Human resources

Blue Wolf Capital Names Samantha Dwinell Operating Partner

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a middle market private equity firm specializing in the industrial and healthcare sectors, today announced that Samantha Dwinell has joined the firm as an operating partner focusing on human capital.

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Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a middle market private equity firm specializing in the industrial and healthcare sectors, today announced that Samantha Dwinell has joined the firm as an operating partner focusing on human capital.
“Sam is a recognized leader and a champion for high-performing workplaces,” said Jeremy Kogler, managing partner at Blue Wolf Capital.
“We place great emphasis at Blue Wolf on fostering and growing talent within our firm and across our portfolio.
“Blue Wolf’s strong focus on talent, employee engagement, and development is a hallmark of their investment and growth strategy,” said Ms. Dwinell.

Rockwell Medical Named 'Great Place to Work' for Second Year in a Row

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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Rockwell Medical, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: RMTI), a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, commercializes, and distributes a portfolio of hemodialysis products to dialysis providers worldwide, today announced that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row.

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Rockwell Medical, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: RMTI), a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, commercializes, and distributes a portfolio of hemodialysis products to dialysis providers worldwide, today announced that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row.
"We are proud to be named a 'Great Place to Work' for the second year in a row," said Lesley Spriggs, Vice President of Human Resources at Rockwell Medical.
"This accreditation is a genuine reflection of how our employees feel about their experiences working at Rockwell, where we encourage and foster authenticity, trust, leadership and innovation.
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Publishes White Paper on Workforce Trend of Career Betrayal

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new white paper by faculty Pamela Ann Gordon, Ph.D., and Julie A. Overbey, Ph.D., titled, “Betrayal: When Job or Career Leads to Disappointment,” exploring a current trend of worker discontent termed “The Great Betrayal” in some media narratives .

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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new white paper by faculty Pamela Ann Gordon, Ph.D., and Julie A. Overbey, Ph.D., titled, “Betrayal: When Job or Career Leads to Disappointment,” exploring a current trend of worker discontent termed “The Great Betrayal” in some media narratives .
“Employees invest time, talent, and drive in their job and expect support and fair treatment in return,” shares Overbey.
“Acknowledging the betrayal and seeking ways to leverage the experience can add to the resilience and skillset of an individual.”
Gordon is a staff doctoral instructor at University of Phoenix in the College of Doctoral Studies with almost 21 years of online teaching experience.
Overbey is an instructor at University of Phoenix, primarily working with doctoral students as a dissertation chair and teaching courses in leadership and management.

Chemours Announces Appointment of Denise Dignam as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Ms. Dignam joined Chemours in 2015. She brings over 35 years of experience in the chemical industry where she has held senior roles in business and operations, sales and marketing, commercialization, and supply chain. She had served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since February 2024, and prior to that held the positions of President, Titanium Technologies (TT) segment, and President, Advanced Performance Materials (APM) segment---two businesses that represent over 68% of Chemours’ net sales in 2023. As President of Titanium Technologies, Ms. Dignam stood up the TT Transformation Plan, delivered significant operational savings in 2023, refocused the portfolio to deliver more customer value, and developed process improvements for better resource utilization across the manufacturing circuit. During her tenure on Advanced Performance Materials, she reshaped the portfolio to focus resources on secular growth opportunities in Clean Energy and Advanced Electronics. To further accelerate growth, she drove strategic partnerships and initiatives across the globe, and improved the overall cost structure of the business, laying the foundation for further cost optimization.

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The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today announced the appointment of Denise Dignam, current Interim Chief Executive Officer, to the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
She had served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since February 2024, and prior to that held the positions of President, Titanium Technologies (TT) segment, and President, Advanced Performance Materials (APM) segment---two businesses that represent over 68% of Chemours’ net sales in 2023.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Dignam said, “I am excited and honored to take on the role of President and CEO.
She received her Master of Business Administration from Widener University and her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University.

AIR Communities Named National Top Workplace Winner

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYSE: AIRC) (“AIR” or “AIR Communities”) has received a 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, as featured in USA TODAY.

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Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYSE: AIRC) (“AIR” or “AIR Communities”) has received a 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, as featured in USA TODAY.
"Being named a Top Workplace USA winner for three years in a row is a tremendous honor," said Beth Harmon, AIR’s Vice President of Human Resources.
Our engaged and tenured team drives our resident satisfaction and retention, which is a key component of our AIR Edge."
In its local markets, AIR has been named a Top Workplace in Denver, Philadelphia, South Florida, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington, D.C.

Crown Bioscience Recognized Once Again as T+ Employer® for the Third Year in a Row

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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The T+ Employer® certification celebrates Crown Bioscience's impactful values and trendsetting role within the pharmaceutical, medical, life science, and virtual healthcare industries.

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The T+ Employer® certification celebrates Crown Bioscience's impactful values and trendsetting role within the pharmaceutical, medical, life science, and virtual healthcare industries.
Company-wide initiatives such as significant contributions to oncology research and promoting cross-regional departmental collaboration via digitization and human systems have distinguished Crown Bioscience as a paradigm of employer excellence.
This achievement underscores Crown Bioscience’s dedication to setting high standards and pushing the boundaries of innovation across all facets of its business.
It reflects the company's strong resolve to enrich the work environment, consistently deliver beyond client expectations, and elevate industry standards.

Granite Earns its Fourth Consecutive Early Talent Award from Handshake

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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For the fourth consecutive year, the company has secured Handshake’s Early Talent Award (ETA).

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For the fourth consecutive year, the company has secured Handshake’s Early Talent Award (ETA).
These criteria underscore the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, emphasizing the importance of companies fully engaging with early talent to secure future industry leaders.
Jessica Somers, Granite’s Director of Talent Acquisition, expressed the company’s commitment to early talent.
She stated, “We’re excited to celebrate this award and to continue nurturing a program that early talent finds engaging and best-in-class.

REX American Resources to Report Q4 and Full Fiscal Year 2023 Results and Host a Conference Call and Webcast on March 28, 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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REX American Resources Corporation (“REX” or the “Company”) (NYSE: REX), a leading ethanol production company, announced today that it will report fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023 operational and financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

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REX American Resources Corporation (“REX” or the “Company”) (NYSE: REX), a leading ethanol production company, announced today that it will report fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023 operational and financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m.
To access the conference call, interested parties may dial (877) 269-7751 (US) or (201) 389-0908 (International).
Participants can also listen to a live webcast of the call by going to the Investors section on the REX website at www.rexamerican.com .

Casey’s Ramps Up Hiring as High-Traffic Summer Season Approaches

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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With springtime here, Casey’s is ramping up its store-level hiring and invites applicants to visit www.caseys.com/careers to apply for full-time and part-time roles in its stores for summer 2024.

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With springtime here, Casey’s is ramping up its store-level hiring and invites applicants to visit www.caseys.com/careers to apply for full-time and part-time roles in its stores for summer 2024.
“We encourage our team members and community members to spread the word to consider a career at Casey’s.
The company recently introduced internal Career Fairs to help with succession planning and growth of its current team members.
The internal hiring events will focus on helping existing team members learn more about creating a customized career path and expressing interest in furthering their career with Casey’s.

Two Schneider leaders named Top Women to Watch in Transportation

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The percentage of women in driver roles at Schneider, currently at 13%, grows year-over-year and nearly 40% of the company’s leadership roles are held by women – both above 2023 WIT industry averages.

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The percentage of women in driver roles at Schneider, currently at 13%, grows year-over-year and nearly 40% of the company’s leadership roles are held by women – both above 2023 WIT industry averages.
“Angela and Andrea are inspiring leaders at Schneider who infuse passion, creativity and heart into their work,” said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke.
I take immense pride in their well-deserved designation as Top Women to Watch this year.”
Angela Fish has led initiatives further increasing the representation of women throughout the organization.
To learn more about how Schneider is supporting women in the industry, please visit: https://schneider.com/company/corporate-responsibility/diversity-equity-... .