Human Capital

ZetaChain Raises $27M for Interoperable Layer-1 Blockchain That Connects All Chains, Including Bitcoin, Cosmos, and Ethereum

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZetaChain, the layer-one blockchain that brings universal interoperability to crypto, has closed a $27 million equity funding round from a range of top participants. The participants in the equity round include Blockchain.com, Human Capital, VY Capital, Sky9 Capital, Jane Street Capital, VistaLabs, CMT Digital, Foundation Capital, Lingfeng Capital, GSR, Kudasai, Krust, and others.

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ZetaChain started in 2021 and has close to 150 contributors from all over the world.
ZetaChain's Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible smart contract layer and omnichain toolkit empower developers to seamlessly implement Bitcoin smart contracts.
These represent a diverse range of third-party decentralized applications, including cross-chain DeFi, NFTs, universal web3 social, identity, and gaming protocols.
Instead, ZetaChain operates as a transparent Proof-of-Stake blockchain, ensuring complete transparency, verifiability, and trust-minimized functionality for all transactions and activities, including cross-chain transactions.

ZetaChain Raises $27M for Interoperable Layer-1 Blockchain That Connects All Chains, Including Bitcoin, Cosmos, and Ethereum

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZetaChain, the layer-one blockchain that brings universal interoperability to crypto, has closed a $27 million equity funding round from a range of top participants. The participants in the equity round include Blockchain.com, Human Capital, VY Capital, Sky9 Capital, Jane Street Capital, VistaLabs, CMT Digital, Foundation Capital, Lingfeng Capital, GSR, Kudasai, Krust, and others.

Key Points:

ZetaChain started in 2021 and has close to 150 contributors from all over the world.
ZetaChain's Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible smart contract layer and omnichain toolkit empower developers to seamlessly implement Bitcoin smart contracts.
These represent a diverse range of third-party decentralized applications, including cross-chain DeFi, NFTs, universal web3 social, identity, and gaming protocols.
Instead, ZetaChain operates as a transparent Proof-of-Stake blockchain, ensuring complete transparency, verifiability, and trust-minimized functionality for all transactions and activities, including cross-chain transactions.

Fors Marsh Welcomes Brian Cronin as Vice President of Human Capital and Business Advisory Services

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星期二, 八月 15, 2023

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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fors Marsh, a leader in evidence-based research and advisory and communications services, has welcomed Brian Cronin, PhD, as its vice president of Human Capital and Business Advisory Services.

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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fors Marsh, a leader in evidence-based research and advisory and communications services, has welcomed Brian Cronin, PhD, as its vice president of Human Capital and Business Advisory Services.
Today, Fors Marsh delivers human capital and business advisory services to federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
"Brian's 20 years of human capital experience in the public health and defense personnel sectors is in perfect alignment with our mission at Fors Marsh," said Brian Griepentrog, executive vice president of Fors Marsh.
As vice president of the Human Capital and Business Advisory Services practice area, Dr. Cronin will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and structure of transformative human capital initiatives across the government.

Decusoft announces strategic partnership with SteelBridge Consulting

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星期二, 八月 15, 2023

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RAMSEY, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Decusoft, a leading provider of compensation planning and management software, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with SteelBridge Consulting ("SteelBridge"), a boutique advisory services firm.

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RAMSEY, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Decusoft, a leading provider of compensation planning and management software, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with SteelBridge Consulting ("SteelBridge"), a boutique advisory services firm.
As SteelBridge builds its Human Capital Consulting Services practice, Decusoft and its Compose Platform will be one of the best-of-breed solutions available to SteelBridge clients.
The strategic partnership heralds new bilateral opportunities for client referrals and project collaborations, enabling SteelBridge to provide ongoing best-practice human resources consulting and support systems integrations to clients leveraging Compose.
"SteelBridge is a recognized leader in private capital advisory and technology consulting services, and the introduction of their Human Capital Consulting Services will enable their clients to optimize their HR function and drive business performance," said Hank Boggio, Chief Commercial Officer of Decusoft.

Survey: 73% of Companies Struggle to Get Workers Back to the Office

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星期二, 八月 1, 2023

The survey, conducted by The Conference Board, also reveals the push for on-site work may be hindering efforts to retain workers.

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The survey, conducted by The Conference Board, also reveals the push for on-site work may be hindering efforts to retain workers.
Insights from the survey include:
Businesses report difficulty enticing workers to return to the office.
73 percent of HR leaders surveyed report difficulty enticing workers to return to the office.
Getting workers to return to the office was the second most difficult objective respondents reported, exceeded only by finding qualified workers (80 percent).

Graduate School USA Opens Submissions for 26th Annual W. Edwards Deming Award to Recognize Excellence in Process Improvements and Quality Management

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星期一, 七月 31, 2023

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WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graduate School USA (GSUSA) is now accepting entries for its 26th Annual W. Edwards Deming Outstanding Training Award, given to government organizations that demonstrate innovation by enhancing quality processes. The deadline for submissions is August 25, 2023.Click here to see nomination guidelines.

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The Deming Award – named after renowned scholar and former Graduate School USA instructor Dr. W. Edwards Deming – is open to federal, state and local government agencies, plus civilian and uniformed branches of the U.S. military.
Dr. Deming is widely acknowledged as the leading management thinker for quality management.
"This prestigious award is one of several ways we show our ongoing commitment to best practices and innovation in training federal employees," said Pepe Carreras, President, Graduate School USA.
Past award recipients have shown innovative training or process improvement through workforce initiatives that have measurably benefited their organizations.

Claro Dominican Republic Partners with TrustHab to Offer IoT-Driven Energy Management, Humidity Mitigation, and Leak Detection Solutions to Portfolio of Corporate Clients

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星期二, 七月 25, 2023

The TrustHab IoT solutions utilize a combination of smart thermostats and various sensors to continuously monitor HVAC runtime activity, identify abnormal humidity levels, and detect water leaks in risky locations.

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The TrustHab IoT solutions utilize a combination of smart thermostats and various sensors to continuously monitor HVAC runtime activity, identify abnormal humidity levels, and detect water leaks in risky locations.
Through this verified system, existing clients of TrustHab have significantly reduced energy and maintenance costs, extended the life of their HVAC units, and increased property values.
"We identified TrustHab as an ally to provide Smart Technology solutions for real-time energy management, humidity mitigation, leak detection, and access control, as part of our IoT portfolio.
Claro has also entered into the world of entertainment with Claro video, Claro music, Claro sports, arca Claro and Uno TV.

Colombia Consolidates Itself as a Strategic Destination for BPO and KPO Operations in the Americas, With Exports of These Services Surpassing USD 2.6 Billion in 2021

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星期一, 七月 10, 2023

Additionally, Kearney consultancy ranked Colombia in third place in the 2021 Global Services Location Index, recognizing its prominent position in the BPO industry.

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Additionally, Kearney consultancy ranked Colombia in third place in the 2021 Global Services Location Index, recognizing its prominent position in the BPO industry.
In Colombia, there are professionals and technicians with a wide range of skills and competitive technologies for the development of BPO operations.
Currently, the United States is the main destination for BPO and KPO services exports from the country (57.1%).
Additionally, non-voice BPO centers are engaged in back-office operations, outsourcing of financial and accounting services, human resources, logistics services, and help desk support.

Mercury Systems Advances Go-Forward Strategic Plan Through Continued Board Refreshment

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星期四, 七月 6, 2023

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Mr. O’Brien said, “The changes to our Board’s leadership reflect the natural evolution of the Mercury Board to guide the Company’s next chapter.

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Mr. O’Brien said, “The changes to our Board’s leadership reflect the natural evolution of the Mercury Board to guide the Company’s next chapter.
Scott has a thorough understanding of our business, a proven investment record and shares the Board’s vision for moving Mercury forward.
JANA believes Jerry DeMuro and Roger Krone are excellent additions to the Board and will support both nominees at the upcoming annual meeting.
As of the Annual Meeting, the Board will be comprised of nine directors, five of whom will have been appointed to the Board in the past two years.

A Mile Apart: As Companies Push for Return to Office, Most Workers Remain Remote or Hybrid

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星期五, 六月 30, 2023

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According to a new survey by The Conference Board, 54 percent of companies are mandating or strongly encouraging workers to be on-site.

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According to a new survey by The Conference Board, 54 percent of companies are mandating or strongly encouraging workers to be on-site.
33 percent of remote employees report their companies have implemented layoffs, compared to only 13 percent of fully on-site workers.
Key findings include:
FULLY ON SITE OR FULLY REMOTE: THE BATTLE RAGES ON
Nearly 80 percent are working either fully remote or hybrid (partially remote) schedules.
19 percent of fully on-site workers report decreased productivity, compared to 16 percent of hybrid and 8 percent of fully-remote workers.