avature Are Selected to Launch the First Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Language Technology

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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This selection falls under an inaugural program to fund university chairs dedicated to research, information sharing, teaching and innovation in artificial intelligence.

Key Points: 
  • This selection falls under an inaugural program to fund university chairs dedicated to research, information sharing, teaching and innovation in artificial intelligence.
  • To support these goals, the chair relies on two pillars that combine invaluable perspectives from the academic and commercial landscapes.
  • The demonstrated scientific and teaching excellence of the University's HiTZ research center, working closely with the institution's Faculty of Informatics.
  • The expertise of Avature's in-house Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning Team and the commercial applications they've created.