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SkyPixel 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest Winners Announced

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Scroll, National Geographic, Hasselblad, Photograph, Port of Dhaka, Climate change, Managing editor, Motivation, TVC, Horse, DJI, Risk, Ocean, Empathy, Beauty, World Press Photo, Light, Forever Enthralled, Ink, Child, Mavic (unmanned aerial vehicle), Nature, Flood, Aerial, Love, Creativity, Osmo, Dream, Matchstick Productions, USD, Snow, Eye, Refugee

SHENZHEN, China, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyPixel, one of the world's most popular online communities for aerial photography and videography, today announces the winners of the SkyPixel 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest. Co-organized with DJI, this year's competition attracted over 130,000 submissions – a 100% increase from the previous year. The contest welcomed submissions from across the creator community, which includes professionals, aerial enthusiasts, and creative newcomers, showcasing their personal histories through the art of visual innovation.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyPixel, one of the world's most popular online communities for aerial photography and videography, today announces the winners of the SkyPixel 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest.
  • The 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest was assessed by a Judging Panel of incredible professionals in the industry.
  • In addition to the Annual Best Works, the SkyPixel contest also awarded winners in both categories.
  • As the SkyPixel 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest comes to its conclusion, it's evident that participants have embraced the theme of "Exploring New Trends in Imaging" with deep passion.

Turo Index reveals Canadian millennials are increasingly priced out of car ownership due to inflation

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Monday, March 18, 2024
EV, Motivation, EVS, Partnership, Ageing, Senior, Habit, Car rental

TORONTO, March 18, 2024 /CNW/ - The third annual Car Ownership Index , a benchmark study from Turo , Canada's leading peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, in partnership with Leger, has revealed that high costs are pricing Canadians out of car ownership.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 18, 2024 /CNW/ - The third annual Car Ownership Index , a benchmark study from Turo , Canada's leading peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, in partnership with Leger, has revealed that high costs are pricing Canadians out of car ownership.
  • Additional figures from the Index illustrate young millennials are struggling to both retain and obtain vehicles:
    17 per cent of young millennials surveyed are planning to stop owning or leasing their car in the future.
  • Young millennials are paving the way for increasingly widespread car sharing adoption, with 21 per cent of respondents having used a car sharing service in the past 18 months.
  • One in 10 car owners surveyed (10 per cent) are open to listing their vehicle on a car sharing marketplace.

Abacus Group wins Best Cloud Services Solution in Private Equity Wire US Emerging Manager Awards 2024

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Cloud, Managed services, Learning Technology Partners, Motivation, Best, MSP, Abacus, Financial adviser

NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abacus Group, the leading Managed Services Provider ("MSP") to alternative investment firms, today announced it has been named Best Cloud Services Solution in the prestigious Private Equity Wire US Emerging Manager Awards 2024.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abacus Group , the leading Managed Services Provider ("MSP") to alternative investment firms, today announced it has been named Best Cloud Services Solution in the prestigious Private Equity Wire US Emerging Manager Awards 2024.
  • Jonathan Bohrer, President at Abacus Group, said: "Our focus has always been on pushing the boundaries of what's possible with cloud technology.
  • In addition to winning Best Cloud Services Solution, Abacus Group was nominated in the Best Cyber Security Solution category.
  • It also follows the company's success in winning Best Cloud Service Provider at the Private Equity Wire European Awards 2024, as well as receiving a nomination as Best Cyber Security Provider.

Café Bustelo® Enters 11th Year of El Café del Futuro Scholarship Awards, Honoring Latino Students and Their Dedication to Education

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Community, Motivation, Partnership, Essay, Education, Student, Heart, HACU, Family, Central Time, Nursing

ORRVILLE, Ohio, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic espresso-style coffee brand Café Bustelo announced today, the start of its 2024 Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro Scholarship in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Once again, the company will award 25, $5,000 scholarships, for a total of $125,000 to support education of Latino students.

Key Points: 
  • Once again, the company will award 25, $5,000 scholarships, for a total of $125,000 to support education of Latino students.
  • "As the Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro Scholarship program enters its 11th year, we're thrilled to continue our efforts in supporting Latino youth and honored to be a part of so many students' academic journey and success," said Eduardo Merino, Senior Brand Manager at Café Bustelo.
  • "HACU is grateful to Café Bustelo for their continued partnership in providing El Café de Futuro Scholarship opportunities for our nation's Hispanic students," said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
  • "Students will benefit greatly from these scholarships by helping ease the financial burden as they pursue their higher education goals."

Abacus Group wins Best Cloud Services Solution in Private Equity Wire US Emerging Manager Awards 2024

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Cloud, Managed services, Learning Technology Partners, Motivation, Best, MSP, Abacus, Financial adviser

NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abacus Group, the leading Managed Services Provider ("MSP") to alternative investment firms, today announced it has been named Best Cloud Services Solution in the prestigious Private Equity Wire US Emerging Manager Awards 2024.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abacus Group , the leading Managed Services Provider ("MSP") to alternative investment firms, today announced it has been named Best Cloud Services Solution in the prestigious Private Equity Wire US Emerging Manager Awards 2024.
  • Jonathan Bohrer, President at Abacus Group, said: "Our focus has always been on pushing the boundaries of what's possible with cloud technology.
  • In addition to winning Best Cloud Services Solution, Abacus Group was nominated in the Best Cyber Security Solution category.
  • It also follows the company's success in winning Best Cloud Service Provider at the Private Equity Wire European Awards 2024, as well as receiving a nomination as Best Cyber Security Provider.

Persado GenAI Innovations Transform How Marketers Create High-Performing, Brand-Compliant Content

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Motivation, Natural language processing, Risk, Shop Talk, VIDEO, Deep learning, LLM, SKU, Adobe, Language, Machine learning, Marketing, Emotion, Human, Online shopping

LAS VEGAS, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Shoptalk 2024 (Booth #504), Persado, the Motivation Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, announced innovations in generative AI (GenAI) content and image creation for retailers, financial services companies, and digital agencies. Available this spring in the Persado Essential Motivation self-service platform, the new content copilot tools help ensure the best on-brand messages for engaging customers across email, web, mobile, and social channels.

Key Points: 
  • First launched in August 2023, Persado Essential Motivation is a self-service GenAI solution that accelerates marketing content outputs, boosts outcomes, and increases compliance throughout customer journeys.
  • The innovations enable copywriters, brands, and digital performance marketers to generate content rapidly, get instant feedback on brand compliance then safely deploy to market and reap substantial benefits.
  • Persado-generated content outperforms human and generic LLM content 96 percent of the time, resulting in a 40 percent average improvement in performance.
  • For more information about Persado Essential Motivation, as well as Persado Dynamic Motivation solution, visit https://www.persado.com/product/platform/ .

Tutors International Comments on Bloom's Ground-breaking 2-Sigma Problem and How it Underpins The Effectiveness of 1:1 Private Tutoring

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Monday, March 18, 2024
International, Education, Student, Research, Motivation, Feedback, Learning, Tutoring

OXFORD, England, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tutors International has today released a detailed commentary on the groundbreaking 2-Sigma Problem conducted by American educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom in the 1980s. The study, which remains a cornerstone in the field of education, demonstrated that students who received one-on-one tutoring outperformed 98% of their peers in traditional classroom settings.

Key Points: 
  • The study, which highlights the unparalleled effectiveness of personalised instruction, underscores the foundational principles of Tutors International's educational approach.
  • In light of these findings, Tutors International has reaffirmed its commitment to providing highly personalised, one-on-one tutoring services that embody the principles of the 2-Sigma Problem.
  • The commentary from Tutors International also addresses the challenges highlighted by Bloom's research, including scalability and the variability of tutoring effectiveness.
  • Tutors International's commitment to bespoke tutoring solutions is informed by the 2-Sigma study's insights into the effectiveness of personalised learning.

Tutors International Comments on Bloom's Ground-breaking 2-Sigma Problem and How it Underpins The Effectiveness of 1:1 Private Tutoring

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Monday, March 18, 2024
International, Education, Student, Research, Motivation, Feedback, Learning, Tutoring

OXFORD, England, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tutors International has today released a detailed commentary on the groundbreaking 2-Sigma Problem conducted by American educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom in the 1980s. The study, which remains a cornerstone in the field of education, demonstrated that students who received one-on-one tutoring outperformed 98% of their peers in traditional classroom settings.

Key Points: 
  • The study, which highlights the unparalleled effectiveness of personalised instruction, underscores the foundational principles of Tutors International's educational approach.
  • In light of these findings, Tutors International has reaffirmed its commitment to providing highly personalised, one-on-one tutoring services that embody the principles of the 2-Sigma Problem.
  • The commentary from Tutors International also addresses the challenges highlighted by Bloom's research, including scalability and the variability of tutoring effectiveness.
  • Tutors International's commitment to bespoke tutoring solutions is informed by the 2-Sigma study's insights into the effectiveness of personalised learning.

Oslo University Hospital enters Norway's largest energy performance contract with Caverion

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Monday, March 18, 2024
GK, OUS, Motivation, Kilowatt-hour, Caverion, Construction

HELSINKI, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oslo University Hospital HF (Oslo universitetssykehus, OUS) has committed to significant cuts in energy use by 2030 and is entering into an adapted version of an energy performance contract (EnPC) with Caverion and GK, a technical contractor and service partner.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oslo University Hospital HF (Oslo universitetssykehus, OUS) has committed to significant cuts in energy use by 2030 and is entering into an adapted version of an energy performance contract (EnPC) with Caverion and GK, a technical contractor and service partner.
  • The contract is a 4-year framework agreement, where Caverion has won the tender as the primary contract party.
  • Caverion has also been given the assignment of energy advisory services, which includes for example advice on prioritised order and scope.
  • "OUS has 1 million square meters of hospital buildings which annual energy use will be reduced by 60 GWh by 2030.

State of Franklin Healthcare Associates - Introducing the Quintus Aim in Healthcare: Empowering Employees for Improved Outcomes with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Well, Engagement, Element, ESOP, Triple, Health, Culture, Organization, Job satisfaction, Growth, Motivation, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Trust, Empowerment, Patient, Recognition, Nursing, Interface (computing), Knowledge, Associate, Health care, Strategic planning, Population Health Management, Quintus, Organizational culture, Pepperdine University, Employee engagement, SVA, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Patient satisfaction, Heart, Creativity, Population health, Workforce, Workload, AIM, Multimedia, State, IHI, Human, Management

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, the healthcare industry has embraced the concepts of the triple and quadruple Aim, focusing on improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient experience, reducing costs, and promoting physician satisfaction. However, a vital component has been missing - the quintessential element that embodies the spirit of collaboration, empowerment, and inclusivity: the workforce. In this white paper, we introduce the Quintus Aim, a paradigm shift to a 5-part model that places employees at the forefront of healthcare transformation. Moreover, we propose the integration of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to enhance employee engagement via equity ownership. By involving employees as active participants in the pursuit of better outcomes and offering them a stake in the organization, the Quintus Aim with an ESOP aspires to revolutionize healthcare delivery, fostering a culture of engagement, innovation, and excellence.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, we propose the integration of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to enhance employee engagement via equity ownership.
  • However, amidst these frameworks, one key stakeholder has often been overlooked — the employees who form the backbone of healthcare organizations.
  • Furthermore, the introduction of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) serves to deepen employee engagement and empowerment, amplifying their role in organizational success.
  • The Quintus Aim expands upon the principles of the Triple and Quadruple Aim by introducing a fifth dimension - Employee Engagement and Empowerment.