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Cecil Plummer Joins MojoHire as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Investment, TA, Acquisition, Risk management, AI, HR, Organization, Software as a service, Strategic planning, Cecil, Growth, Fortune 1000, History, Silicon, Management

CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MojoHire , the Silicon Valley-based SaaS company that unlocks the potential of HR tech stacks with the power of AI, announced today that Cecil Plummer has been named Chief Executive Officer.

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  • CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MojoHire , the Silicon Valley-based SaaS company that unlocks the potential of HR tech stacks with the power of AI, announced today that Cecil Plummer has been named Chief Executive Officer.
  • In his role, Mr. Plummer will oversee the operations and strategy of MojoHire's fast-growing AI solution for talent acquisition and HR that makes its clients' existing HR and recruiting systems work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
  • Mr. Plummer joins MojoHire after serving for eight years as President and CEO of the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC).
  • "I'm excited about joining MojoHire, a company that is dedicated to helping organizations excel at doing just that through cutting-edge AI-driven technology."

TA Associates Joins OceanSound Partners to Accelerate Growth and Innovation at Kinective

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Technology, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Professional Services, Software, Networks, Data Analytics, Data Management, Slate, Investment, Partnership, Multimedia, TA, Acquisition, LLP, Freedom, IMM, Workflow, Growth, TA Associates, CFM, API, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Video game, Kinect

Kinective , a leading provider of connectivity, workflow, and analytics software for the banking sector, today announced that it will receive a strategic investment from TA Associates (“TA”) and existing investor OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”).

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  • Kinective , a leading provider of connectivity, workflow, and analytics software for the banking sector, today announced that it will receive a strategic investment from TA Associates (“TA”) and existing investor OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”).
  • This transaction will enable Kinective to bolster product innovation, increase investment in sales and support resources, and deliver enhanced value to its customers.
  • Upon completion of the transaction later this year, TA and OceanSound will become equal partners in Kinective.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with TA and OceanSound as we enter this next phase of growth,” said Stephen Baker, CEO of Kinective.

HR Tech Attendees to Get Customized Skills Ontology Action Plans and Skills Datasets from Phenom

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Monday, October 9, 2023
Human Resources, Internet, Finance, General Health, Health, Professional Services, Technology, Other Technology, Ontology, Multimedia, TA, Acquisition, Intelligence, Government, Automation, AI, HR, Organization, Product management, Data, HRIS, TM, Workforce, Growth, Action, Conference, Management, Sales, Phenom

Phenom is offering complimentary Skills Ontology Assessments and Action Plans on-site at the HR Technology Conference — enabling talent management teams to rapidly deploy and adopt workforce intelligence technology that immediately improves organizational skills visibility, career development and employee retention.

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  • Phenom is offering complimentary Skills Ontology Assessments and Action Plans on-site at the HR Technology Conference — enabling talent management teams to rapidly deploy and adopt workforce intelligence technology that immediately improves organizational skills visibility, career development and employee retention.
  • Participants will receive a customized action plan and preliminary skills dataset.
  • Now HR Tech attendees have an incredible opportunity to do it in days,” said Kumar Ananthanarayana, Executive Director, Product Management at Phenom.
  • Beat the rush, schedule your Skills Ontology Action Plans and Skills Datasets at HR Tech, click here .

Help Not Wanted? Openings and Hires are Down for Retail and Transportation Employers Heading into the Holiday Season, according to iCIMS Data

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Rhea, Pressure, TA, Acquisition, Target, UAW, Transport, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), United Auto Workers, ICIMS, Workforce, PSA Airlines, Interview, Great Resignation, Labour, Tourism, Music, Management, Online shopping

HOLMDEL, N.J., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, today released the iCIMS Insights October Workforce Report, revealing hirings and job openings in retail and transportation industries are down, despite these employers preparing for what is historically their busiest season of the year. The new data found that hires and openings in retail have decreased by 12% and 25%, respectively, from this time last year, while the transportation sector saw declines of 22% and 2%.

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  • The new data found that hires and openings in retail have decreased by 12% and 25%, respectively, from this time last year, while the transportation sector saw declines of 22% and 2%.
  • While hiring and openings are down across retail and transportation, application volume remains robust at a 13% increase for the transportation sector and 46% increase for retail from September 2022.
  • This is especially true for retail job seekers – 72% of retail applicants came via mobile devices, compared to just 28% from desktop.
  • For transportation roles, LinkedIn did not fall too far behind, accounting for 42% of transportation applicant activity.

Yello Announces Unrivaled Tool for Campus Recruiters at HR Tech Conference

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Yello, TA, GPA, Conference, Automation, Management

CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yello's excited to announce our new product feature: SkillsMatch at the HR Tech Conference 2023–a first-to-market tool for finding early talent potential.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yello's excited to announce our new product feature: SkillsMatch at the HR Tech Conference 2023–a first-to-market tool for finding early talent potential.
  • "We're thrilled to unveil SkillsMatch this month, so we can help campus recruiters look at a candidate's potential rather than just their GPA or major," says Maureen Pole, Chief Product Officer at Yello.
  • Eliminating the time-intensive, manual review of resumes that campus recruiters must do after all of their fall events.
  • Yello is happy to be bringing the hub of early talent software to HR Tech because we understand the complexity of early talent that not many other TA software does.

Daimler Truck Supervisory Board extends contract with John O'Leary as Member of the Board of Management

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Multimedia, TA, Thomas Built Buses, Daimler Truck, Mercedes-Benz Truck Racing, Setra, Daimler Truck North America, Supervisory board, Mercedes-Benz, Bus, BharatBenz, Light, Freightliner, Business administration, MB, DTNA, Mercedes-Benz Group, Daimler, Financial services, DTFS, Sale, Automotive industry

Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG appoints John O'Leary, member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG, for up to an additional two years until March 31, 2026.

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  • Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG appoints John O'Leary, member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG, for up to an additional two years until March 31, 2026.
  • Joe Kaeser, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG, calls Daimler Truck North America the benchmark for the entire company.
  • LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, Germany and PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG ("Daimler Truck") has appointed John O'Leary and extended his contract.
  • Joe Kaeser, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG, said: "John O'Leary and his team at Daimler Truck North America have been delivering outstanding results for many years.

TransAlta Corporation Announces Closing of the Acquisition of TransAlta Renewables Inc. and Final Pro Ration

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Issuer, NYSE, TSX, TA, Acquisition, Common, TransAlta, Court of King's Bench (England), AB, TAC, Toronto Stock Exchange, RNW, Documentation, Growth, National Policy, Income Tax Act, Section 50C of the Isle of Man Income Tax Act 1970, Arrangement, Circular, Security (finance)

"The closing of the acquisition of TransAlta Renewables represents a key milestone for TransAlta with our simplified and unified corporate structure positioning the Company well for future success," said John Kousinioris, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAlta.

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  • "The closing of the acquisition of TransAlta Renewables represents a key milestone for TransAlta with our simplified and unified corporate structure positioning the Company well for future success," said John Kousinioris, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAlta.
  • "The combined company will unify our assets, capital, and capabilities to enhance cash flow predictability while enhancing our ability to realize future growth."
  • Common shares of TransAlta (the "TransAlta Shares") will continue to trade on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols "TAC" and "TA", respectively.
  • Prior to the Arrangement, TransAlta and its affiliates collectively held 160,398,217 RNW Shares, representing 60.1% of the issued and outstanding RNW Shares, with the remaining 106,510,884 RNW Shares held by RNW Shareholders other than TransAlta and its affiliates.

Cobra Electronics Goes Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Partnership, Solidarity, Education, Electronics, CB, Hope, TA, Woman, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Organization, CBS, Strategic partnership, Breast cancer, National Breast Cancer Foundation (United States), LTD, Radio, Female, Disease, Birth control, Cobra

CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobra Electronics, the leading designer and marketer of award-winning automotive, mobile and consumer electronics, today announced its partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF), marking the company's 5th year highlighting October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For decades, Cobra Electronics has been a staple in the cabs of truck drivers and celebrates the growing number of female drivers on the road. The brand proudly supports organizations like NBCF, who are on the front line fighting against breast cancer, as 1 in 8 women will be affected by the disease in their lifetime (cancer.org).

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  • Trusted by truckers for decades, Cobra Electronics partners with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® with limited edition 29 LTD Pink CB Radio
    CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobra Electronics , the leading designer and marketer of award-winning automotive, mobile and consumer electronics, today announced its partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF), marking the company's 5th year highlighting October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month holds special significance for Cobra, and the new partnership with NBCF aims not only to raise awareness but also to actively contribute to the cause.
  • With the 29 LTD Pink CB Radio , Cobra supports NBCF's mission of Helping Women Now® to help provide and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer.
  • "Their support will help us provide early detection, education, and support services to women affected by breast cancer across the country."

Keros Therapeutics Presents Preclinical Data from its KER-065 Program at the 28th International Annual Congress of the World Muscle Society

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
WMS, Dystrophin, Myostatin, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Therapy, Osteoporosis, Facial muscles, Glucocorticoid, TA, Research, BMD, Weight gain, Disorder, Utrophin, Congress, Protein, DMD, Patient, Standard of care, Fracture, Risk, Mouse, KROS, Human, Dietary supplement, Dentistry

In DMD mice, treatment with RKER-065 led to significant increases in body weight and lean mass by four weeks compared to vehicle-treated DMD mice.

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  • In DMD mice, treatment with RKER-065 led to significant increases in body weight and lean mass by four weeks compared to vehicle-treated DMD mice.
  • DMD mice treated with RKER-065 demonstrated significant increases in muscle mass in the pectoralis and tibialis anterior (“TA”) as compared to vehicle-treated DMD mice.
  • These data demonstrate that RKER-065 can increase muscle mass, improve muscle function, and prevent bone loss in prednisolone-treated mice.
  • These data further support that targeting activin and myostatin can potentially increase muscle and bone strength in muscular dystrophic patients under glucocorticoid therapy.

RemoteBridge Set to Showcase Award-Winning Immersive 3D Platform at HR Technology Conference & Exposition

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
HR, Learning, Exposition, TA, Acquisition, Conference, Video game

The browser-based, immersive 3D RemoteBridge platform addresses these issues and more, helping HR and TA leaders deliver experiences virtually – with goggles or downloads.

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  • The browser-based, immersive 3D RemoteBridge platform addresses these issues and more, helping HR and TA leaders deliver experiences virtually – with goggles or downloads.
  • Recently named a 2023 Top HR Product of the Year by Human Resource Executive and the HR Technology Conference & Exposition, RemoteBridge will attend this year’s conference, exhibiting in Booth No.
  • RemoteBridge’s immersive 3D platform includes solutions for virtual recruiting, onboarding, team building, learning and events, making it easy to connect with candidates and employees anywhere.
  • Conference attendees are encouraged to visit the company’s booth to meet the team and see RemoteBridge in action.