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Berkeley Haas Experts Launch ‘The Culture Kit’ Podcast With Insights to Improve Workplace Culture

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402166131/en/
    Jenny Chatman and Sameer Srivastava are professors at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business who have dedicated their careers to studying and advancing workplace culture.
  • (Photo: Jim Block/Berkeley Haas)
    In their new podcast “ The Culture Kit™ with Jenny & Sameer ,” organizational culture experts Jenny Chatman and Sameer Srivastava tackle questions from business leaders wrestling with the seismic changes underway in the world of work.
  • Chatman and Srivastava are professors at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business who have dedicated their careers to studying and advancing workplace culture.
  • In each 15-minute podcast episode, they draw on the latest academic research and their years of experience advising organizations around the world and share concrete strategies to improve workplace culture.

Charlotte Chosen to Host Purpose Summit 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Purpose Summit will celebrate its 5th Anniversary in Charlotte, North Carolina, this spring.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Purpose Summit will celebrate its 5th Anniversary in Charlotte, North Carolina, this spring.
  • The Purpose Summit is a three-day transformative leadership experience that brings hundreds of leaders from around the world together who are committed to creating great workplaces where both individual and organizational purpose thrive.
  • Purpose Summit 2024 will take place April 29th-May 1st at multiple locations in Charlotte.
  • It is for this reason that leaders from around the world are gathering in Charlotte," said Davin Salvagno, Cofounder & Executive Producer of The Purpose Summit.

Center for Social Capital Launches with Exclusive CEO Interviews

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Capital Insider, www.centerforsocialcapital.com the premiere publication of the Dave Alexander Center for Social Capital—the nation's leading gathering place for businesses and business leaders committed to putting people first—has launched with a mission to transform business and society by prioritizing community, employees and vendors ahead of profits. 

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  • These trailblazing leaders have embraced the Social Capital mission to improve the state of humanity by focusing on capitalism done right.
  • The Insider will have themed features (e.g., authenticity and family matters) with the nation's most compelling CEOs, original CEO-authored articles (or Q&As), book recommendations, and exclusive video interviews that dig deep into the Social Capital movement.
  • In 2024, the Center will offer members-only seminars where people can take lessons from America's top Social Capital leaders on effective people-centric leadership.
  • The SOCIAL CAPITAL movement has already transformed business and society and will be the single most important force for achieving happiness and prosperity for all in the years to come.

New book shares practical insights and tested methods that allowed WD-40 Company to create a sustainable, highly engaged culture

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stan Sewitch publishes his third book with the release of "Engage! How WD-40 Company Built the Engine of Positive Culture" (published by Trafford Publishing), a book designed to assist business owners and leaders in a world where "Quiet Quitting" and "The Great Resignation" has been a trend among employees.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stan Sewitch publishes his third book with the release of " Engage!
  • This construction manual for CEOs provides practical insights and time-tested methods on how to build a sustainable, highly engaged organizational culture.
  • Using the WD-40 Company as the primary case in point, it discusses the six factors of human experience that are critical elements of creating high engagement.
  • These "engine parts" are the categories of intentional actions that leaders must take to positively improve their organizational culture, their engagement level, and their performance.

WD-40® Brand Launches Repair It, Don’t Replace It Challenge

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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We’ve all been there: faced with the challenge of whether to repair or replace a run-down car, crumbling fence, or worn-down equipment or appliance.

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  • We’ve all been there: faced with the challenge of whether to repair or replace a run-down car, crumbling fence, or worn-down equipment or appliance.
  • Now, WD-40® Brand is offering the chance to win up to $3,000 by entering the Repair It, Don’t Replace It Challenge.
  • Through July 17, participants can enter the contest by submitting a photo or a video of their repair of any item in need of a little TLC for the chance to win cash, gift cards and WD-40 Brand Yeti coolers and ramblers.
  • “This challenge rewards the doers, makers, and fixers who know with a little grit and determination you can bring almost anything back to life.

Housecall Pro Awarded $50,000 at the Trade Academy HVAC Scholarship Ceremony

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On February 15th, the 2nd annual Trade Academy HVAC Scholarship Award Ceremony recognized the achievements of 20 winners who were awarded a scholarship worth $2,500, along with product prizes from Truewerk, WD-40, and Housecall Pro. The ceremony brought together industry leaders, instructors, and rising HVAC students for an inspiring evening filled with speeches and announcements.

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  • Housecall Pro, Truewerk, and WD-40 sponsored 20 HVAC scholarship winners who were awarded $2,500 each at the 2nd annual Trade Academy HVAC Scholarship Award Ceremony.
  • SAN DIEGO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On February 15th, the 2nd annual Trade Academy HVAC Scholarship Award Ceremony recognized the achievements of 20 winners who were awarded a scholarship worth $2,500, along with product prizes from Truewerk , WD-40 , and Housecall Pro .
  • In 2021, Housecall Pro introduced Trade Academy, a complimentary platform offering specialized job boards.
  • "We are thrilled to have hosted another successful scholarship ceremony, and are proud to support the next generation of HVAC professionals," said Roland Ligtenberg, Co-founder at Housecall Pro.

Brightflag launches PDF Check, its new intelligent PDF invoice validation feature

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightflag, the AI-powered legal operations platform, today announced the launch of PDF Check, a set of capabilities for intelligent, automated PDF invoice validation. PDF Check leverages Brightflag's patented AI engine to scan PDF invoices automatically and validate that important details such as the bill-to entity, matter reference, and purchase order numbers are correct – freeing in-house teams and their colleagues in finance to focus on higher value tasks and putting an end to mistakes from manual data verification.

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  • PDF Check extends Brightflag's industry-leading platform for matter and spend management, helping in-house legal teams spend less time on repetitive manual tasks and focus on high-value work
    NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightflag, the AI-powered legal operations platform , today announced the launch of PDF Check, a set of capabilities for intelligent, automated PDF invoice validation.
  • When this happens, the entire invoice submission and review process has to start over from the beginning, putting teams and relationships under pressure.
  • "Brightflag remains laser-focused on solving important problems for legal teams and their partners in finance," said Ian Nolan, Brightflag CEO & co-founder.
  • "But the most significant benefit is the improved relationship with Finance, as PDF Check has eliminated errors and extra work for them."

Citizen Advocates prioritizes culture to achieve strong organizational alignment

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Culture Partners, a leading culture management consulting firm, is highlighting its unique partnership with Citizen Advocates, a health and human services organization specializing in the delivery of high-quality developmental disability, mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

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  • This partnership empowers Citizen Advocates to leverage culture so it can gain a competitive advantage to differentiate itself as an employer of choice.
  • James Button, CEO of Citizen Advocates, understands the importance of making a culture shift.
  • "Our cultural beliefs guide our actions and decisions while establishing expectations for how we interact and work together at Citizen Advocates," said Amanda Tagliarino, Director of Professional Development for Citizen Advocates.
  • To learn more about how Culture Partners helped Citizen Advocates define and align their culture, read the case study .

Danavation Technologies Confirms Full Roll-Out of Digital Smart Labels(TM) into All 11 Existing Impulsora Stores in Mexico Based on Success of First Installation

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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This full roll-out follows the success of our initial installation announced on December 29, 2021 and is expected to be complete in all locations by mid-2023.

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  • This full roll-out follows the success of our initial installation announced on December 29, 2021 and is expected to be complete in all locations by mid-2023.
  • "We are very excited to extend our relationship with Impulsora, who have realized tangible benefits from using our Digital Smart Labels in their first location, which drove their decision to complete a full rollout to all existing 11 stores across Mexico," said John Ricci, CEO of Danavation.
  • Danavation's Digital Smart Labels enhance data accuracy and improve performance by removing high labour costs and low productivity typically associated with traditional labour-intensive workflows.
  • As well, follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube for more updates on how we are transforming the retail landscape.

WD-40 Company Releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report titled Building a Business for the Future.

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  • WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report titled Building a Business for the Future.
  • The report addresses the material issues that the Company identified through its ESG materiality assessment and represents the Companys evolving understanding of the specific ESG areas that require the most focused attention going forward.
  • What excites me most about our Company is the passion of our people for making a positive difference in the world.
  • Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, WD-40 Company recorded net sales of $518.8 million in fiscal year 2022 and its products are currently available in more than 176 countries and territories worldwide.