AMVCA Trailblazer Award

Remote and Hybrid Workers Have Higher Degree of Psychological Safety at Work Than On-site Employees, Says New meQuilibrium Study

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remote employees have enjoyed better work-life balance, no commute, and the ability to work anywhere, however, a new meQuilibrium survey of 3,900 employees sheds new light on why people are reluctant to return to office -- remote and hybrid employees have a higher degree of psychological safety at work than on-site employees. On-site employees said they are 66% more likely to feel like mistakes are held against them, they are 57% more likely to say that people are rejected for being different, and 36% more likely to find it difficult to ask teammates for help.

Key Points: 
  • "There is a real difference in psychological safety among work settings," said Brad Smith, PhD., Chief Science Officer, meQuilibrium.
  • Nearly half (44.5%) of the employees surveyed said they would quitif there was a requirement to work on site without a remote or hybrid option.
  • Considering psychological safety across different levels of resilience, the study found that 60% of employees with low resilience and low psychological safety feel burned out and 34% are thinking about quitting their job.
  • Methodology: Approximately 3,900 members participated in meQuilibrium's July check-in, which examined worker wellbeing and the psychological safetyof remote, hybrid and on-site workers.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson to Keynote meQuilibrium's Resilience 2022 Conference Sept. 29-30

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Improving workforce wellbeing and performance will be the focus of meQuilibrium's third annual Resilience conference, being held virtually September 29-30. NBA legend, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson will keynote the conference, which also includes presentations by HR leaders from leading Fortune 500 companies and experts such as Andrew Shatte', PhD, Adam Perlman, M.D., Brad Smith, PhD., Cassidy Jenkins, Ph.D., and meQuilibrium CEO Jan Bruce. The conference is free and pre-registration is required here.

Key Points: 
  • "HR leaders are recognizing that performance is dependent on the resilience and wellbeing of their workforce," said Jan Bruce, CEO and co-founder, meQuilibrium.
  • "Investments in human capital, in areas such as wellbeing, mental health and resilience, differentiate high-performing organizations.
  • meQuilibrium harnesses the science of resilience, AI, predictive analytics, biometrics and neuroscience to help businesses build workforce wellbeing and potential.
  • Photo caption: Earvin "Magic" Johnson will present a keynote talk at meQuilibrium's Resilience 2022 Conference.

GPO Federal Credit Union Wins Two Awards at the MD/DC CUA's 2022 Marketing Trailblazer Event

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GPO Federal Credit Union ( https://www.gpofcu.org/ ) took home two trailblazer awards from the MD/DC Credit Union Association's 2022 Marketing Trailblazer Awards.

Key Points: 
  • MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GPO Federal Credit Union ( https://www.gpofcu.org/ ) took home two trailblazer awards from the MD/DC Credit Union Association's 2022 Marketing Trailblazer Awards.
  • The two categories GPO Federal Credit Union won for are: Best Social Media/Content Marketing and Best Digital Marketing.
  • GPO Federal Credit Union partnered with OMNICOMMANDER ( https://www.omnicommander.com/ ) to create a social media and digital marketing plan to achieve their specific goals.
  • GPO Federal Credit Union is an amazing credit union with top-notch leadership and a very clear vision.

Red Nation Celebration Institute to Receive Trailblazer Award at the 2022 LMGI Awards

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI), whose efforts to train Native Americans to be Location Professionals and Tribal Film Liaisons, will receive the esteemed Trailblazer Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 9th Annual LMGI Awards on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Los Angeles Center Studios. The LMGI will honor RNCI's trailblazing initiatives to promote inclusivity in the film industry and bring revenue to Native communities, to embrace their knowledge of and sensitivity to Native culture, and to make them invaluable assets to film productions and their own Native communities. The announcement was made by John Rakich, LMGI President and Committee Chair of this year's LMGI Awards. Photos available here.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI), whose effortsto train Native Americans to be Location Professionals and Tribal Film Liaisons, will receive the esteemed Trailblazer Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 9th Annual LMGI Awards on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Los Angeles Center Studios.
  • "The Red Nation Celebration Institute has been working to eliminate the barriers of racism by creating systemic change through media and pop culture to eliminate Native American stereotypes.
  • We aredelighted to honor them this year with the LMGI Trailblazer Award," notes Rakich.
  • "Red Nation Celebration Institute boardof directors is honored to accept theLMGI Trailblazer Award.

Wellness Council of America and Archtype Name Koa Health 2022 Well-Being Trailblazer

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Friday, July 8, 2022

BOSTON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) and Archetype Solutions Group today announced Koa Health as a 2022 Well-Being Trailblazer Award recipient for its innovations in digital mental health solutions for employers and health plans.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) and Archetype Solutions Group today announced Koa Health as a 2022 Well-Being Trailblazer Award recipient for its innovations in digital mental health solutions for employers and health plans.
  • Learn more about how Koa Health is helping organizations around the world improve mental health for their employees.
  • Koa Health is the leading global provider offering evidence-based, personalized, integrated solutions and services that deliver mental health for everyone.
  • Koa Health partners with employers, health plans, health systems, and providers around the world with its headquarters in the Netherlands and operations in Boston, London, and Barcelona.

Community Brands Creates Change Program Awards GiveSmart Fundraising Software to Milwaukee and Harrisburg (Pa.) Organizations

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GiveSmart by Community Brands employees awarded two organizations addressing pressing social issues with one year of fundraising technology and service at no cost as part of its Community Brands Creates Change program. Employees participated in a three-month process culminating with the selection of Fit Club MKE (Milwaukee, Wis.) and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Harrisburg Chapter (Harrisburg, Pa.) as this year's recipients.  

Key Points: 
  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GiveSmart by Community Brands employees awarded two organizations addressing pressing social issues with one year of fundraising technology and service at no cost as part of its Community Brands Creates Change program.
  • "GiveSmart customers have raised over $5.3 billion through our fundraising platform and Community Brands employees are proud to partner in aiding such a wide variety of missions," said Steve Greanias, GiveSmart General Manager.
  • "Fit Club MKE and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Harrisburg Chapter exemplify GiveSmart's commitment to the greater good.
  • GiveSmart is a fundraising management system that enables organizations to accelerate fundraising through configurable, mobile-friendly campaigns, peer-to-peer giving, auction and event management, and secure payment processing.

GOLFTEC Receives Denver Business Journal Trailblazer Award

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Denver, CO, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GOLFTEC, the world leader in golf improvement and club fitting, continues to ride the momentum from a strong 2021 into this year, as they recently received the 2022 Denver Business Journal Trailblazer Award.

Key Points: 
  • Denver, CO, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GOLFTEC, the world leader in golf improvement and club fitting, continues to ride the momentum from a strong 2021 into this year, as they recently received the 2022 Denver Business Journal Trailblazer Award.
  • Each year the Denver Business Journal recognizes local businesses and presents awards in a variety of categories.
  • The Trailblazer Award is presented to a Denver-region company based on financial performance, historical achievements, and contributions to the industry and local economy.
  • GOLFTEC prides itself on being a local Denver-area business with 75 employees at their corporate headquarters located in Centennial.

Let's Talk Interactive Hires Luiz Mota as Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. (LTI) , a leader in customizable telehealth solutions , is pleased to announce the addition of Luiz Mota as chief marketing officer.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. (LTI) , a leader in customizable telehealth solutions , is pleased to announce the addition of Luiz Mota as chief marketing officer.
  • Mota, a former senior vice president with Bank of America, brings more than 15 years of sales and business expertise to the team.
  • In his new role, Mota will develop a strategic foundation for Let's Talk Interactive to increase market share, drive the technology firm's continued growth and brand awareness, and attract investors.
  • Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. is a complete end-to-end Telehealth solutions provider and recipient of Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s global inaugural Trailblazer Award.

Halim Dhanidina, former justice for the California Court of Appeal, has joined noted criminal defense firm Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP

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Monday, April 11, 2022

"We could not be more excited to welcome Justice Dhanidina to the Firm.

Key Points: 
  • "We could not be more excited to welcome Justice Dhanidina to the Firm.
  • Justice Dhanidina is an icon in the California legal community whose reputation and skill is unparalleled.
  • As a former deputy district attorney, Superior Court Judge, and Appellate Court Justice, Halim brings to bear a unique and incomparable perspective to the practice of criminal law," said Mark Werksman, managing partner at Werksman Jackson.
  • His addition to the Firm will significantly benefit our clients as Werksman Jackson continues to represent some of the most consequential matters in the country," added partner Alan Jackson.

Telemedicine Technology Allows Behavioral Nutrition Clinics to Better Serve Patients

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Behavioral Nutrition, based in Massachusetts, began using Let's Talk Interactive's telemedicine solutions in 2020 to treat adolescents and adults through behavioral therapy and nutritional counseling.

Key Points: 
  • Behavioral Nutrition, based in Massachusetts, began using Let's Talk Interactive's telemedicine solutions in 2020 to treat adolescents and adults through behavioral therapy and nutritional counseling.
  • Telehealth has enabled the clinic to provide more patients with convenient nutritional and behavioral support from home, which has been essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Patients say that in-person behavioral health sessions are more uncomfortable than online visits and that virtual sessions reduce their social anxiety.
  • Clinicians also have the option to conduct virtual appointments from their homes, which allows for more flexibility in scheduling time with patients.