Human activities

Becklar Best-in-Class for HR Management

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Human resource management, Benchmarking, Workplace, Compensation and benefits, Employee benefits, Business, Human activities

OGDEN, Utah, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Becklar is honored to have received a best-in-class for HR management award, with data based on Gallagher's 2018 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.

Key Points: 
  • OGDEN, Utah, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Becklar is honored to have received a best-in-class for HR management award, with data based on Gallagher's 2018 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.
  • Over 4,000 organizations participated across the board, and Becklar was one of only 3% that qualified.
  • Employers like Becklar were seen as a company that prioritizes the importance of compensation and benefits to promote a positive workplace and performance.
  • The strategy best-in-class employers had for management also better lined up with ones set in place for organization and operations, even using labor cost modeling to project future turnouts.

Teamsters Local 251 Opposes Providence Journal's Request For Overtime Exemption

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Labor, Exemption, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Overtime, Human activities, Working conditions

"A company with a track record of violating state law for four years, and hiring low wage, no benefit part timers, does not deserve public sympathy," said David Robbins, Local 251 Contract Coordinator.

Key Points: 
  • "A company with a track record of violating state law for four years, and hiring low wage, no benefit part timers, does not deserve public sympathy," said David Robbins, Local 251 Contract Coordinator.
  • They lied claiming they had an exemption and lied to the Department of Labor & Training in claiming innocence and hardship for the exemption."
  • "It's about time these laws should be reviewed with vigor in the next legislative session," said Matthew Taibi, Local 251 Principal Officer.
  • The hearing for the overtime exemption request is Thursday, Oct. 17 at 4pm at the Department of Labor & Training in Cranston, R.I.
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19-year-Old Entrepreneur, Jesse Kay, Awarded "Humanitarian of the Year" From the Office of Nassau County Legislator, Josh Lafazan

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Josh Lafazan, Legislator, Nassau County, New York, Occupations, Human activities

Josh Lafazan is one of the youngest legislators in New York, leading a true youth movement by passing bills that address concerns of young people.

Key Points: 
  • Josh Lafazan is one of the youngest legislators in New York, leading a true youth movement by passing bills that address concerns of young people.
  • His penchant to relate to others on a human level showcases his incredible compassion, and Jesse each day helps us forge a kinder and more gentle society.
  • I'm proud to call him my friend, and our office's pick for Humanitarian of the Year", says Legislator Josh Lafazan.
  • "It is such an honor to be recognized by Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan.

Global Air Cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) Market by Device Type, Product Type, Material Type, Deck Type, Sales Type, Aircraft Type, Application Type, and Region (2013-2024)

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Aviation, Human activities, Transport, Cargo, Freight transport, Goods, Transport law, Air freight, ULD, Wide-body aircraft, Air cargo, Aircraft ground handling

The biggest benefit of air cargo ULD is that it allows bundling a large quantity of cargo into a single unit.

Key Points: 
  • The biggest benefit of air cargo ULD is that it allows bundling a large quantity of cargo into a single unit.
  • The container is expected to remain the larger device type in the air cargo ULD market during the forecast period.
  • Based on the deck type, the air cargo ULD market is segmented into lower deck and main deck.
  • Based on the aircraft type, the air cargo ULD market is bifurcated into narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, Very Large Body Aircraft, and Military Aircraft.

Penske Logistics Receives U.S. EPA SmartWay Excellence Award

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Trucking industry in the United States, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, SmartWay Transport Partnership, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Penske Corporation, Logistics, Business, Human activities, Economy of the United States, Penske Truck Leasing

READING, Pa., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth time this decade, Penske Logistics has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its sustainability efforts, collecting a 2019 SmartWay Excellence Award in the Truck Carrier category.

Key Points: 
  • READING, Pa., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth time this decade, Penske Logistics has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its sustainability efforts, collecting a 2019 SmartWay Excellence Award in the Truck Carrier category.
  • Penske Logistics also attained SmartWay awards in 2018 , 2017 and 2013 .
  • "We sincerely appreciate this recognition from the EPA," said Marc Althen, president of Penske Logistics.
  • Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

IATP Raising Standards for the Trampoline Park Industry at 7th Annual Conference & Trade Show

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Trampolining, Trampoline, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Human activities

HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) held their 7th Annual Conference & Trade Show at the New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA September 23-25th welcoming over 500 trampoline park owners, operators and suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) held their 7th Annual Conference & Trade Show at the New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA September 23-25th welcoming over 500 trampoline park owners, operators and suppliers.
  • Highlights of the event include the first Trampoline Court Inspector Certification Program, developed under the IATP Service Corp.
  • Attendees who met eligibility requirements, participated in a peer review session and attended an off-site trampoline park interactive walk-through, will receive recognition as an Approved IATP Service Corporation Trampoline Court Inspector.
  • By 2021, IATP trampoline park members will be required to pass a third-party inspection by an approved IATP Inspector that meets the minimum identified requirements of ASTM F2970-17.

Air Cargo Unit Load Devices (ULDs): Global Market Review 2013-2018 and Forecast 2019-2024

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Shipping containers, Human activities, Transport, Air freight, Civil aviation, Unit load device, Economy, Packaging, Cargo, ULD, Unit load, SWOT analysis

The report provides the air cargo ULD market size, five-year trend (2013-2018), and five-year forecast (2019-2024).

Key Points: 
  • The report provides the air cargo ULD market size, five-year trend (2013-2018), and five-year forecast (2019-2024).
  • The Air Cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) Market: Highlights
    The global air cargo ULD market is likely to grow at a healthy rate over the next five years to reach US$ 427.5 million in 2024.
  • The biggest benefit of air cargo ULD is that it allows bundling a large quantity of cargo into a single unit.
  • The following are the key features of the report:
    Air Cargo ULD Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
    Air Cargo ULD Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter's five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
    Air Cargo ULD Market Size, trend and forecast analysis
    Air Cargo ULD Market Dynamics and Competitive landscapes: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.

Altec Presenting with DSD Business Systems at Their 2019 Client Conference

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Paper, Office work, Deforestation, Paperless office, Waste minimisation, Altec, Human activities, Humans

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Altec, a leader in enterprise document management and process automation solutions, will be in Southbury, CT tomorrow presenting at DSD Business Systems' 2019 Client Conference.

Key Points: 
  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Altec, a leader in enterprise document management and process automation solutions, will be in Southbury, CT tomorrow presenting at DSD Business Systems' 2019 Client Conference.
  • As a Gold Sponsor, Laura Lechien, Altec Sales Director, will be presenting "Solving Paper Pains and Bottlenecks 3 Solutions to Take You Paperless" with Sage and DSD.
  • Sage Paperless Office: If you need to view Sage documents only and send documents out via email.
  • DSD Instadocs: If you only need to store documents electronically and also want to view documents in Sage.

Human Capital Performance Management Company Leverages Science-Backed Psychometric Insights

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Industrial and organizational psychology, Human resource management, Human behavior, Organizational behavior, Workplace, Work, Human activities, Employee engagement

"Human capital capacity and talent management can now be customized to employee behavior and attitudes, improving long-term employee engagement and productivity and, in doing so, organizational performance."

Key Points: 
  • "Human capital capacity and talent management can now be customized to employee behavior and attitudes, improving long-term employee engagement and productivity and, in doing so, organizational performance."
  • They can share results with co-workers or managers or just leverage the insights individually to achieve business and personal goals.
  • DNA Behavior delivers practical, real-time, scalable behavioral insights to accelerate human performance.
  • Its API solutions bring validated behavioral insights to large international banks, insurance providers, wealth managers, technology companies, government agencies, utilities and others.

Over 50 Percent of Knowledge Workers Cannot Find the Information They Need at Work, National Survey Finds

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Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data management, Consumer electronics, Workplace, Industrial and organizational psychology, Human resource management, Human activities, Sexism, Social inequality, Human behavior, Humans

The results show that 57 percent of employees state that difficulty finding the right information is a top contributor to lagging productivity in the office.

Key Points: 
  • The results show that 57 percent of employees state that difficulty finding the right information is a top contributor to lagging productivity in the office.
  • Furthermore, 49 percent of employees say they spend between 30 minutes and two hours each day trying to track down the information they need to do their jobs.
  • People cite the following challenges in accessing relevant information:
    The impact of these barriers has a direct link on both employee and customer experiences.
  • The survey polled professionals within the UK and Australia as well and the results were consistent - its a global challenge.