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Microsoft | September 02, 2020

Microsoft and the City of Houston are working together to launch Accelerate: Houston, "a new program designed to address economic recovery through skilling both underserved communities and re-skilling the many Americans impacted by COVID-19," according to the Aug. 24 announcement. Microsoft, local business partners and a host of educational institutions are combining to offer digital literacy workshops for veterans and transitioning workers, programs for local schools, and training for...

Franklin Templeton | August 10, 2020

Many investors seem to have misperceptions when it comes to Russia’s economy and the companies located there. Our Emerging Markets Equity Institutional Portfolio Manager Nicole Vettise explains how Russia’s economy offers investors a mix of old and new industries, and compelling areas of investment opportunity as a result. The double-headed eagle that features on Russia’s coat of arms is said to reflect its geographical position, facing both East and West. Maybe a more apt inte...

Skillsoft | August 06, 2020

Skillsoft, a provider of digital learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge, has seen a rapid increase in learner engagement and self-led online learning since March 2020, with learners earning an unprecedented 4.5 million digital badges upon the completion of select courses. In February, Skillsoft digital badging capabilities launched to offer a virtual, verifiable representation of skills learned on the Skillsoft Percipio learning platform. The overwhelmi...

Talent Acquisition, Recruitment & Retention

Hirewell | February 23, 2023

Human resources solution provider, Hirewell has recently announced the launch of their new website and rebranding, which comes after a major transformation following a $21MM investment by the multinational investment group, Prytek. During this transformation, Hirewell expanded its services to include supply chain and insurance recruiting, acquired companies such as Sourcewell, Rainmakers, and TritonExec, and developed next-generation software to cater to various hiring needs. To...