Human activities

Online Betting Entertainment and Technology Company Appoints Dennis Drazin to Board of Directors

Sports betting, Wagering, Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, Online gambling, Drazin, Human activities, Leisure
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 10:53pm

Mr Drazin was recently appointed to the Board and will work directly with PlayUp CEO-USA Dr. Laila Mintas.

Key Points: 
  • Mr Drazin was recently appointed to the Board and will work directly with PlayUp CEO-USA Dr. Laila Mintas.
  • Mr Drazin also masterminded the repeal of PASPA which led to the legalization of sports betting across the USA.
  • PlayUp is a Premium Betting Entertainment and Technology Group that enriches the lives of people through entertaining, rewarding and responsible online betting.
  • In the USA, we have secured licensing and access to the nascent online sports betting market with imminent launch into multiple states.

Kitzuma Cycling Logistics Launches; Offers Fully Built Bike Delivery

Articles, Aerobic exercise, Cycling, Emissions reduction, Sustainable transport, Logistics, Human activities
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:00pm

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cycling industry logistics vets reinvent how bikes are shipped, delivered for manufacturers, retailers, DTC consumers, teams, and more

Key Points: 
  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cycling industry logistics vets reinvent how bikes are shipped, delivered for manufacturers, retailers, DTC consumers, teams, and more
    A team of cycling industry logistics veterans with decades of experience in the field is rethinking the way bikes are shipped for every purpose with their new brand Kitzuma Cycling Logistics.
  • The over-the-road shipping service officially launched on December 1st offering dock-to-door, box-free, ready-to-ride bike delivery nationwide, and for any purpose, with pricing and shipping times on par with the major delivery services.
  • "Instead, Kitzuma picks up, transports, and delivers bikes fully built and ready to ride," says Co-Founder and CEO, Taylor Essick.
  • Kitzuma is already shipping bikes in a pilot program with a major distributor representing three major bike brands.

Xperigo is officially a Great Place to Work

Articles, Work, Human activities, Workplace, Industrial and organizational psychology, Telecommuting, Occupational safety and health
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 7:40pm

Conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada, this certification is based on extensive direct feedback from employees about their workplace experience.

Key Points: 
  • Conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada, this certification is based on extensive direct feedback from employees about their workplace experience.
  • 93% felt Xperigo was a friendly place to work.
  • Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures.
  • Great Place to Work provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures.

November UKG Workforce Activity Report: Smaller Businesses Lose Shifts

Professional services, Other Professional Services, Technology, Human resources, Software, Consulting, Hardware, Articles, Work, Human activities, Aron Ain, Weston, Florida, Human resource management, UKG, Employee relations, Workplace, Employee engagement, Telecommuting
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 6:15pm

UKG CEO Aron Ain transforms employee engagement into a growth strategy in WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work .

Key Points: 
  • UKG CEO Aron Ain transforms employee engagement into a growth strategy in WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work .
  • Built from a merger that created one of the largest cloud companies in the world, UKG believes organizations succeed when they focus on their people.
  • UKG has more than 12,000 employees around the globe and is known for an inclusive workplace culture.
  • The company has earned numerous awards for culture, products, and services, including consecutive years on Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

Rite Aid Hires Texanna Reeves to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

Professional services, Retail, Health, Other Retail, Human resources, Specialty, General Health, Articles, Education, Human activities, Human resource management, Multiculturalism, Rite Aid, Inclusion, Diversity
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 5:00pm

Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) has hired Texanna Reeves, a respected diversity and inclusion leader, to develop and implement the organizations overall diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy.

Key Points: 
  • Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) has hired Texanna Reeves, a respected diversity and inclusion leader, to develop and implement the organizations overall diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy.
  • Diversity and inclusion are essential to everything we do at Rite Aid, said Jessica Kazmaier, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Rite Aid.
  • In her role as vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, Reeves will work closely with Rite Aids executive leaders, including Rite Aids CEO Heyward Donigan, to facilitate best practices in fostering and affirming an inclusive company culture.
  • In addition to her in-house roles, Reeves recently launched Engage U, a consultancy providing expertise on diversity and inclusion management services.

Front Desk Supply Offers Magnetic Key Card Cleaners To Match Growing Demand

Ubiquitous computing, Concierge, Smart card, Service industries, Hotel, Human activities, Economy
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 5:00pm

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Front Desk Supply , a leading hospitality supplier based in San Diego, CA, is now offering an advanced line of magnetic card reader cleaners in response to growing demand from clients.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Front Desk Supply , a leading hospitality supplier based in San Diego, CA, is now offering an advanced line of magnetic card reader cleaners in response to growing demand from clients.
  • To accompany this trend in December, Front Desk Supply is offering special key card and custom signage pricing at http://www.FrontDeskSupply.com/December2020 .
  • Front Desk Supply is an industry leader in hospitality supplies, offering millions of diverse hotel items, including key cards, key card holders, do not disturb signs, valet tags, concierge tags, parking permits, and luggage tags.
  • "Having high-quality key cards and key card cleaners on hand leads to longevity for your hotel.

Phoenix Law Firm To Award Autism Scholarship

Education, Articles, Autism, Psychiatric diagnosis, Scholarship, Human activities
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 4:35pm

PHOENIX, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Kelly Law Team (KLT), a personal injury law firm in Phoenix, Arizona founded by attorney John Kelly has announced that the firm will award an educational scholarship as part of its scholarship program.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Kelly Law Team (KLT), a personal injury law firm in Phoenix, Arizona founded by attorney John Kelly has announced that the firm will award an educational scholarship as part of its scholarship program.
  • The KLT scholarship program has awarded multiple scholarships over the years, and for the fourth time since 2015, the scholarship will be open to individuals with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder or autism).
  • The successful applicant must, however, use the tuition reimbursement scholarship funds within a year after the announcement of the award.
  • Those with questions about the scholarship application, the application process, or the scholarship program should contact the firm, preferably via email.

Xoriant Recognized as India's Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM by Great Place to Work® for the fourth time

Education, Articles, Human activities, Educational psychology, Academic transfer, Educational assessment, Standards-based education, Thought, Workplace, Human resource management
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 4:00pm

This is the fourth time that Xoriant has achieved this certification and credits the achievement to employees' commitment to excellence and shared values.

Key Points: 
  • This is the fourth time that Xoriant has achieved this certification and credits the achievement to employees' commitment to excellence and shared values.
  • The Great Place to Work Institute is the 'Global Authority' for creating, sustaining, and identifying High-Trust, High-Performance Culture.
  • Considered the 'Gold Standard' in Workplace Culture Assessment, Great Place to Work conducts a rigorous, independent assessment to identify Best Workplaces based solely on Employee Feedback and the quality of an organization's People Practices.
  • As Xoriant celebrates this recognition, respect for the individual, career path and upskilling programs, and other best people practices continue to make it one of the best workplaces in India.

Abarca Expands Employee-Driven Community Healthcare Initiative

Articles, Spanish Empire, Human activities, Abarca, Nonprofit organization, Volunteering, Puerto Rico
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 3:38pm

Launched in 2019, this community initiative provides funding and volunteer support to nonprofits committed to improving healthcare in their community.

Key Points: 
  • Launched in 2019, this community initiative provides funding and volunteer support to nonprofits committed to improving healthcare in their community.
  • "We were honored to partner with and support community healthcare organizations that are making a difference during this global health crisis," said Jason Borschow , President and CEO at Abarca.
  • The employee-run Better Care Community Program is open to all health-related nonprofits in Florida and Puerto Rico, where most Abarca employees live and work.
  • Submissions will be evaluated based on potential community impact, alignment with Abarca's core values, and ongoing volunteer opportunities for Abarcans.

SME Education Foundation Announces New Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarships

Articles, Education, Human activities, Manufacturing in the United States, SME, Equity, Inclusion
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 3:08pm

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The SME Education Foundation today announced a new $2 million diversity, equity and inclusion scholarship to increase awards to underrepresented students, beginning in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The SME Education Foundation today announced a new $2 million diversity, equity and inclusion scholarship to increase awards to underrepresented students, beginning in 2021.
  • "Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Foundation's mission," said Rob Luce, vice president of the SME Education Foundation.
  • The scholarship initiative is one element of a much broader Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion strategy for the SME Education Foundation.
  • "The SME Education Foundation recognizes both its responsibility and its unique ability to ensure equity and inclusion," said Frank W. Ervin III, group vice president, government affairs, Piston Group and SME Education Foundation board member.