Industrial and organizational psychology

co:collective elevates Kit Krugman and Amanda Ginzburg as Partners to fuel the company's next chapter of growth and transformation

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- co:collective, a leading strategic and creative transformation consultancy for purpose-led businesses, has announced the appointment of Kit Krugman and Amanda Ginzburg as Partners.

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  • NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- co:collective, a leading strategic and creative transformation consultancy for purpose-led businesses, has announced the appointment of Kit Krugman and Amanda Ginzburg as Partners.
  • "Kit and Amanda have been central to our own transformation here at co:collective," said Rosemarie Ryan, CEO.
  • Both Krugman and Ginzburg have been instrumental to the growth of co:, with their professional trajectories mirroring the growth of the organization overall.
  • "We work with our clients to help them transform themselves," Rosemarie Ryan, co-founder and CEO, said, "And Kit and Amanda have been central to our own transformation here at co:collective."

James “Jamie” Merendino to Lead Construction Workers’ Compensation Program

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

PMC Insurance Group, a division of One80 Intermediaries, is excited to announce that James “Jamie” Merendino has joined PMC as Leader of the PMC Construction Workers’ Compensation Program , delivering Workers’ Compensation solutions to independent insurance agents nationwide.

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  • PMC Insurance Group, a division of One80 Intermediaries, is excited to announce that James “Jamie” Merendino has joined PMC as Leader of the PMC Construction Workers’ Compensation Program , delivering Workers’ Compensation solutions to independent insurance agents nationwide.
  • He holds the designation of Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
  • Jamie’s focus is to further grow the construction program solution platform at PMC through his creative abilities to blend the Workers’ Compensation insurance product with risk management principles.
  • This holistic approach will allow his team to positively impact the total cost of risk (TCOR) for our client base.

QBE North America Makes Key Executive Appointments

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE North America is pleased to announce two key executive appointments:

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  • Rachel Pollack named Chief People Officer; David Mulligan named Chief Operating Officer
    NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE North America is pleased to announce two key executive appointments:
    Rachel Pollack has been appointed Chief People Officer.
  • In this role, Pollack is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the North America People strategy to support and enable the enterprise strategy, as well as business-specific strategies and initiatives.
  • Pollack is familiar with North America, having served in New York as Vice President, Head of HR Change, North America from 2014-2015, where she led several transformation initiatives, including organizational design, restructuring and HR systems.
  • He leads QBE NA's business delivery teams, including digital transformation, business process reengineering, automation and robotics and the offshore transition team.

THE PRINCETON REVIEW RANKS FLORIDA SOUTHERN NO. 35 IN ITS TOP 50 ONLINE MBA RANKINGS FOR 2023

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

The Princeton Review ranking is another in a long series of accolades.

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  • The Princeton Review ranking is another in a long series of accolades.
  • Earlier this month, U.S. News & World Report ranked FSC 51st out of more than 340 Online MBA Programs.
  • CEO and Fortune Magazine also recognize the tremendous value Florida Southern's MBA program provides its students.
  • Students interested in learning more about Florida Southern's MBA program are encouraged to register for a virtual information session .

FOXCROFT SCHOOL RECEIVES $22 MILLION GIFT FROM MARS ALUMNAE

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

MIDDLEBURG, Va., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxcroft School, a college-preparatory boarding and day school for girls in northern Virginia, is excited to announce a transformational, multi-generational $22 million gift from alumnae Victoria Beth Mars 1974, Pamela Mars Wright 1978, Bernadette Schuetz Russell 2003, and Charlotte Audrey Rossetter 2012. Designated for the construction of a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) wing as part of Foxcroft's $65 million Building for Our Future Campaign, the gift is the largest ever given to Foxcroft by living donors in its 108-year history. Further, it is one of the most generous gifts given to an all-girls school in the nation.

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  • MIDDLEBURG, Va., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxcroft School, a college-preparatory boarding and day school for girls in northern Virginia, is excited to announce a transformational, multi-generational $22 million gift from alumnae Victoria Beth Mars 1974, Pamela Mars Wright 1978, Bernadette Schuetz Russell 2003, and Charlotte Audrey Rossetter 2012.
  • Foxcroft School, an all-girls school, announces a $22 million gift from two generations of Mars family alumnae.
  • The four Mars family members share a passion for Foxcroft, a love of learning, and a commitment to all-girls education that is evident in their interactions with the School.
  • On behalf of the Foxcroft Community, we are forever grateful for the Mars family's vision in making such a positive impact on our school."

Sapia.ai's new research reinforces its ethical use of AI in chat-based candidate screening

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Conducted by the Sapia Labs team, the research studies explore several frontiers on the use of artificial intelligence for scoring text chat based structured interviews in the candidate selection process.

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  • Conducted by the Sapia Labs team, the research studies explore several frontiers on the use of artificial intelligence for scoring text chat based structured interviews in the candidate selection process.
  • All of these papers have important implications for improving the ethical use of AI.
  • Sapia Chief Data Scientist Dr. Buddhi Jayatilleke said that the new research will further solidify Sapia as a leader in ethical AI for recruitment.
  • This is the second consecutive time that Sapia research is being presented at the Annual SIOP conference.

Raines International Names Ceylan Higgins, Kiel Towns as Managing Directors, Kristin Mann as SVP

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Ceylan Higgins, previously a partner at True Search, joined the firm as a Managing Director.

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  • Ceylan Higgins, previously a partner at True Search, joined the firm as a Managing Director.
  • Based in Raines' London office, she will co-lead the Global Software & Technology Practice with Managing Directors Duncan Finlayson, also based in London, and Rick Harris, based in Miami.
  • Managing Director Patrick Gray, who relocated to London last summer to open Raines' London office, leads the Global Industrial Sector Practice.
  • Earlier this month, Kristin Mann joined Raines as Senior Vice President in Raines' Advisory Practice.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Leadership and Fellows Publish Chapters on Organizational Resilience

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

In addition to leading the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research, Luster is Senior Director of Research Strategy, Innovation, and Development for the College of Doctoral Studies at the University of Phoenix.

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  • In addition to leading the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research, Luster is Senior Director of Research Strategy, Innovation, and Development for the College of Doctoral Studies at the University of Phoenix.
  • Luster earned his Ph.D. in Human Services with Capella University and completed a post-doctoral clinical internship with Johns Hopkins University.
  • Her doctorate earned with University of Phoenix is in Educational Leadership, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction.
  • University of Phoenixs College of Doctoral Studies focuses on todays challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth.

Capella University Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees

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Friday, December 9, 2022

I am excited to welcome Dr. Linda Singh back to Capella University as a member of the Board of Trustees, said Dr. Richard Senese, President of Capella University.

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  • I am excited to welcome Dr. Linda Singh back to Capella University as a member of the Board of Trustees, said Dr. Richard Senese, President of Capella University.
  • It is also a pleasure to announce the appointment of Walt Chesley to the Board of Trustees, Senese continued.
  • With over 30 years of experience in health, defense, state and local government, Dr. Linda Singh brings extensive leadership, consulting and systems integration expertise to the Capella University Board of Trustees.
  • The Capella University Board of Trustees is particularly focused on representing the interests of learners and the public good in this regard.

Surgical Directions adds Jill Schwieters as Senior Managing Director

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Directions, the leading expert in procedural care services committed to improving patient care, announced the addition of Jill Schwieters to its executive leadership team as Senior Managing Director.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Directions, the leading expert in procedural care services committed to improving patient care, announced the addition of Jill Schwieters to its executive leadership team as Senior Managing Director.
  • As a healthcare executive and entrepreneur, Schwieters brings a wealth of expertise to Surgical Directions.
  • As CEO of JAS & Associates, Schwieters aided organizations with investor strategy, governance, strategic planning, and go-to market and executive development.
  • "We are incredibly excited to have Jill on board," said Leslie Basham, President & Chief Executive Officer of Surgical Directions.