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43% of Canadians are not confident they will be able to retire when they initially planned: TD Survey

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

A recent TD survey found that 43 per cent of Canadians are not confident they will be able to retire when they initially planned.

Key Points: 
  • A recent TD survey found that 43 per cent of Canadians are not confident they will be able to retire when they initially planned.
  • When it comes to financial planning, the survey also found that 47 per cent of Canadians do not feel confident in their level of investment knowledge.
  • Our survey shows that 90 per cent of Canadians with a personalized financial plan believe it is helping them reach their financial goals."
  • From opening accounts to developing a comprehensive financial plan, customers can take charge of their financial well-being, wherever they are.

1stDibs Reveals 2024 Trends from its Annual Designer Survey: What’s IN and What’s OUT for Color, Motifs, Design and More

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

The next top color contender is dark brown/chocolate at 21%, which moved up from sixth to third place year-over-year.

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  • The next top color contender is dark brown/chocolate at 21%, which moved up from sixth to third place year-over-year.
  • It’s followed by burnt/dusty orange (19%), dark yellow/mustard (19%) and light brown/tan (17%), for an earthy 1970s inspired palette.
  • The top design aesthetics that will remain popular for 2024 include mid-century modernism, Scandinavian modernism, minimalism, maximalism and monochromatic schemes (all at 30%+).
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) has not yet heavily penetrated the design process, with just 9% of designers leveraging AI in their work.

evo-rail Survey Links Improved On-Train Connectivity to Increased Passenger Satisfaction and Ridership

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The Survey aimed to understand how improved on-train internet connectivity, specifically fast, reliable, and free onboard Wi-Fi, could impact passengers’ travel decisions.

Key Points: 
  • The Survey aimed to understand how improved on-train internet connectivity, specifically fast, reliable, and free onboard Wi-Fi, could impact passengers’ travel decisions.
  • Respondents were asked to imagine a scenario where a train company would provide a fast, reliable, and free onboard Wi-Fi for passengers travelling on their train.
  • evo-rail believes that poor mobile connectivity remains a limiting factor for passengers travelling by rail, restricting productivity, lowering satisfaction, and leading to lower ridership levels.
  • “The Ipsos survey findings support what we have long believed - that improved on-train connectivity is a game-changer for passengers, but it must be truly ‘fast’ to meet the latent demand.

75% of Vision Loss Is Preventable and Treatable, but Half of Canadians Don't Know It

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

"The survey showed that most Canadians are unaware that most vision loss is preventable and treatable.

Key Points: 
  • "The survey showed that most Canadians are unaware that most vision loss is preventable and treatable.
  • The Survey showed over one-third of Canadians (35 per cent) would only book an eye exam if they experienced vision issues.
  • Catching eye diseases early through a comprehensive eye exam allows for preventative measures to maintain as much vision as possible.
  • What many don't know is that often eye diseases, such as glaucoma, progress without symptoms in the early stages.

RCLCO Management Consulting and CEL Compensation Advisors Announce a Combined Compensation Consulting Practice, Bringing Together the Industry Leaders in Real Estate Talent Management

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading real estate consulting firm RCLCO Real Estate Consulting announced today a new partnership with CEL Compensation Advisors, LLC (CEL) to expand and enhance its industry-leading talent management practice, building the CEL annual Real Estate Compensation & Benefits Survey and its compensation consulting practice, and RCLCO's management consulting and executive search practices.

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  • The New Partnership Allows for an Enhanced Set of Human Capital Consulting Services, Leveraging the Industry's Best-In-Class Compensation & Benefits Survey
    BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading real estate consulting firm RCLCO Real Estate Consulting announced today a new partnership with CEL Compensation Advisors, LLC (CEL) to expand and enhance its industry-leading talent management practice, building the CEL annual Real Estate Compensation & Benefits Survey and its compensation consulting practice, and RCLCO's management consulting and executive search practices.
  • Retaining and attracting talent is a cornerstone of the real estate industry, and by integrating CEL Compensation Advisors on this important matter, we can be much more impactful for our clients."
  • The Real Estate Compensation & Benefits Survey is the national standard for the real estate industry.
  • With such comprehensive data and decades of client compensation evaluations, RCLCO and CEL are setting the industry-standard on commercial and residential real estate compensation and talent management best practices.

TELUS Health survey reveals rising salary costs for Canadian organizations driven by recruitment and retention challenges

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health today released its 41st annual Salary Projection Survey , revealing that the rising cost of salaries is being primarily driven by inflation and labour shortages which, in turn, are leading to recruitment and retention challenges for Canadian organizations.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health today released its 41st annual Salary Projection Survey , revealing that the rising cost of salaries is being primarily driven by inflation and labour shortages which, in turn, are leading to recruitment and retention challenges for Canadian organizations.
  • That competitive environment has added significant challenges when recruiting new employees and retaining top performers,” said Guylaine Béliveau, National Practice Leader, TELUS Health Compensation Consulting Practice.
  • Additional findings include:
    Sixty-five per cent of organizations said a rise in compensation costs is a result of inflation and labour shortages.
  • Employers have the opportunity to bolster their workforce in various ways, ensuring their long term health and financial security.”

eAssist Named as Top Workplace by Salt Lake Tribune for Second Year, Honored for Culture Excellence

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eAssist Dental Solutions ( www.dentalbilling.com ), the nation's leading platform for dental billing and patient billing services for dental offices, is proud to once again be recognized by The Salt Lake Tribune as one of the nation's Top Workplaces.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eAssist Dental Solutions ( www.dentalbilling.com ), the nation's leading platform for dental billing and patient billing services for dental offices, is proud to once again be recognized by The Salt Lake Tribune as one of the nation's Top Workplaces.
  • Moreover, eAssist has been honored with awards for Culture Excellence across three distinct categories: Innovation, Work-life Flexibility, and Purpose & Values.
  • "We feel privileged to receive the recognition as a Top Workplace for the second consecutive year from The Salt Lake Tribune," stated Sandy Odle, eAssist's Co-Founder and Customer Experience Officer.
  • Top Workplaces is a highly credible, authentic nationwide employer recognition program, in part because the process involves no subjective judging.

Lack of Confidence in Law Firm Management and Strategy Was the Leading Factor Driving Partners’ Lateral Moves, New Survey Finds

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

The Lateral Partner Satisfaction Survey was developed by MLA and administered by Thomson Reuters Institute; it is based on the confidential responses of 1,953 law firm partners across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The Lateral Partner Satisfaction Survey was developed by MLA and administered by Thomson Reuters Institute; it is based on the confidential responses of 1,953 law firm partners across the United States.
  • “Moving to a new law firm is not easy, and partners who make the change tend to take a long-term, strategic view.
  • Fourteen percent would have moved but to a different firm, and 3% wished they had stayed at their former firm.
  • Seventy-five percent of lateral partners increased their originations since joining their new firm, up significantly from 67% in 2020.

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces Two Publications Detailing Burden of Hyperphagia and Obesity on Patients and Caregivers Living with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

“These results demonstrate that hyperphagia and severe obesity associated with BBS negatively affect performance in school, work and social relationships.

Key Points: 
  • “These results demonstrate that hyperphagia and severe obesity associated with BBS negatively affect performance in school, work and social relationships.
  • Caregivers of patients with BBS reported that hyperphagia has broad impacts, well beyond contributing to obesity.
  • Hyperphagia had at least a moderate negative impact on most patients’ mood/emotions (56%), sleep (54%), school (57%), leisure (62%), and familial relationships (51%).
  • “ Caregiver Burden in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome: Findings from the CARE-BBS Study ,” quantifies caregiver burden associated with obesity and hyperphagia.

Survey by The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo Reveals Concern Over Government Net Zero Goals

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023

Through extensive data collection, valuable insights, and unique perspectives, the survey aimed to gain a deep understanding of environmental challenges and drive effective solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Through extensive data collection, valuable insights, and unique perspectives, the survey aimed to gain a deep understanding of environmental challenges and drive effective solutions.
  • The National Environmental Services Survey also uncovered insights that underscore the challenges faced by the environmental sector.
  • Environmental professionals, stakeholders, and the wider community are invited to actively engage with the survey results at the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS) on 13-14 September at the NEC, Birmingham.
  • For more information about the National Environmental Services Survey and the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo, please visit www.ess-expo.co.uk .