Industrial and organizational psychology

Lucara Second Quarter 2021 Results to be Released Tuesday, August 10, 2021

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Industrial and organizational psychology, Articles, Environmental social science, Occupational safety and health, Safety engineering, Academic disciplines, Human activities

The Company has an experienced board and management team with extensive diamond development and operations expertise.

Key Points: 
  • The Company has an experienced board and management team with extensive diamond development and operations expertise.
  • The Company operates transparently and in accordance with international best practices in the areas of sustainability, health and safety, environment and community relations.
  • The information in this release is accurate at the time of distribution but may be superseded or qualified by subsequent news releases.
  • The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time on July 28, 2021.

83% of Companies Say "Willingness to Learn" Essential for Job Applicants

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Industrial and organizational psychology, Recruitment, Human resource management

When considering applicants to hire for their company, U.S. hiring decision-makers commonly look for certain soft skills in their applicants.

Key Points: 
  • When considering applicants to hire for their company, U.S. hiring decision-makers commonly look for certain soft skills in their applicants.
  • Specifically, more than 8 in 10 say willingness to learn (83%), dependability (82%) and/or communication skills (81%) are absolutely essential or very important when considering applicants.
  • More than 3 in 4 say problem-solving skills (79%), adaptability (78%) and/or initiative (78%) are of high importance.
  • From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow.

Werner Enterprises Releases Inaugural CSR Report

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Ethics, Ethical investment, Corporate social responsibility, Euthenics, Industrial and organizational psychology, Werner Enterprises, ESG

OMAHA, Neb., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, today announced the publication of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) effort.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises , Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, today announced the publication of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) effort.
  • Last year, we made the commitment to embed Sustainability into our strategy and decision-making process, formally launched our ESG program and committed to several near- and longer-term ESG goals, including publishing an inaugural CSR Report.
  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  • As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Wonderlic Is Giving Its Employees a Summer of Four-Day Work Weeks in Recognition of Their Extraordinary Pandemic Efforts

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Technology, Professional services, Human resources, Data management, Industrial and organizational psychology, Wonderlic test

We know just how challenging and exhausting working during the pandemic has been for everyone, including our employees and their families, said Wonderlic President, Matt Knox.

Key Points: 
  • We know just how challenging and exhausting working during the pandemic has been for everyone, including our employees and their families, said Wonderlic President, Matt Knox.
  • Wonderlic has a long history of being on the forefront of championing policies that allow employees to do their best work while living their best lives, added Knox.
  • Our PTO offerings and remote-first culture are steps in that direction, and we see this shorter summer work week as another.
  • Since the company was founded in 1937, more than 200 million Wonderlic assessments have been administered to job candidates.

Employee Loyalty Reaches Lowest Level in More Than a Year, According to Energage Research

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Data management, Professional services, Other Professional Services, Technology, Software, Labor, Human behavior, Human resource management, Employee relations, Articles, Industrial and organizational psychology, Workplace, Organizational behavior, Employee engagement

An underlying problem driving the tight labor market is dropping levels of employee engagement, according to data collected by Energage for its Top Workplaces awards program.

Key Points: 
  • An underlying problem driving the tight labor market is dropping levels of employee engagement, according to data collected by Energage for its Top Workplaces awards program.
  • Were seeing lower levels of loyalty as employees leave their employer for a new one.
  • According to Energage, survey data collected from employees at more than 4,000 companies show that employee engagement levels have fallen to a level lower than anytime during the pandemic.
  • Organizations should resist the urge to overanalyze declines in employee engagement and instead focus on improvement going forward.

Vectrus to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Vectrus, Colo, LinkedIn, Human resource management, Industrial and organizational psychology, Labor

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vectrus, Inc., (NYSE: VEC) will report its financial results for the Second quarter ended July 2, 2021 on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after market close.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vectrus, Inc., (NYSE: VEC) will report its financial results for the Second quarter ended July 2, 2021 on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after market close.
  • A telephonic replay will also be available through August 24, 2021, at 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international) with passcode 13721935.
  • Vectrus is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., and includes about 9,200 employees spanning 206 locations in 27 countries.
  • For more information, visit the company's website at www.vectrus.com or connect with Vectrus on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn .

UST Earns 2021 Great Place to Work™ Certification in the U.S. and Mexico

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, UST, Academic disciplines, Industrial and organizational psychology, Organizational culture

MEXICO CITY, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, announced that it has been certified by Great Place to Work® in the U.S. The company has also earned the coveted certification in Mexico for the first time. The prestigious accolade is based entirely on employees' opinions about their experience working at UST.

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  • Great Place to Work(GPTW) is the global authority on workplace culture.
  • Based on employee feedback and the culture assessment, Great Place to Work confirmed that UST delivers a consistently high-trust experience for all.
  • Recognized by Great Place to Work in India and the U.K ., UST has been consistently certified as a GPTW since 2019.
  • "We are very grateful and appreciative of our people the foundation of our success who have contributed to making UST a great place to grow and do meaningful work."

Trace Takes on Headcount Management

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Human resource management, Articles, Industrial and organizational psychology, Turnover, Workplace, HeadCount, Spreadsheet, NCR Corporation, Economy, Human behavior

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trace , the service desk for finance, is making Trace Headcount Management available this fall for early access customers.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trace , the service desk for finance, is making Trace Headcount Management available this fall for early access customers.
  • Trace Headcount Management will offer finance, HR, and hiring managers a single source of headcount truth to replace multiple, manually maintained spreadsheets.
  • When I was at Facebook, it was actually better to build our own in-house headcount management solution.
  • Between turnover and hiring growth, pressure will increase on the manual tracking and reconciliations that are currently used for headcount management.

Cappfinity Expands to the US and Launches Tempo for Fast and Fair Recruiting amid Hiring Surge

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Recruitment, Labor, Human resource management, Economy, Human behavior, Industrial and organizational psychology, Onboarding

"Strengths-based assessments and approaches ensure a standardized recruiting process that levels the playing field for all candidates.

Key Points: 
  • "Strengths-based assessments and approaches ensure a standardized recruiting process that levels the playing field for all candidates.
  • Tempo accelerates the recruiting process, requiring minimum candidate input while providing maximum candidate insight for the recruiter.
  • Cappfinity is the global leader in strengths-based and science-backed recruiting, hiring, and talent development solutions.
  • Since 2005, Cappfinity has assisted forward-looking organizations with diversifying and revitalizing their workforces through recruiting, onboarding, talent development, VR experiences, and more.

Sharecare founder Jeff Arnold named one of Atlanta's "Most Admired CEOs"

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Positive psychology, Sharecare, Jeff Arnold, David Rubinger, Industrial and organizational psychology, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Leadership, Arnold

Arnold is among 40 business, civic, and community leaders selected by the publication's editorial team this year for this distinguished honor.

Key Points: 
  • Arnold is among 40 business, civic, and community leaders selected by the publication's editorial team this year for this distinguished honor.
  • "This recognition is reflective of the collective accomplishments of the extended Sharecare team, including our employees, investors, partners, and, especially, our customers using our products," said Arnold.
  • Just over a decade ago, Arnold launched Sharecare to help each person build a longer, better life by enabling health transformation at the individual, organizational, and community level.
  • "Most Admired CEOs salutes the most influential leaders in our community, and we are proud to have Jeff Arnold as an honoree," said David Rubinger, market president and publisher of the Atlanta Business Chronicle.