Human Capital

Risk Strategies Acquires HollandStivers Employer Solutions

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Communication, Education, Culture, Risk Strategies, Human Capital, Risk management, Acquisition, Data, HCM

BOSTON, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management and consulting firm, today announced its acquisition of HollandStivers Employer Solutions, a specialist in employee benefits located in Paducah, Kentucky.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management and consulting firm, today announced its acquisition of HollandStivers Employer Solutions, a specialist in employee benefits located in Paducah, Kentucky.
  • Tracing its roots back to 1994, HollandStivers Employer Solutions marks the first acquisition by Risk Strategies in Kentucky.
  • The firm brings several complimentary capabilities to the Risk Strategies National Employee Benefits Practice, including expertise in group medical, individual medical, group life and dental.
  • “In seeking a firm to help expand our capabilities and reach, we saw Risk Strategies specialist, client-first approach as being a great fit for our people and our clients,” said Jody Stivers, Founder & President, HollandStivers.

AllenComm Certified as Smartchoice® Preferred Provider by Brandon Hall Group

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Monday, April 10, 2023
Learning, Leadership development, Human Capital, Research, Brandon Hall, Certification, Organization, Development, Talent, Fortune 500, Acqui-hiring, Human resource management, Diversity, Inclusion, Knowledge, Principal, HCM, Training, Management, Nursing

The analyst team at Brandon Hall Group has spent a considerable amount of time understanding AllenComm, as well as the market they operate.

Key Points: 
  • The analyst team at Brandon Hall Group has spent a considerable amount of time understanding AllenComm, as well as the market they operate.
  • “We’re honored to be included and certified as a Brandon Hall Smartchoice ® Preferred Solution provider,” said AllenComm CEO Ron Zamir.
  • ---About Brandon Hall Group Inc.
    Brandon Hall Group is the only professional development company that offers data, research, insights and certification to Learning and Talent executives and organizations.
  • The best minds in Human Capital Management (HCM) choose Brandon Hall Group to help them create future proof employee development plans for the new era.

Amerant Bancorp Names Ashaki Rucker to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Girls, Inc., Human resources, University, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, Human Capital, Rucker, Equity, Deutsche Bank, Advisory board, PwC, Organization, Industrial and organizational psychology, The Walt Disney Company, Human resource management, Diversity, Inclusion, UBS, Growth, CORAL, WarnerMedia, Woman, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Management

CORAL GABLES, Fla., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB) (the “Company” or “Amerant”) and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank , the largest community bank headquartered in Florida, announced the appointment of Ashaki Rucker to its Board of Directors, effective April 17, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CORAL GABLES, Fla., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB) (the “Company” or “Amerant”) and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank , the largest community bank headquartered in Florida, announced the appointment of Ashaki Rucker to its Board of Directors, effective April 17, 2023.
  • In her current role, Rucker is responsible for the development and execution of the organization’s Human Capital Strategy.
  • “We are extremely pleased to welcome Ashaki to our Board of Directors,” said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO of Amerant Bank.
  • Rucker serves on the Board of Directors for Rebuilding Together Miami as well as the Advisory Board of University of Miami Herbert Business School’s Executive Education Program.

Harbor Capital Advisors Launches Third Corporate Culture ETF

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Banking, Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, S.A.C. Capital Advisors, Partnership, ETF, Harbor, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Human Capital, Research, HAPS, CITS-DT, Commerce, CIBC, CIO, Environment, Security (finance), Index

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. (“Harbor”), an asset manager known for curating an intentionally select suite of active ETFs from boutique managers, today launched the Harbor Corporate Culture Small Cap ETF (ticker: HAPS).

Key Points: 
  • Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. (“Harbor”), an asset manager known for curating an intentionally select suite of active ETFs from boutique managers, today launched the Harbor Corporate Culture Small Cap ETF (ticker: HAPS).
  • Based on proprietary data and research, the Human Capital Factor enables a strong, systematic assessment of a company’s corporate culture and its link to potential future equity performance.
  • The Human Capital Factor first became publicly investable through the Harbor Corporate Culture Leaders ETF (ticker: HAPY), and also serves as the foundation for the Harbor Corporate Culture ETF (ticker: HAPI).
  • “We’re delighted to be enhancing our partnership with Harbor to improve investor access to the Human Capital Factor,” said David van Adelsberg, Co-Founder & Partner, Irrational Capital.

Data Shows Private Equity Taking Action with HR and Tech During Economic Storm, Per BluWave Activity Index

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Human Resources, Software, Finance, Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Federal Reserve, Interim, Federal, API, ChatGPT, Human Capital, Organization, Acquisition, Specialization, VC, Geography, Risk management, Bank, Management, Cryptocurrency

BluWave , the business builders’ network for private equity grade needs, released its Q1 BluWave PE Industry Insights Report.

Key Points: 
  • BluWave , the business builders’ network for private equity grade needs, released its Q1 BluWave PE Industry Insights Report.
  • The analysis, first released in 2018, presents actionable data to help leaders navigate the new economic normal by analyzing the due diligence and value creation activity of more than 500 leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
  • As economic growth and deal flow remains slow, there have been fundamental changes in private equity activity:
    Value creation is at a record high: The overall private equity activity mix of value creation to due diligence is 78%/22%, tying the Q1 2022 all-time high.
  • This indicates how private equity firms are partnering with their portfolio companies to strengthen foundations and take advantage of the opportunities presented during a transitionary economy.

Craig Wymant Joins Kroll as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Workplace, HR, London Stock Exchange Group, HSBC, Human Capital, Growth, Acquisition, Thomson Reuters, Culture, LSEG, Management, Refinitiv

Kroll , the leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, announced today the appointment of Craig Wymant as Chief People Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Kroll , the leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, announced today the appointment of Craig Wymant as Chief People Officer.
  • Jacob Silverman, Chief Executive Officer of Kroll, commented, “I am thrilled to welcome Craig as our Chief People Officer.
  • Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer, People at Refinitiv where he successfully transformed the Human Capital function and deployed an enterprise-wide strategy to support accelerated growth.
  • Craig Wymant, Chief People Officer of Kroll, said, “I am excited to join Kroll at such a pivotal time in its growth journey.

Trianz Strengthens HR Leadership with the Appointment of Vijayalakshmi R as Chief Human Capital Officer

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Data management, Genpact, GE HealthCare, Senior, Uganda Women's Network, Human resource management, Human Capital, IP, XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Organization, Goldman Sachs, Acquisition, Human resources, HR, Wipro, Viji, Digital, Growth, Concierto, Eucalyptus extrica, AWS, Vijayalakshmi, Management, Migration

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation software and technology services firm Trianz is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijayalakshmi R as Chief Human Capital Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation software and technology services firm Trianz is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijayalakshmi R as Chief Human Capital Officer.
  • Extrica will soon be available on the AWS Marketplace, and both platforms are being rapidly embraced by large global enterprises.
  • Vijayalakshmi R (Viji) brings to Trianz over two decades of HR leadership experience, most recently serving as Senior Vice President at Genpact, focusing on talent and leadership acquisition, organization design and development, and deploying performance models and cultures.
  • "We are excited to welcome Viji to Trianz as our Chief Human Capital Officer," said Sri Manchala, CEO of Trianz and author of Crossing the Digital Faultline.

Trianz Strengthens HR Leadership with the Appointment of Vijayalakshmi R as Chief Human Capital Officer

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Data management, Genpact, GE HealthCare, Senior, Uganda Women's Network, Human resource management, Human Capital, IP, XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Organization, Goldman Sachs, Acquisition, Human resources, HR, Wipro, Viji, Digital, Growth, Concierto, Eucalyptus extrica, AWS, Vijayalakshmi, Management, Migration

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation software and technology services firm Trianz is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijayalakshmi R as Chief Human Capital Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital transformation software and technology services firm Trianz is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijayalakshmi R as Chief Human Capital Officer.
  • Extrica will soon be available on the AWS Marketplace, and both platforms are being rapidly embraced by large global enterprises.
  • Vijayalakshmi R (Viji) brings to Trianz over two decades of HR leadership experience, most recently serving as Senior Vice President at Genpact, focusing on talent and leadership acquisition, organization design and development, and deploying performance models and cultures.
  • "We are excited to welcome Viji to Trianz as our Chief Human Capital Officer," said Sri Manchala, CEO of Trianz and author of Crossing the Digital Faultline.

Survey: HR Leaders Are Confident About Hiring and Retaining Workers, Despite Recession Worries

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Great Resignation, Workforce, Uncertainty, The Conference Board, Culture, Human Capital, CHRO, The Business Council, CHRO-TV, Index, Organization, Reading, Growth, News, Conference, Management, Nursing, Health insurance

NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HR leaders are optimistic about hiring and retaining workers over the next few months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HR leaders are optimistic about hiring and retaining workers over the next few months.
  • Indeed, three-quarters of Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) expect hiring to stay steady or even ramp up over the next six months.
  • The index tracks CHROs' sentiment surrounding workforce growth, stability, and stress by focusing on hiring, retention, and engagement.
  • Key findings include:
    Despite recent news of layoffs in some sectors, 3 in 4 CHROs expect hiring to remain unchanged or increase.

Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, Claremont Graduate University, and Akin Host Sovereign Investor Leadership Conference

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Professional Services, Education, Legal, Finance, Banking, University, Habit, Noise, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, SWFI, Intellectual capital, Human Capital, Ageing, Pension, COVID, History, Claremont Graduate University, Creativity, Thought, Social capital, Organization, Economics, Sovereign, Investment, Confusion, Interest, Bias, Family, Conference, Security (finance), Management, Bank

The Sovereign Investor Leadership Conference, an elite gathering of the world's most distinguished investors, commenced March 12-14, 2023 at Claremont Graduate University.

Key Points: 
  • The Sovereign Investor Leadership Conference, an elite gathering of the world's most distinguished investors, commenced March 12-14, 2023 at Claremont Graduate University.
  • Individual board members often experience role conflict in balancing relationships and responsibilities as fiduciary decision makers.
  • This session helped participants synthesize the insights from the program and develop actionable next steps and habits to shape their leadership journey.
  • Tell me what you’re going to do on Monday that’s different.”
    For information on upcoming events, visit https://gwc.events/