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GAGE Secures Seed Funding for Workforce Enhancement - Eagle Venture Fund Leads Investment

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GAGE announced that they secured seed funding from Eagle Venture Fund as well as a group of angel investors. GAGE is a platform and mobile app designed to "Build a Better Workforce" with a new approach to employee engagement, recognition, and performance management.

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  • GAGE announced that they secured seed funding from Eagle Venture Fund as well as a group of angel investors.
  • ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GAGE announced that they secured seed funding from Eagle Venture Fund as well as a group of angel investors.
  • GAGE has excellent market traction and is well positioned for success," said Wade Myers, General Partner with Eagle Venture Fund.
  • Justin Henshaw, GAGE founder and CEO, expressed excitement for the financing led by Eagle Venture Fund, "I am genuinely elated to welcome our lead investor onboard.

Global Smart Agriculture Strategic Analysis Report 2023: A $25+ Billion Market by 2030 - Ongoing Shift Towards Precision Agriculture Instigates Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Global Smart Agriculture Market Worldwide (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2026

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  • Global Smart Agriculture Market Worldwide (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2026
    Global Agricultural IoT Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2023 & 2026
    World Population (in Thousands) by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2030, 2050, 2100
    Average Global Surface Temperature (In Degrees Fahrenheit) for the Years 1940, 2000 and 2020
    Shrinking Labor for Agriculture Raises the Red Flag Spurring Agriculture on the Road to Automation: Percentage (%) of Agricultural Workers in the Global Workforce for the Years 1992, 2019 & 2022
    Contracting Agricultural Labor Drives Demand for Autonomous Farm Equipment: Agricultural Employment as % of Total Employment for the Period 2000-2020
    Global Availability of Arable Land in Hectares Per Person for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
    Arable Land Worldwide as a % of Total Land Area for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
    Farm Consolidation & Increase in Average Size of Farm Pave the Way for the Deployment of Driverless Tractors: Percentage Breakdown of Farm Land by Size and Region
    Percentage (%) of Government Expenditure on Agriculture in Total Budgets by Region for the Years 2010, 2015, 2019 and 2021
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture Worldwide (In US$ Million) for the Years 2020, 2023 and 2026

New iCIMS Research Reveals the Impact of a Poor Talent Experience on Employers

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

HOLMDEL, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great experiences lead to great hires, and new research reveals a subpar talent experience could impact a company's bottom line. Today, iCIMS, the talent cloud company, published the 2023 Talent Experience Report, revealing that 56% of workers are less likely to be a consumer of a brand if they had a bad experience applying or interviewing for a job. 

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  • HOLMDEL, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great experiences lead to great hires, and new research reveals a subpar talent experience could impact a company's bottom line.
  • Here's what talent (actually) wants and how brands are meeting those expectations:
    An application process that doesn't leave them in the dark.
  • Download the iCIMS 2023 Talent Experience Report to discover job seeker and employee expectations, as well as transformational stories from employers around the world.
  • Explore trends and experiences provided by Europe's largest companies in the iCIMS European Talent Experience Report, available on Sept. 19.

Global Smart Agriculture Market Analysis Report 2023-2030: Opportunities in Rising Demand for Agricultural Drones - AI and Machine Learning Reshape the Future of the Industry

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Global Smart Agriculture Market Worldwide (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2026

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  • Global Smart Agriculture Market Worldwide (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2026
    Global Agricultural IoT Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2023 & 2026
    World Population (in Thousands) by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2030, 2050, 2100
    Average Global Surface Temperature (In Degrees Fahrenheit) for the Years 1940, 2000 and 2020
    Shrinking Labor for Agriculture Raises the Red Flag Spurring Agriculture on the Road to Automation: Percentage (%) of Agricultural Workers in the Global Workforce for the Years 1992, 2019 & 2022
    Contracting Agricultural Labor Drives Demand for Autonomous Farm Equipment: Agricultural Employment as % of Total Employment for the Period 2000-2020
    Global Availability of Arable Land in Hectares Per Person for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
    Arable Land Worldwide as a % of Total Land Area for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
    Farm Consolidation & Increase in Average Size of Farm Pave the Way for the Deployment of Driverless Tractors: Percentage Breakdown of Farm Land by Size and Region
    Percentage (%) of Government Expenditure on Agriculture in Total Budgets by Region for the Years 2010, 2015, 2019 and 2021
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture Worldwide (In US$ Million) for the Years 2020, 2023 and 2026

WesBanco Completes Planned CEO Succession

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Friday, July 21, 2023

WHEELING, W.Va., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Todd F. Clossin and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey H. Jackson have entered into amended and new Employment Agreements respectively, which will become effective in conjunction with the company's previously announced CEO succession plan. 

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  • Mr. Jackson joined WesBanco in August 2022 as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Mr. Clossin has served as CEO since 2014.
  • "Now, the Board is pleased to welcome Jeff to the CEO role to lead WesBanco into its next phase of growth.
  • "On behalf of all my WesBanco colleagues, I thank Todd for his decade of leadership, which has positioned WesBanco well for continued growth and success."

Ready, Set…AI Not Yet: Majority of HR Professionals Want More Training, Education, and Laws for AI in The Workplace

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenhouse AI and DEIB Report, a new survey of 2,700 candidates and 100 HR professionals, has discovered that 80% of HR professionals and 48% of candidates have used or are considering using generative AI in the hiring process. While the majority are utilizing AI's benefits, the survey results show that concerns are top of mind among candidates and HR professionals alike.

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  • While the majority are utilizing AI's benefits, the survey results show that concerns are top of mind among candidates and HR professionals alike.
  • The large majority of HR professionals (84%) believe that there should be more education and training in the workplace regarding AI tools.
  • A further 62% believe that there should be more laws specifically governing AI tools to prevent bias in the recruitment process.
  • The data has revealed that both HR professionals and candidates are equally torn on whether AI will lead to more or less bias in hiring.

Noble Roman’s Moves to Bar BT Brands Highly Qualified Board Nominee

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Faced with a potentially crushing defeat in the upcoming shareholder vote, Noble Roman’s (OTC: NROM) has resorted to attempting to use a technical interpretation of its by-laws to exclude BT Brands’ nominee from the ballot for the July 6, shareholder election.

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  • Faced with a potentially crushing defeat in the upcoming shareholder vote, Noble Roman’s (OTC: NROM) has resorted to attempting to use a technical interpretation of its by-laws to exclude BT Brands’ nominee from the ballot for the July 6, shareholder election.
  • BT Brands and its CEO, Gary Copperud, own approximately 9% of the outstanding shares of Noble Roman’s.
  • In this latest move, Noble Roman’s is disenfranchising its shareholders by preventing shareholders from having the opportunity to vote on a nominee in the upcoming board election.
  • BT Brands notes it is reviewing its legal options under Indiana law and likely will challenge the latest move by Noble Roman’s.

HUDOCK EMPLOYMENT LAW GROUP'S ROBERT HUDOCK NAMED "LEGAL VISIONARY" BY LOS ANGELES TIMES

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Robert Hudock founded Hudock Employment Law Group in 2015 to deliver tailored legal services to California companies that thrive in vibrant, creative work environments.

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  • Robert Hudock founded Hudock Employment Law Group in 2015 to deliver tailored legal services to California companies that thrive in vibrant, creative work environments.
  • Hudock is an experienced litigator with over 22 years of practice and has devoted his career to employment law for businesses for the last 17 years.
  • He was drawn to the "human side" of employment law, helping clients overcome challenges presented by difficult issues and sparing them the angst of conflict and worry.
  • Hudock Employment Law Group provides employment litigation and counseling services to growth-minded companies in California, helping them protect their reputations and attract top talent.

New iCIMS Research on the Class of 2023 Uncovers Economic Anxieties Reminiscent of the Early Aughts

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

HOLMDEL, N.J., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past year, job openings and hires yo-yoed across industries, creating a sense of whiplash and anxiety for graduates of the Class of 2023. After witnessing the class above them enter a job market of inflated salaries and extraordinary perks, 2023 graduates are resetting their expectations. They're widening their horizons and looking to the past for guidance as they prepare to start their careers in an uncertain economy. Yet, these worries may not be necessary, as iCIMS data reveals encouraging opportunity for this incoming class, with rising entry-level job openings. 

Key Points: 
  • After witnessing the class above them enter a job market of inflated salaries and extraordinary perks, 2023 graduates are resetting their expectations.
  • Yet, these worries may not be necessary, as iCIMS data reveals encouraging opportunity for this incoming class, with rising entry-level job openings.
  • Today, iCIMS published its eighth annual " Class of " report to uncover how college graduates' career expectations meld with HR professionals' hiring plans.
  • Download the iCIMS Class of 2023 report for more insights and advice on attracting and retaining the newest entrants to the workforce.

How New CA Privacy Regulations Can Be Drawn to Stop Biased Algorithms

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is beginning to draft regulations for the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) concerning algorithmic logic and profiling based on personal information.

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  • The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is beginning to draft regulations for the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) concerning algorithmic logic and profiling based on personal information.
  • The first comment period for regulations concerning automated decision-making, cyber security audits, and risk assessments ended Monday.
  • "Automated decisions are the unseen hand of discrimination, using biased filters to prevent people from achieving important goals such as acquiring a home.
  • Under new California regulations, consumers have a right to know the likely outcome of the process and to opt out of the decision-making.