Strategy consultancy invests in UK energy & decarbonisation market
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 13:25 EDT
Reflecting the growing UK demand for expertise in sustainability issues such as the decarbonisation of energy and transport, one of Europe's leading energy consultancies, E-CUBE, today announces the establishment of a new London office. E-CUBE's UK operations will be led by Chris Warnes, who joins as Managing Director. E-CUBE is a strategy consulting firm specialising in the energy, environment and transportation sectors. Created in 2009, E-CUBE has 50 consultants and four offices in mainland Europe. Its client work covers the Executive Committee agenda: strategic analysis, economic studies, regulatory studies, marketing studies, organisational changes and the improvement of operational performance. "This is an exciting time for the UK market," says Chris Warnes. "The new government is showing strong support for clean energy and aims to be a lea
Steptoe & Johnson Adds Labor & Employment Duo to San Antonio Office
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 09:25 EDT
SAN ANTONIO- Soña Ramirez and Adam Boland recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC's San Antonio office in the firm's Labor & Employment Department. Ramirez is a Member at the firm, and Boland is an Of Counsel. Both have extensive experience in advising, representing, and defending clients on a plethora of employment-related issues. "Soña and Adam are great additions to our firm," said Christopher L. Slaughter, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson. "They are knowledgeable attorneys that have a wealth of experience advising employers and defending them in employment cases. They will help us grow our practice in Texas and surrounding areas." Ramirez has over 20 years of experience in defending
Hiland Dairy's Seasonal Milk Flavors Get a Festive Packaging Makeover
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 09:13 EDT
Hiland Dairy is ringing in the holiday season with the return of its beloved seasonal milk flavors - Pumpkin Spice and Chocolate Mint - and introducing a brand-new flavor, Peppermint Mocha! All three flavors are now available in festive new packaging designed to capture the spirit of the holidays. The limited-edition cartons feature vibrant colors and playful designs that evoke the warmth and cheer of fall and winter celebrations. Whether enjoying a cozy night in or hosting a holiday gathering, Hiland Dairy's flavored milk is the perfect treat to add a touch of holiday magic. Beginning on October 22, consumers can find seasonal milk flavors in their favorite stores. "We're thrilled to introduce our new festive packaging for our seasonal milk flavors," said Sarah Carey, Marketing Manager at Hiland Dairy. "Our customers eagerly anticipate these flavors every year, and we wanted to make the experience even more sp
American Marketing Association Announces Collegiate Case Competition Co-Sponsors
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 09:00 EDT
American Marketing Association Announces Collegiate Case Competition Co-Sponsors Adobe and Deloitte Digital Will Co-Sponsor AMA's Nationally Recognized Case Competition Chicago, IL- The American Marketing Association (AMA) is excited to host the 2024-2025 Collegiate Case Competition. This year-long academic competition unites elite marketing students to tackle a real-world business challenge provided by this year's co-sponsoring partners. This year's co-sponsors are Adobe and Deloitte Digital. The competition provides AMA collegiate members the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and marketing expertise while connecting with academics and professionals in the industry. It culminates at the
Cosylab is Part of the New Radiation Therapy UPLIFT Project!
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 07:39 EDT
Cosylab is proud to join coordinator GSI and thirteen other scientific institutions and industrial partners in the European research project "UPLIFT", which has just been launched to expand the perspectives of tumour therapy with an innovative approach! The initiative is part of the "EU MSCA Doctoral Networks" and will be dedicated to developing radiation therapy solutions in an innovative, upright position.
Equiom Appoints Jonathan Wheeler as Head of Middle East
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 05:44 EDT
Equiom, a leading provider of private client, family office, and corporate services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Wheeler as Head of Middle East. In this role, Jonathan will lead the strategic direction and operations across Equiom's Middle East businesses, overseeing offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, and ensuring alignment with Equiom's global vision and strategy. With over 28 years of international experience across the UK, USA, Western Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Jonathan has held various senior leadership positions, including Group Director for Strategy & Strategic Partnerships and Regional Director for the Middle East & Africa at TMF Group. His extensive expertise in corporate governance, risk management, financial services, and corporate structuring makes him a valuable addition to Equiom's leadership team. As the regional lead for Equiom in the Middle East, Jonathan is r
Pallet Truck Shop Encourage Customers to Invest in Quality and Peace of Mind
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 04:32 EDT
With so many external factors impacting how logistics companies do business, maximising efficiency and minimising downtime has never been more crucial. Pallet Truck Shop, a leading supplier of high-quality pallet trucks and material handling equipment, understands this critical need. That's why they are proud to offer a 12-month warranty on all their products, giving customers peace of mind and a guaranteed return on their investment. While lower-priced, lesser-quality equipment might seem like a budget-friendly option in the short term, it can often lead to more significant expenses down the line, which is why Pallet Truck Shop are dedicated to bringing their customers the best equipment on the market. The supplier's equipment is built to last, using robust materials and meticulous engineering. This translates to fewer breakdowns, repairs, and replacements, ultimately saving money in the long run. "With rising costs and growing challeng
Introducing The Good Citizen's Election Season Survival Guide to Restoring Common Sense and Sanity in a Crazy World
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 09:40 EDT
Harvesting Happiness' new podcast series is now live The award-winning podcast series Harvesting Happiness, which is hosted by well-being expert Lisa Cypers Kamen, has confirmed the release of a groundbreaking new collaborative podcast series, "The Good Citizen's Election Season Survival Guide to Restoring Common Sense and Sanity in a Crazy World." With the upcoming election season sparking intense and inescapable political discourse across the country, it's increasingly common for ordinary Americans to feel overwhelmed. According to a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association, nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents said they're feeling anxious about the election. While being engaged in current events and politics is important, civic duty sho
Antser announces acquisition of Solihull Autism Assessment Service
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 06:43 EDT
One of the UK's leading providers of transformational solutions to the health and social care sector has announced its acquisition of the West Midlands' leading autism assessment service, following on from the successful launch of its own assessment hubs across the country. Birmingham-based Antser's acquisition of Solihull Autism Assessment Service enhances their combined service offering across the region, ensuring more individuals have access to timely, accurate and high-quality autism assessments. As an established provider of high-quality assessments, Antser identified the need for a quality consumer autism and ADHD assessment offering earlier this year, launching its first Autism Assessment Hub in Birmingham in August. Since then, hubs have been rolled out to other locations across the UK, including London, Newcastle and Cheshire. With an ambitious plan to open a clinic in every city
SGS investigates the challenges of sustainability and market growth in functional clothing
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 04:20 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article studying sustainable solutions for functional wear manufacturers and the challenges they face balancing environmental protection and product innovation. Definitions of functional clothing have become blurred as designs adapt to new uses and settings. The thin line between professional settings and sports or leisure activities has led to changing consumer priorities, where garments offering durability, safety and performance enhancement are worn in a wide variety of environments. Clothing delivering comfort, functionality and support for physical activity are now characterized as 'wellness-focused'. This article looks at the booming global fashion industry which has become notorious for the traditional model of 'take, make, dispose'. With consumers now making considered choices based on good environmental and social gover
SGS explains the new EN 17860 standard series for e-cargo bikes
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 04:11 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article detailing the new EN 17860 standard series for e-cargo bikes. The market for e-cargo bikes is expected to increase across the globe. Their versatility and eco-friendly advantages make them an attractive solution for lighter-load journeys over shorter distances, avoiding the use of fossil fuels. This article explores the need for an alternative to existing standards, such as DIN 79010:2020 and EN 15194, as well as addressing the particular issues that the EN 17860 series is designed to address. In recent years, the functionality of e-cargo bikes has come under pressure as their weight-carrying ability has been raised, leading to problems such as cracked frames. Testing must replicate real-life usage and demonstrate stability. However, the article does describe how distinguishing between commercial and privat
NATP Advocates for Tax Professionals in Conversations With Intuit, Leading to Change in Ad Campaign
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 17:17 EDT
The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) is pleased to share a positive outcome following discussions with Intuit regarding their recent "tax break up" ad campaign. The ad, which encouraged taxpayers to leave their professional tax preparers in favor of TurboTax experts, raised concerns among tax professionals. After hearing feedback from NATP and the broader tax community, Intuit has agreed to discontinue the ad and is making changes, which are expected to be completed by the end of October. NATP took the initiative to represent the interests of tax professionals, emphasizing the invaluable role they play in serving their clients with personalized advice and expert knowledge. NATP communicated to Intuit that the original campaign sent the wrong message about the valuable relationships built between a taxpayer and their tax preparer, and we are encouraged by Intuit's responsiveness. "We're glad that Intuit heard our concerns an
Southeastern Printing Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, Capping A Century of Excellence
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 11:54 EDT
Southeastern Printing, a premier South Florida omni-channel marketing and brand management company, announces its achievement of HITRUST r2 Certification. This milestone coincides with the company's centennial celebration, marking 100 years of innovation in commercial printing and data-driven marketing solutions.
2024 American Marketing Association Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 09:00 EDT
2024 American Marketing Association Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education Driving Innovation in Higher Education November 10-13 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada Chicago, IL- The American Marketing Association (AMA) is hosting the 2024 Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education in Las Vegas, NV, November 10-13, 2024. This year's event will include peer reviewed content, interactive workshops, solution providers, and several networking opportunities. We will be exploring a variety of topics such as improving the customer experience, leveraging AI, addressing the enrollment cliff, building community and amplifying student voices. "This ev
Industry Leaders to Address Blue-Collar Workforce Shortage at AMPP Western Conference Panel
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 09:00 EDT
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, will host a pivotal session during its Nov. 4-6, 2024, AMPP Western Conference, titled "Empowering Blue-Collar Trades through Workforce Development," on Nov. 5, 2024, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. PST in San Diego, Calif. This timely panel, moderated by workforce development expert Courtney Culpepper, will feature leading voices from the labor and defense sectors as they share strategies to address the urgent need for skilled workers in the submarine industrial base. The Department of Defense (DoD) faces a critical challenge: balancing the recapitalization of its sea-based nuclear deterrent while building new attack submarines. This task requires tens of thousands of workers skilled in multiple industrial trades. However, this workforce's current and projected shortages pose significant risks to national security
SGS explores plastic recycling to reduce pollution
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:56 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article exploring plastic pollution and innovative recycling solutions. Plastic production continues to rise, from around 2.3 million tons in 1950 to a predicted 800 million tons by 2050. This places a heavy toll on the environment in terms of resource use and chemical pollution. Governments around the world are starting to respond through legislation and new technologies around recycling are helping to reduce the reliance on virgin plastics. SGS's Consumer Compact article looks at the problems associated with plastic production and waste. It considers the innovations that are being made around recycling and the solutions offered by SGS to help forward-thinking businesses who are committed to sustainability. Read the original Consumer Compact article, '
Tax Fraud Spikes due to Data Leak
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:50 EDT
In August, a data breach in the National Public Data exposed about 272 million Social Security and Tax ID numbers. With this highly-sensitive information now on the dark web, a great deal of harm can happen - including the filing of fraudulent returns. Imagine a client files their tax return only to find out that somebody else beat them to it and filed the return on their behalf - and intercepted a falsified tax refund. If this happens, it can take years for the IRS to investigate and unravel the situation. There are other issues as well. A client's Social Security number could be used by someone seeking a credit card, mortgage, bank loan, employment under their name or the victim's name. Now imagine if the client's child were eight years old and someone gained access to their Social Security number. There could be years of trouble before the client catches it. Fraudsters can also u
SGS explains how bluesign certification empowers greener fashion choices
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:44 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at the issues around sustainability and making sustainable purchasing choices when buying clothes. Demand for sustainable clothing is increasing, with a predicted 1.4 percentage point increase between 2023 and 2026. However, the proliferation of claims and labels can make it challenging for consumers to find products that are genuinely sustainable. The bluesign® PRODUCT label shows a product adheres to the highest safety standards, meets minimum requirements for environmental and human impact, and is made using responsibly-sourced materials. It can be used on a variety of products, from clothing to home textiles, and even tents. SGS's Consumer Compact article looks at the industry barriers to sustainability and explains the robust criteria for bluesign® PRODUCT certification and why it means c
SGS highlights the importance of trusted antiviral product testing
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:34 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article exploring key standards for the quality and safety of antiviral products and the benefits of rigorous testing. The article looks at the significant changes in the way we live our lives following COVID-19, which brought greater awareness of the dangers of infectious disease. As the world has emerged from the pandemic, there is still a great demand for products offering protection. Consumers want to know that these products are effective and safe. Exploring the wide range of possible vectors for infection and the methods used to try to prevent it, the article also explains how consumer trust can be gained through stringent testing against recognized benchmarks. Methodologies described include testing against common standards such as EN 14476, ISO 18184: 2019 and ISO 21702:2019, as well as the additional brand recognition benefits
Voters Have Not Given Up With Labour Despite Its Poor Start, New Poll Suggests
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 05:36 EDT
How do people feel 100 days after the General Election which saw a landslide victory for The Labour Party? Polling by Thinks Insight & Strategy shows net optimism among the public has fallen to -35, down from -7 in the days immediately following the 4 July election. Among people who voted Labour in July, net optimism has fallen from +41 to -11. The poll also suggests most people who voted Labour in July believe the Government can turn things around despite being disappointed by the party's first months in power. Adam Payne's full Politics Home article is available here. You can hear more an
