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Sapia.ai to present groundbreaking research on ethical AI for recruitment at SIOP Conference 2023

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Monday, April 17, 2023
Online, Mitigation, Psychology, Natural language processing, Unemployment, Collection, Versatile, SIOP, Plagiarism, Disability, Research, NLP, Interview, Algorithmic bias, Machine learning, Prevalence, Assessment, Racism, Personality, AI, Bias, Conference, Natural language, Software, Medical device, Phuthuma Nhleko

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AI recruitment software provider Sapia.ai is set to showcase innovative research across four sessions at the upcoming SIOP 2023 Conference in Boston.

Key Points: 
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AI recruitment software provider Sapia.ai is set to showcase innovative research across four sessions at the upcoming SIOP 2023 Conference in Boston.
  • With the largest submission from an Australian-founded AI company, Sapia is proud to present cutting-edge research that will greatly catalyze the evolution and adoption of ethical AI, Natural Language Processing, and Machine Learning in the field of industrial-organizational psychology.
  • This session examines the findings of Sapia's research paper, Reducing Disability BIas with Chat-Based Interviews.
  • Sapia.ai's participation in the SIOP 2023 Conference highlights the company's ongoing commitment to discourse within the SIOP and wider I-O communities.

Redfin Report: Rents Post First Annual Decline in Three Years

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Friday, April 14, 2023
REIT, Residential Building & Real Estate, Technology, Construction & Property, Software, Unemployment, Renting, Egg, Airbnb, Redfin

By comparison, rents were up 17.5% one year earlier, in March 2022.

Key Points: 
  • By comparison, rents were up 17.5% one year earlier, in March 2022.
  • It remained $322 higher (19.9%) than it was at the onset of the pandemic three years earlier, though wages increased at roughly the same pace during this time.
  • The Airbnb market is oversaturated with supply and authorities are imposing tougher restrictions on hosts in some areas, driving some owners to lower rents or sell, according to Redfin agents.
  • Rental vacancies are on the rise, prompting some landlords to cut rents and/or offer concessions like discounted parking.

This Week in Finance News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, April 14, 2023
Crypto, A Starting Point, UMU, Character, Unemployment, ETF, Federal, National Writing Project, The Conference Board, CBDC, ANSI, Federal Reserve, ANSI character set, Growth, PR Newswire, Conference, Real estate, Cryptocurrency, Zillow

NEW YORK, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the finance industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the finance industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Zillow® has a new way to shop that helps buyers navigate a rapidly changing market and find homes that fit their monthly budget.

The Week in Press Releases: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, April 14, 2023
Crypto, The Easiest Way, CarPlay, Unemployment, Reproductive rights, Public affairs, Digital, Super Mario, Federal, Public, Danco, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Conference Board, Dominoes, Science, Animation, Federal Reserve, Patient, Growth, PR Newswire, IMAX, Conference, The Walt Disney Company, Film industry, Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

Navajo Nation launches new Talent Marketplace to transform the workforce and promote economic mobility and self-determination

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Learning, Poverty, Unemployment, Navajo Nation, Employment, Public policy, KSAS-TV, Navajo Technical University, University, Experiential learning, Brain, Ability, Navajo, Diné College, ACORN-NS, CBE, Ecosystem, Partnership, Nursing, Weaving

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Working with the guidance and support of Navajo leaders and tribal agencies, the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) and Aspire Ability Inc. today announce an initiative to develop The Navajo Nation Talent Marketplace, a unique ecosystem of Navajo job seekers, employers, and education providers. For the first time ever, the Navajo Nation will have a central repository of all the jobs available on the reservation both in-person and remotely. The new marketplace identifies the job skills required, and offers postsecondary programs aligned to employer needs.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time ever, the Navajo Nation will have a central repository of all the jobs available on the reservation both in-person and remotely.
  • The Navajo Nation is one of the largest federally-recognized Native American tribes in North America, encompassing 27,000 square miles of territory in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
  • Only 66 percent (168,000 individuals) of enrolled tribal members currently live in the Navajo Nation.
  • By participating in the marketplace, Navajo Nation members will be matched to open jobs that best fit their competencies.

Call Center Attrition Rate - It is Now the Most Important KPI

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
KPI, WFH, Motivation, Absenteeism, FCR, SQM, First Call Resolution, CSAT, CX, Unemployment, Benchmarking, Research, Customer satisfaction, Retail

That is not to say these KPIs are not important; they are, but maybe it's time to shift focus to call center turnover as the most important KPI .

Key Points: 
  • That is not to say these KPIs are not important; they are, but maybe it's time to shift focus to call center turnover as the most important KPI .
  • As a result of the higher agent turnover, job burnout , absenteeism, operating cost, and lower FCR and Csat, you can strongly argue that call center turnover is the most important KPI.
  • This belief is because call center turnover KPI is crucial for helping manage a call center's operating practices efficiently and effectively.
  • Based on call center turnover for the last two years, the industry standard for call center turnover is 35% or lower.

Global Corporate Reputation Scores Continue to Decline According to the 2023 Global RepTrak(R) 100 from The RepTrak Company

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Monday, April 3, 2023
Unemployment, Booking.com, Gen, Face, Great Resignation, Sondrio, Workplace, The Lego Group, Millennials, Product-service system, LEGO, Generation Z, Honda, Organization, RepTrak, Scores, Resignation, Reputation, Hewlett-Packard, Environment, Geography, Toy, Retail, Management, Credit, Innovation

Although their Reputation Scores have decreased, a well-rounded approach to supporting the world of play, combined with a dedicated focus to ethical practices makes them a global reputation favorite.

Key Points: 
  • Although their Reputation Scores have decreased, a well-rounded approach to supporting the world of play, combined with a dedicated focus to ethical practices makes them a global reputation favorite.
  • Results at the individual company level show the same: company scores in the Global RepTrak Top 10 and Top 100 have lower scores than in 2022.
  • Reputation Scores demonstrate a strong positive relationship with business outcomes, such as an audience's willingness to buy, recommend, or trust a company.
  • The Global RepTrak(R) 100 ranking is based on more than 230,000 ratings collected across the 14 largest economies globally using online surveys.

Inflation to Return to Target Range in Q2

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Intelligence, Unemployment, Housing, Policy, Sale, Bank, OPEC, Growth, Environment, Metro Vancouver Regional District

Now with inflation moderating, the Bank is standing pat as it monitors how the impacts of past rate increases work their way through the economy.

Key Points: 
  • Now with inflation moderating, the Bank is standing pat as it monitors how the impacts of past rate increases work their way through the economy.
  • Expect additional growth in permanent resident additions and permit holders, with BC set to accommodate an outsized share of them.
  • Watch resale prices as a leading indicator to pre-sale activity: when the former rises, the latter follows, and vice versa.
  • British Columbia, meanwhile, is looking to preserve its rental housing stock with the addition of the rental affordability fund.

Small Business Bank Loan Approvals Dropped Dramatically in March: Biz2Credit Study

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Insurance, Fintech, Small business, Unemployment, Bureau, Silicon Valley Bank, Jobs, FDIC, Luigi, Government, Financial institution, SVB, Credit, Signature Bank, Total, Safety, Cryptocurrency, Bank, Biz2credit

NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small business loan approval percentages at big banks slipped again, falling from 14.2% in February to 13.8% in March, according to the latest Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index™ released today.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small business loan approval percentages at big banks slipped again, falling from 14.2% in February to 13.8% in March, according to the latest Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index™ released today.
  • Meanwhile, approval rates of business loan applications at small banks also dropped more than two percentage points from February’s figure of 21.3% to 19.1% in March.
  • As bank lending to small businesses declined, approvals at non-bank lenders rose in each of the categories monitored by the Biz2Credit Index.
  • To determine its Small Business Lending Index, Biz2Credit analyzed loan requests from companies in operation for more than two years with credit scores above 680.

Skills for America’s Future Seeks Partners Nationwide to Expand Its Unique Model for Addressing Unemployment in Disinvested Communities

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Monday, April 10, 2023
Professional Services, Education, Other Professional Services, Human Resources, Training, Outsourcing Business, Workforce, RFP, Unemployment, Partnership, Employment, RSVP, Organization, Skill, City, System, SVP, Creative industries, Sales, Tutoring

Skills for America’s Future (Skills) today released a request for partnership (RFP) seeking to partner with organizations in cities across the country to expand its unique model for addressing underemployment and unemployment that persists in disinvested communities.

Key Points: 
  • Skills for America’s Future (Skills) today released a request for partnership (RFP) seeking to partner with organizations in cities across the country to expand its unique model for addressing underemployment and unemployment that persists in disinvested communities.
  • Skills’ jobs-first model is intended to be additive, not duplicative to existing workforce solutions.
  • Skills’ success has been rooted in its unique approach to addressing unemployment by taking a holistic and consultative approach with employers.
  • Skills then connects those employers to unemployed individuals who Skills has helped coach, prepare and advocate for to find employment.