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Psychological Safety in Today’s Global Workforce

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Teams that feel psychologically safe are more innovative, productive, and resilient in the face of adversity.

Key Points: 
  • Teams that feel psychologically safe are more innovative, productive, and resilient in the face of adversity.
  • “The study gives leaders the information they need to create inclusive cultures in the locations where they have operations.
  • But they should also keep in mind that variances might exist in how strategies are implemented at the country level.”
    Benefits of psychological safety include:
    – Deeper employee engagement: Greater creativity, innovation, and development of new products, services, and solutions.
  • – Enhanced Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Open dialogue and the exploration of diverse viewpoints leads to more effective problem-solving and decision-making processes.

Fidelity Investments® Research: Retirement Transforming as 2-In-3 Americans Live More Intentionally Post-Pandemic

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Across generations, two-thirds look forward to pursuing work for pleasure while in retirement and hope for a phased retirement – working full-time at first, then part-time, before stopping altogether.

Key Points: 
  • Across generations, two-thirds look forward to pursuing work for pleasure while in retirement and hope for a phased retirement – working full-time at first, then part-time, before stopping altogether.
  • “Americans are approaching their ‘golden years’ with more intention and opportunity than ever before,” said Rita Assaf, vice president of Retirement Products at Fidelity Investments.
  • Fidelity also created the Fidelity Retirement Score℠ , which provides a rough estimate of how much people may need in retirement and suggests ways to help improve their score.
  • Plus, for those with Fidelity workplace retirement accounts, there is access to one-on-one appointments, phone consultations and workshops through their employers.

Healthcare Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market Growth Forecast 2028 by BCC Research Analyst

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is a strategic practice within the healthcare industry where specific business processes are delegated to external service providers. This outsourcing model enables healthcare organizations to focus on their core competencies while accessing specialized expertise in various services, including customer support, appointment scheduling, billing, claims processing, and data management. The Healthcare BPO Market encompasses a diverse range of outsourcing services tailored to meet the unique needs of healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences organizations. As the demand for cost-effective and scalable solutions continues to grow, the Healthcare BPO Market plays a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing overhead costs, and adapting to the evolving landscape of healthcare administration.

Key Points: 
  • Projected Surge: Global Healthcare Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market Expected to Soar from $151.9 Billion in 2022 to $259.5 Billion by 2028, Reflecting a 9.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) – Latest BCC Research Study
    BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is a strategic practice within the healthcare industry where specific business processes are delegated to external service providers.
  • According to the latest BCC Research study, the demand for Global Healthcare Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market is estimated to increase from $151.9 billion in 2022 to reach $259.5 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% from 2022 through 2028.
  • This comprehensive report delves into various product areas within the healthcare Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market, presenting individual product segments in terms of market size and revenue trends.
  • Rising Clinical Process Outsourcing: A notable trend shaping the healthcare BPO market is the surge in clinical process outsourcing.

Global Business Travel Business Report 2023: Market to Reach $928.4 Billion by 2030 - Bleisure and Sustainability Emerge as Notable Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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COVID-19 Impact on Travel & Tourism Industry: Growth Rate (%) of Industry Revenues in Select Countries for 2020 Vs 2019

Key Points: 
  • COVID-19 Impact on Travel & Tourism Industry: Growth Rate (%) of Industry Revenues in Select Countries for 2020 Vs 2019
    Trends in Travel & Tourism: An Indication of Dynamics in Business Travel Market
    COVID-19 Impact on Tourism Industry: % Change in International Tourist Arrivals by Region for 2019 and Q1 2020
    Bleisure as % of Total Business Trips by Select Countries: 2019
    Original Purpose of Bleisure Travel: % of Trips Converted to Bleisure Trips by Purpose of Original Trip for 2019
    Industries with Most Bleisure Travelers: % of Bleisure Travelers by Industry
    Major Reasons for Choosing a Bleisure Destination: % of Bleisure Travelers Citing a Factor as a Reason for Preferring a Destination among US Bleisure Travelers
    Pandemic Accelerates Event Planning Industry's Transition towards Virtual Platforms, Affects Business Travels
    COVID-19 Effect on Global Event Activities: Estimated Percentage Change in Event Revenues for 1H 2020 over 1H 2019
    Month-on-Month Growth in Global Trade: Jan 2019-April2020
    Smartphone Penetration Rate as Share of Total Population: 2016-2021E
    COVID-19 Pandemic Dents Airline Revenues: Commercial Airline Revenue Growth (in %) for 2010-2020E
    Air Travel a Significant Component of Business Travel Spending: Percentage Breakdown of Average Corporate Trip Budget by Segment for 2019
    Major Concerns of Business Travelers: % of Business Travelers Citing the Concern Impeding Corporate Travel
    Global Airport Retail Market Size (in US$ Billion) for 2019, 2022 & 2024

Video as a Service Market size to grow by USD 5.33 billion between 2023 - 2028; Growth Driven by the shift toward online learning and remote education - Technavio

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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The potential growth difference for the video as a service market between 2023 and 2028 is USD 5.33 billion.

Key Points: 
  • The potential growth difference for the video as a service market between 2023 and 2028 is USD 5.33 billion.
  • The shift toward online learning and remote education fuels the surge in the adoption of VaaS.
  • Get deeper insights into the market size, current market scenario, future growth opportunities, major growth driving factors, the latest trends, and much more.
  • The Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 18.65% between 2022 and 2027.

CE Brands Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - CE Brands Inc. (TSXV: CEBI) (TSXV: CEBI.WT) ("CE Brands", "we", "our", or the "Company"), a data-driven consumer-electronics company, today announced its financial results for the six-months ("Q2 2024") ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - CE Brands Inc. (TSXV: CEBI) (TSXV: CEBI.WT) ("CE Brands", "we", "our", or the "Company"), a data-driven consumer-electronics company, today announced its financial results for the six-months ("Q2 2024") ended September 30, 2023.
  • The related financial statements and accompanying notes, and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for Q2 2024 are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on CE Brands' website at www.cebrands.ca .
  • Except as otherwise indicated, all amounts in the press release are expressed in Canadian dollars.
  • "The second quarter of fiscal 2024 was challenging for CE Brands as management is worked through the re-organization of the business, but these efforts are being realized in the third quarter" said Kalvie Legat, Interim Chief Executive Officer of CE Brands.

Manulife Bank's Financial Health Survey Finds Economic Volatility Taking a Toll on Canadians

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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"We've been in a period of economic volatility for a number of months and that it is not likely to change any time soon," says Alex Lucas, President, Manulife Bank.

Key Points: 
  • "We've been in a period of economic volatility for a number of months and that it is not likely to change any time soon," says Alex Lucas, President, Manulife Bank.
  • He recommends starting with the following:
    Plan: The survey found that 71 per cent of Canadians don't have a financial plan.
  • Consolidate Debt: Many Canadians were caught off-guard with the rapid increase in interest rates and how that impacts debt repayment.
  • Manulife Bank is committed to improving Canadians' financial health with solutions that provide access to better financial outcomes and improved financial health.

Grinnell College National Poll Shows Biden and Trump in a Dead Heat

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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 GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest Grinnell College National Poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in a dead heat among likely voters if the 2024 general election was held today. In a poll conducted in collaboration with renowned Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer, both Biden and Trump, running as their party's candidate, would attract 40% of likely voters – but 18% say they would vote for someone else. The Biden-Trump vote splits along partisan lines. Independents divide, but tilt toward Trump (35% vs. 32% for Biden), with 30% saying they would vote for someone else.

Key Points: 
  • More Americans Say Democracy is Under Threat, Majority Support Constitutional Reforms
    GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest Grinnell College National Poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in a dead heat among likely voters if the 2024 general election was held today.
  • Independents divide, but tilt toward Trump (35% vs. 32% for Biden), with 30% saying they would vote for someone else.
  • President Biden's approval rating comes in at 38%, the second-best showing in Grinnell College National Poll history, but a majority (53%) still disapprove of his job performance.
  • The Grinnell College National Poll surveyed 1,006 Americans ages 18 and over between October 10-15, 2023.

In-Car Payments Revolutionize Europe's Automotive Landscape: Mercedes Benz and Visa Pioneer with MercedesPay Across 14 European Nations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Overview of In-Car Payment Solutions and Trends, June 2023 (1 of 4)

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  • Overview of In-Car Payment Solutions and Trends, June 2023 (1 of 4)
    Overview of In-Car Payment Solutions and Trends, June 2023 (2 of 4)
    Overview of In-Car Payment Solutions and Trends, June 2023 (3 of 4)
    Overview of In-Car Payment Solutions and Trends, June 2023 (4 of 4)
    Total Value Created By Connected Car Use Cases, in USD billion, 2020 & 2030f
    Number of Connected Cars in Service, in millions, 2023e & 2027f
    Share of OEMs Investing or Planning to Invest in Connected Car Services in the Next 2 Years, in %, May 2022
    Share of Motorists Who Value In-Car Integrated Parking Services & Those Who Cite In-Car Payments as a Solution to Inaccurate Parking Information, in %, May 2023
    Share of Respondents Who Value Vehicle Centric In-Car Payments vs Those Who Want Single Sign-on Access Across Providers, in %, May 2023
    Top Activities For Which Respondents Lean Towards In-Car Payments, in % of Respondents, May 2023
    Share of Respondents For Whom In-Car Payments is an Important Feature of Connected Cars, in %, Q4 2022
    Share of Potential Users Who Believe In-Car Payment to Be Key Competitive Advantage of Manufacturers, by Selected Countries, in %, February 202
    Overview of In-Car Payment Solutions and Trends, May 2023 (1 of 3)
    Overview of In-Car Payment Solutions and Trends, May 2023 (2 of 3)
    Overview of In-Car Payment Solutions and Trends, May 2023 (3 of 3)
    Overview of In-Car Payment Regulatory Environment, July 2023
    Top Benefits and Concerns of Connected Cars Among Respondents, in % of Respondents, March 2022
    Share of Drivers Who Can Imagine Shopping and Paying Directly via Display in the Vehicle, in %, September 2022
    Preferred Car Related Services For Which Drivers Are Willing to Pay Using In-Car Payments, in %, September 2022
    Top Concerns That Respondents Who Rejected In-Car Commerce Have, in % of Respondents, September 2022
    Level of Consumer Interest in Select Connected Car Features, in % of Respondents, 2022

Umpqua Bank 2023 Business Barometer: Optimism, Expectations for Revenue and Profitability Rise Despite Lingering Economic Concerns

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the findings of its annual Business Barometer ― an in-depth study of the mood, mindset, and strategic priorities of small and middle market businesses across the U.S. While concerns about the direction of the economy persist, business optimism is rising, and expectations for revenue and profitability are increasing. The study also found a growing appetite among businesses to make prudent investments that will help them become more efficient and competitive.

Key Points: 
  • While concerns about the direction of the economy persist, business optimism is rising, and expectations for revenue and profitability are increasing.
  • "While economic concerns linger, they're responding to the uncertainty with growing optimism and confidence in their ability to adapt and move forward.
  • Businesses are planning strategic moves they believe will help them become more efficient, more profitable, and ready for what's ahead."
  • 22% of middle market respondents are minority-owned while 23% of small business respondents are certified woman-owned and 17% minority-owned.