IEA issues dire warning on carbon emissions, says Covid recovery anything but sustainable
The report comes at a time when policymakers are under intensifying pressure to deliver on promises made as part of the Paris Agreement.
Germany’s biggest political power finally chooses who will lead it into crunch election
Pressure has been building on Angela Merkel’s conservative alliance to select a candidate for Germany’s general election later this year.
India reports over 200,000 daily new cases for the sixth consecutive day
Cases started rising since February and so far this month, India has reported more than 3.1 million new cases and over 18,000 deaths.
Xi says China ‘will never seek hegemony’ no matter how strong it becomes
Xi also promoted China as a champion for globalization and the multilateral trading system.
Facebook-backed Diem aims to launch digital currency pilot later this year
Formerly known as Libra, the Facebook-backed digital currency project faced strong opposition from regulators in 2019.
Kin Insurance Achieves $100 Million Premium Run Rate in 1.75 Years
With just $52 million in equity funding, the insurtech provider quickly eclipses a key growth milestone.(PRWeb April 19, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/kin_insurance_achieves_100_million_premium_run_rate_in_1_75_years/prweb17874345.htm
Family-Owned Tri-City Vinyl Introduces Above-Ground Pool Liners
Tri-City Vinyl is pleased to announce the expansion of its pool liner solutions with the introduction of above-ground pool liner options.(PRWeb April 19, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/family_owned_tri_city_vinyl_introduces_above_ground_pool_liners/prweb17800775.htm
Bill Rancic and Carla Harris Featured on Express Employment…
Express Employment Professionals presents the ExpressTalks Celebrity Edition business leader webinar on Wednesday, April 21.(PRWeb April 19, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/bill_rancic_and_carla_harris_featured_on_express_employment_professionals_leadership_broadcast_april_21/prweb17805027.htm
Hellas Construction Named Subcontractor Of The Year
Hellas Construction was awarded the 2020 Southwest Florida Subcontractor of the Year Award for construction at Key West High School which includes track and multiple fields. In addition to a new Major…(PRWeb April 19, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/hellas_construction_named_subcontractor_of_the_year/prweb17853611.htm
Bethany Martinez Elected to Lead MIAMI Realtors Young Professionals…
The MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) has elected Bethany Martinez, SRS, as its 2021 MIAMI Young Professionals Network (MIAMI YPN) president. She and the 2021 MIAMI leadership boards were…(PRWeb April 19, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/bethany_martinez_elected_to_lead_miami_realtors_young_professionals_network/prweb17860344.htm
Survey: Many HR Leaders Report to Head of Organization
The head of HR at many organizations reports directly to the chief executive officer, president or owner, according to a new examination of the HR reporting structure.
Viewpoint: 17 Creative Recruitment Strategies to Attract More Job Applicants
Employers say they are struggling to fill open positions, even as pandemic restriction are lifting. Their usual tactics to attract job applicants just aren’t working. Here are some new ideas from RecTech Media’s Chris Russell to get more candidates in your door.
DOL Guidance Focuses on 401(k)-to-IRA Rollover Advice
Investment advisors who encourage employees to roll over their 401(k) savings into an individual retirement account (IRA) must adhere to the “best interest” fiduciary standard, and do so from the first conversations about rolling over fund assets, according to new guidance from issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Remote Workers Expect Pay to Reflect Their Locations
Policies that set and adjust pay for remote workers based on local factors are becoming more common among employers. For many, however, overhauling pay structures to account for geographic differences can seem daunting.
Class of 2021 Starting Salaries Rebound
As the economy recovers and hiring picks up, average starting salaries for Class of 2021 graduates earning bachelor’s degrees are increasing compared to the Class of 2020. Making an offer to a new graduate is an opportunity to explain the organization’s approach to compensation.
How Germany’s Greens could fill a political vacuum left by Merkel
New political trends have emerged in Germany, with the Green Party becoming a possible contender to lead Germany’s next government.
Chile has one of the world’s best vaccination rates. Covid is surging there anyway
A recent surge in coronavirus infections in Chile has sparked concern beyond its borders.
Bitcoin tumbles from recent high as cryptocurrencies take weekend hit
Ether and dogecoin also saw their prices drop, following a week in which investors worried that the cryptocurrency market was in a bubble.
With Biden in the White House, EU officials are pushing hard for a new data-sharing pact with the U.S.
The new pact will try to solve the messy issue of personal information that is transferred between the two regions.
After a bitcoin crackdown, China now calls it an ‘investment alternative’ in a significant shift in tone
China called bitcoin an “investment alternative” marking a significant shift in tone after regulators cracked down on cryptocurrency trading in 2017.
The Tendency of Global Growth of E-commerce and How The Conscious…
According to “The Guardian” The e-commerce industry had phenomenal growth in 2020. Only with USA retailers consumers spent $861.12 billion online in 2020, up 44.0% from $598.02 billion in…(PRWeb April 18, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/the_tendency_of_global_growth_of_e_commerce_and_how_the_conscious_consumer_is_revolutionizing_e_commerce_business_review/prweb17872105.htm
HOPA Board President Begins Term by Sharing Gratitude and Goals
Larry W. Buie, PharmD, BCOP, FASHP, Clinical Pharmacy Manager at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center began his term as Board President of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association during…(PRWeb April 18, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/hopa_board_president_begins_term_by_sharing_gratitude_and_goals/prweb17874395.htm
My Million Dollar Mom Wins Award in Best Shorts Film Competition
Independent film about a mother with Alzheimer’s and the son who cares for her tackles tough choices made by families and caregivers.(PRWeb April 17, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/my_million_dollar_mom_wins_award_in_best_shorts_film_competition/prweb17871571.htm
U.S. Mailing Systems Offers Affordable Home-Based Mail House Business…
U.S. Mailing Systems offers one of the easiest and most affordable ways to start a home-based business.(PRWeb April 17, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/u_s_mailing_systems_offers_affordable_home_based_mail_house_business_opportunity/prweb17842650.htm
Former US Marine Turned Crypto Millionaire Seth Maniscalco Selected…
Crypto Wealth Coach Seth Maniscalco Featured on Cover of Veteran Owned SHIFT Advanced Life Design Magazine(PRWeb April 17, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/former_us_marine_turned_crypto_millionaire_seth_maniscalco_selected_for_cover_of_veteran_owned_shift_advanced_life_design_magazine/prweb17871926.htm
Flip the Pharmacy Announces Award Winners
Flip the Pharmacy is a five-year pharmacy transformation program aiming to re-work community-based pharmacy practice beyond filling prescriptions and toward an ongoing focus on a patient’s health (or…(PRWeb April 17, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/flip_the_pharmacy_announces_award_winners/prweb17873362.htm
Hyundai Spring Sales Event Offers Major Savings and Incentives at…
Surprise Hyundai dealership hosts April sales event with attractive deals and incentives(PRWeb April 17, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/hyundai_spring_sales_event_offers_major_savings_and_incentives_at_rodeo_hyundai/prweb17873729.htm
Concerns over inflationary pressure on earnings will test stocks in the week ahead
Earnings will be the major focus in the week ahead, as investors home in on whether rising costs are squeezing margins and signaling inflationary pressures.
‘Roaring Kitty’ forgoes quick GameStop options payday in the millions, raises stake
Keith Gill exercised his 500 GameStop call options contracts as they expired on Friday, doubling down on his favorite bet.
The 2021 EWF Annual Conference Is Going Virtual for A Second…
Special Early Bird pricing is now available for the 2021 EWF Virtual Conference pass through March 31st.(PRWeb April 16, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/the_2021_ewf_annual_conference_is_going_virtual_for_a_second_consecutive_year/prweb17726872.htm
Datalogic P2X Smart Camera Series: Pushing power to the edge
The P2X Smart Camera Series from Datalogic, with its 2MP resolution and choice of multi-colored illumination, is a versatile solution for manufacturing applications in automotive, electronics, food…(PRWeb April 16, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/datalogic_p2x_smart_camera_series_pushing_power_to_the_edge/prweb17856774.htm
Bill Mate Elected to Lead 2021 JTHS-MIAMI Realtors Leadership Board
The MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) has elected Bill Mate, C2EX, as its 2021 Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound-MIAMI (JTHS-MIAMI) president. He and the 2021 MIAMI leadership boards were installed…(PRWeb April 16, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/bill_mate_elected_to_lead_2021_jths_miami_realtors_leadership_board/prweb17857435.htm
Transcard Launches United Kingdom Entity
Extending its strong growth in the United States, global payments technology provider Transcard announced the launch of a business entity in the United Kingdom and the hiring of nine employees to lead…(PRWeb April 16, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/transcard_launches_united_kingdom_entity/prweb17861582.htm
GSI, Inc Announces GatewayNow – Fast and Affordable ServiceNow as a…
Pre-configured, Fully Managed Instance of ServiceNow(PRWeb April 16, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/gsi_inc_announces_gatewaynow_fast_and_affordable_servicenow_as_a_service/prweb17864323.htm
Ontario Government Issues Emergency Stay-at-Home Order
On April 1, the government of Ontario activated its pandemic “emergency brake,” sending the entire province into the shutdown zone, as COVID-19 cases surge in the province.
British Columbia Implements Vaccination Leave
British Columbia’s Employment Standards Regulation has been amended to create an unpaid leave for employees who require leave to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to assist a dependent who is being vaccinated.
Internal Marketplaces Are the Future of Talent Management
Identifying employees for internal opportunities as they grow in their careers has taken on new significance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Companies that needed to restructure quickly found that strong internal mobility programs, aided by talent marketplace technology, helped them redeploy employees to meet quickly changing business needs.
Companies that needed to restructure quickly found that strong internal mobility programs, aided by talent marketplace technology, helped them redeploy employees to meet quickly changing business needs.
IRS Guidance Clarifies Business-Meal Deductions for 2021 and 2022
The business-meal deduction for the cost of food and beverages provided by a restaurant rises from 50 percent to 100 percent in 2021 and 2022, if certain conditions are met. IRS guidance explains when the temporary 100 percent deduction applies and when the standard 50 percent limit continues to apply.
Ask HR: How Can Laid-Off Workers Get Rehired by Their Former Employer?
Can a worker who was laid-off get his job back from his former employer? Why do employers lower workers’ salary ranges? SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, answers HR questions as part of a series for USA Today.
Covid infection rate is approaching the highest level so far, WHO chief warns
Tedros said the United Nations health agency would continue to assess the evolution of the coronavirus crisis and “adjust advice accordingly.”
China says its economy grew 18.3% in the first quarter, slightly missing expectations
Analysts expected first-quarter GDP to increase 19% from a year ago, when the economy shrank by 6.8% during the height of the domestic outbreak of Covid-19.
Dogecoin spikes 300% in a week, stoking fears of a cryptocurrency bubble
Defying all odds, dogecoin is now worth $34 billion, and its price has risen by a whopping 300% in the last seven days.
Despite German court ruling, Austria is convinced the EU recovery funds will be rolled out
EU recovery funds are needed to “re-boost” the economy, but debt mutualization should not be a permanent tool, Austria says.
The most common spelling mistakes made on resumes — and how to avoid them
Spelling mistakes are easy to make on a resume, but can ruin a first impression with a potential employer.
Blue Trident Foundation pledges $25,000 gift to Vermont Foodbank
The Vermont Foodbank announces that it has received a $25,000 gift from the Blue Trident Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation led by Jaime and Pamela Ellertson of South Woodstock, Vermont.(PRWeb April 15, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/blue_trident_foundation_pledges_25_000_gift_to_vermont_foodbank/prweb17820648.htm
New ezCheckPrinting and Virtual Printer Combo Offers Accommodation For…
eCommerce businesses using QuickBooks get accommodation when using a remote server when utilizing the latest ezCheckprinting and virtual printer combo from Halfpricesoft.com. Download at no cost or…(PRWeb April 15, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/new_ezcheckprinting_and_virtual_printer_combo_offers_accommodation_for_qb_ecommerce_customers/prweb17831266.htm
Camcorders and Mirrorless Cameras See Strong 2021 Sales Start…
New needs and new features have resulted in strong growth for segments of the imaging industry in the second half of 2020, as well as the first two months of 2021.(PRWeb April 15, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/camcorders_and_mirrorless_cameras_see_strong_2021_sales_start_following_growth_in_the_second_half_of_2020_according_to_npd/prweb17844855.htm
Allied Valve, Inc., Enhances Pipeline Valve and Actuation Services…
This partnership strengthens Allied Valve’s pipeline repair service capabilities in the Midwest and Northeast United States and brings together two highly experienced valve and automation teams under…(PRWeb April 15, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/allied_valve_inc_enhances_pipeline_valve_and_actuation_services_with_purchase_of_edgen_murray_corporations_ohio_based_valve_services_business/prweb17849124.htm
L-com Debuts Passive DWDM Mux and Demux Cassettes and 19” Rack-Mount…
L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that it has introduced a new series of Dense Wave-Division Multiplexing…(PRWeb April 15, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/l_com_debuts_passive_dwdm_mux_and_demux_cassettes_and_19_rack_mount_units/prweb17850960.htm
Recertification Q&A: Categories of Professional Development Credits
How are recertification credits categorized, and how many in each category must you earn? In every issue, the SHRM Certification team will answer some of your most frequently asked questions. Have additional questions? Send them to [email protected].