Human Resources

New Global Survey from Egon Zehnder Reveals the CFO Role is Bigger Than Ever, “Super CFOs” Continue to Evolve Beyond Finance, Aspire to be CEO

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The findings demonstrate a major evolution that has “Super CFOs” tackling new challenges, addressing new priorities, and aspiring even more for the CEO role.

Key Points: 
  • The findings demonstrate a major evolution that has “Super CFOs” tackling new challenges, addressing new priorities, and aspiring even more for the CEO role.
  • “Our study reveals a momentous evolution with ‘Super CFOs’ not just reacting to the changing business environment, but in fact driving it,” said Arun Dhingra, Global Head of Egon Zehnder’s CFO & Audit Chair Practice.
  • In particular, female CFOs were adamant about driving change—57% named this the key competency compared to 40% of male CFOs.
  • “Maintaining the role of corporate ‘Superhero’ is no easy feat,” said James Stark, lead author of the Super CFO Survey and consultant in the CFO & Audit Chair Practice at Egon Zehnder.

ATF Medical Promotes James Rogalsky to Senior Vice President of Rehab Technology & Adaptive Housing

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

James J. Rogalsky has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Rehab Technology & Adaptive Housing of ATF Medical.

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  • James J. Rogalsky has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Rehab Technology & Adaptive Housing of ATF Medical.
  • He joined the national workers’ compensation mobility and accessibility provider in the fall of 2023 as Vice President of Client Services.
  • In his new role, Rogalsky oversees day-to-day operations of the company’s complex rehab technology, mobility and home modification services as well as sales, marketing and client services.
  • “By creating fully integrated solutions that combine mobility and adaptive housing solutions, ATF Medical stands out in our field,” Rogalsky said.

GlobalData report highlights staggering economic costs for Illinois of $17.6 billion due to obesity

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

GlobalData’s report, ‘ Obesity’s Impact on Illinois' Economy and Labor Force ,’ analyzes the economic and workforce implications of obesity in the State of Illinois, as well as the impact on state tax revenue collections and costs.

Key Points: 
  • GlobalData’s report, ‘ Obesity’s Impact on Illinois' Economy and Labor Force ,’ analyzes the economic and workforce implications of obesity in the State of Illinois, as well as the impact on state tax revenue collections and costs.
  • In Illinois, approximately one-third of adults are classified as having obesity (33.4%), and another third have overweight (33.9%) in 2022.
  • Employers in Illinois paid an extra $2.1 billion in higher medical expenditures for health complications attributed to obesity and overweight.
  • The federal government also spent an estimated $3.7 billion more on Medicare and Medicaid for Illinois residents.

Metomic for Slack Up-Levels Data Security and Compliance for One of the World’s Most Popular Collaborative Work Apps

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Metomic , a next generation data security solution for protecting sensitive data in the new era of collaborative SaaS, GenAI and cloud applications, today announced Metomic for Slack Enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • Metomic , a next generation data security solution for protecting sensitive data in the new era of collaborative SaaS, GenAI and cloud applications, today announced Metomic for Slack Enterprise.
  • By partnering with Slack, Metomic gives security teams full visibility and control of sensitive data sent across an organization’s entire Slack workspace.
  • As a verified Slack DLP Partner, Metomic for Slack Enterprise enables compliance and security teams to automate data security tasks on Slack, such as data redaction, data retention, data quarantining, and employee notifications.
  • Using pre-built classifiers and policies, companies can implement Metomic for Slack to identify common data security risks.

DHI Group, Inc. to Present in the Annual ROTH Conference on March 18, 2024

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) today announced that Art Zeile, Chief Executive Officer, will be hosting meetings with investors on March 18, 2024 at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference taking place March 17-19, 2024 in Laguna Niguel, California.

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  • DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) today announced that Art Zeile, Chief Executive Officer, will be hosting meetings with investors on March 18, 2024 at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference taking place March 17-19, 2024 in Laguna Niguel, California.
  • For additional information or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with management, please contact either your ROTH representative or MKR Investor Relations, DHI's investor relations firm, at [email protected] .

HR Solution Remofirst Raises $25 Million Series A Funding to Make it Affordable and Easy to Employ Global Remote Teams

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306357812/en/
    Remofirst cofounders Nurasyl Serik (left) and Volodymyr Fedoriv, who saw a need for a simple and affordable way for companies to legally and compliantly employ global teams, today announced $25 million in Series A venture capital funding.
  • This additional funding is a huge milestone for Remofirst, validating its vision for the future of global distributed teams and our superior solution that is affordable and easy to use.
  • The Remofirst solution leverages local in-country legal experts to ensure that its contracts are compliant in all locations, avoiding misclassification risks.
  • Prior to its Series A round, Remofirst raised $14.1 million in Seed funding in 2022.

Five9 Continues Growth, Surpassing Revenue Records with Industry-Leading AI Innovations, International Expansion, and Partner Acceleration

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Five9, (NASDAQ: FIVN), provider of the Intelligent CX Platform, closed 2023 with strong growth and continued business momentum leading into 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Five9, (NASDAQ: FIVN), provider of the Intelligent CX Platform, closed 2023 with strong growth and continued business momentum leading into 2024.
  • “The team's unwavering dedication to expanding our business through customer-centric innovation has been the cornerstone of Five9's remarkable success in the past year,” said Mike Burkland, Five9 CEO and Chairman.
  • With the emergence of Generative AI, Five9 captured the appetite of enterprises hungry to utilize the power of artificial intelligence within the contact center.
  • Five9’s partner ecosystem made great strides in 2023, supporting the company’s march up-market and international expansion.

Avangrid Joins JUST Capital and PayPal’s Worker Financial Wellness Initiative

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, is continuing to prioritize their employees’ financial security and health by joining The Worker Financial Wellness Initiative by JUST Capital and PayPal.

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, is continuing to prioritize their employees’ financial security and health by joining The Worker Financial Wellness Initiative by JUST Capital and PayPal.
  • The Initiative, established in collaboration with the Financial Health Network and Good Jobs Institute, offers resources to help companies assess and improve workers’ financial health.
  • The Worker Financial Wellness Initiative will cement us as a benefits leader and help us continue to enhance our programs and resources.”
    The Worker Financial Wellness Initiative was launched in 2020 and engages directly with corporate leaders to promote the business value of financial health investment and empower them to perform worker financial health evaluations.
  • Today, the initiative includes companies such as Chipotle, Chobani, Even, Prudential Financial, Synchrony, and Verizon, representing one million American workers.

Tracker RMS Expands Recruitment Technology Offering into the Australia and New Zealand Markets

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Tracker RMS , a leading provider of recruitment software solutions, today announced its expansion into the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) markets.

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  • Tracker RMS , a leading provider of recruitment software solutions, today announced its expansion into the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) markets.
  • This strategic move comes with the appointment of Brian Hill as general manager for the ANZ region, bringing to the role more than two decades of experience in the recruitment industry.
  • From large, blue-collar agencies to startup ventures in permanent recruitment, Tracker offers tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of recruiters across the globe.
  • Tracker CEO Andy Jones added: “Brian’s extensive experience and leadership skills make him the perfect candidate to drive our growth in the ANZ region.

MRA International Announces That HP Products on the New York State Contract Are Now Available Through Custom MRA International – NY State Contract Website

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

In a significant step forward, MRA International is thrilled to announce that HP Products are now easily accessible to qualified organizations through the New York State contract, in collaboration with MRA International.

Key Points: 
  • In a significant step forward, MRA International is thrilled to announce that HP Products are now easily accessible to qualified organizations through the New York State contract, in collaboration with MRA International.
  • HP, a trusted name in technology, now empowers qualified users to acquire HP products effortlessly through its partnership with MRA International at https://nystate.mrainternational.com/ .
  • Why Choose HP Through MRA International:
    Ease of Purchase: MRA International ensures a smooth and hassle-free process, making it simple for you to access HP products on the New York State contract.
  • To explore the range of HP products now available, visit the New York State MRA International website at https://nystate.mrainternational.com/ .