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West Monroe Acquires Strategy and Outsourcing Advisory Firm Pace Harmon

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

West Monroe, a national business and technology consulting firm, today announced it has acquired Pace Harmon, a Washington, D.C., area-based IT and business services transformation and outsourcing advisory firm.

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  • West Monroe, a national business and technology consulting firm, today announced it has acquired Pace Harmon, a Washington, D.C., area-based IT and business services transformation and outsourcing advisory firm.
  • The acquisition adds depth in transformation advisory for West Monroe, as well as new capabilities in IT strategy and business process outsourcing, procurement, and vendor management.
  • Together, West Monroe and Pace Harmon will provide more comprehensive technology and business transformation services to their client base, through new breadth in IT strategy and execution and depth in strategy and advisory services.
  • Like West Monroe, Pace Harmon is a 100% employee-owned professional services firm.

New DATAMARK Report Explores How COVID-19 is Redefining the Customer Experience

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK, the leading business process outsourcing (BPO) firm, recently released "How COVID-19 is Redefining the Customer Experience".

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  • EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK, the leading business process outsourcing (BPO) firm, recently released "How COVID-19 is Redefining the Customer Experience".
  • The comprehensive report is part of the DATAMARK Insights series, a growing library of resource materials designed to help business leaders adapt in changing times and create effective strategies.
  • "How COVID-19 is Redefining the Customer Experience" notes that customer behavior is rapidly evolving due to coronavirus.
  • Those interested in learning more about how to transform their customer experience through BPO are encouraged to visit DATAMARK.net for details.

UKG Workforce Activity Report: Shift Work Growth Slows in October Amid Uncertain Future

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

UKG CEO Aron Ain transforms employee engagement into a growth strategy in WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work .

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  • UKG CEO Aron Ain transforms employee engagement into a growth strategy in WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work .
  • Built from a merger that created one of the largest cloud companies in the world, UKG believes organizations succeed when they focus on their people.
  • UKG has more than 12,000 employees around the globe and is known for its inclusive workplace culture.
  • The company has earned numerous awards for its culture, products, and services, including consecutive years on Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

Virtual Event Advisory: Building a more resilient and sustainable future with Schneider Electric

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Schneider Electric executives across business verticals including Buildings, Secure

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  • Schneider Electric executives across business verticals including Buildings, Secure
    With the world changing at an unprecedented pace, companies today must respond quickly
    shape the future of energy management and automation in Canada and around the world.
  • Keynote: Digital Solutions for Sustainability by Chairman and CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire.
  • Panel discussing key topics impacting the regions, featuring industry leaders on the
    evolution of the Future of Work in Canada, including employee expectations, hybrid
    work environments and addressing workplace impacts from the pandemic, hosted by
    Canada Country President Susan Uthayakumar.

VelocityEHS Named One of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® in Metropolitan Detroit

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

The annual awards program evaluates companies based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more through employee surveys.

Key Points: 
  • The annual awards program evaluates companies based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more through employee surveys.
  • Through the first half of 2020, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For have demonstrated leadership and forward thinking as they pivoted their business and workforce through COVID-19.
  • As the conversation and focus has shifted, our Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions regarding Race.
  • It is in these unique times, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For excel and share their knowledge with others," said Jennifer Kluge, president and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.

Action1's Zero-cost IT Security for Remote Workforces in Small Organizations

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

The Cloud service allows to implement remote support of at-home employees and enforce the same IT security standards as in office-based environments.

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  • The Cloud service allows to implement remote support of at-home employees and enforce the same IT security standards as in office-based environments.
  • Organizations using Action1 can enforce the same IT procedures and implement timelines of security patching for remote employees working from home - equally well as for their office-based employees.
  • "The new normal of remote work requires new approaches to IT security," said Mike Walters, President of Action1 Corporation.
  • But even the smallest organizations using Action1's free Cloud platform can now implement the same level of security and control for their diverse remote workforces, ensuring adequate protection from cyberattacks."

With an Increase in COVID-related Incidents, Connect Up Launches SafeDistance to Help Mitigate Risk

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Connect Up is a workplace safety technology company that has adapted their technology and algorithms to create a physical distance awareness device that provides private contact tracing options.

Key Points: 
  • Connect Up is a workplace safety technology company that has adapted their technology and algorithms to create a physical distance awareness device that provides private contact tracing options.
  • SafeDistance can work without any infrastructure making it as easy as taking it out of the box and powering the device on."
  • SafeDistance, is a small easy to use and deploy device that works in one of two modes standalone and contact tracing.
  • SafeDistance provides a bridge to help lower that risk using the latest technologies."

Survey: Companies 3 Times More Willing to Hire Remote Workers Anywhere in US or World

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Monday, November 2, 2020

More than one third say they are willing to hire 100 percent remote workers anywhere in the US or internationally.

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  • More than one third say they are willing to hire 100 percent remote workers anywhere in the US or internationally.
  • Key findings from the new survey include:
    Companies are now three times more willing to hire remote workers from anywhere in the US or the world.
  • Talent without borders: 36 percent say they are willing to hire 100 percent remote workers anywhere in the US or internationally.
  • Warming up to remote work: Compared to before the pandemic, companies are now far more willing to hire remote workers (52 percent willing before COVID-19 vs. 88 percent now).

MeridianLink® Earned Designation as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company in 2020

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Using validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Works rigorous, data-driven For All methodology, certification confirms 7 out of 10 employees have a consistently positive experience at MeridianLink.

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  • Using validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Works rigorous, data-driven For All methodology, certification confirms 7 out of 10 employees have a consistently positive experience at MeridianLink.
  • We are thrilled to be acknowledged as a Great Place to Work, said Nicolaas Vlok, CEO of MeridianLink.
  • With a favorable score of 81%, MeridianLink secured a substantialpercentageof employees proclaiming the organization is indeed agreat place to work.
  • We congratulate MeridianLink on their Certification, said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Best Workplace ListResearch at Great Place to Work.

Premium Guard Inc. Acquires Global Aftermarket Filters Business from Tenneco

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Premium Guard Inc. ( PGI ) www.premiumguard.com , a pioneer and first-to-market leader in automotive aftermarket filters, has purchased Tennecos global aftermarket filters business in Mexico.

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  • Premium Guard Inc. ( PGI ) www.premiumguard.com , a pioneer and first-to-market leader in automotive aftermarket filters, has purchased Tennecos global aftermarket filters business in Mexico.
  • Besides Interfil-branded products, Interfil is the leading supplier of private label filters for the aftermarket and OES/OEM sectors.
  • Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
  • Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) specializes in designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, powersport, and specialty filter markets.