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Staffing Firms That Adopted Automation and AI Were More Likely to Grow in 2023

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

In 2023, the number of staffing firms reporting revenue growth declined for the first time in three years.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, the number of staffing firms reporting revenue growth declined for the first time in three years.
  • Across the global recruitment landscape, 55% of firms began experimenting with AI in 2023.
  • While the adoption of AI is still in its earliest stages, those firms experimenting with AI were 31% more likely to see revenue gains than firms that have not begun experimenting with AI.
  • High-performing firms had higher adoption rates of AI tools overall, suggesting their early adoption of AI further enhanced their productivity and profitability.

GE Appliances & Tantalus Systems Partner to Provide Energy Demand Management

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

GE Appliances, a Haier company, and Tantalus Systems (TSX:GRID) today announce a partnership that will revolutionize the way home appliances, HVAC systems and water heaters use real-time data to manage energy delivery and consumption.

Key Points: 
  • GE Appliances, a Haier company, and Tantalus Systems (TSX:GRID) today announce a partnership that will revolutionize the way home appliances, HVAC systems and water heaters use real-time data to manage energy delivery and consumption.
  • The industry-first GE Appliances EcoBalance System in partnership with Savant will integrate with Tantalus’ TRUSense Gateway to cycle individual home appliances, including air and water heating products, to support grid modernization initiatives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222534988/en/
    GE Appliances EcoBalance System (Photo: GE Appliances, a Haier company)
    GE Appliances EcoBalance System in partnership with Savant provides market-leading capabilities allowing consumers to control their energy management of home appliances, HVAC systems and water heaters.
  • By adding Tantalus to the GE Appliances EcoBalance System, products will be able to “communicate” with energy companies.

Thunderpick Announces Record-Breaking USD 1 Million Counter-Strike 2 Tournament

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

BERLIN, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunderpick, the leading online crypto betting platform, today announced the Thunderpick World Championship 2024, a global professional CS2 tournament with a record-setting USD 1 Million prize pool. The tournament will commence on April 1, 2024, with the world finals in late October 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BERLIN, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunderpick , the leading online crypto betting platform, today announced the Thunderpick World Championship 2024, a global professional CS2 tournament with a record-setting USD 1 Million prize pool.
  • The tournament will commence on April 1, 2024, with the world finals in late October 2024.
  • Thunderpick World Championship will host six qualifier rounds across three global regions - Europe, North America, and for the first time, South America.
  • "Thunderpick has significantly contributed to growing the sustainability of the CS2 esports scene and we're proud to support this tournament with the GRID Esports Solutions," said Fabian Logemann, Head of Tournament Operations, GRID.

Thunderpick Announces Record-Breaking USD 1 Million Counter-Strike 2 Tournament

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

BERLIN, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunderpick, the leading online crypto betting platform, today announced the Thunderpick World Championship 2024, a global professional CS2 tournament with a record-setting USD 1 Million prize pool. The tournament will commence on April 1, 2024, with the world finals in late October 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BERLIN, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunderpick , the leading online crypto betting platform, today announced the Thunderpick World Championship 2024, a global professional CS2 tournament with a record-setting USD 1 Million prize pool.
  • The tournament will commence on April 1, 2024, with the world finals in late October 2024.
  • Thunderpick World Championship will host six qualifier rounds across three global regions - Europe, North America, and for the first time, South America.
  • "Thunderpick has significantly contributed to growing the sustainability of the CS2 esports scene and we're proud to support this tournament with the GRID Esports Solutions," said Fabian Logemann, Head of Tournament Operations, GRID.

Edison issues flash on Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID): Responding to challenging times

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) is the largest UK fund investing in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Key Points: 
  • Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) is the largest UK fund investing in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
  • This has placed significant downward pressure on the share prices of GRID and others in the sector.
  • Guest and the board insist that the increasing need for energy storage means the longer-term prospects of the BESS industry, and GRID, remain positive.
  • This flash note will be followed by a more detailed update on these developments and GRID’s prospects over the medium term.

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Line of Exercise Mats (CLR-214)

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

My design would allow for proper positioning and form and it increases consistency.”

Key Points: 
  • My design would allow for proper positioning and form and it increases consistency.”
    The patent-pending invention provides an improved design for an exercise or yoga mat.
  • In doing so, it increases convenience and accuracy when placing hands/feet in various positions on the mat.
  • As a result, it enables the user to engage in a more consistent and effective exercise routine.
  • 22-CLR-214, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

STATE GRID XUZHOU POWER SUPPLY COMPANY: "Full Grid Electricity" Makes Nut "Industry Thriving"

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Friday, January 19, 2024

XUZHOU, China, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "How about the electricity in the park in the past two days?

Key Points: 
  • XUZHOU, China, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "How about the electricity in the park in the past two days?
  • On January 15, Sun Yuanfei, an employee of STATE GRID XUZHOU POWER SUPPLY COMPANY, and his delegation came to a Pecan Industrial Park in the jurisdiction to publicize the common sense of safe electricity use in winter to villagers and help check the electricity use of winter irrigation equipment.
  • Later, with the guidance and help of the government, villagers began to grow Pecans and gradually formed characteristic agriculture.
  • After learning of the situation, STATE GRID XUZHOU POWER SUPPLY COMPANY immediately sent people to investigate the site and sent temporary power supply to the hinterland of the industrial park to ensure adequate irrigation water for seedlings.

Real-World Data Presented at SUO 2023 Show that Veracyte’s Decipher Genomic Classifier Identifies Patients Whose Prostate Cancer is Likely to Progress

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Assessment with the Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier and biological insights from the Decipher Genomic Resource for Intelligent Discovery (GRID) research tool indicated that Decipher scoring was associated with grade progression, but not volume progression, of prostate cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Assessment with the Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier and biological insights from the Decipher Genomic Resource for Intelligent Discovery (GRID) research tool indicated that Decipher scoring was associated with grade progression, but not volume progression, of prostate cancer.
  • “We developed the Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier to provide actionable information that helps guide patient care,” said Elai Davicioni, Ph.D., Veracyte’s medical director for Urology.
  • “The data presented at SUO 2023 show how users of our test, conducting prospective research on their own patients, affirm the utility of Decipher in real-world settings.
  • We are very grateful for the work conducted by these clinician-scientists on behalf of the entire prostate cancer research community.”

SPOC ANNOUNCES TED WILKE AS PRESIDENT

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPOC, a family of innovative power conversion technology companies, announces the appointment of Ted Wilke as President. Wilke will lead the SPOC team to enhance the company's product offerings, expand its market presence, foster sustainable growth and strengthen its renowned Lift Up culture.

Key Points: 
  • New Leadership Propels Company Culture, Growth and Innovation
    BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPOC, a family of innovative power conversion technology companies, announces the appointment of Ted Wilke as President.
  • Wilke will lead the SPOC team to enhance the company's product offerings, expand its market presence, foster sustainable growth and strengthen its renowned Lift Up culture.
  • Wilke boasts 22 years of senior management experience, including the past 13 as Vice President of SPOC.
  • Before joining SPOC, Wilke served as a Product Line Manager at Eaton Corporation.

Contingent Workers Are 50% More Likely to Be Loyal to Staffing Firms That Provide a Smooth Hiring Experience, Bullhorn Survey Finds

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Out of more than 1,000 contingent workers surveyed globally, 68% of contingent workers would work with their staffing firm again, an increase from 57% of contingent workers surveyed in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Out of more than 1,000 contingent workers surveyed globally, 68% of contingent workers would work with their staffing firm again, an increase from 57% of contingent workers surveyed in 2022.
  • Overall, contingent workers appear more satisfied with their experience working with staffing firms.
  • In 2023, 57% of contingent workers are considering leaving temporary work for full-time employment if it is available, down from 64% in 2022.
  • Most staffing firms fall somewhere in between these ranges, taking about two weeks, according to Bullhorn data.