Human capital

Jackson Awards Nearly $700,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Across Lansing, Nashville and Chicago

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Jackson National Life Insurance Company ® (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), today announced it has awarded nearly $700,000 to nonprofits serving the communities where Jackson has offices: Lansing, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; and Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Jackson National Life Insurance Company ® (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), today announced it has awarded nearly $700,000 to nonprofits serving the communities where Jackson has offices: Lansing, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; and Chicago, Illinois.
  • “Nashville Children’s Alliance sees children and families during what could be the darkest time of their lives,” said Dawn Harper, Chief Executive Officer for Nashville Children’s Alliance.
  • Nonprofit organizations in the Lansing, Chicago or Nashville areas interested in applying for a grant from Jackson are encouraged to submit an application for consideration by visiting the company’s website.
  • Jackson has contributed more than $80 million to nonprofits since 2007, and Jackson associates volunteer thousands of hours annually with nonprofits nationwide.

WTW Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

² Net Income and Diluted EPS for fourth quarter and full year 2021 included discontinued operations of $1.8 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively.

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  • ² Net Income and Diluted EPS for fourth quarter and full year 2021 included discontinued operations of $1.8 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively.
  • The U.S. GAAP tax rate for 2022 was 15.4%, and the adjusted income tax rate for 2022 used in calculating adjusted diluted earnings per share was 20.9%.
  • During the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased approximately $440 million and $3.5 billion of WTW stock, respectively.
  • Prior-year reconciliations for these new segments are available in an 8-K filed by the Company on March 14, 2022.

Jefferson Consulting Group Adds Jd Walter as Executive Director, Human Capital Programs

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jd Walter has been named Executive Director, Human Capital Programs for Jefferson Consulting Group.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jd Walter has been named Executive Director, Human Capital Programs for Jefferson Consulting Group.
  • "I'm excited for Jd to join the Jefferson team to lead our growing Human Capital practice," said Janet H. Clement, Chief Executive Officer of Jefferson Consulting Group.
  • "Jefferson and our customers will benefit greatly from his extensive experience in organizational development, human capital management, and workforce development."
  • Walter is a proven subject matter expert designing and implementing organizational development, workforce optimization and human capital transformation strategies to elevate the employee experience, enhance performance and productivity, and meet emerging demands.

Periculus Announces Partnership with Traliant, Adding Traliant's Compliance Training Courses to its New Risk Concierge by Periculus App

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

PURCELLVILLE, Va., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Periculus, LLC, a technology start-up that simplifies access to insurance and risk management tools for small-to-medium sized businesses ("SMBs"), announced today its partnership with Traliant, an innovator in online compliance training. The partnership comes as Periculus launches its virtual risk manager app, Risk Concierge.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership comes as Periculus launches its virtual risk manager app, Risk Concierge.
  • Risk Concierge by Periculus is an easy-to- use app, available in the Apple and Google Play stores.
  • John Arendes, CEO of Traliant comments, "We are delighted to make our interactive, online compliance training available to Periculus users through their newly launched app, virtual risk management tool, Risk Concierge."
  • The Risk Concierge by Periculus app is available in the Apple and Google Play app stores by clicking one of the below links:

2022 Q4 BluWave Activity Index Report Reveals How Private Equity Industry Is Planning for Expected Recession

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

BluWave , the business builders’ network for private equity grade needs, today released its 2022 Q4 BluWave PE Industry Insights Report .

Key Points: 
  • BluWave , the business builders’ network for private equity grade needs, today released its 2022 Q4 BluWave PE Industry Insights Report .
  • Human Capital dominates as the number one area of focus: Talent continues to be the biggest trend in private equity representing 41% of all initiatives.
  • Private equity will hire more chief marketing officers: In 2023, many PE firms will invest in more marketing for themselves.
  • To request a copy of the full report, please visit: https://www.bluwave.net/insights-report/
    BluWave is the business builders’ network for private equity grade needs.

EQS-News: Linde plc: Linde Board Elects Hugh Grant as New Director

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Woking, UK, January 24, 2023 – Linde plc (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Hugh Grant as a new director of Linde plc, effective January 23, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Woking, UK, January 24, 2023 – Linde plc (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Hugh Grant as a new director of Linde plc, effective January 23, 2023.
  • Grant, a Scottish national, is a highly regarded former executive and director who brings substantial global experience to the Linde plc Board of Directors.
  • Grant is a director of Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. and PPG Industries, Inc., as well as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
  • "Hugh has been recognized as an exceptional CEO and has an equally distinguished track record as a director,” said Steve Angel, Chairman of Linde plc.

CarParts.com Continues to Make Investments in Their Employees Appointing New Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CarParts.com, (NASDAQ: PRTS) a leading e-commerce provider of automotive parts and accessories, and a one-stop shop for vehicle repair and maintenance needs, announces the promotion of Stephanie Urbach, current SVP of HR, to CHRO, effective yesterday, Monday, January 9, 2023.

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  • "Investing in our employees is paramount and something we take pride in.
  • As we continue to invest in Human Capital we knew Stephanie would be the best person to bring CarParts.com's HR practice to the next level," said David Meniane, CEO.
  • The 25-years of expertise and genuine care Stephanie has for our employees is the reason we decided to promote from within."
  • The individuals at CarParts.com collectively contribute to operational efficiencies and in turn continue to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

FitBUX Unveils Its Innovative Financial Planning Approach for Achieving Financial Freedom

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - January 4, 2023) - FitBUX, a leading online financial planning platform, recently unveiled its financial planning approach to help young professionals achieve financial freedom.

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  • Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - January 4, 2023) - FitBUX, a leading online financial planning platform, recently unveiled its financial planning approach to help young professionals achieve financial freedom.
  • By combining a proprietary financial platform with coaching from financial experts, FitBUX empowers its members to create and implement customized financial plans tailored to their goals and needs in a semi-automated, yet flexible fashion.
  • Joseph Reinke, Founder, and CEO of FitBUX said: "Our mission is to provide the right information, in context, to allow young professionals to take control of their financial future.
  • By combining the power of technology with the expertise of human financial coaches, we're able to provide a truly comprehensive and personalized financial planning experience."

UPL RANKED NO.1 FOR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AMONGST ITS PEERS FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING by Sustainalytics

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

This marks the third year in a row UPL has been ranked in this industry leadership position for overall sustainability performance by Sustainalytics.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the third year in a row UPL has been ranked in this industry leadership position for overall sustainability performance by Sustainalytics.
  • UPL's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk score of 21.4 reflects the lowest ESG Risk amongst a peer group of global crop protection companies.
  • UPL's ESG risk in Sustainalytics categories of Human Capital, Community Relations, Business Ethics, and Carbon Footprint were considered low or negligible.
  • Jai Shroff, Global CEO, UPL Ltd., said, "We are proud that Sustainalytics has once again recognised the hard work UPL have been doing.

UPL RANKED NO.1 FOR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AMONGST ITS PEERS FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING by Sustainalytics

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 20, 2022

This marks the third year in a row UPL has been ranked in this industry leadership position for overall sustainability performance by Sustainalytics.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the third year in a row UPL has been ranked in this industry leadership position for overall sustainability performance by Sustainalytics.
  • UPL's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk score of 21.4 reflects the lowest ESG Risk amongst a peer group of global crop protection companies.
  • UPL's ESG risk in Sustainalytics categories of Human Capital, Community Relations, Business Ethics, and Carbon Footprint were considered low or negligible.
  • Jai Shroff, Global CEO, UPL Ltd., said, "We are proud that Sustainalytics has once again recognised the hard work UPL have been doing.