Frustration

Black Youth Groups Convene to Announce 50-Day Voter Mobilization Plan and Demand Action on Key Issues Identified in Black Youth Agenda

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Friday, September 13, 2024
HBCU, African Americans, Frustration, Policy, Organization, Congress, Senate, Election, White, Student

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to dangerous policies outlined in Project 2025 and the ongoing frustration voiced by Black youth that their votes are courted but their voices remain unheard, the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) and HBCU Green Fund will host Vision Forward to chart the course for a policy-driven Black youth movement. Tuesday Sept. 17, National Voter Registration Day, young Black lawyers and law students, activists, HBCU students, and representatives from key organizations across the country will convene to prioritize their most pressing issues, formulate a four-year policy agenda for the future, and make a powerful call to action based on their unified agenda. This demand for action underscores the urgency of addressing the issues that directly affect young Black Americans and emphasizes their intention to hold elected officials accountable beyond Election Day.

Key Points: 
  • Framework created will be a registration and mobilization tool that responds to a need for accountability beyond Election Day.
  • Tuesday Sept. 17, National Voter Registration Day, young Black lawyers and law students, activists, HBCU students, and representatives from key organizations across the country will convene to prioritize their most pressing issues, formulate a four-year policy agenda for the future, and make a powerful call to action based on their unified agenda.
  • This demand for action underscores the urgency of addressing the issues that directly affect young Black Americans and emphasizes their intention to hold elected officials accountable beyond Election Day.
  • Youth leaders from multiple states will present their respective organization's 50-day plans to register and mobilize a record number of young voters for the 2024 election.

The Marysville Hotel Owners Demand City Council to Address Urgent Safety Orders

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Friday, September 13, 2024
Construction & Property, Public Policy, Government, Other Travel, Architecture, Lodging, Vacation, Destinations, Other Policy Issues, Public Safety, Travel, Safety, Frustration, Court, City, Municipal council, Community, Injury

The Marysville Hotel owners are calling on the local City Council to take immediate action following a judicial mandate issued by Yuba County Judge Stephen Berrier.

Key Points: 
  • The Marysville Hotel owners are calling on the local City Council to take immediate action following a judicial mandate issued by Yuba County Judge Stephen Berrier.
  • The judge’s ruling requires the city to clean up and abate the site, structurally reinforce the top portion of the hotel and address critical structural and safety concerns at the location of the Marysville Hotel.
  • However, the city must now fulfill its responsibilities and take the necessary steps to protect its local community.”
    In support of this initiative, a petition titled “Save the Marysville Hotel: Demand the City Council to Comply with Court Orders and Address Safety Concerns,” has been launched.
  • The petition aims to collect signatures to present to the Marysville City Council, rallying community support to secure the future of Hotel Marysville and to ensure the city takes necessary actions to protect public safety and address the building’s urgent needs.

Engine Capital Sends Letter to Upwork’s Board of Directors Regarding Opportunities to Substantially Increase Shareholder Value

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Friday, September 13, 2024
Finance, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Consulting, Communications, Professional Services, Research, Letter, EF English Proficiency Index, Frustration, Gig, Policy, CFO, Engineering, OpenTable, Culture, Vice, ROI, Parvati, Traction, Marketing, Human resources, Benchmark (venture capital firm), Toptal, Share repurchase, Management

A lack of stability among the Company’s senior management team raises additional questions regarding Ms. Brown’s leadership.

Key Points: 
  • A lack of stability among the Company’s senior management team raises additional questions regarding Ms. Brown’s leadership.
  • Furthermore, the current structure fails to properly account for the significant shareholder dilution as a result of stock-based compensation.
  • We firmly believe a tremendous amount of shareholder value can be unlocked if the Board acts with urgency to make necessary changes.
  • On behalf of Engine, we look forward to working with you to increase long-term shareholder value.

BPAS Earns Top Spots in NAPA Advisors' Choice Awards

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Investment, Frustration, Retirement, BPAS, Senior

"Every day, as BPAS works with advisors and trust companies on the full spectrum of retirement plans, we strive to fine-tune our service model.

Key Points: 
  • "Every day, as BPAS works with advisors and trust companies on the full spectrum of retirement plans, we strive to fine-tune our service model.
  • BPAS offers a range of services that simplify the complicated nature of retirement and benefit plans without the need to engage multiple providers.
  • BPAS is a fully-bundled solution and acts as recordkeeper, administrator, custodian, and clearing firm—all under one roof.
  • In fact, BPAS clients save 45% more time with BPAS than with previous administrators using recordkeeping.

Gateway Communities Urge Yosemite National Park to Embrace Innovative Visitor Management Solutions

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Yosemite National Park, Restaurant, International, Interview, Multimedia, NPS, Frustration, Tourism

OAKHURST, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Key stakeholders from gateway communities surrounding Yosemite National Park call for bold and innovative leadership in addressing visitor access and management.

Key Points: 
  • OAKHURST, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Key stakeholders from gateway communities surrounding Yosemite National Park call for bold and innovative leadership in addressing visitor access and management.
  • Neighboring communities suggest piloting a new system that focuses on improving access to areas outside the Valley, enhancing visitor services, and better managing park operations.
  • They also emphasize the importance of working with gateway communities, which possess deep knowledge of visitor interests, trends and behaviors.
  • Gateway communities are advocating for NPS to slow down this process to allow for a more creative and collaborative effort between NPS and the gateway communities.

Opus Security Elevates Vulnerability Management With its AI-Powered Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Opus, Risk, SSVC, PALO, Social media, Risk management, Organization, Friction, Intelligence, Frustration

Opus Security , the leader in unified cloud-native remediation, today announced the launch of its Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine, designed to revolutionize how organizations manage, prioritize and remediate security vulnerabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Opus Security , the leader in unified cloud-native remediation, today announced the launch of its Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine, designed to revolutionize how organizations manage, prioritize and remediate security vulnerabilities.
  • Opus Security’s Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine is a transformative approach to vulnerability management.
  • “Opus’ new Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine is a game-changer in vulnerability remediation, simplifying, streamlining and optimizing the process considerably.
  • The engine’s ability to prioritize the vulnerabilities that pose the greatest risk reduces overall security costs and helps security and developer teams avoid unnecessary remediation of low-risk issues,” said Meny Har, CEO of Opus Security.

Unifor to rally for Best Theratronics workers as strike enters 19th week and owner refuses to bargain

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Our union will continue to stand behind our members in solidarity and hold this employer accountable."

Key Points: 
  • Our union will continue to stand behind our members in solidarity and hold this employer accountable."
  • More than 40 members of Unifor Local 1541 went on strike May 1 after Best Theratronics owner and proclaimed billionaire Krishnan Suthanthiran offered workers a two-year contract with zero wage increases.
  • These communications led the Canada Industrial Relations Board to issue an interim order equiring Suthanthiran to cease all direct communications with striking workers.
  • Unifor has filed an Unfair Labour Practice against the company for bargaining in bad faith.

Opus Security Elevates Vulnerability Management With its AI-Powered Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Opus, Risk, SSVC, PALO, Social media, Risk management, Organization, Friction, Intelligence, Frustration

Opus Security’s Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine is a transformative approach to vulnerability management.

Key Points: 
  • Opus Security’s Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine is a transformative approach to vulnerability management.
  • A key component of this engine is the AI-Based Vulnerability Intelligence Layer, which goes beyond traditional severity scoring.
  • “Opus’ new Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine is a game-changer in vulnerability remediation, simplifying, streamlining and optimizing the process considerably.
  • The engine's ability to prioritize the vulnerabilities that pose the greatest risk reduces overall security costs and helps security and developer teams avoid unnecessary remediation of low-risk issues,” said Meny Har, CEO of Opus Security.

Jabra unveils its AI-powered speech enhancement solution for contact center professionals

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Hand, Communication, Radio, CCMA, Motivation, Frustration, AI, Jabra, Noise, Speech, Headset, Data, Dog, Music, IRIS, Human, SVP

LOWELL, Mass., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Jabra announces the launch of Jabra ClearSpeech, an AI-driven solution to remove unwanted noise for a better and clearer audio experience for contact center professionals. The quality of the audio experience is paramount to contact centers, and this innovative technology provides an AI-driven solution to mitigate distracting noise, enhancing speech on calls.

Key Points: 
  • • Jabra launches Jabra ClearSpeech, an AI-driven solution to enhance speech on calls, helping professionals to increase focus on the conversation.
  • LOWELL, Mass., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Jabra announces the launch of Jabra ClearSpeech, an AI-driven solution to remove unwanted noise for a better and clearer audio experience for contact center professionals.
  • The quality of the audio experience is paramount to contact centers, and this innovative technology provides an AI-driven solution to mitigate distracting noise, enhancing speech on calls.
  • When coupled with a Jabra headset, Jabra ClearSpeech will give contact center professionals full control of conversation quality, improving employee well-being, productivity, and overall comfort.

New Ivanti Research: 93% of Security Professionals Say Prioritizing Digital Employee Experience Positively Impacts an Organization’s Cybersecurity Efforts

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Technology, Human Resources, Consulting, Security, Other Technology, Business, Professional Services, Networks, Data Analytics, DEX, Risk, Burnout, Work, Workload, Organization, Frustration

The business case for DEX is clear: more than half (55%) of office workers say negative experiences with workplace technology impact their mood/morale and 93% of security professionals say prioritizing DEX has a positive impact on an organization’s cybersecurity efforts.

Key Points: 
  • The business case for DEX is clear: more than half (55%) of office workers say negative experiences with workplace technology impact their mood/morale and 93% of security professionals say prioritizing DEX has a positive impact on an organization’s cybersecurity efforts.
  • Leadership-level executives note that high-quality DEX positively impacts employee productivity (97%), satisfaction (96%) and retention (90%); however, there is a significant gap in its practical implementation.
  • This perspective enables informed decision-making and strategic investments to enhance employee engagement and productivity, along with cybersecurity efforts.
  • To learn more about the results and research-based steps to elevate DEX (and IT teams) in 2025, please visit here .