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The National Civil Rights Museum opens an exhibit highlighting a massive shift in Black Education during the Jim Crow South

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Memphis, TN, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An exhibition highlighting one of the most transformative education projects for Black students during the 20th century will unveil at the National Civil Rights Museum on August 18.

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  • Memphis, TN, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An exhibition highlighting one of the most transformative education projects for Black students during the 20th century will unveil at the National Civil Rights Museum on August 18.
  • Rosenwald turned Sears, Roebuck & Company into the world's largest retailer, while Washington became the founding principal of Tuskegee Institute.
  • In 1912, the two teamed up to launch an ambitious program that would partner with Black communities to build public schools that would educate more than 700,000 Black children across the South.
  • As the new public square, the Museum examines todays global civil and human rights issues, provokes thoughtful debate, and serves as a catalyst for positive social change.

Harley-Davidson Appoints Rafeh Masood to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. ("Harley-Davidson") (NYSE:HOG) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Rafeh Masood as a member of the board, effective immediately.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. ("Harley-Davidson") (NYSE:HOG) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Rafeh Masood as a member of the board, effective immediately.
  • Masood currently serves as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Customer Officer at Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY).
  • Previously, Masood held leadership roles in customer innovation, technology, operations and procurement at DICK's Sporting Goods, Sears and BAWAG Group.
  • "I am honored to join the Board of Directors of Harley-Davidson and help this legendary brand strengthen its relationships with consumers," said Rafeh Masood.

Sense Selects Iguazio for AI Chatbot Automation with AWS, Snowflake and NVIDIA

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Sense is leveraging automation and AI to speed up the recruitment process, while delivering a hyper-personalized candidate experience.

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  • Sense is leveraging automation and AI to speed up the recruitment process, while delivering a hyper-personalized candidate experience.
  • Sense provides the Sense AI Chatbot - an automated recruiting assistant that can engage with candidates 24/7, responding to their queries in real-time even when human recruiters are offline.
  • The chatbot pairs conversational AI with automated communication and engagement workflows so organizations can engage with candidates at scale.
  • We are proud to enable Sense to take its AI chatbot to the next level, with our partners AWS, Snowflake and NVIDIA.

New Research Reveals Chatbots and Conversational AI are an Absolute Necessity to Drive Successful Talent Engagement

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The research was conducted in collaboration with Talent Board , the first non-profit research organization focused on the elevation and promotion of a quality candidate experience.

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  • The research was conducted in collaboration with Talent Board , the first non-profit research organization focused on the elevation and promotion of a quality candidate experience.
  • When used in the early stages of talent attraction and engagement, chatbots also free up talent acquisition teams time to attend to time sensitive recruiting matters.
  • For companies with any hiring volume, smart automation with conversational AI chatbots can help scale candidate engagement from pre-application to onboarding.
  • Sense delivers a leading AI-powered talent engagement platform that helps recruiting and talent teams to personalize their interactions with talent at every stage of the recruiting process.

Encompass Appoints Appliance Repair Industry Expert to Newly-Created Chief Strategist Role

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

In this role, Wang will be primarily responsible for maximizing Encompass overall customer experience and capitalizing on emerging technologies to help the company meet its aggressive growth objectives.

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  • In this role, Wang will be primarily responsible for maximizing Encompass overall customer experience and capitalizing on emerging technologies to help the company meet its aggressive growth objectives.
  • For the past few consecutive years, Encompass has achieved record sales volume and is on pace to continue this trajectory in 2022.
  • Beyond organic growth, Encompass is also integrating with Dayton Appliance Parts, which further highlighted the need for a new strategic leader.
  • Formed in 1953, Encompass is one of the countrys largest suppliers of repair parts and accessories for products throughout the home.

New CompTIA Linux+ Certification Exam Validates the Skills Needed to Support Today's Enterprise-level Linux Systems

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, today announced the worldwide release of a new CompTIA Linux+ certification exam, the market's only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers.

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  • The new CompTIA Linux+ exam validates the skills technology professionals need to secure the enterprise, power the cloud and keep today's tech systems running.
  • "This creates a demand for technology professionals with the ability and skill to manage, secure, optimize and troubleshoot enterprise-level Linux systems.
  • With these skills established as a foundation, CompTIA Linux+ certified professionals are prepared for advanced vendor- and distributor-specific knowledge.
  • CompTIA also announced that a comprehensive selection of learning content for the new CompTIA Linux+ exam is also available.

Hibbett Announces Changes to the Board of Directors

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Ms. Edwards currently serves on the board of directors of Neiman Marcus Group, LLC.

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  • Ms. Edwards currently serves on the board of directors of Neiman Marcus Group, LLC.
  • Anthony F. Crudele, Chairman of the Board, stated, Pam is a highly accomplished senior executive with extensive business and strategic leadership experience.
  • We look forward to adding Pam to the Hibbett Board.
  • Mr. Jackson commented, It was an honor to be a member of the Hibbett Board and Audit Committee for the last two years.

MassMutual Names Sears Merritt Head of Technology and Experience

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ) announced today that Sears Merritt has taken on an expanded role heading up the companys Enterprise Technology and Experience (ETX) organization.

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  • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ) announced today that Sears Merritt has taken on an expanded role heading up the companys Enterprise Technology and Experience (ETX) organization.
  • In this position, Merritt is responsible for leading technology-based strategies that will further accelerate MassMutuals digital transformation, with oversight of the companys technology and data, digital experience, platform transformation, and cybersecurity areas.
  • Merritt has held several roles of increasing responsibility at MassMutual over the past eight years in the areas of data science, strategy, architecture, and technology.
  • He most recently served as Head of Technology and Data and has played a central role in developing MassMutuals data science and analytics team.

Alterity ADR Voted Best Mediation & Arbitration Firm In First Year of Operation

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Monday, May 23, 2022

ATLANTA, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alterity ADR, an Atlanta-based alternative dispute resolution firm founded in August 2021, has been voted "Best Of" in its category by lawyers and law firm administrators who read the Daily Report. In addition, Alterity panelist and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, Leah Ward Sears was named the best in the individual mediator/arbitrator category. Another Alterity panelist, Linda Klein, past president of the American Bar Association and senior managing shareholder with Baker Donelson, was selected among the top three.

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  • ATLANTA, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Alterity ADR, an Atlanta-based alternative dispute resolution firm founded in August 2021, has been voted "Best Of" in its category by lawyers and law firm administrators who read the Daily Report.
  • Alterity Founder and CEO Marcie Dickson said: "Thank you to everyone who voted for us.
  • We're designing a blueprint for "Great ADR" that offers parties fair, transparent, and accountable solutions that truly meet their needs."
  • Alterity ADR is a leading alternative dispute resolution provider with a national panel of experienced and diverse mediators, arbitrators, and conflict resolution specialists.

Sense Selected as Best Innovative / Emerging Tech Solution in Talent Acquisition by Lighthouse Research & Advisory

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Sense , the market leader in AI-driven talent engagement and communication solutions for recruiting, has been selected as the Best Innovative / Emerging Tech Solution by Lighthouse Research & Advisory 2022 HR Tech Awards program.

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  • Sense , the market leader in AI-driven talent engagement and communication solutions for recruiting, has been selected as the Best Innovative / Emerging Tech Solution by Lighthouse Research & Advisory 2022 HR Tech Awards program.
  • Within the Sense talent platform, Senses AI Chatbot was recognized by the panel of judges for its ability to support intelligent decisions, personalize actions, and drive engagement.
  • "Our latest talent acquisition research indicates that candidates want a tailored and personalized hiring experience.
  • This solution is a win for candidates, recruiters, and employers," explained Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory.