The Rainmakers

GlobeSt. Recognizes Thirty Capital Financial as a 2024 Rainmaker in CRE Debt, Equity, and Finance

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Real Estate Forum, a leading source for commercial real estate news and insights, has named Thirty Capital Financial, a Thirty Capital company, as a 2024 Rainmaker in CRE Debt, Equity, and Finance.

Key Points: 
  • Real Estate Forum, a leading source for commercial real estate news and insights, has named Thirty Capital Financial, a Thirty Capital company, as a 2024 Rainmaker in CRE Debt, Equity, and Finance.
  • is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the entire team at Thirty Capital Financial.
  • With over 125 years of collective experience in derivatives and debt markets, Thirty Capital Financial excels in managing financial risk, navigating market shifts, and evaluating exposure for clients' CRE portfolios.
  • "As recent events have highlighted the importance of planning for the worst-case scenario, Thirty Capital Financial remains steadfast in its commitment to helping CRE companies navigate financial risks.

TOM MARCH TO LEAD CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP AS COMPANY'S CHAIRMAN & CEO FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE'S HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TWO YEARS AS GEFFEN RECORDS PRESIDENT AND SIX YEARS AS CO-PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC'S LONDON-BASED POLYDOR RECORDS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom March has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) Chairman & CEO John Janick,  to whom March reports.  In his new position, March is responsible for the overall management and direction of the company, which encompasses Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Motown Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.  Concurrently, Janick has appointed Lillia Parsa as Co-President of CMG, joining Co-President Arjun Pulijal, who will continue to focus on the company's artist development efforts.  Parsa will work closely with March in planning the company's creative direction and future growth, including the pursuit and nurturing of partnerships with artist and executive entrepreneurs to broaden and strengthen CMG's connections within the creative community. Both March and Parsa will be based in Hollywood, within the iconic Capitol Tower.  CMG and IGA are divisions of Universal Music Group [UMG], the world's leading music company.

Key Points: 
  • Announcement was made by John Janick, Chairman & CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, following his recent elevation to lead broader portfolio of Universal Music Group's U.S. recorded music business.
  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom March has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) Chairman & CEO John Janick, to whom March reports.
  • In his new position, March is responsible for the overall management and direction of the company, which encompasses Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Motown Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.
  • CMG and IGA are divisions of Universal Music Group [UMG], the world's leading music company.

New Year, New Benefits Experience: Lessons From Gen Z on Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Professional Services, Consumer, Millennials, Human Resources, Finance, Generation Z, Banking, Ageing, Senior, Eye, Research, Happiness, Gen, Second wave, Communication, The Rainmakers, Generation, Workforce, Parent, MetLife

Setting the tone for this new standard of benefits engagement is Generation Z – who, according to MetLife's 21st annual U.S.

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  • Setting the tone for this new standard of benefits engagement is Generation Z – who, according to MetLife's 21st annual U.S.
  • Employee Benefit Trends Study, are more likely to expect a tailored, year-round benefits experience than other employees.
  • Thus, as the workforce evolves, so too must the way employers engage and demonstrate care for their employees,” Madden continued.
  • The employer survey includes 2,840 interviews with benefits decision-makers and influencers at companies with at least two employees.

Amid Continued Economic Uncertainty, Demonstrating Employee Care Is Key for Small Business Owners, Research Shows

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Employee Benefit Trends Study 2023 , financial health of small business employees has decreased 10% year over year – 1.5 times the rate experienced by employees at larger organizations – all while the costs of running a small business increase and competition becomes fiercer.

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  • Employee Benefit Trends Study 2023 , financial health of small business employees has decreased 10% year over year – 1.5 times the rate experienced by employees at larger organizations – all while the costs of running a small business increase and competition becomes fiercer.
  • MetLife’s research shows that small business owners can make manageable investments into employee care that can make a big difference – both for individual employees and for the business as a whole.
  • On the business side, the MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index for Q3’23 found that a majority (52%) of small businesses say inflation is their largest challenge.
  • As small business employees report being 7% less satisfied with their job than workers at larger organizations – a more than threefold increase since 2022 – it’s clear that demonstrating care is essential for small business owners hoping to safeguard their talent.

Employees Who Want Happiness and Stability Can't Overlook Benefits: New Study

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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This comes as employees say “being happy” is the most important aspect of their work experience (73%), followed by doing meaningful work and being successful.

Key Points: 
  • This comes as employees say “being happy” is the most important aspect of their work experience (73%), followed by doing meaningful work and being successful.
  • Procrastination: Nearly one-third of employees (31%) procrastinated when selecting their benefits last year and 37% wish they’d had more time to make the right choices.
  • This comes as one in six employees regret their benefits elections from last year.
  • Employee Benefit Trends Study was conducted in July 2023 and was fielded by Rainmakers CSI – a global strategy, insight and planning consultancy.

Hirewell Expands West Coast Presence With Acquisition of The Collective Search

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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- Matt Massucci, CEO & Founder of Hirewell

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  • - Matt Massucci, CEO & Founder of Hirewell
    Hirewell's acquisition of The Collective Search continues its mission to create a tech-enabled talent ecosystem, following the $21MM investment from Prytek in 2021.
  • Hirewell has expanded its solutions with the additions of Sourcewell (AI sourcing tool), Rainmakers (talent marketplace), TritonExec (exec search), and now The Collective Search (Bay Area recruiting firm).
  • The Collective Search has successfully helped VC and PE backed companies on the West Coast scale their sales teams for the last 8 years.
  • The integration of Collective Search into the Hirewell talent ecosystem will empower The Collective Search's network with Hirewell's vast talent capabilities while expanding Hirewell's footprint in Silicon Valley.

Hinge Managing Partner Makes Way for New Leadership

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Reston, VA, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hinge managing partner Lee Frederiksen, PhD , has announced his retirement on August 7, 2023.

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  • Reston, VA, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hinge managing partner Lee Frederiksen, PhD , has announced his retirement on August 7, 2023.
  • Under his leadership, Hinge studied more than 40,000 professional service firms and their clients.
  • “Lee’s generous spirit of innovation has helped many professional service firms leapfrog bigger competitors with deeper pockets,” said Hinge senior partner Elizabeth Harr .
  • To prepare for Lee’s retirement, former business development director Joe Pope was promoted to partner in June of 2022.

Battelle Awarded Federal Contract to Support Healthcare Performance Measurement

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Battelle announced today it was awarded the National Consensus Development and Strategic Planning for Health Care Quality Measurement contract to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in advancing the healthcare system through stakeholder engagement and advancement of healthcare performance measurement.

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  • Battelle announced today it was awarded the National Consensus Development and Strategic Planning for Health Care Quality Measurement contract to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in advancing the healthcare system through stakeholder engagement and advancement of healthcare performance measurement.
  • Battelle and partners will work with CMS, clinicians, patients and families, and healthcare facilities to evaluate evidence and engage with stakeholders to make recommendations to CMS on national priorities for health performance measurement.
  • “Supporting the CMS and our shared mission to improve healthcare quality is a priority for our whole team at Battelle,” said Greg Kimmel, General Manager of Battelle’s Health business.
  • We are proud to share in the endeavor of this mission with CMS to make far-reaching, equitable impacts on healthcare.”

Can Employers Afford Not to Care?

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Yet the study found nearly half of today’s employees (42%) don’t feel cared for by their employers.

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  • Yet the study found nearly half of today’s employees (42%) don’t feel cared for by their employers.
  • These employees are also 65% less likely to feel a sense of belonging at work and 72% less likely to feel valued by their employers.
  • “As the economy and labor market remain volatile and workplace trends fluctuate, employers can’t afford to overlook employee care.
  • These cohorts are also less likely to think their employers are committed to their success, leading to a greater willingness to consider leaving their employers this year.

GlobeSt. Recognizes Kevin Swill of Thirty Capital Financial as a 2023 Rainmaker in CRE Debt, Equity and Finance

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Real Estate Forum profiled Kevin Swill, CEO of Thirty Capital Financial, part of the Thirty Capital ecosystem, as a 'Rainmaker in CRE Debt, Equity and Finance' in the Jan./Feb.

Key Points: 
  • Real Estate Forum profiled Kevin Swill, CEO of Thirty Capital Financial, part of the Thirty Capital ecosystem, as a 'Rainmaker in CRE Debt, Equity and Finance' in the Jan./Feb.
  • "Moving our industry forward through innovative and tailored CRE financing and debt management strategies is a principal objective in my career and our initiatives at Thirty Capital Financial.
  • In 2020, he joined the Thirty Capital family as the CEO of Thirty Capital Financial to help build the brand and expand its innovative financial services.
  • Swill helped develop and actively participates in The Academy of CRE Finance & Innovation, formed to educate CRE peers and newly-employed CRE analysts and professionals.