Chief human resources officer

Survey: Despite Improved Hiring Outlook, HR Leaders' Expectations Worsen

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent months, America's red-hot post-pandemic labor market has finally begun to cool, though substantial labor shortages remain as a long-feared recession failed to materialize for 2023. Under these more balanced conditions, a new survey of Chief Human Resources Officers finds CHROs are increasingly confident about expanding their companies' workforces: 44% expect to increase their hiring over the next six months—up from 38% in Q3.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the improved outlook on hiring, expectations in the Index's other two component areas—retention and employee engagement—continued to slide in Q4, driving down headline CHRO confidence.
  • "HR leaders' optimism is waning as recession remains on the horizon to start 2024," said Diana Scott, Leader of The Conference Board US Human Capital Center.
  • Key findings include:
    The CHRO Confidence Index: Hiring component rose to 55 in Q4 2023—up slightly from 53 in Q3.
  • On average, CHROs' workforce expansion plans improved in Q4:
    44% of CHROs expect to increase their hiring over the next six months—up from 38% in Q3.

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Carol Horton, Real Estate Investor

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Monday, November 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Carol Horton, Real Estate Investor, as a 2023 EWA. Ms. Horton has over 15 years of experience in the residential construction industry. She most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer at Kindred Homes, where she successfully led a digital transformation initiative, transforming operational and sales processes. Her expertise in organizational restructuring and operational efficiencies yielded decreased overhead costs and improved overall departmental performance.

Key Points: 
  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Carol Horton, Real Estate Investor, was selected as a 2023 EWA.
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Carol Horton, Real Estate Investor, as a 2023 EWA.
  • "I'm deeply honored and humbled to have been chosen as a member of the Exceptional Women Alliance.
  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation only peer mentorship organization where high-potential, high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed.

Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. and Touchstone Bank Announce Management Changes

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Ms. Robertson has 23 years of banking experience in multiple areas including human capital and talent development, recruitment, services and operations management, team building, and consumer and business banking.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Robertson has 23 years of banking experience in multiple areas including human capital and talent development, recruitment, services and operations management, team building, and consumer and business banking.
  • degree in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a graduate of the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia.
  • The Company and the Bank also announced today the appointment of Justin Clay, Senior Vice President and Controller, as interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and the Bank.
  • Mr. Clay has 23 years of banking experience with Touchstone Bank.

Metric5 Wins JV Contract to Provide IT Transformation Services for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Metric5 today announced it has won a joint venture (JV) contract with Octo, an IBM company, to provide IT transformation services for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of IT (OIT).

Key Points: 
  • Metric5 today announced it has won a joint venture (JV) contract with Octo, an IBM company, to provide IT transformation services for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of IT (OIT).
  • The five-year contract was awarded to the Octo Metric JV and has a total value of $29 million.
  • Metric5 will provide continuous learning and transformation support for CMS personnel and programs through training delivery and hands-on coaching.
  • Focusing on transparency, alignment, communication, collaboration, and business agility, Metric5 will support the OIT's cultural and organizational efforts.

SIGMA LITHIUM TO REACH FULL ANNUALIZED PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF 270,000 TONNES OF TRIPLE ZERO GREEN LITHIUM IN THIRD QUARTER

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Friday, August 11, 2023

On track to produce 130,000 tonnes of Chemical Grade Triple Zero Green Lithium by December 2023.

Key Points: 
  • On track to produce 130,000 tonnes of Chemical Grade Triple Zero Green Lithium by December 2023.
  • Achieved record DAILY production of 846 tonnes of Chemical Grade Triple Zero Green Lithium in August.
  • Greentech Industrial Plant is able to successfully produce 6.3% Li2O Chemical Grade Triple Zero Green Lithium utilizing feedstock from mine.
  • As a result of this operational success, Sigma Lithium recently achieved record daily production of 846 tonnes of Triple Zero Green Lithium, which met expected specifications.

Spiceology Appoints Darby McLean as CEO, Paving the Way for Continued Growth and Success

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiceology, the fast-growing spice company known for its innovative signature blends, announced that President Darby McLean has been appointed CEO by a unanimous vote of its Board of Directors. McLean, formerly the company's VP of Channels & Distribution, has led the company as President since the retirement of Chip Overstreet in 2022. The appointment reflects McLean's track record in leveraging her depth of experience, knowledge and unyielding passion to help lead the company on a path to sustainable growth.

Key Points: 
  • McLean, formerly the company's VP of Channels & Distribution, has led the company as President since the retirement of Chip Overstreet in 2022.
  • Spiceology Appoints Darby McLean as CEO.
  • "Darby's appointment to the position of CEO is a significant milestone for the company," said Eric Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer at Spiceology.
  • "I am incredibly honored for the opportunity to continue leading Spiceology toward new opportunities and continued growth," said Darby McLean.

Equity Bancshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results; Experienced Core Deposit Growth and Increased Net Interest Income

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Total transaction account deposits increased $29.4 million during the quarter or 3.5% linked quarter annualized while the loan-to-deposit ratio remained stable.

Key Points: 
  • Total transaction account deposits increased $29.4 million during the quarter or 3.5% linked quarter annualized while the loan-to-deposit ratio remained stable.
  • Net Interest income increased $319 thousand during the second quarter, driven by an increase of $67.7 million in average earnings assets.
  • Equity repurchased $8.2 million of common stock, totaling 349 thousand shares or 2.3% of outstanding shares as of the end of the second quarter.
  • During the second quarter, Equity announced it has transferred to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Heidrick & Struggles Appoints John Berisford to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

CHICAGO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced the appointment of John Berisford to its Board of Directors as an independent director and member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced the appointment of John Berisford to its Board of Directors as an independent director and member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board.
  • With the appointment of Berisford, the Board will comprise eight directors, seven of whom are independent.
  • "We are excited to have John – a recognized business strategist, innovator with strong data and analytics acumen, and a people-first HR executive – join our Board of Directors," said Krishnan Rajagopalan, President and CEO, Heidrick & Struggles.
  • Berisford commented, "I'm honored to join the Board of Directors at Heidrick & Struggles, a truly global, influential leader in executive talent acquisition and leadership advisory services.

Heidrick & Struggles Appoints John Berisford to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

CHICAGO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced the appointment of John Berisford to its Board of Directors as an independent director and member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced the appointment of John Berisford to its Board of Directors as an independent director and member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board.
  • With the appointment of Berisford, the Board will comprise eight directors, seven of whom are independent.
  • "We are excited to have John – a recognized business strategist, innovator with strong data and analytics acumen, and a people-first HR executive – join our Board of Directors," said Krishnan Rajagopalan, President and CEO, Heidrick & Struggles.
  • Berisford commented, "I'm honored to join the Board of Directors at Heidrick & Struggles, a truly global, influential leader in executive talent acquisition and leadership advisory services.

University of Phoenix Vice President of Human Resources Julie Fink is recipient of Arizona Diversity Council 2023 Arizona LGBTQ+ Leader Award

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Julie Fink, vice president of human resources, is a recipient of the 2023 Arizona LGBTQ+ Leader Award by the Arizona Diversity Council (AZDC), an organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow and leverage their knowledge of diversity.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Julie Fink, vice president of human resources, is a recipient of the 2023 Arizona LGBTQ+ Leader Award by the Arizona Diversity Council (AZDC), an organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow and leverage their knowledge of diversity.
  • “Julie is a strong, principled people leader and this award is a powerful testament to her work,” states Cheryl Naumann, SPHR, chief human resources officer.
  • "We proudly recognize Julie Fink as our 2023 LGBTQ+ Leader Awardee,” states Onjalai Brown, Business Development and Event Programmer at National Diversity Council.
  • Fink serves on the University of Phoenix President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and is the executive sponsor of the Employee Resources Groups (ERGs).