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Warframe Creator Digital Extremes Appoints Studio Veteran Steve Sinclair as Company CEO

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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James Schmalz, founder of Digital Extremes, today announced his intention to step down as CEO of the company.

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  • James Schmalz, founder of Digital Extremes, today announced his intention to step down as CEO of the company.
  • Chief Creative Officer and 24-year studio veteran Steve Sinclair will assume CEO duties effective immediately.
  • The moves take place as the Canadian studio prepares to celebrate 30 years of operation.
  • James saying ‘yes’ to Warframe in 2012 and boldly committing to making it work changed the trajectory of our company.

University of Phoenix Leadership Join UPCEA Webinar on Diversity Fatigue and DE&I in Post SCOTUS Ruling Webinar

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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The webinar explored the concept of "Diversity Fatigue," which encompasses the emotional strain experienced by postsecondary leaders when their institution's DE&I commitment differs from their personal dedication to the cause.

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  • The webinar explored the concept of "Diversity Fatigue," which encompasses the emotional strain experienced by postsecondary leaders when their institution's DE&I commitment differs from their personal dedication to the cause.
  • "University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, and our commitment to serving that population is part of the equation.
  • Earlier this year, she was selected to serve on the UPCEA Board of Directors’ Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Committee for a one-year term.
  • Dr. Underwood earned her Ph.D. in Educational Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Executive Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management from Georgetown University, and Diversity and Inclusion for Human Resources Certification from Cornell University.

AceUp Partners with Paradigm for Parity to Advance Gender Parity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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AceUp’s partnership with Paradigm for Parity reaffirms its dedication to diversity and inclusion, which are integral to the company’s mission and values.

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  • AceUp’s partnership with Paradigm for Parity reaffirms its dedication to diversity and inclusion, which are integral to the company’s mission and values.
  • It also provides access to Paradigm for Parity’s expertise and data-driven insights which will enhance AceUp’s strategies, allowing it to be a leadership transformation engine for teams and individuals, promoting inclusivity.
  • Its primary objective is to furnish an enduring array of resources to facilitate the seamless integration of gender parity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) practices.
  • “The Center for Action is a powerful new tool that gives our coalition members ready access to best-in-class organizations dedicated to DE&I and gender parity in corporate culture,” said Sandra Quince, CEO Paradigm for Parity.

Latest news - Next CULT Committee meetings on 27-28 November - Committee on Culture and Education

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Press release - Right to repair: incentives for consumers to repair rather than replace

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The proposal aims to boost repairs during and beyond a product’s legal guarantee period and promote a new repair culture.

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  • The proposal aims to boost repairs during and beyond a product’s legal guarantee period and promote a new repair culture.
  • MEPs supported incentives for consumers to choose repair over replacement within the liability period, such as extending the legal guarantee by one year for repaired products.
  • MEPs also want member states to promote repair through financial incentives like vouchers and national repair funds.
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    Rapporteur René Repasi (S&D, DE) said: “Today we established direct repair obligations for producers and introduce new incentives for consumers to choose repair.

Press release - MEPs back plans to boost Europe's Net-Zero technology production

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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In their amendments, MEPs broadened the scope of the draft legislation to encompass the entire supply chain, including components, materials, and machinery for producing net-zero technologies.

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  • In their amendments, MEPs broadened the scope of the draft legislation to encompass the entire supply chain, including components, materials, and machinery for producing net-zero technologies.
  • Notably, MEPs included nuclear fission and fusion technologies, sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and specific industrial technologies.
  • Net-zero industry valleys
    The law retains two project classifications: net-zero technology manufacturing projects and net-zero strategic projects.
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    "With the adoption of this proposal, MEPs are showing they are serious about making Europe fit for industrial manufacturing.

Press release - European elections 2024: MEPs’ proposals for the lead candidate system

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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They regret that recently proposed innovations for mobile citizens will not be applied in time for next year’s elections, as well as restrictions preventing European political parties from fully participating in European election campaigns.

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  • They regret that recently proposed innovations for mobile citizens will not be applied in time for next year’s elections, as well as restrictions preventing European political parties from fully participating in European election campaigns.
  • The report demands that democratic standards be applied when candidates are being nominated, including lead candidates for President of the European Commission.
  • The lead candidate system in 2024
    MEPs complain that the lead candidate system to elect the European Commission President was not applied in 2019 and insist that a clear and credible link between voters’ choice and this position is needed.
  • The lead candidate of the European political party with the most seats in Parliament should lead in the first round of negotiations, with Parliament’s President steering the process if needed.

FNB Gains Repeated Recognition for Workplace Experience

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced that its banking subsidiary, First National Bank, has again been honored as a national Culture Excellence Awards winner by Energage, a leading research firm focused on organizational health and workplace improvement. These awards are based solely on employee feedback and highlight FNB's exceptional workplace experience.

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  • Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced that its banking subsidiary, First National Bank, has again been honored as a national Culture Excellence Awards winner by Energage, a leading research firm focused on organizational health and workplace improvement.
  • These awards are based solely on employee feedback and highlight FNB's exceptional workplace experience.
  • Earlier this year, Energage also recognized FNB with Culture Excellence awards for Innovation, Compensation and Benefits, Leadership and Work-Life Flexibility.
  • These various accolades add to the cache of awards FNB has received under Delie's leadership, including being honored 60 times for workplace excellence.

Rachael Smiley Named First-Ever Global President-Elect for The Turnaround Management Association

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In announcement this week, the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) announced that FBFK law firm's Rachael Smiley, Bankruptcy and Restructuring Shareholder/Attorney and Chair of the Litigation Group, will be serving as the organization's first-ever Global President-Elect beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

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  • FBFK's Smiley to act as President-Elect for the organization's more than 10,0000 turnaround management and corporate renewal professionals.
  • DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In announcement this week, the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) announced that FBFK law firm's Rachael Smiley, Bankruptcy and Restructuring Shareholder/Attorney and Chair of the Litigation Group, will be serving as the organization's first-ever Global President-Elect beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
  • "Being chosen as TMA's first-ever Global President-Elect is an extraordinary honor...I look forward to sharing my passion for this organization and the unparalleled value of TMA involvement with the turnaround industry worldwide," said Smiley.
  • Established in 1988, the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) is the "most professionally diverse organization in the corporate restructuring and renewal, and corporate health space."

Humareso Announces the H-ROI Summit: A Pioneering Virtual Event in Human Resources and DE&I Leadership

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Humareso, a distinguished Human Resources management and strategy consultancy, is thrilled to announce the Human Return on Investment (H-ROI) Summit.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Humareso, a distinguished Human Resources management and strategy consultancy, is thrilled to announce the Human Return on Investment (H-ROI) Summit.
  • Scheduled for January 24th-26th, 2024, this groundbreaking virtual event is designed to address the critical and increasingly relevant issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in today's complex workplace landscape.
  • The New Recipe for Workplace Safety: This session takes a holistic approach to workplace safety, encompassing physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.
  • Attendees will not only gain invaluable skills but also have the opportunity to expand their professional network and engage in post-workshop coaching with industry leaders.