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How Organizations Can Avoid Layoffs With a People-First Approach: Research From HR Firm McLean & Company

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

As a significant number of organizations announce layoffs and restructurings, McLean & Company, the global HR research and advisory firm, suggests for those evaluating the same path to instead consider reskilling and redeployment where possible.

Key Points: 
  • As a significant number of organizations announce layoffs and restructurings, McLean & Company, the global HR research and advisory firm, suggests for those evaluating the same path to instead consider reskilling and redeployment where possible.
  • McLean & Company acknowledges that there are situations in which layoffs are the only clear path forward for an organization.
  • Regardless of the solution, the research bundle from McLean & Company offers tactical guidance HR and organizational leaders can follow to support organizations and employees during a turbulent economic period.
  • In addition to industry resources, McLean & Company also offers workshops to HR professionals to support them in program building and navigating other nuances of their roles.

Wind Turbine Rotor Blades Global Market Report - Falling Cost of Wind Energy to Step Up Investments in Wind Farms & Allied Turbine Technologies

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Access to curated YouTube video transcripts of market sentiments shared by CEOs, domain experts and market influencers via interviews, podcasts, press statements and event keynotes

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  • Access to curated YouTube video transcripts of market sentiments shared by CEOs, domain experts and market influencers via interviews, podcasts, press statements and event keynotes
    Suffocating Spike in Emissions Shifts Focus on Renewables for Powering a Safer Future: Global CO2 Emissions (In Billion Metric Tons) for Years 1930, 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023
    Robust Focus on Renewables Sets the Stage for the Growth of Wind Energy: Global Clean Energy Investments (In US$ Billion) for Years 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023
    Strong Outlook for Wind Energy Capacity Expansions Offers Opportunities on a Platter for Wind Turbines & Allied Components: Global Cumulative Installed Capacity of Wind Energy (In Gigawatts) for Years 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025
    Shaken by the War, Global Oil Prices Spiral and Feed Inflationary Pressures, Guiding the World Towards a Cost of Living Crisis: Global Average Annual Brent Crude Oil Price (In US$ Per Barrel) for Years 2017 through 2024
    War-Induced Commodity Price Increases & Broad Based Price Pressures Mark the Return of Global Inflation to the Highest Level Seen Since 1996: Global Inflation Rates (In %) for the Years 2019 Through 2024
    Although Facing a Lower Recession Risk, Global Economic Growth in 2023 to Slowdown Amid War, Inflation, Elevated Interest Rates & Marginal Easing of Inflation: World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2020 Through 2024
    Recession Triggered by Uncontrolled Inflation or Unemployment, Which is the Greater Evil?
  • Inflation Battling Policy Measures to Slowdown Post Pandemic Recovery in Unemployment Rates: Global Number of Unemployed People (In Million) for Years 2019 Through 2024
    Upgrades to Aging Energy Infrastructure, Distributed Energy, & Growing Policy Led Emphasis On Integrating Wind Energy Into Utility Energy Mix Bodes Well for Increased Deployment Opportunities for Wind Turbine Rotor Blades
    Onshore Wind Remains Among the Cheapest Sources of New Bulk Power Generation: Global Levelised Cost of Electricity ($/MWh) by Energy Type As of the Year 2022
    New Developments in Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymers as Evidenced by the Growing Market for Carbon Fibre Composites Bodes Well for Development of Innovative Carbon Fiber Based Turbine Blades: Global Market for Carbon Fiber Composites (In US$ Billion) for Years 2023, 2025, 2027, 2029 & 2031
    As Sustainability Emerges Into an Unstoppable Force, Innovative Efforts Get Underway to Keep Turbine Blades from Ending Up in Landfills: Global Investments in Sustainability (In US$ Billion) for Years 2015, 2018, 2020 and 2022

PIH Health Physicians Honored for High-Quality, Affordable, Patient-Centered Care

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

WHITTIER, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PIH Health Physicians was one of 19 provider organizations statewide to receive the Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) for their performance on clinical quality, patient experience, and cost measures in Measurement Year 2022. This is the seventh year PIH Health Physicians has received this award.

Key Points: 
  • This is the seventh year PIH Health Physicians has received this award.
  • "IHA is committed to partnering with industry leaders to support healthcare providers and their focus on the quality improvements that have the biggest impact on health outcomes."
  • "We are honored to once again be recognized for improving healthcare quality and our efforts to ensure patients have a positive experience while working to keep care affordable," said Roberto Madrid MD, vice president Medical Operations, PIH Health Physicians.
  • "Additionally, PIH Health Physicians was also recognized with the Top 10 Percent Award for Patient Experience for ranking above the 90th percentile in the Patient Experience domain in the AMP Program.

Consumer Genius Inc. Continues Strong Growth in 2023, Supplying Digital Leads & Calls to the Insurance and Financial Sectors

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

CGI was established in 2016 and has had limited outside funding in its rise to fame in the lead generation industry.

Key Points: 
  • CGI was established in 2016 and has had limited outside funding in its rise to fame in the lead generation industry.
  • Now it is looked at as the premier brand for performance-based lead generation (IE, you only pay for the lead or call that is generated).
  • CGI has also launched its Pay per call division, generating phone calls for the Healthcare and Insurance Industries.
  • Consumer Genius owns and operates various web domains, to which they drive traffic towards and generate leads through their domains on behalf of Small, Medium and National Brands.

Intelliworx Launches New Workforce Management Software for Rural Hospitals

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

STERLING, Va., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelliworx, a provider of workflow and process automation software, has rolled out a new product called Workforce Management to modernize and improve the process of talent acquisition for rural hospitals. The solution will help smaller healthcare facilities reduce the cost of recruiting, shorten the time it takes to fill open positions and improve the overall experience for hospitals and prospective candidates.

Key Points: 
  • "Anyone that works in healthcare knows there's a shortage of qualified staff, but the problem is more acute among rural hospitals," said Intelliworx CEO Rob Hankey .
  • The average vacancy lasts 195 days and hospitals have dozens of vacancies annually, so the effects can add up quickly.
  • Workforce Management helps to solve these challenges by streamlining the processes of recruiting, hiring and onboarding new employees.
  • One of the things that separates Intelliworx from "no-code" or "low-code" process automation tools is that Workforce Management has the laws and regulations that govern the collection of data integrated into the software.

Road Trips and Caribbean Escapes Top Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Trends

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index, released today, reveals that 58% of Americans in a recent survey will travel this season. Though the findings are on par with Tripadvisor's data last winter (59%), this figure rises to 63% of Millennial and 68% of GenZ travelers who say they will travel this season.

Key Points: 
  • The vast majority (91%) are planning travel for specific seasonal reasons, including winter festivals (36%), winter sports and activities (30%), school breaks (30%), and national, cultural or religious holidays (43%).
  • In fact, 93% of Americans planning to travel this winter will spend the same or more on travel than they did last year.
  • As such, Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index indicates an uptick in travel due to positive economic factors: one-quarter (25%) will take more trips and 30% will take longer trips.
  • However, lesser-known destinations from the Caribbean are alongside Asian cities on the rise this winter, seeing the greatest year-over-year growth in interest.

EQS-News: GLOBAL FASHION GROUP REPORTS Q3 2023 RESULTS

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Luxembourg, 9 November 2023 - Global Fashion Group S.A. (“GFG”), the leading online fashion and lifestyle destination in LATAM, SEA and ANZ, continues to strategically position itself for a return to growth, underpinned by ongoing efficiency measures and cost initiatives.

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  • Luxembourg, 9 November 2023 - Global Fashion Group S.A. (“GFG”), the leading online fashion and lifestyle destination in LATAM, SEA and ANZ, continues to strategically position itself for a return to growth, underpinned by ongoing efficiency measures and cost initiatives.
  • This includes our transition to a robust platform business and emphasis on driving technology-enabled efficiency through reducing costs and complexity.
  • In Q3 2023, GFG’s Net Merchandise Value (NMV) and Revenue were down 19.4% and 25.0% yoy respectively.
  • Due to market challenges, the Group streamlined the LATAM business and decided to close operations in Argentina, which accounted for 4% of Group NMV and 3% of Revenue in H1 2023.

Whirlpool Corporation reaches $125 million giving milestone with Habitat for Humanity International

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity International announced today that Whirlpool Corp. has surpassed the $125 million in-kind donated product milestone to Habitat.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity International announced today that Whirlpool Corp. has surpassed the $125 million in-kind donated product milestone to Habitat.
  • Through their relationship, Habitat and Whirlpool Corp. are working together to create energy efficient and sustainable housing solutions in partnership with low-income families.
  • In 2021, Habitat conducted a study to estimate Habitat homeowners' total energy savings and associated cost-savings generated by Whirlpool appliance donations.
  • Since 1999, Whirlpool Corporation has supported Habitat for Humanity's work to build affordable homes and communities in partnership with more than 1 million families across 45 countries.

BCC Research Projects 177.3% CAGR for 3D Printable Concrete

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Identified as a rising star product by BCC's latest report, 3D Printable Concrete Market: 3D printable concrete may be the future of global real estate.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Identified as a rising star product by BCC's latest report, 3D Printable Concrete Market : 3D printable concrete may be the future of global real estate.
  • With organizations like the International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC) advocating for increased use of 3D printing in construction, major companies and startups alike worldwide are adopting 3D printable concrete as a viable option.
  • In 3D Printable Concrete Market: Global, BCC Research shows several aspects of the 3D printable concrete market, currently in its infancy, that are indicators of rapid market growth, including:
    - Cost efficiency.
  • 3D printable concrete cuts down on construction costs for materials, working hours, and more.

Unifor members at Stellantis ratify new agreements

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Monday, November 6, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor auto members at Stellantis voted to ratify the Master Collective Agreement (covering the Windsor Assembly Plant, Brampton Assembly Plant and Etobicoke Casting Plant), along with agreements covering Unifor members working in the office, clerical and engineering unit, fire and security unit and PDC units in Mississauga and Red Deer.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor auto members at Stellantis voted to ratify the Master Collective Agreement (covering the Windsor Assembly Plant, Brampton Assembly Plant and Etobicoke Casting Plant), along with agreements covering Unifor members working in the office, clerical and engineering unit, fire and security unit and PDC units in Mississauga and Red Deer.
  • "Unifor members at Stellantis will receive the same significant wage increases, pension improvements and electric vehicle (EV) transition income security measures as Unifor members at Ford and General Motors," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • The three-year collective agreements cover approximately 8,200 Unifor members.
  • This contract needed to deliver in a big way that ensured none of our members were left behind," said Unifor Stellantis Master Bargaining Chair James Stewart.