Talent management

Positec bolsters Leadership Team with addition of global brands veteran Sid Levy, Jr.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Positec Tool Corporation today announced that Sid Levy, Jr. has been appointed Vice President of Human Resources, effective June 12. Levy joins Positec in a critical role managing human capital, but brings a diverse background of management in many different business fields. Levy started his career in brand management, launching products for storied companies like Nabisco Foods and Colgate-Palmolive. He then transitioned to a marketing focus with Director-level roles in the sports industry, including as the Director of Marketing for the National Football League. Most recently, in an HR capacity, Levy was Vice President of Talent Management & Associate Engagement for Extended Stay America, Inc., where he built and led strategy for corporate culture and values, employee engagement, leadership development and talent acquisition.

Key Points: 
  • Levy joins Positec in a critical role managing human capital, but brings a diverse background of management in many different business fields.
  • Levy started his career in brand management, launching products for storied companies like Nabisco Foods and Colgate-Palmolive.
  • "I am thrilled to join the dynamic team in the Charlotte office to help lead the programs that will continue to make Positec a global leader and an employer of choice."
  • For more information about Positec's family of global brands, visit www.positecgroup.com .

Neobrain acquires San Francisco-based HR performance company Flashbrand to strengthen its AI-powered Talent Management solution and establish itself in the U.S.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neobrain, Europe's leading AI-powered  talent management solution, today announced its move to further establish itself in the U.S. market with the acquisition of San Francisco-based HR performance platform Flashbrand, which specializes in the continuous optimization of employee performance and engagement. Following the acquisition of WiserSkills in 2022, the acquisition of Flashbrand positions Neobrain as offering the most complete Talent Management platform on the U.S. market. In fact, Neobrain is now the only solution that can meet the strategic corporate challenges of its clients, beyond HR, by linking skills, performance and engagement, to better reveal, mobilize and motivate talent.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neobrain , Europe's leading AI-powered  talent management solution, today announced its move to further establish itself in the U.S. market with the acquisition of San Francisco-based HR performance platform Flashbrand , which specializes in the continuous optimization of employee performance and engagement.
  • Following the acquisition of WiserSkills in 2022, the acquisition of Flashbrand positions Neobrain as offering the most complete Talent Management platform on the U.S. market.
  • In fact, Neobrain is now the only solution that can meet the strategic corporate challenges of its clients, beyond HR, by linking skills, performance and engagement, to better reveal, mobilize and motivate talent.
  • The acquisition of Flashbrand enables a major technological advance, along with a new vision: Continuous skills management to fuel business strategy.

Percheron Capital Expands Portfolio Support Group Leadership Team

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Monday, June 5, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Percheron Capital ("Percheron"), a private equity firm focused on partnering with high-quality essential services businesses, today announced the expansion of its Portfolio Support Group ("PSG") leadership team with the appointments of Paulo Marchesan as President, Lee Roever as Operating Executive, Talent Management and Lina O'Connor as Operating Executive, Finance.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Percheron Capital ("Percheron"), a private equity firm focused on partnering with high-quality essential services businesses, today announced the expansion of its Portfolio Support Group ("PSG") leadership team with the appointments of Paulo Marchesan as President, Lee Roever as Operating Executive, Talent Management and Lina O'Connor as Operating Executive, Finance.
  • Leveraging Percheron's focused strategy on essential services, the PSG team partners with portfolio company founders and management teams and delivers a valuable support model that helps drive rapid, transformational growth across the firm's portfolio.
  • Prior to Percheron, Mr. Roever was an Operating Partner and Advisor at Atlantic Street Capital, where he built the firm's talent management support function.
  • For more information about Percheron's Portfolio Support Group team, please visit their page at percheroncapital.com/team .

Trend Management Launches New Location in Nashville

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Full-service talent management agency, Trend Management, expands to Nashville in addition to the Houston, Texas headquarters and bi-coastal representation in New York City and Los Angeles.

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  • Full-service talent management agency, Trend Management, expands to Nashville in addition to the Houston, Texas headquarters and bi-coastal representation in New York City and Los Angeles.
  • Founded in 2019, Trend Management is one of the fastest growing influencer management and influencer marketing companies in the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230602005044/en/
    Left to right: Marlena Hurlbut, Trend Senior Talent Manager, Sarah Kerstetter, Trend Senior Talent Manager, Courtney Stevener, Trend Director of Talent Management, McKenna Monk, Trend Senior Talent Manager, Alexa D’Amato, Trend Talent Manager, Faye Halligan, Trend Director of Talent Relations, and Morgann Westmoreland, Trend Senior Talent Manager.
  • To learn more about Trend Management and their client-focused approach, visit https://www.trendcompanies.com/creators
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230602005044/en/

Reimagining the HR Playbook: 'Make Work Better' Proposes a New Approach to Performance

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Expectations around the fundamental nature of work are being challenged due to a rapidly changing environment — and HR practices must keep up.

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  • Expectations around the fundamental nature of work are being challenged due to a rapidly changing environment — and HR practices must keep up.
  • It serves as a playbook for enabling higher performance with happier and more productive employees that yields better business outcomes.
  • She has more than 25 years of HR leadership experience, spearheading organizational development, HR transformation and employee engagement strategies that boost business performance.
  • Both Aitken and Dennerline agree that when HR professionals and CEOs work together, they have a unique opportunity to fundamentally shift how work is done.

Virtu Financial Congratulates Helen Ren, Recipient of the Rising Star Award at Women in Finance Asia

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Friday, May 19, 2023

The prestigious award recognizes women who have made a significant contribution to the financial industry with their entrepreneurial spirit and leadership.

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  • The prestigious award recognizes women who have made a significant contribution to the financial industry with their entrepreneurial spirit and leadership.
  • “I am thrilled to see Helen recognized with the Rising Star award.
  • It is a testament to her hard work, collegiality, and exceptional performance,” said Steve Cavoli, Global Head of Execution Services at Virtu Financial.
  • Virtu extends its sincere appreciation and congratulations to Helen and Vicky for their leadership at Virtu and in the financial services industry.

Paycor Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Net loss attributable to Paycor HCM was $7.3 million, compared to $16.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.

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  • Net loss attributable to Paycor HCM was $7.3 million, compared to $16.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.
  • Adjusted net income attributable to Paycor HCM* was $31.6 million, compared to $18.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.
  • Based on information as of today, May 10, 2023, Paycor is issuing the following financial guidance:
    Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2023:
    Total revenues in the range of $135-$137 million.
  • Paycor will host a conference call today, May 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results and guidance.

Eightfold AI Launches Skills-Based Talent Planning, Empowering Business Leaders to Stay Ahead of Market Shifts with a Future-ready Workforce

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightfold AI, the leader in AI-powered talent intelligence, today announced Skills-Based Talent Planning. Eightfold Talent Planning is a solution for organizations to analyze, forecast, and future-proof their workforce by assessing skills and resourcing gaps in real-time. This is an effective way to reduce the risk of costly and disruptive reorganizations and withstand unpredictable industry shifts.

Key Points: 
  • Eightfold Talent Planning is a solution for organizations to analyze, forecast, and future-proof their workforce by assessing skills and resourcing gaps in real-time.
  • Eightfold Talent Planning allows business leaders to understand how these trends impact the needs of their organization.
  • Eightfold feeds this insight into its industry-leading Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Talent Flex solutions, allowing organizations to execute skills-based talent strategies at scale.
  • Eightfold Talent Planning makes having a future-ready workforce a continual part of the talent process instead of a one-time exercise.

ClearCompany Announces 6 New Product Lines and 11 Major Features In 2023 Spring Release

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Monday, April 10, 2023

These new products and features help further that mission and expand the platform's already unparalleled, natively-built experience.

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  • These new products and features help further that mission and expand the platform's already unparalleled, natively-built experience.
  • The new product lineup includes:
    Compensation Benchmarking allows users to automatically compare market rates and ensure salaries are fair and competitive directly inside of ClearCompany.
  • Our newest products and features support that vision, empowering our clients to maximize their employee talent to achieve success."
  • As the leading Talent Management platform , ClearCompany releases regular product updates and feature enhancements to enable its clients to maximize their employees' talent.

Wolters Kluwer recognized as #1 in the Netherlands for gender diversity

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Third consecutive year the Company claims top spot in Equileap’s ranking;

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  • Third consecutive year the Company claims top spot in Equileap’s ranking;
    Alphen aan den Rijn, March 7, 2023 — Wolters Kluwer is the top company for gender diversity in the Netherlands, according to Equileap, a leading provider of data and insights on gender equality.
  • This is the third consecutive year that Wolters Kluwer has won the honor.
  • The independent recognition comes as Wolters Kluwer prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day at Euronext Amsterdam on March 8 for the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality 2023 campaign .
  • “At Wolters Kluwer we believe that diversity drives performance, and we are pleased to once again be recognized with the top ranking in the Netherlands for gender diversity,” says Carlos Rivero, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Talent Management at Wolters Kluwer.