High-performance teams

SELECTIVE INSURANCE NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST MIDSIZE EMPLOYERS FOR 2023 BY FORBES

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

BRANCHVILLE, N.J., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Selective Insurance, a leading business, home, and auto carrier, has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BRANCHVILLE, N.J., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Selective Insurance, a leading business, home, and auto carrier, has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2023.
  • "Being named to the Forbes list of America's Best Midsize Employers shows the effectiveness of our commitment to creating an engaging workplace where employees are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, skills, and experiences to our shared success."
  • Forbes partnered with the market research firm Statista to compile the list of America's Best Midsize Employers by surveying about 45,000 American workers at companies and institutions with 1,000 to 5,000 U.S.-based employees.
  • This year marks Selective's third time as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

The cost of ambition: new research finds almost 90 per cent of women worldwide are penalized and undermined because of their achievements at work

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Tall Poppy Syndrome occurs when people are attacked, resented, disliked, criticized, or cut down because of their achievements and/or success.

Key Points: 
  • Tall Poppy Syndrome occurs when people are attacked, resented, disliked, criticized, or cut down because of their achievements and/or success.
  • According to the study's findings, almost 90 per cent (86.8 per cent) of respondents experienced this phenomenon at work.
  • The Tallest Poppy study found that men in leadership positions1 were more likely to penalize or undermine women due to their success.
  • The act of "cutting" someone down because of their achievements or success manifests in the workplace in a number of different ways.

Precision Drilling Corporation Announces Addition of New Director

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision or the Company) (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) is pleased to announce the addition of Lori A. Lancaster to its Board of Directors (the Board).

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision or the Company) (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) is pleased to announce the addition of Lori A. Lancaster to its Board of Directors (the Board).
  • The Board believes Ms. Lancaster is qualified to serve as a Director due to her extensive knowledge and experience and that her addition will enhance Precisions existing Board.
  • Additionally, she is an independent director for Intrepid Potash, Inc. and serves as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • She previously served on the boards of HighPoint Resources Corporation and Energen Corporation.

Parker’s Fiscal Year 2022 Sustainability Report Highlights the Impact of Clean Technologies, Environmental Actions and Community Support

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

CLEVELAND, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, has released its fiscal year 2022 Sustainability Report .

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  • CLEVELAND, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, has released its fiscal year 2022 Sustainability Report .
  • The FY22 Sustainability Report also features a showcase of Parkers interconnected portfolio of motion and control technologies, which includes a broad range of highly efficient products and systems engineered to help customers reduce resource consumption and carbon emissions.
  • We are also continuing to deliver clean technologies that help to create a more sustainable future, and look forward to building on our progress in the year ahead.
  • Key achievements detailed in the FY22 Sustainability Report include:
    The safety and well-being of team members is Parkers highest priority.

Selective Insurance Scores Third Consecutive Great Place to Work Certification™

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

This year, 85%of employees said Selective is a great place to work 28 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Key Points: 
  • This year, 85%of employees said Selective is a great place to work 28 points higher than the average U.S. company.
  • "Selective'sexceptionally talented employees are an essential element of our success, and they help make Selective a great place to work."
  • "Great Place to Work Certification isn't something that comes easily it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," saidSarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work.
  • According to Great Place to Work research , job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace.

Significant Exploration Potential and Rapidly Growing Production

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tanzanian Gold Corporation (TSX:TNX) (NYSE American:TRX) (TanGold or the Company) today reported its results for the fourth quarter (“Q4 2021”) and year end 2021. Financial results will be available on the Company’s website on or before November 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Significant Exploration Potential: Discovery of two new gold bearing shear zones in the Buckreef West and Anfield Zones.
  • Buckreef Gold has been repositioned to have significant exploration potential with an increasing production profile.
  • Geological work has commenced in evaluating the full extent of exploration potential at the Buckreef Project.
  • Analysis of Inferred Mineral Resources, exploration targets, advanced exploration, geophysical data, geochemical data, and grassroots exploration through to conceptual targets have been evaluated.

Shift to Succeed® Now Offers World Class Certified High Performance Coaching®

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Friday, November 5, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the direction and leadership of its founder, Gary Foote, Shift to Succeed has begun offering High Performance Coaching to individuals and businesses.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the direction and leadership of its founder, Gary Foote, Shift to Succeed has begun offering High Performance Coaching to individuals and businesses.
  • "The proven processes of High Performance Coaching, dedicated team of researchers and practitioners at the High Performance Institute, predictable success outcomes, and overall commitment to excellence of those certified in High Performance Coaching methodology compelled me to make the bulk of our work at Shift to Succeed engagement with clients who are committed to the pursuit of personal and professional excellence through High Performance Coaching," said Foote.
  • After a decade of high performance coaching accompanied by a three-year research study of 174, 054 high performers worldwide, the six habits of high performers were able to be clearly defined, and a measurable outcome driven process was developed.
  • "High Performance Coaching has facilitated meaningful changes that result in becoming a better and more present therapist and wife.

Leadership Coach Omar L. Harris selected as Featured Speaker at 11th Annual World Business & Executive Coach 2021 2022 Summit

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Friday, October 1, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Executive Coach, Intent Consulting Founder, Former GM (GSK, Allergan), and Bestselling Author Omar L. Harris is a featured speaker at the 11th Annual WBECS (World Business & Executive Coach Summit) online starting this week.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Executive Coach, Intent Consulting Founder, Former GM (GSK, Allergan), and Bestselling Author Omar L. Harris is a featured speaker at the 11th Annual WBECS (World Business & Executive Coach Summit) online starting this week.
  • Harris is honored to be selected as a speaker out of 1200+ nominees for this event.
  • His session is based on his groundbreaking leadership book called: "Leader Board The DNA of High Performance Teams."
  • This 2021 2022 WBCES overall program includes 59 live sessions with 70 industry thought leaders, and 223 CCEUs (Continuing Coach Education Units) are available to Pro Coach+ and Membership Holders.

Volvo takes largest order of electric trucks in North America

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

The VNR Electric model from Volvo Trucks North America is the first zero-tailpipe emission, battery-electric Class 8 truck in Performance Team's fleet, which will be on the road by end of year.

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  • The VNR Electric model from Volvo Trucks North America is the first zero-tailpipe emission, battery-electric Class 8 truck in Performance Team's fleet, which will be on the road by end of year.
  • This new order of Volvo VNR Electric trucks will give us firsthand experience on their performance carrying regional loads and environmental benefits.
  • The purchase of the VNR Electric models is through Volvo Trucks' dealership TEC Equipment , which is the company's largest dealership on the West Coast and was recently named the first Volvo EV Certified Dealer in North America.
  • To learn more about Volvo Trucks North America and the Volvo VNR Electric, visit the company's website.

Volvo Trucks' Customer Performance Team - A Maersk Company Places Largest Order of VNR Electric Models to Date

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Team A Maersk Company, a warehousing and distribution company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucksthe largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe emission model to date.

Key Points: 
  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Team A Maersk Company, a warehousing and distribution company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucksthe largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe emission model to date.
  • The acquisition of the new Volvo VNR Electric models is part of Maersk's Environment Social Governance (ESG) strategy to decarbonize logistics.
  • This new order of Volvo VNR Electric trucks will give us firsthand experience on their performance carrying regional loads and environmental benefits.
  • To learn more about Volvo Trucks North America and the Volvo VNR Electric, visit the company's website .