Menlo Park, California

TA Associates Announces New Hires in Boston and Menlo Park

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, today announced five recent new hires in its Boston and Menlo Park offices.

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  • TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, today announced five recent new hires in its Boston and Menlo Park offices.
  • Kevin Schuler and John Triebsch have rejoined the firm as Vice Presidents in Boston and Menlo Park, respectively.
  • Ritika Chandra and Gregory Majno have joined TA as Vice Presidents in Boston, and Eric Zagorski has joined as a Vice President in Menlo Park.
  • The firms more than 100 investment professionals are based in Boston, Menlo Park, London, Mumbai and Hong Kong.

Sight Sciences to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 12, 2021

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Monday, August 2, 2021

MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sight Sciences, Inc .

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sight Sciences, Inc .
  • (Nasdaq: SGHT) today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter 2021 after the market close on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
  • The companys management will discuss the results during a conference call beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • OMNI and TearCare are registered trademarks of Sight Sciences.

Robert Half Named To Forbes' List Of Best Employers For Women 2021

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global talent solutions firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) announced today it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women 2021 .

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global talent solutions firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) announced today it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women 2021 .
  • The prestigious award ranks large employers based on an independent survey of 50,000 participants from a wide range of companies.
  • Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers.
  • Robert Half offers contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions, and is the parent company of Protiviti, a global consulting firm.

Earlens wins "Best Leadership Team" and "Best CEOs for Diversity" awards

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Meanwhile, the "Best CEOs for Diversity" award recognizes the top-ranked CEOs based on ratings by employees of color over a 12-month period.

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  • Meanwhile, the "Best CEOs for Diversity" award recognizes the top-ranked CEOs based on ratings by employees of color over a 12-month period.
  • All ratings are anonymous, which reflects Comparably's mission to make workplaces more transparent and rewarding.
  • Earlens is a privately held medical technology company that has developed the Earlens hearing solution.
  • With more than 185 US and international patents, Earlens was named to Time Magazine's list of the top 100 inventions of 2020.

SRI International Enters Drug Discovery and Research Collaboration with Sanofi

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRI International (SRI) today announced that the company has entered a research collaboration with Sanofi.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRI International (SRI) today announced that the company has entered a research collaboration with Sanofi.
  • SRIs SynFini platform combines AI and automation to accelerate small molecule drug discovery and development, and thereby bring new drugs to the clinic more quickly and affordably.
  • Utilizing reasoning-guided deep neural networks, DASL efficiently predicts drug designs from the sparse data sets that are typically available in drug discovery.
  • SRI, a research center headquartered in Menlo Park, California, works primarily in advanced technology and systems, biosciences, computing and education.

DivcoWest Debuts Its Vision for Sand Hill Collection

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

A little more than a year after adding two additional office campuses in Menlo Park, 2700-2770 and 3000 Sand Hill Road, to its portfolio at 2400-2498 Sand Hill, DivcoWest has unveiled its long-term vision and rebranding of the properties, now called Sand Hill Collection (SHC).

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  • A little more than a year after adding two additional office campuses in Menlo Park, 2700-2770 and 3000 Sand Hill Road, to its portfolio at 2400-2498 Sand Hill, DivcoWest has unveiled its long-term vision and rebranding of the properties, now called Sand Hill Collection (SHC).
  • The new Sand Hill Collection represents roughly 44% of office inventory along Sand Hill Road and is an exceptional cluster of world-class office space, activated open spaces, and on-site amenities in one vibrant community.
  • The three distinct campuses that make up the Sand Hill Collection, reimagined as The Quad (2400-2498 Sand Hill Road), The Grove (2700-2770 Sand Hill Road), and The Ranch (3000 Sand Hill Road), each have their own identity, history, and unique characteristics but are now united by proximity, shared ownership, programming and a network of outdoor spaces and amenities usually reserved for the Bay Areas exclusive, single-tenant corporate campuses.
  • DivcoWest has tapped a Palo Alto-based brokerage team from Newmark, led by Executive Managing Director Christian Prelle, to represent them in leasing Sand Hill Collection.

Robert Half Research Points To Strong Job Optimism Among U.S. Workers

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

MENLO PARK, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Many workers will be on the move in the coming months, according to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Many workers will be on the move in the coming months, according to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half.
  • The "Job Optimism" survey of more than 2,800 professionals tracks employee sentiment on current and future career prospects and reveals key implications for employers.
  • The majority of workers surveyed (87%) feel confident about their current skill set and job security.
  • The online survey was developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm from March 26 to April 15, 2021.

Burnout Building For 44% Of Workers, Robert Half Research Shows

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Monday, May 24, 2021

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Many workers are worn out and ready to make up for lost vacation time, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half suggests.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Many workers are worn out and ready to make up for lost vacation time, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half suggests.
  • Nearly half of employees experiencing increased fatigue (49%) blame it on a heavier workload.1
    Managers should make it a priority to encourage their teams to enjoy a well-deserved vacation.
  • For additional tips on helping employees avoid burnout, visit the Robert Half blog .
  • The online surveys were developed by Robert Half and conducted by independent research firms.

Lydian Academy Opens Second Campus in Burlingame, CA

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Friday, May 14, 2021

b'MENLO PARK, Calif., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Lydian Academy has operated as a private independent middle and high School in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2006, providing both in-person and online college preparatory education in a one-on-one setting to a wide array of student learners.

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  • b'MENLO PARK, Calif., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Lydian Academy has operated as a private independent middle and high School in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2006, providing both in-person and online college preparatory education in a one-on-one setting to a wide array of student learners.
  • Lydian students have the opportunity to customize their own educational plans and work at their own pace while earning a competitive high school diploma that is recognized nationally and internationally as top-tier preparation for the most elite colleges and universities.\nLydian Academy is led by CEO, Jonathan Frecceri , who joined the organization in 2017 and continues to serve as Principal of its Menlo Park campus.
  • As a parent myself, I can attest to the fact that we all go into this next academic year ready for something fresh and new, and I\'m just thrilled that we will now get to bring the Lydian experience to the students and families of Burlingame and the northern peninsula region who may have been geographically prohibited from accessing our services before this.
  • "\nLydian Academy is a personalized middle and high school focused on college preparatory education and fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Vast Majority of Large Employers Surveyed Say Broader Government Role Will Be Necessary to Control Health Costs and Provide Coverage, Survey Finds

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cEmployers, who foot much of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s health care bill, could be a powerful counterweight.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cSkyrocketing health care costs pose a significant threat to the prosperity of business and American workers.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cEmployers, who foot much of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s health care bill, could be a powerful counterweight.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cSkyrocketing health care costs pose a significant threat to the prosperity of business and American workers.
  • Follow-up conversations were conducted with 10 of the respondents to gain additional information and insight.\nAbout Purchaser Business Group on Health.
  • In partnership with large employers and other health care purchasers, PBGH initiatives are designed to test innovative operational programs and scale successful approaches that lower health care costs and increase quality across the U.S.\nAbout KFF.
  • Filling the need for trusted information on national health issues, KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California.\nAbout West Health.