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Worker Expectations Clash with Economic Realities, Payscale’s 2024 Compensation Best Practices Report Reveals

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Compensation is considered the biggest challenge facing organizations in 2024, ahead of recruiting, retention, and engagement.

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  • Compensation is considered the biggest challenge facing organizations in 2024, ahead of recruiting, retention, and engagement.
  • SEATTLE, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Payscale Inc. , the leading provider of compensation data, software and services, released its flagship report, the 2024 Compensation Best Practices Report (CBPR) .
  • “This year’s report tells us that while the economy may be in flux, employee expectations have not swayed.
  • Organizations predict an average base pay increase of 4.5% in 2024, compared to the average of 4.8% actually given last year.

Job Shadowing Programs Can Improve Employee Retention and Support Career Advancement: New Guide From McLean & Company

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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In a new talent-focused guide, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company suggests that job shadowing can be used to support a variety of talent needs and programs, including talent retention in a challenging labor market.

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  • In a new talent-focused guide, global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company suggests that job shadowing can be used to support a variety of talent needs and programs, including talent retention in a challenging labor market.
  • In a new industry resource, Job Shadowing Guide , global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company points to job shadowing as a tool organizations can use to address talent retention challenges, highlighting that the number one reason employees leave the average organization is opportunities for career advancement .
  • Job shadowing is defined in the new guide as what happens when employees observe experienced individuals, also called job hosts, as they perform their duties for a short period of time.
  • "When job shadowing programs are implemented correctly, there are additional benefits beyond employee retention for the organization, job shadowers, and job hosts alike," says Rachel Stewart , associate vice president of HR Research & Advisory Services at McLean & Company.

U.S. Worker Confidence Index™ Reached Highest Level Ever in Q4 2023

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After nine months of decline, the U.S. Worker Confidence Index™ (WCI) not only saw an increase in Q4 2023 but reached its highest level ever in the nearly 10-year history of the survey.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After nine months of decline, the U.S. Worker Confidence Index™ (WCI) not only saw an increase in Q4 2023 but reached its highest level ever in the nearly 10-year history of the survey.
  • A more positive perspective shows that the Index is still 10.9 points higher in Q4 2023 than it was in Q4 2022.
  • Workers aged 25–34 held the highest level of confidence, with nearly half (43.5%) anticipating a promotion.
  • Workers aged 35–44 had the highest level of trust, as 61.5% said they trusted their leadership.

Parsons Wins Contract for Department of Labor Facilities Management

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was selected by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Job Corps Acquisition Services to assist with planning, management, and oversight of the Job Corps Facilities Program.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was selected by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Job Corps Acquisition Services to assist with planning, management, and oversight of the Job Corps Facilities Program.
  • Parsons is the sole awardee on the over $115 million ceiling value contract, which includes a base performance period of one year and four one-year option periods.
  • Parsons’ scope includes project management and oversight support for the Job Corps’ Facilities Program.
  • “Together with the Department of Labor, Parsons has worked to advance the Job Corps’ mission, while taking the opportunity to innovate, including launching drone-based roof inspections to arm DOL with the data they need to efficiently improve their facilities.

Sherwin-Williams Announces and Celebrates 2023 Vendor of the Year Award Winners

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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CLEVELAND, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sherwin-Williams Company honored eight 2023 Vendor of the Year award winners across four categories this week during its annual National Sales Meeting in Orlando, FL. Five companies were named Vendor of the Year, and three additional winners were selected in the Innovative Product of the Year, Productive Solutions Award and Marketing Innovation Award categories. Award winners were honored for providing high-quality products, customer-driven innovation and an unwavering commitment to the success of Sherwin-Williams through their unique efforts to deliver on customers' needs.

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  • Five companies were named Vendor of the Year, and three additional winners were selected in the Innovative Product of the Year, Productive Solutions Award and Marketing Innovation Award categories.
  • Award winners were honored for providing high-quality products, customer-driven innovation and an unwavering commitment to the success of Sherwin-Williams through their unique efforts to deliver on customers' needs.
  • Advance Equipment: A Sherwin-Williams partner for over 70 years and first-time winner of the Vendor of the Year Award, Advance Equipment's efforts resulted in a double-digit increase in sales volume in 2023.
  • Festool: Last year's winner of the Productive Solutions Award and first-time winner of the Vendor of the Year Award, Festool's achievements have led to their second year of double-digit volume growth for the company.

iMocha introduces an advanced AI-Skills Match Engine to simplify Talent Acquisition

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iMocha, the leading AI-powered Skills Intelligence Cloud platform announced the launch of its innovative AI-Skills Match Engine. This feature, part of its Talent Acquisition suite, aggregates and refines external talent, delivering a very accurate match of the candidates and the Job requisition, incorporating the organization's job architecture using AI.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iMocha , the leading AI-powered Skills Intelligence Cloud platform announced the launch of its innovative AI-Skills Match Engine.
  • This feature, part of its Talent Acquisition suite, aggregates and refines external talent, delivering a very accurate match of the candidates and the Job requisition, incorporating the organization's job architecture using AI.
  • The introduction of AI-Skills Match reflects our dedication to ongoing innovation, as we endeavor to enhance our Talent Acquisition solutions with cutting-edge AI enhancements.
  • The introduction of iMocha's AI-Skills Match marks a transformative moment in talent acquisition.

Jason Keever Named President of Tax.com™, Ryan’s Innovative Software Solutions Division

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced Jason Keever as the new President of Ryan’s tax.com™ division .

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  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced Jason Keever as the new President of Ryan’s tax.com™ division .
  • Jason joins Ryan with more than 15 years of experience driving revenue at private equity-backed, high-growth software as a service (SaaS) companies.
  • “Ryan’s commitment to streamlining business and tax processes with advanced technology well aligns with my vision for implementing cutting-edge design and development capabilities,” said Jason.
  • “I look forward to making the tax.com™ brand the future of business tax technology.”
    In December of 2022, Ryan launched its innovative suite of tax.com™ technology solutions to manage compliance issues and create efficiencies for clients.

National Partnership for Child Safety Provides Year-End Updates on Collaborative Efforts to Improve Child Safety and Prevent Child Maltreatment Fatalities

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON , Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Partnership for Child Safety (NPCS), a quality improvement collaborative with a mission to improve child safety and prevent child maltreatment fatalities, provided its year end update on partnership activities related to strengthening families and promoting safety science and innovations in child welfare.

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  • WASHINGTON , Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Partnership for Child Safety (NPCS), a quality improvement collaborative with a mission to improve child safety and prevent child maltreatment fatalities, provided its year end update on partnership activities related to strengthening families and promoting safety science and innovations in child welfare.
  • The National Partnership for Child Safety shares efforts to support families & promote safety science in child welfare.
  • "Working together to integrate child safety approaches, we hope to reduce the number of child fatalities and near fatalities, decrease repeat maltreatment, improve workforce retention, and decrease racial inequities across child welfare systems."
  • Media Notes: To request an interview with a spokesperson for the National Partnership for Child Safety, please contact Jennifer Devlin at 703-966-3241 or [email protected] .

Job Mobz, a Leading Global RPO firm Acquires Golden Hive

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Job Mobz, a leading global RPO service firm, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Golden Hive, the esteemed Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division of Human Bees. This acquisition signifies a pivotal moment in Job Mobz's strategic growth, emphasizing our commitment to offering comprehensive staffing solutions across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • Job Mobz, a Leading Global RPO firm Acquires Golden Hive RPO from Human Bees a Recruiting company based in Sacramento, CA.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Job Mobz , a leading global RPO service firm, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Golden Hive , the esteemed Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) division of Human Bees.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Gutilla, the President of Golden Hive, who will be joining Job Mobz as President of the Golden Hive division.
  • Acquisition of Golden Hive in December: The latest acquisition of Golden Hive represents a significant step in Job Mobz's expansion strategy.

2023 CIO Awards: Kansas City Chiefs, City of Burbank, and Australian Red Cross Among Winners Revealed by Info-Tech Research Group

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory, proudly presents the winners of the 2023 CIO Awards .

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory, proudly presents the winners of the 2023 CIO Awards .
  • Fifty winners have been identified this year, including IT leaders for the Kansas City Chiefs, City of Burbank, UCLA Anderson School of Management, the Phoenix Suns, Xpress Global Systems, and the Australian Red Cross.
  • "The recipients of Info-Tech's 2023 CIO Awards have not only met the high standards of stakeholder satisfaction but have consistently exceeded them.
  • "Info-Tech Research Group has been a great resource for the Kansas City Chiefs in helping set the direction of our IT department.