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Fortune and Great Place To Work® Name Roth Staffing Companies to 2023 Best Medium Workplaces List


The Best Medium Workplaces list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary For All methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1.3 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 7.5 million employees this year alone.

Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier.

“Any organization can be great, no matter the size of their payroll or the size of their bottom line,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “These remarkable companies know that the high-trust culture they’ve built can compete with companies of any size.”

Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell says, “Fortune congratulates the companies on the 2023 Best Medium Workplaces List, whose business practices prove that it doesn’t take a big headcount to make a big impact.”

About Roth Staffing Companies

Roth Staffing Companies is one of the largest privately held staffing firms in the United States, operating from more than 100 locations across 20 states and the District of Columbia. Roth Staffing consists of five specialized business lines: Ultimate Staffing Services for administrative and office positions, Ledgent Finance & Accounting, Ledgent Technology, Adams & Martin Group for legal staffing, and About Talent for workforce solutions.

The organization consistently ranks on Fortune’s Best Workplaces list for Millennials, PEOPLE Companies that Care, Professional Services and Women. In 2023, Roth Staffing was ranked #1 of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as well as Best Staffing Firms for Women, “Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction” and “Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction” by ClearlyRated.

Roth Staffing Companies has locations in Arizona: Phoenix; California: Brea, Carlsbad, Century City, Cerritos, Costa Mesa, Fremont, Fresno, Fontana, Gardena, Irvine, La Jolla, Los Angeles, Ontario, Oxnard, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Roseville, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana, Torrance, Woodland Hills; Colorado: Denver; Connecticut: Hartford, New Haven; Washington D.C.; Florida: Boca Raton, Clearwater, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach; Georgia: Atlanta; Maryland: Baltimore, Columbia, Frederick, Rockville, Timonium; Massachusetts: Boston; Michigan: Detroit; Minnesota: Bloomington; Missouri: St. Louis; Nevada: Las Vegas; New Hampshire: Nashua; New Jersey: Paramus; North Carolina: Raleigh; Oregon: Portland; Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio; Utah: Salt Lake City; Virginia: Arlington.

About the Fortune Best Medium Workplaces List

Great Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Medium Workplaces List by surveying companies employing 7.5 million people in the U.S. with 1.3 million confidential responses received. Of those, more than 210,000 responses were received from employees at companies eligible for the Best Medium Workplaces list and this ranking is based on that feedback. Company scores are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index Survey

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and For All Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces List.

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About Fortune

The Fortune mission is to change the world by making business better. We achieve that by providing trusted information, telling great stories, and building world-class communities. We measure performance by rigorous benchmarks. And we hold companies accountable. Our goal is to make Fortune a force for good through its second century and beyond. For more information, visit http://www.fortune.com.

Media Contact

Samantha Cabot, Roth Staffing, 714-939-8600, [email protected], www.rothstaffing.com

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Swarovski Enables the Execution of Creative Direction with Centric Software Solutions


Swarovski decided to go down to one PLM, and began their search with the obvious choice—the other legacy system they were using—but after just a few exploratory sessions, it was clear that another solution needed to be found. Once contact was made with Centric Software, things moved quickly. Buchbauer says, “We explained our situation and within a very short time—a couple of weeks—Centric managed to set up some demo sessions and use-cases.”

Among the benefits that convinced Swarovski to select Centric PLM™ were seamless integration with ERP, automating a new idea-to-shelf process, increased data accuracy and what turned out to be a whopping 93% reduction in the number of spreadsheets!

Read the full story to get details of more benefits, the unexpected bonus that came in handy during the COVID-19 shutdown, plus how Centric Visual Boards™ have revolutionized assortment planning and boosted the flexibility of viewing collections numerous different ways, in an instant.

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Swarovski (http://www.swarovski.com)

Masters of Light. Since 1895 Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world’s finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Media Contact

Aurore Evee, Centric Software, +16479155377, [email protected], www.centricsoftware.com

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Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. announces the appointment of Chad Atkinson as the Southeast Account Manager


Gary Schollmeyer, Product Manager at A&V, expressed confidence in Atkinson’s abilities, stating, “Chad joins us after extensive experience at a large Southern Graphics Systems facility in South Carolina where he always operated with a professional demeanor. He brings a wealth of knowledge to our team, and we can’t wait to see the level of support he will bring our clients.”

With exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, Atkinson will utilize his expertise in high-quality materials to serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and South Carolina. He is committed to driving shareholder wealth and has a proven track record of success in the pre-press business after being fortunate to have worked with some of the brightest individuals in the industry.

Atkinson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration & Management from Coker College in Hartsville, South Carolina. He is also a decorated member of the South Carolina Army National Guard.

Outside of work, Atkinson enjoys spending quality time with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren. He is an avid supporter of Clemson University and is a keen fisher, hunter, and beach goer.

About Anderson & Vreeland, Inc.

Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. is a privately held company with over 60 years of experience in the flexographic printing industry. They are known for their innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. The company prides itself on identifying the most effective and advanced technologies in their portfolio and seamlessly integrating these solutions into their clients’ business.

For more information about Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. and their products and services, please visit their website at http://www.andvre.com

Media Contact

Courtney Pazdra, Anderson & Vreeland, Inc., 877-276-4190, [email protected], https://www.andersonvreeland.com

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Three-Peat! iSupport Worldwide Ranks in Inc. 5000 a 3rd Consecutive Time


For the third year running, iSupport Worldwide has been named to Inc. business magazines’ prestigious list of 5000 of the United States fastest growing companies

CARSON CITY, Nev., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The American business magazine Inc. recently released the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing US companies for 2023.

The Inc. 5000 list ranks privately owned for-profit companies based on their overall revenue growth over the course of three years. This year’s Inc.5000 companies had a total revenue of $358.2 billion and generated 1,186,006 new jobs.

iSupport Worldwide, a first-time honoree in 2021, made the list for the third consecutive year.

Established in 2006, the US-owned offshoring solutions company has sites in the Central Business District of Ortigas, Philippines. The company focuses on helping companies find, hire, and retain world-class high-performance talent while generating profitable revenue, increasing quality, and reducing costs.

In a constantly evolving business environment marked by successive global challenges lies a significant potential for companies aiming to expand. However, achieving growth appears increasingly when widespread employee layoffs, drastic cost reduction strategies, and operational interruptions caused by health and safety regulations are widespread.

iSupport Worldwide’s resolute commitment to assisting clients in overcoming these hurdles and prospering in their midst has laid the groundwork that enabled the company to maintain its rapid growth. This contributed to its inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

iSupport Worldwide: The Key to Adaptability

Every industry has goals that are unique to its standards and that cannot be solved with generic solutions. Offshoring companies concentrate their services on the following areas to produce the outcomes that are expected of them:

  • Reducing labor and operating costs
  • Giving clients to access a huge talent pool of specific capabilities
  • Securing technologies and facilities that would be difficult or expensive to pursue directly
  • Providing businesses the ability to scale up on an affordable budget

Although these factors are necessities, iSupport Worldwide’s core values revolve around exceeding its client’s expectations. To ensure customer satisfaction, iSupport modifies its offshore techniques based on the unique needs of each client and their plans for long-term growth.

If your business needs expertise for in-demand roles that are critical to your operations, this three-time Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies 2023 honoree can scout, hire, and train your offshore workforce. You can discover more about iSupport’s comprehensive learning programs and other value-added services on their website.

iSupport Worldwide Delivering on its Inc. 5000 Promise

The debut of iSupport Worldwide on the Inc. 5000 list helped clients and potential customers to see how quickly the offshoring solutions provider is evolving. In its previous year’s application for a third consecutive year on the distinguished list, iSupport Worldwide cited a dedication to quality and a passion for unlocking success as important motivations.

Another critical factor that proved beneficial in keeping current clients delighted and additional potential clients involved during difficult circumstances was adaptability.

The efforts of iSupport Worldwide to adapt to problems and keep up with trends continue to satisfy its clients, resulting in them altering business plans to make offshoring what it should always be: a long-term solution for quick growth and expansion.

Adaptability is one of the fundamental reasons iSupport Worldwide was able to maintain its position on the coveted Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in 2023. Staying on top of trends, delighting clients, and adapting to business landscape changes help the 16-year-old corporation have another successful year.

iSupport Worldwide Continues to Serve

Courtney Bissett, Chief Executive Officer of iSupport Worldwide, is honored to be a part of this exclusive business community of recognized companies in America. While this is a big accomplishment, Courtney says it does not end there. The award will not deter the offshoring solutions provider from adapting, developing, and working hard to give high-quality services to organizations looking to expand.

“Being named to the Inc. 5000 list for a third consecutive time is a wonderful honor and an absolute dream come true. For the third time, I am incredibly proud to reiterate my deep appreciation of our incredible team members and our amazing clients who put us on this list.

Rewards and recognition, however, are never the ultimate goal. Our people are the most important to us at iSupport. Whether it’s our employees, or our clients, we’re here to please, make the process simple, and help everyone win!

We’ve made it our job to adapt to what our clients require of us and deliver what our associates need from us. In doing so, we’re altering the game, allowing us to emerge as worldwide leaders in our industry.”

Adapting to the unfamiliar and unexpected can be difficult, but iSupport Worldwide’s commitment to adapting and evolving alongside you can help you feel more secure about the future of your business. This critical skill enabled the company to maintain its position on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in 2023. If you want to maximize your potential, you may book a call here or contact us via the following channels:

  • Website: http://www.isupportworldwide.com
  • LinkedIn: /isupport-worldwide
  • Facebook: iSupport Worldwide
  • Instagram: @isupportworldwide
  • Twitter: iSupport Group
  • TikTok: /@isupport_worldwide

More About the Inc. 5000

One of the most reputable business media brands in the world, Inc., provides entrepreneurs with the network, tools, and information they need to create quickly expanding businesses. Over 50 million people each month are reached by its multiplatform, award-winning content through a variety of channels, such as email newsletters, social media, websites, podcasts, print, and business news. Since 1982, it has compiled the coveted Inc. 5000 list, which evaluates business data to identify the fastest-growing privately held companies in the US based on sales growth rate. Entrepreneurs may connect with a very select group of their peers and gain the credibility that will help them grow sales and hire top talent thanks to the widespread exposure that comes with being named to the list of 5000.

Media Contact

Joseph Rinoza Plazo, iSupport Worldwide, 63 09209053292, [email protected], https://isupportworldwide.com/ 

SOURCE iSupport Worldwide

Paul Bulau Announces the Publication of Recent Interview Sharing Insights on Productivity and Bringing Ideas to Life


Paul Bulau, a business founder and culinary entrepreneur, shares his insights on productivity and how he brings ideas to life as part of an exclusive interview he gave with IdeaMensch.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Culinary entrepreneur and business founder Paul Bulau is excited to announce that he was recently featured in an interview with IdeaMensch. As part of the interview, he shared his insights on productivity and how he brings ideas to life.

Paul Bulau has 25 years of experience relevant to these topics, as he’s worked in key roles for a premier, on-site restaurant management company. While he started as an executive chef at the company, he quickly progressed up the ladder to general and district manager.

In these roles, Paul Bulau is responsible for contracts and client relationships, HR support, meal plan engineering, and negotiation. As regional vice president, he works closely with his team to implement solutions and strategically problem-solve for the company’s portfolio of marquee clients.

Paul Bulau told IdeaMensch that he starts his day early, around 5:30 a.m. every day. He takes full advantage of his morning to relax by having a cup of coffee or two and listening to a podcast, music, or local news in the background.

He takes the rest of his morning to lay out the framework for his day, with a focus on arranging his calendar and To-do list so that he can be fully present for all tasks on the day’s agenda. The goal, Paul Bulau said, is to focus on just one thing at a time rather than trying to integrate multiple tasks at once into the agenda.

Taking this approach helps him be more productive because it allows him to be present in the moment for every situation he faces in the day. Rather than being distracted by other tasks at hand, he’s able to focus on one thing at a time and communicate effectively with all appropriate stakeholders.

In terms of bringing ideas to life, Paul Bulau said it’s essential for him to listen intently to what his clients are looking for so that he can help them achieve their desired outcomes. He does this by asking pertinent questions so he can gain a clear understanding of what they’re really looking for, as some clients aren’t able to clearly communicate their wants and needs.

He further says that being laser-focused is essential to bringing what you want to fruition. A major reason for this is that some of his clients have big ideas; the bigger the idea, the longer it takes to manifest.

In his interview with IdeaMensch, Paul Bulau also talks about trends in the industry that excite him, habits that make him more productive, advice that he would give to his younger self, and suggestions he’d recommend for others in leadership positions to be successful.

IdeaMensch is an online interview platform that features makers, doers, and entrepreneurs. Its goal is to highlight the valuable ideas that entrepreneurs around the world have so others can grow and learn.

To read the full interview with Paul Bulau, please visit ideamensch.com.

About Paul Bulau

Paul Bulau is a culinary entrepreneur, business founder, and company owner/operator known for operational success, collaboration, and team development. After earning a degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Paul launched, grew, and sold his first business. For the past 25 years, Paul has served in several management roles with a premier, on-site restaurant company.

Media Contact

Jessica Brown, Mercury News Media, 303 800 6186, info@mercurynewsmedia.com

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CodeMonkey wins the prestigious Educators Pick


An Intensive Selection Process:

CodeMonkey’s success comes in the Computer Science category for Grades PK–5, an important time for students early coding education. Chosen through a rigorous two-part evaluation process, CodeMonkey’s offerings first faced scrutiny from an esteemed panel of judges, including luminaries like Dr. Linda Johnson-McClinton, Dr. Lance Brand, Dr. Jeffrey Crapper, Dr. Omah M. Williams-Duncan, Kim Collazo, Christina Wilson, Jamica Craig, and Erin Barr. Once the finalists were interviewed and shortlisted, more than 267,000 devoted STEM educators took part in a comprehensive survey to determine the ultimate winners.

Judges:

Annie Galvin Teich, lead judge, conveyed her awe at the impressive array of products and the remarkable level of innovation showcased by the participants. She emphasized educators’ profound appreciation for the alignment with NGSS standards, immersive simulation experiences, comprehensive instructional support for teachers, and a flexible implementation approach catering to diverse modes of instruction across the entire spectrum of STEM subjects.

Judge Dr. Jeffery Crapper had the following to say about CodeMonkey –

“CodeMonkey had strong connections with both math and computer science concepts with varied differentiation and learning opportunities. They provide multiple lessons/courses to foster student engagement and solid connections to real-life activities. Their product fosters the growth of critical thinking and problem-solving skills while incorporating a dynamic hands-on learning framework, they also incorporate best practices in project-based learning and instructional support and lesson outlines for teachers. CodeMonkey sells various plan options for both school-based and home-based options. Originally designed as a supplemental curriculum, their platform now addresses more than 85 percent of the national standards in computer science and will be moving toward transitioning to a main source curriculum instead of a supplemental source in the next 1-2 years.”

You can read more about the award on CodeMonkeys’ blog

About CodeMonkey: CodeMonkey is a leading coding for kids program. Through its award-winning courses, millions of students learn how to code in real programming languages. CodeMonkey offers an engaging and enjoyable curriculum for schools, after-school clubs, and camps as well as self-paced online courses to learn coding at home.

Media Contact

Vitaly Tev, CodeMonkey Studios Ltd., 1 (888) 299- 3294, [email protected], www.codemonkey.com

SOURCE CodeMonkey Studios Ltd.

Wireless Powerhouse Partners Powercast & Powermat Win Sustainability Award


The companies’ combined wireless power technologies improve sustainability in multiple ways. They:

  • Reduce the e-waste that litters landfills with wirelessly-powered, untethered devices that eliminate cords, cables, and single-use disposable batteries because they use rechargeable batteries or none at all.
  • Reduce emissions with wireless charging of otherwise gas-powered EVs.
  • Optimize efficiency of water treatment and conservation operations with underwater charging of water pumps, filters, and vacuums, eliminating wires under water.
  • Optimize efficiency of smart farming with wirelessly-powered drones, robotics and EVs that cut the cords, reduce emissions and conserve energy.

“This partnership saves customers from having to research which power solution is the best fit,” said Charles Goetz, CEO of Powercast. “Now, no matter the application, this cohesive entity can make sure the best solution is applied. In addition, this alliance provides full engineering and design support across the entire spectrum, from concept to prototyping, all the way to production and delivery of end product if needed. We are a wireless power one-stop-shop, regardless of application. This is a first-of-its kind convenience for our customers.”

“As partners, we believe wireless charging of otherwise gas-powered EVs is a key to reducing emissions and conserving energy,” said Kfir Abuhatzira, Powermat’s CEO. “Wireless charging can also make a huge environmental impact by reducing e-waste, saving hundreds of millions of batteries and cables from ending up in our landfills.”

Optimized for different applications, the companies’ technologies differ in strength/transfer distance, and together cover the entire spectrum of wireless power:

  • Powercast’s RF transmitters and receivers can transfer power over distances up to 120 feet, but deliver low power levels. This technology is designed for one-to-many charging of low-power consumer and industrial devices in hard-to-reach locations where wiring/battery replacement is prohibitive, like IoT sensor networks. Additional devices include home-automation sensor networks, TV remotes, electric toothbrushes, headphones and more.
  • On the other hand, Powermat’s SmartInductive transmitters and receivers must closely align–within 8 inches–but can transfer more power (5 to 600 watts) for industrial-grade applications like telecom, robotics, micro-mobility, medical devices, and underwater charging.

Powercast and Powermat share a vision of a 100% wireless future, where people and machines enjoy 100% freedom from traditional wall-tethered power transfer methods.

The ultimate goal is to create true wireless freedom through an ecosystem of connected transmitters and receivers, both in the public and private domain, which provide people, products and machines the ability to move around freely with seamless access to power.

About Powercast

Powercast is the established leader in RF wireless power-over-distance solutions. Since its founding in 2003, Powercast has led the industry in RF wireless power innovations that meet FCC and other global standards. Powercast’s technologies eliminate or reduce the need for wires and batteries, working at distances of 120 feet. The company’s collaborative approach and expertise in all aspects of product design, from vision through prototyping and commercialization, has resulted in dozens of applications, extensive commercial success in both industrial and consumer applications, and over 20 million units shipped. With more than 100 customers and partner companies globally, Powercast leads the RF wireless power market with 97 early and fundamental patents worldwide and 20 patents pending.

https://www.powercastco.com

About Powermat Technologies

Powermat Technologies provides advanced Qi-certified and proprietary wireless power solutions for IoT, telecom (5G), automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial applications. Powermat wireless power solutions and IP licensing programs enable global businesses to incorporate advanced wireless power into their products and customize solutions for unique use cases. Global market leaders including Samsung, General Motors, Flex, Harman International, Pivotal Commware, and Kyocera have adopted Powermat wireless power solutions. Over 800 million smartphones, 40 million embedded accessories, and 8 million cars worldwide have Powermat solutions inside.

https://powermat.com

About Business Intelligence Group

The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs. The organization’s proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.

https://www.bintelligence.com

Media Contact

Hank Gasbarro, Powercast, 1 (412) 455-5800, [email protected], https://www.powercastco.com

Ygal Sameach, Powermat, [email protected], https://powermat.com

SOURCE Powercast

KnowBe4 Named to 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia List by Great Place To Work


Companies were considered for the list after being selected for local honors on national Best Workplaces™ Lists.

This recognition is based on confidential survey data assessing employee experiences of trust, innovation, company values, and leadership. Companies are also evaluated on how well they are creating a For All™ workplace experience, where all employees are welcomed and celebrated no matter who they are or what they do. At the Best Workplaces in Asia, more employees reported high levels of care, both from their managers and from co-workers.

As a result, these companies have impressive employee engagement with 90% of employees reporting that people give extra effort on the job.

With these more positive workplace experiences, employees were also more likely to want to stay with their company. For employees at the Best Workplaces, 90% want to stay at their company, compared to just 58% at the typical workplace.

“When you show employees how much you care, they will reward you with hard work, higher innovation rates, and higher productivity,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “The Best Workplaces in Asia demonstrate the value of investing in your employees and creating an equitable environment where everyone can succeed.”

“KnowBe4 is delighted to be recognized as one of the best workplaces in Asia,” said Ani Banerjee, CHRO, KnowBe4. “We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace culture that reflects our values and promotes a transparent, fun and welcoming environment for our employees around the world. We are incredibly appreciative to our APAC-based employees who contribute to our unique culture and help drive KnowBe4’s success throughout the region.”

For more information on KnowBe4, visit https://www.knowbe4.com/careers.

About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 60,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, who was an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense.

About the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia List
Great Place To Work selected the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia List by analyzing companies’ workplace programs and surveying 2.1 million employees across multiple countries in Asia and the Middle East. The responses represent the experience of 5.9 million employees across the region.
To be considered, companies must first be identified as outstanding in their local region by appearing on one or more of our Best Workplaces™ Lists in Bahrain, Greater China (including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan), India, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, UAE, or Vietnam during 2022 or early 2023.
Companies rank in three size categories: small and medium (10–499 employees); large (500+ employees); and multinational. Multinational organizations are also assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces across multiple countries in the region. They must appear on at least two national lists in Asia and the Middle east and have at least 1,000 employees worldwide with at least 40% (or at least 5,000) of those employees located outside the headquarters country.

About Great Place To Work
Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture.‥Since 1992, it has surveyed more than 100 million employees around the world and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Great Place To Work helps organizations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognize Great Place To Work Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces in more than 60 countries, including the World’s Best™ lists published annually in Fortune.

To learn more, visit greatplacetowork.com and read “A Great Place to Work For All.”‥Join the community on‥LinkedIn,‥Twitter, and‥Instagram.

Media Contact

Amanda Tarantino, KnowBe4, (727) 748-4221, [email protected], https://www.knowbe4.com/

SOURCE KnowBe4



Announcing John Crawley’s Latest Novel, The Ripple Effect


The Ripple Effect Synopsis:

It’s the 13th of November in the small East Texas town of Lincoln. Shortly before noon, some fifty people – workers and diners – are gathered at a food court in Lincoln Mall. A young man appears out of the shadows and begins shooting. The sound of his assault rifle explodes through the crowd: a class of preschoolers; three older women meeting for their weekly hour of gossip; burger cooks; ice cream dippers; a salad store employee; a Texas Ranger; a man trying to find an anniversary gift for his wife… The Ripple Effect shows what happens to real people living real lives when the unimaginable happens.

The Ripple Effect is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy your books.

About John Crawley

John Crawley has won Shelf Magazine’s Top 100 award three times – for Stuff, a story of a man’s life, told by what he takes from his home as he escapes from an impending wildfire; Letters From Paris, a saga of Clare de Fontroy, a black poet, journalist and essayist (and part-time jazz singer) writing to John dos Passos about the changing nature of Europe and the world, even as the shadow of Hitler casts its dark cloud over Paris; and finally, The End, a tale of a woman wishing to choose death over life while confronting a horrid disease, which is slowly killing her– the only person standing in her way, is her brother: a Catholic priest. John also wrote the award-winning story, Man on the Grassy Knoll, a fictional interview with Raul Salazar, the second shooter on the day of the Kennedy assassination.

John Crawley is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. (English and History) In addition to penning numerous novels, he built a thirty-year career in advertising – specializing in TV and Radio – and helped build dozens of national brands in the process. He has taught creative writing and advertising at both East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce) and TCU. He has also lectured at The University of Texas at Austin, North Texas University, SMU and LaVerne University in California. John is an award-winning photographer, an avid cook, and a guitar and mandolin picker. He occasionally finds time to fly-fish and to ride his bicycles. He is married with three grown children and, somewhere around his house, a cat.

Find all of John’s books at www.johncrawleybooks.com

Media Contact

John Crawley, John Crawley Books, 1 972-900-9320, [email protected], http://www.johncrawleybooks.com

SOURCE John Crawley Books

Mployer Advisor Announces 2023 Winners of Third Annual ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards’ in Colorado


Mployer Advisor has named more than 500 winners in over 50 regions as part of its third annual 2023 awards. The class of 2023 winners account for less than 5% of all brokerages nationwide.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mployer Advisor, the leading independent platform for employers to research, review, and evaluate insurance brokers has named over 500 winners across more than 50 regions as part of its third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for 2023. Mployer Advisor’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award Program evaluates brokers based on breadth and depth of experience across employer industries, sizes, insurance products, and employer reviews. We recognize esteemed brokers that demonstrate market-leading competencies and a proven track record of success among employers, insurance providers, and peers.

Our team is proud to recognize this group of 2023 top-rated insurance advisors as part of our third annual Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards,” said Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor. “Employer-sponsored healthcare and benefits cover over 150M Americans. Who an employer selects as their benefits advisor has more impact on employee cost and satisfaction with their healthcare than who an employer chooses as the insurance carrier. We have rated these brokerages utilizing sophisticated, industry-first algorithms, and we applaud the winners’ demonstrated commitment to service, quality, and positive employer feedback.”

Mployer Advisor determined the winners of the third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award” by analyzing each brokerage based on historical data, online reviews, their M Score rating, and demonstrated business experience.

The Colorado job markets are among the most competitive in the U.S. Mountain-Plains region, employing over 3.1 million people. Offering competitive employee benefits is a critical factor in hiring top talent for the region’s employers. Finding and partnering with a highly rated insurance consultant is imperative to retaining talent in any market.

The recipients of the 2023 “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for Colorado are as follows:

The above winners are a snapshot of Mployer Advisor’s matrices and proprietary M Score on June 15, 2023. To view a full list of consultants in Colorado, visit MployerAdvisor.com.

About Mployer Advisor:

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Disclaimer: Rankings are dynamic, and this report may not reflect the rankings currently listed on Mployer Advisor’s website. Because Mployer Advisor’s research is ongoing, interested companies that want to join next year’s list are encouraged to claim their free profile on Mployer Advisor.

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