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Questionmark unveils new tools to make testing fairer and more accessible

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Leading online assessment provider, Questionmark , has unveiled a host of new sector-leading software designed to make testing fairer and more accessible than ever before.

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  • Leading online assessment provider, Questionmark , has unveiled a host of new sector-leading software designed to make testing fairer and more accessible than ever before.
  • Questionmark, who design and build a range of intuitive cutting-edge user-centered technology, is built around the belief that proving knowledge should be fair and accessible to all.
  • At Questionmark, we believe it's critical to empower organizations to build assessments with equity, fairness and inclusivity at their core.
  • These new software announcements come as Questionmark launches a new brand, further strengthening its relationship with assessment software company Learnosity who acquired Questionmark in June 2021.

CUPE 4163 and University of Victoria reach tentative agreement

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The University of Victoria Educational Workers Union (CUPE 4163) Component 3 has reached a tentative agreement with UVic.

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  • The University of Victoria Educational Workers Union (CUPE 4163) Component 3 has reached a tentative agreement with UVic.
  • I want to thank the members of CUPE 4163 Component 3 for their support during this round of bargaining.
  • Further details on the agreement wont be released until presented to CUPE 4163 Component 3 members and a ratification vote it is held next week.
  • CUPE 4163 Component 3 is one of three components represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4163 at the University of Victoria, with over 1500 members.

Longer Lines, Less Help on Black Friday? It Wasn’t Your Imagination, Finds UKG

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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UKG advises that this spike should be interpreted as a resumption of more normal activity levels and not growth.

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  • UKG advises that this spike should be interpreted as a resumption of more normal activity levels and not growth.
  • Footnote 3: Southeast is defined as Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
  • Footnote 4: Midwest is defined as Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
  • Footnote 6: West is defined as Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

More Than 75% of Non-Profit Organizations Are Concerned About Ability to Provide Social Care Services to Those in Need in 2023 As Economic Turbulence Continues

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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62% of respondents stated that the demand for social care services has increased substantially among the communities they serve in the past year.

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  • 62% of respondents stated that the demand for social care services has increased substantially among the communities they serve in the past year.
  • 82% report a large uptick in demand for social care services as the Thanksgiving and December holiday seasons approach.
  • 76% are concerned about their ability to meet the demand for social care services in the current economic climate, with 30% saying they are very concerned, and 46% saying they are moderately concerned.
  • Non-profit organizations are also concerned about their ability to provide social care services within a two-to-three-day timeframe in the coming year because they face critical staffing shortages.

"Migration Spurs Growth in Germany" - New Study by the University of Mannheim

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Integrating migrants into the labor market also offers the opportunity for greater economic prosperity in the long term.

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  • Integrating migrants into the labor market also offers the opportunity for greater economic prosperity in the long term.
  • This is confirmed by a long-term study at the University of Mannheim.
  • The study examines the economic impact of the arrival of refugees in the U.S. occupation zone (1945-1949).
  • "The long-term contribution of immigration to economic prosperity is often overlooked in the current discussion," says Dr. Ciccone, a macroeconomist at the University of Mannheim and co-author of the study.

Steves and Sons Announces Construction of State-of-the-Art, Molded Door Skin Facility in Georgia

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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We are fortunate to be able to design and build the first molded door skin facility built in this country in over 15 years.

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  • We are fortunate to be able to design and build the first molded door skin facility built in this country in over 15 years.
  • Steves & Sons new 310,000-square-foot facility will produce millions of molded door skins annually for interior doors used in new housing construction, and repair and remodeling.
  • This new facility will substantially improve Steves & Sons' ability to serve its customers with a quality product nationwide more efficiently.
  • Steves & Sons presently operates multiple door manufacturing sites in Texas, Tennessee, and Virginia, in as well as a value-added facility in Ashburn, Georgia opened in late 2021.

As Negotiations Continue, JetBlue Pilots Call on Company to Deliver a Contract Now

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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JetBlue Airways pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Intl (ALPA), met with JetBlue management this week in effort to reach a short-term contract extension with economic improvements.

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  • JetBlue Airways pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Intl (ALPA), met with JetBlue management this week in effort to reach a short-term contract extension with economic improvements.
  • While JetBlue management looks toward a merger, JetBlue pilots must first receive the contract they have earned, commented Capt.
  • It is completely reasonable for JetBlue to deliver compensation improvements before the end of the yearjust as JetBlue pilots delivered for JetBlue over the past several years.
  • The pilots contract became amendable on August 1, 2022, and the refocused negotiations are limited to only key economic issues in an effort to complete a contract extension this year.

BioOhio Relaunches as Ohio Life Sciences (OLS), a New Brand and Reorganization Reflecting the Dynamic Life Sciences Ecosystem in the State of Ohio

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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OLS is the state association advancing and advocating for the common interests of Ohios life sciences community.

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  • OLS is the state association advancing and advocating for the common interests of Ohios life sciences community.
  • OLS is the state association advancing and advocating for the common interests of Ohios life sciences community.
  • The Ohio Life Sciences Foundation (OLSF), a 501c3 focused on delivering research and funding that will accelerate and promote a robust life sciences industry in Ohio.
  • OLS is organized as two nonprofit operations to best serve the life sciences ecosystem across the state, a 501c6 (Ohio Life Sciences Association) to serve as the member-based organization focused on economic and workforce development and advocacy; and a 501c3 (Ohio Life Sciences Foundation) focused on delivering research and funding that will accelerate and promote a robust life sciences industry in Ohio.

Gov. Whitmer Forms Semiconductor Talent Action Team to Attract Businesses, Grow Economy, Onshore Supply Chains

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The action team will build on the governors efforts to onshore critical supply chains of semiconductors back to Michigan, creating good-paying jobs, and reducing delays and shortages.

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  • The action team will build on the governors efforts to onshore critical supply chains of semiconductors back to Michigan, creating good-paying jobs, and reducing delays and shortages.
  • Michigan is committed to leading the future of the global semiconductor industry by investing in our workforce, said Governor Whitmer.
  • I will work with anyone to bring home supply chains, create jobs, and compete to win on a global scale.
  • MEDC led the formation of the talent action team, collaborating with global microelectronics industry association SEMI, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and key community college partners.

Fidelity® Q3 2022 Retirement Analysis: Despite Continued Volatility, Retirement Fundamentals Remain Sound

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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“The market has taken some dramatic turns this year, including the best month this past October since 1976,” said Kevin Barry, president of Workplace Investing at Fidelity Investments. “Retirement savers have wisely chosen to avoid the drama and continue making smart choices for the long-term. This is important, because one of the most essential aspects of a sound retirement savings strategy is contributing enough consistently – in up markets, down markets, and sideways markets -- to help reach your goals.”

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  • The total number of Fidelity IRA accounts continues to climb, reaching 13.2 million, an 11.2% increase over Q3 of last year.
  • The number of accounts reporting a contribution also increased by 2.3% year-to-date between Q3 2021 and Q3 2022.
  • Across generations, Roths tend to be the retail retirement savings vehicle of choice, with 61% of all contributions going to a Roth in Q3 2022.
  • Despite inflationary pressures, the percentage of 401(k) savers initiating a new loan continues to remain low, with only 2.4% of participants doing so in Q3.