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DailyPay named To Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces For 2021

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Friday, October 22, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DailyPay the industry-leading technology platform that's disrupting the financial system, was featured today in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking at #84 among the top 100 companies recognized for employee happiness and satisfaction at work.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DailyPay the industry-leading technology platform that's disrupting the financial system, was featured today in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking at #84 among the top 100 companies recognized for employee happiness and satisfaction at work.
  • DailyPay is committed to creating opportunities for its employees that build connections within the DailyPay community and encourage its employees to become the best versions of themselves.
  • BPI's research proves that Most Loved Workplaces produce 3-4 times better customer service, employee performance, and retention than companies not loved by their employees.
  • For more information on how to apply to become a 2022 Most Loved Workplace, go to: http://www.mostlovedworkplace.com

 Deirdre Breakenridge, Published Author and CEO of Pure Performance Communications, Joins Star Mountain as a Senior Advisor

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Star Mountain Capital, LLC (Star Mountain) a specialized investment manager focused on the large and underserved North American lower middle-market continues to grow its Collaborative Ecosystem with the appointment of communication, branding and digital media strategist, Deirdre Breakenridge as a Star Mountain Senior Advisor.

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  • Star Mountain Capital, LLC (Star Mountain) a specialized investment manager focused on the large and underserved North American lower middle-market continues to grow its Collaborative Ecosystem with the appointment of communication, branding and digital media strategist, Deirdre Breakenridge as a Star Mountain Senior Advisor.
  • I look forward to sharing my expertise to help Star Mountain further its reputation as a value-added specialized lower middle-market investment firm, said Deirdre Breakenridge.
  • Ms. Breakenridge is the Founder & CEO of Pure Performance Communications , a communication, branding and digital media advisory firm, and is an author of several published books.
  • Rankings published by magazines and others are generally based exclusively on information prepared and / or submitted by the recognized advisor.

Hotwire Global Communications Expands Its Global Tech Communications Leadership With New Hires and Client Wins

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

Technology and innovation leaders are continuing to manage complexity and are seeking out solutions to support, said Heather Kernahan, global CEO of Hotwire.

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  • Technology and innovation leaders are continuing to manage complexity and are seeking out solutions to support, said Heather Kernahan, global CEO of Hotwire.
  • Were also working with some amazing new brands and deepening our expertise and leadership across key areas of the business.
  • Hotwire continues to add senior leaders in strategy, planning, digital and client consulting to its teams across the world.
  • Hotwire supports board readiness and women in leadership with Executive Thought Leadership and Media Training and Speaker Readiness services.

As Pandemic Upends Corporate Learning, Oji Life Lab Introduces Science-Based Program to Improve Decision Making in a Dispersed Workforce

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Oji Decide is a complete mobile learning program that helps individuals and teams make better, more confident decisions.

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  • Oji Decide is a complete mobile learning program that helps individuals and teams make better, more confident decisions.
  • "Making better personal and business decisions is a learned skill that traditional corporate training programs have failed to deliver," said Dr. Ralph Keeney.
  • Amidst the unprecedented wave of disruption caused by the pandemic, corporate CEOs are recognizing the need for more effective corporate learning.
  • Oji Life Lab meets the pandemic moment by cultivating employee engagement in critical learning areas despite the near collapse of office culture and deep organizational change.

HR Technology Vendors Fighting a War for Employee Experience

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Historically, HR tech vendors have built systems based on operational processes with only casual regard for employee usability or the special needs of varying employee groups.

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  • Historically, HR tech vendors have built systems based on operational processes with only casual regard for employee usability or the special needs of varying employee groups.
  • Now, as companies respond to the pandemic, these "back office" vendors are losing share to products that delight employees.
  • The HR Technology Conference is the premier event for buyers and sellers of HR technology systems and tools.
  • The Josh Bersin Academy is the world's first global development academy for HR and talent professionals and a transformation agent for HR organizations.

EQT Private Equity invests in EC-Council, a global leader in cybersecurity training and certification

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Monday, September 27, 2021

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT is pleased to announce that the EQT Mid Market Asia III Fund ("EQT Private Equity") has made a significant investment in EC-Council (the "Company"). EC-Council's founder, Malaysian technopreneur Jay Bavisi, will retain a majority stake in the Company and remain as the Group Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Today it has a global presence with offices and operations in the US, Asia and Europe, employing about 500 people worldwide.
  • EQT will support EC-Council in its next chapter by leveraging EQT's experience developing cybersecurity companies, its global advisory network and in-house capabilities within digitalization and sustainability.
  • EC-Council's training and certification programs help to equip students and professionals with both foundational and advanced skill sets required to thrive in the cybersecurity industry.
  • Brian Chang, Partner, Head of Southeast Asia and Investment Advisor within the EQT Private Equity Advisory Team, said, "EQT Private Equity is excited to invest in EC-Council at this pivotal stage of the Company's growth.

NEW DATA FINDS GAME BASED LEARNING IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN TRADITIONAL VIDEO-BASED LEARNING

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Monday, August 30, 2021

The University conducted a research study on more than 600 participants to compare the effectiveness of two just-in-time learning methods, video-based learning and game-based learning.

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  • The University conducted a research study on more than 600 participants to compare the effectiveness of two just-in-time learning methods, video-based learning and game-based learning.
  • In the study, an industry-leading learning management system (LMS) was tested against 1Huddle to compare which method was more effective.
  • It is gratifying but not surprising to learn that 1Huddle is a more effective training tool than video-based learning, said Sam Caucci, Founder and CEO of 1Huddle.
  • 1Huddle is a workforce tech company that onboards, upskills, and develops employees through the use of science-backed quick-burst mobile games.

Dr. Britt Andreatta Joins Voodle, Inc. as Chief Science Officer

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

SEATTLE, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voodle , an asynchronous short video platform for business, announced its appointment of Dr. Britt Andreatta, author of the Wired ToTM Series , as the company's Chief Science Officer.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voodle , an asynchronous short video platform for business, announced its appointment of Dr. Britt Andreatta, author of the Wired ToTM Series , as the company's Chief Science Officer.
  • "The future of work is increasingly independent of time or place, meaning employees can work from anywhere at any time.
  • Dr. Britt Andreatta brings over 25 years of experience working with Fortune 100/500 corporations, educational and government institutions, and nonprofits.
  • It's the fastest and most effective way to connect people with information that drives action across teams and with customers.

Front Welcomes Chief Product Officer and VP of Global Sales to Drive Business Growth

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Front , a leader in customer communication, announced today the appointment of Mohammed Attar as its first Chief Product Officer and Aaron Naldoza as its VP of Global Sales to position itself for continued business growth and upmarket momentum.

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  • Front , a leader in customer communication, announced today the appointment of Mohammed Attar as its first Chief Product Officer and Aaron Naldoza as its VP of Global Sales to position itself for continued business growth and upmarket momentum.
  • Attar joined Twilio through the acquisition of SendGrid where he led engineering for SendGrids high-scale email API business.
  • Prior to SendGrid, he spent more than 12 years in various engineering and product management leadership roles at IBM.
  • Naldoza joins after seven years leading the LinkedIn Learning NAMER North American New Business Sales organization and previously led global sales teams for WeWork.

CYPHER LEARNING releases integration with LinkedIn Learning and Udemy for its learning platforms NEO and MATRIX

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CYPHER LEARNING , a leading provider of learning platforms for schools, universities, and organizations around the world, announced today the release of an integration with LinkedIn Learning and Udemy for its learning management systems (LMS), NEO and MATRIX, to expand the learning content available to users.\nCYPHER LEARNING has three products: NEO LMS for Schools and Universities, MATRIX LMS for Businesses, and INDIE LMS for Entrepreneurs, and is currently the only company that offers platforms in all major e-learning sectors.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CYPHER LEARNING , a leading provider of learning platforms for schools, universities, and organizations around the world, announced today the release of an integration with LinkedIn Learning and Udemy for its learning management systems (LMS), NEO and MATRIX, to expand the learning content available to users.\nCYPHER LEARNING has three products: NEO LMS for Schools and Universities, MATRIX LMS for Businesses, and INDIE LMS for Entrepreneurs, and is currently the only company that offers platforms in all major e-learning sectors.
  • Users will be able to install the LinkedIn Learning and Udemy catalog, browse it within NEO and MATRIX, then enroll in the courses directly through the platforms.\nLinkedIn Learning has over 16,800 courses in the business, technology, and creative industries.
  • Udemy is a learning and teaching marketplace with over 130,000 courses in various domains.\nThe CYPHER LEARNING team has worked fast to release these integrations to LinkedIn support academic institutions and companies that need a reputable third-party content source and rely now more than ever on distance learning and remote training.\nGraham Glass, CEO of CYPHER LEARNING said: "I\'m delighted to announce the LinkedIn Learning and Udemy integrations.
  • CYPHER LEARNING has three products: NEO LMS for Schools and Universities, MATRIX LMS for Businesses, and INDIE LMS for Entrepreneurs.