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ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals 4 in 10 Hiring Managers Admit to Lying to Job Candidates During Hiring Process

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Survey data also reveals that among hiring managers that admit to lying during the hiring process, 40 percent say they lie about ‘the role’s responsibilities,’ 39 percent say ‘growth opportunities at the company,’ and 38 percent say ‘career development opportunities.’ Other topics hiring managers admit to lying about include company culture, benefits, company commitment to social issues, and more.

“Lying to candidates undermines an organization’s integrity and is bad for business,” says Stacie Haller, chief career advisor.

“Candidates are making decisions based on the information they receive, and deceit only leads to bad outcomes for both the organization and candidate. Honesty not only upholds an organization’s reputation but also is critical for cultivating success for both the company and the individuals it seeks to attract.”

Of hiring managers who say they lie to candidates, 92 percent say they have had a candidate they lied to accept a job offer. However, 55 percent say they have had an employee quit after discovering they were lied to during the hiring process. According to these hiring managers, 14 percent say the employee quit ‘within one week,’ 35 percent say ‘within one month,’ and 31 percent say ‘within three months.’

This survey was commissioned by ResumeBuilder.com and conducted online by the survey platform Pollfish on August 2, 2023. Overall, 1,060 people were surveyed. To qualify for the survey, all participants had to pass through a screener to ensure they were responsible for hiring new workers in their current role. Additionally, respondents had to meet demographic criteria, including being currently employed, being ages 25 or older, having an organizational role of middle management or higher, having an income of at least $50,000, and working for a company with at least 25 employees. To view the complete report, please visit https://www.resumebuilder.com/4-in-10-hiring-managers-admit-they-lie-to-candidates-in-the-hiring-process/

ABOUT RESUMEBUILDER.COM
ResumeBuilder.com provides free templates to help create professional resumes. The website also offers up-to-date information and machine learning tools for job seekers. With a team of certified resume writers, recruiting experts, and hiring managers, users gain a competitive advantage and confidence to get hired faster. To learn more, visit https://www.resumebuilder.com/. 

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ResumeBuilder.com, ResumeBuilder.com, (800) 301-9082, [email protected], ResumeBuilder.com

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Technology: Computer

Winners of 2023 Kansas City ORBIE Awards Announced by KansasCityCIO

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Executives from St Luke’s Health System, Lockton, Burns & McDonnell, Helzberg Diamonds, LMH Health & BASYS Processing Recognized for their Achievements

KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — KansasCityCIO announced the winners of its 2023 ORBIE® Awards. KansasCityCIO recognized technology executives in six key categories – Leadership, Global, Large Enterprise, Enterprise, Large Corporate, and Corporate. The Awards were presented at the Kansas City ORBIE Awards at Loews Kansas City Hotel.

“Member-led, non-commercial programs like the ORBIE Awards, build meaningful professional relationships with colleagues facing similar challenges, solving problems and avoiding pitfalls,” said Jana Merfen, KansasCityCIO Chair. “Successful leaders understand the ‘superpower’ of trusted relationships. In any gathering of technology leaders, the answer is in the room.”

The 2023 Kansas City ORBIE Award winners are:

›› Deborah Gash, SVP & CDO, St Luke’s Health System received the Leadership ORBIE.

›› Byron Clymer, EVP & CIO, Lockton received the Global ORBIE for organizations over $3 billion annual revenue & multi-national operations.

›› Shelly Brown, VP, IT, Burns & McDonnell received the Large Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $2 billion annual revenue.

›› Art Silva, CIO, Helzberg Diamonds received the Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $500 million annual revenue.

›› Michael Williams, VP & CIO, LMH Health received the Large Corporate ORBIE for organizations over $200 million annual revenue.

›› Chris Borchers, CTO & CPO, BASYS Processing received the Corporate ORBIE for organizations up to $200 million annual revenue.

The ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. Since inception in 1998, over 700 technology leaders have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in leadership. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients, based upon:

›› Leadership and management effectiveness

›› Business value created by technology innovation

›› Engagement in industry and community endeavors

The Kansas City ORBIE Awards keynote was delivered by Deborah Gash, SVP & CDO, St Luke’s Health System, who was interviewed by Chris Harper, CIO, The University of Kansas Health Systems. Nearly 300 guests attended, representing leading Great Kansas City Area organizations and their technology partners.

The 2023 Kansas City ORBIE Awards was made possible by the following sponsors:

›› KansasCityCIO Underwriters: Concord, Google Cloud, Snowflake, Stefanini Group, TriCom

›› Gold sponsors: Fortinet, SHI, Teksystems

›› Silver sponsors: CDW, Cloudflare, Cognizant, Lightedge, Pomeroy, Sparq, Tata Consultancy Services

›› Bronze sponsors: Between Pixels, CBIZ, Choice Solutions, HCLTech, Insight, Okta, Salolm

›› Media partner: Kansas City Business Journal

›› About KansasCityCIO

KansasCityCIO is the preeminent peer leadership network of Greater Kansas City Area chief information officers. KansasCityCIO is one of over 30 chapters of the Inspire Leadership Network, a national membership organization comprised exclusively of CIOs from public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit institutions.

›› Achieve your leadership potential through KansasCityCIO: www.KansasCityCIO.org

›› Stay connected with KansasCityCIO at: http://www.LinkedIn.com/company/KansasCityCIO

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Lexi Ballard, Inspire Leadership Network, 1 4042135461, lexib@inspirecio.com

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Science: Biology

LogicGate Ranked Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies on Inc. 5000 List

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Inc. Recognizes LogicGate to Fastest-Growing Private Companies List for the Third Year in a Row

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — LogicGate, a leading provider of transformative risk and compliance solutions through its Risk Cloud® platform, was named to the Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest-growing privately held U.S. companies, for the third year in a row. Ranking at No. 1844, LogicGate is placed in the top 40% of all private companies in the US.

“Our presence on the Inc. 5000 list for a third consecutive year is a remarkable achievement that highlights the reciprocal relationship between our customers and employees,” said Matt Kunkel, LogicGate Chief Executive Officer. “The combined dedication, trust, and collaboration have been pivotal in driving our sustained growth at scale, fostering a dynamic partnership where our customers’ evolving needs fuel our innovation, and our employees’ unwavering commitment propels us forward. This recognition is a tribute to their joint efforts, and we’re excited to continue this journey together, creating mutual success and embracing new horizons.”

Founded in 2015 by three GRC consultants who knew there was a better way for customers to automate and implement effective GRC programs, LogicGate has grown into a company of 265 dedicated employees, helping customers in healthcare, financial services, telecom, and other highly regulated industries keep their organizations secure and turn risk into strategic opportunity. At its core, LogicGate works to empower companies with flexible, easy-to-use technology that steers the course of their success, transforming business risk into business growth.

The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000 — with the fast growth that requires — is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

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Michael Becce, LogicGate, 732-616-1163, [email protected], https://www.logicgate.com/

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Technology: Computer

INTRODUCING THE NEWEST ADDITIONS TO THE JUSTIN VINTAGE COLLECTION: WHITLEY RED, VERLIE VANILLA & VERLIE DUSTY BLUE

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Justin Boots, the renowned name in authentic Western footwear, is thrilled to unveil the latest additions to their beloved Vintage Collection: Whitley Red, Verlie Vanilla, and Verlie Dusty Blue. These exceptional boots pay homage to Justin’s rich legacy while catering to the contemporary cowgirl’s fashion sensibilities. The Justin Vintage Collection takes a bold step forward by reinventing its most cherished styles from the archives, seamlessly blending classic elements with modern twists, and these new additions are no exception.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Justin Boots, the renowned name in authentic Western footwear, is thrilled to unveil the latest additions to their beloved Vintage Collection: Whitley Red, Verlie Vanilla, and Verlie Dusty Blue. These exceptional boots pay homage to Justin’s rich legacy while catering to the contemporary cowgirl’s fashion sensibilities. The Justin Vintage Collection takes a bold step forward by reinventing its most cherished styles from the archives, seamlessly blending classic elements with modern twists, and these new additions are no exception.

Whitley Red: Make History In Iconic Justin Red

One of the most sought-after styles from the Vintage Collection, the Whitley, is making a triumphant return by popular demand. But this time, it’s adorned in the iconic Justin Red, creating a truly historic addition to the line. The Whitley Red is a 15″ women’s cowgirl boot silhouette, which features a medium round toe and the signature cowgirl heel for an authentic Western feel. The J-Flex Comfort System® ensures all-day wearability and the leather outsole invites you to dance the night away. The Whitley Red promises to capture hearts and make a statement.

Verlie Vanilla and Verlie Dusty Blue: Neutral Elegance In Every Outfit

The new Verlie silhouette, with its 17″ upper and distinctive V-shaped scallop, introduces a versatile charm that matches effortlessly with every outfit in the closet. This style is available in two colors – neutral vanilla and charming dusty blue, adding a touch of sophisticated flair to Western-inspired wardrobes. Both styles feature a medium round toe and a cowgirl heel, offering a neutral elegance that complements a wide range of ensembles. Both styles feature the J-Flex Comfort System® ensuring all-day comfort and a leather outsole for all-night boot-scootin’. The new Verlie styles epitomize the fusion of timeless fashion and contemporary appeal.

“The Vintage Collection has always held a special place in the hearts of our customers who value authenticity and style,” said Taylor Morton, Public Relations Manager at Justin Boots. “With the introduction of Whitley Red, Verlie Vanilla, and Verlie Dusty Blue, we continue to honor our heritage while catering to the modern cowgirl’s evolving fashion preferences.”

These captivating additions to the Justin Vintage Collection are now available for purchase, inviting all cowgirl enthusiasts to explore their Western spirit with a touch of timeless elegance. Discover the perfect blend of tradition and innovation by visiting the Justin Boots website.

About Justin Boots

Justin Boots is a brand of Western footwear that was founded in 1879 by H.J. Justin. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and produces a wide range of boots for both men and women, including cowboy boots, work boots, and casual shoes. Justin Boots is known for its high-quality craftsmanship and use of premium materials and has a reputation for being a trusted brand in the Western footwear market. For more information, visit justinboots.com.

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Taylor Morton, Justin Boots, 8173482894, [email protected], justinboots.com

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Women Tech Council Announces 2023 Impact Award Recipient Dr. Susan R. Madsen

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Honored for Legacy of Promoting and Supporting Women and Girls into STEM

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women Tech Council (WTC), a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in tech, today announced that Susan R. Madsen will be honored as the recipient of the Impact Award at the 2023 Women Tech Awards, the premier awards program for women in technology with ties to Silicon Slopes. Through her work championing women and girls, especially her focus on helping pathway more women into STEM fields, Madsen has created a positive impact for women in technology throughout the economic pipeline.

“Dr. Madsen has spent her entire career working to promote women and girls. Her leadership on The Bolder Way Forward is accelerating progress for women and girls in all areas,” said Cydni Tetro, president of WTC. “Her efforts have pushed meaningful programs and important progress for women in numerous critical areas, including women in technology.”
Now in its sixteenth year, the Women Tech Awards has honored more than 250 technology-focused women. In doing so, the program has accelerated their individual careers and pathways, and elevated the irreplaceable impact of women throughout the technology sector. This platform has also helped inspire thousands of high school girls and other women to pursue STEM pathways and fields.
Madsen has spent decades working to strengthen the impact of girls and women in Utah and worldwide. She is currently the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, and the Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership project, where she is architecting the “A Bolder Way Forward” program. This initiative focuses on driving change across 18 key areas to champion Utah women and girls, including strengthening the interest and economic impact of women in STEM fields. She is also an author and principal of the 100 Companies Championing Women program that recognizes and highlights Utah companies that offer family-friendly and women-focused policies.
Madsen will be honored along with the Women Tech Award finalists, award recipients, and Rising Star award recipients on October 11, 2023, at an awards luncheon at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The 2023 awards will be presented by Clearlink, Domo, Entrata, GOEO, Health Catalyst, Pelion, Sorenson, Vivint and VMware.

Event Details:
Date: October 11, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Grand America Hotel         
               555 South Main Street
               Salt Lake City, UT

Tables and tickets for the awards can be purchased at http://www.womentechcouncil.com.
Media Contact:
[email protected]

For more information regarding WTC or the event:
Kristin Wright
[email protected]
801-960-2007

About Women Tech Council:

Women Tech Council (WTC) is a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector through developing programs that propel the economic pipeline from high school K-12 to the C-suite. WTC offers mentoring, visibility, opportunities and networking to more than 20,000 women and men working in technology to create business environments focused on inclusivity and high performance. Through this work, WTC propels women in technology careers and the talent pipeline by ensuring a strong, diverse and entrepreneurial technology workforce. For more information on Women Tech Council, visit: http://www.womentechcouncil.com. 

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Women Tech Council, Women Tech Council, 801-960-2007, [email protected], https://www.womentechcouncil.com/

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World Materials & Tools for Point-of-Care & Rapid Diagnostics Development Conference 2023: Networking, Collaboration, and Insights (Laguna Hills, CA – November 28-30, 2023)

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DUBLIN, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Materials & Tools for Developing POC & Rapid Dx 2023” conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Welcome to the Materials & Tools for Point-of-Care & Rapid Diagnostics Development 2023 Conference to be held in-person on-site…

Health: Abortion

What to do in a ship fire like that of the Fremantle Highway?

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While fires in electric cars are relatively rare compared to fires in internal combustion engine vehicles, the causes and risk factors differ due to the presence of high voltage batteries and electrical systems. Manufacturing defects can lead to damage or an internal short circuit, which can lead to overheating and eventually fire. Extreme temperatures and excessive heat also affect battery performance and stability, which can cause a fire.

If a fire starts: extinguishing it yourself

If a fire breaks out, a quick and adequate response is a must. If the situation allows it, an attempt should first be made to isolate the fire and prevent it from spreading.

Then specialized crew members must try to fight the fire with the available extinguishing agents. Note that extinguishing a fire in an electric car requires specific precautions due to the presence of high voltage batteries and electrical components. Traditional fire extinguishing agents, such as water or foam, can be dangerous because they can cause electrical conductivity. Instead, an extinguishing agent specifically designed for extinguishing fires in electrical equipment must be used, such as a class D extinguishing agent, metal fire extinguisher or powder-based extinguishing agent.

The appropriate extinguishing agent must be aimed at the seat of the fire while the extinguisher itself maintains a safe distance. The extinguishing agent must not be aimed directly at the battery to avoid possible damage to the battery housing, explosions and toxic fumes.

Electrical fires can reignite, so it’s important to keep a close eye on the cars and the area to make sure they don’t re-ignite.

Specialized help

If the crew is unable to extinguish a ship’s fire using electric cars as cargo itself, good coordination with the professional emergency services, such as the fire brigade and the coastguard, is important. These services have the appropriate equipment and training to deal with such complex situations. For example, it is important to provide information to the emergency services as soon as possible about the charge of electric cars and the type of batteries on board. This can help them develop a firefighting strategy.

When the fire is extinguished

After the fire has been extinguished, the batteries must cool down properly to reduce the risk of thermal runaway (rapid deterioration of the battery condition). Specialized extinguishing agents, such as special lithium-ion battery fire-fighting foam, can be used for this. In addition, emergency services and crew must keep a safe distance due to the risk of explosions and toxic fumes and measures must be taken to prevent, for example, flammable liquids from electric vehicles from polluting the water and the environment.

Measures and training

As made clear above, a number of things are absolutely necessary when a high-risk cargo is transported:

  • The crew must be aware of the cargo and know exactly what is being transported
  • Specialized fire extinguishing equipment must be on board
  • The crew must be well trained in handling high-risk loads.

Maritime safety training for electric car transport is essential to prepare crew members for potential emergency and fire hazards associated with this particular type of cargo. Such training includes basic knowledge of electric cars and batteries, training in the safe use of extinguishing agents and techniques and effective fire fighting, and training in effective communication.

It is also important to follow refresher training and courses so that the crew remains abreast of the latest developments and safety procedures. Never attempt to extinguish a fire in an electric vehicle without proper firefighting training or proper equipment.

Because, most importantly, crew safety is always the top priority.

“Unfortunately, we still see all too often that employees are insufficiently aware of the risks involved in the transport of a certain load,” says Michel Hogervorst, director of FMTC. “One must be alert to the dangers and be able to intervene immediately and effectively. This is therefore an important part of our training.”

About FMTC

FMTC is the safety training center for offshore training, wind training, maritime training and industry training. Our starting point is to increase safety in your workplace in a smart and sustainable way with respect for people and for the environment. FMTC has training locations near the airport of Schiphol and in Dordrecht, and several international locations, including Houma (United States) and the newly opened locations in Dunkirk, Marseille (France) and Dammam (Saudi Arabia).

See also https://fmtcsafety.com.

Media Contact

Michel Hogervorst, FMTC, 31 63 17 46 586, [email protected], https://fmtcsafety.com

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Science: Biology

Insightin Health Recognized by Gartner “Hype Cycle for U.S. Healthcare Payers, 2023”

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Insightin has been recognized in the Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers reports as a Sample Vendor in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023. Gartner calls out that “Consumer-centric health products and plan designs can shift the business models of today’s payers into something more valued by customers and more profitable too. Earned trust and loyalty from members will enhance retention and reshape the health insurance industry.”

“To once again have been named as a Sample Vendor in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for U.S. Healthcare Payers is gratifying,” said Enam Noor, CEO of Insightin Health. “Increasingly we are seeing health care consumers demand seamless, personalized experiences from their payers and providers.” Noor continued. “Unfortunately, many payers are managing their data in multiple applications, making this demand impossible to meet. That’s where we come in: our inGAGE™ platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create real-time insights to drive personalized consumer-centric healthcare experiences that improve satisfaction and increase lifetime member value.”

To download a copy of the entire Gartner® Hype Cycle for U.S. Healthcare Payers, 2023 report, click here.

Learn more about how Insightin Health and inGAGE, their Ai driven data analytics and member engagement solution at our website.

GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, and HYPE CYCLE is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner® disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Insightin Health:

Insightin Health helps healthcare payers eliminate data silos and deliver highly satisfying consumer-centric experiences. inGAGE™ – our software as a service (SaaS) platform – is the industry-leading solution for quickly creating a connected data ecosystem. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, inGAGE™ leverages the totality of the connected data, in real-time, to produce insights that drive Next Best Action (NBA) recommendations to solve pressing healthcare challenges. inGAGE™ allows healthcare payers to deliver lifetime member value, driving growth and increasing overall plan profitability. For more information, visit www.insightinhealth.com.

Media Contact

Marcia Kepler, Insightin Health, 1 3122599885, [email protected], www.insightinhealth.com

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Society: Christianity

BDV Solutions CEO Britt Vergnolle Named to 2023 Forbes 50 Over 50 List

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“Never did I plan or think the company my husband Ron and I started at our kitchen table would grow to what we are today and impact so many foreign nationals and U.S. employers,” noted Vergnolle. “I’m so very proud of what we do and how we do it, and of our diverse, dedicated team that got us here and continues to build a dynamic, impactful business that benefits so many. I’m beyond humbled to be recognized by ForbesWomen with this honor.”

BDV Solutions sources employment for foreign nationals, placing them with U.S. hiring organizations in a wide range of industries and helping them obtain their permanent legal residence Green Card. Counting almost 10,000 foreign national clients and 179 EB-3 Visa employers, including Dominos, Sysco and Hilton, the company has expanded over the past year into new markets including trucking, manufacturing and healthcare.

The company recently launched its “BDV Believes” scholarship program, conceived by Vergnolle, which will award foreign nationals $2,000 each to further their education goals.

Vergnolle also helped create BDV subsidiary Argo Visa, a consulting firm made up of former U.S. visa officers that helps foreign nationals to pass their visa interviews. In addition, BDV in May 2023 acquired TPG Cultural Exchange, forming a division of BDV that places international teachers in a cultural exchange program through the J-1 Visa. For the upcoming school year, TPG will place 1,440 teachers from 26 countries in 49 U.S. school districts.

Vergnolle also owns Camp Glen Arden for Girls, which is focused on developing well-rounded, wholesome individuals who, removed from the distractions of technology and social media, encourage one another in learning new life skills and developing meaningful friendships.

Noted ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath, “The women on the third annual Forbes 50 Over 50 are founding brands used by millions, breaking world records and forging technological breakthroughs. They are proof positive that success and innovation can happen at any age.”

For more information about the Forbes 50 Over 50 list, visit https://www.forbes.com/50over50/.

About BDV Solutions

Headquartered in Greenville, SC, BDV Solutions is closing the country’s chronic and growing unskilled labor gap by providing American businesses and school districts access to an untapped network of global talent by leveraging visa categories for hard to fill roles. The company is uniquely positioned to assist U.S. organizations and foreign nationals navigate the complex U.S. immigration system. More information can be found at www.bdvsolutions.com.

Media Contact

Shev Rush, BDV Solutions, 1 2135034828, [email protected], www.bdvsolutions,com

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