The Employee Experience Platform

The LatAm Employee Experience Awards is a great initiative to recognize those HR teams that deliver significant results thanks to innovative programs that add value in some of the most important stages of the employee lifecycle.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (PRWEB)
November 07, 2019

The LatAm Employee Experience Awards is GOintegro’s initiative to recognize and celebrate organizations that excelled in their Employee Experience initiatives. The awards are divided into 4 categories: Best Employee Experience Strategy, Best Employee Communication Program, Best Employee Recognition Program, and Best Employee Benefits Initiative.

After an extensive evaluation from a highly specialized jury, composed by members of the Top 100 HR Influencers LatAm 2019 and Human Resources experts, 12 organizations made it to the finalists and winners list.

This year’s awards winners are:

• Sodexo México for Best Employee Experience Strategy.
• Zurich-Santander Brasil for Best Employee Communication Program.
• Ocensa Colombia for Best Employee Recognition Program.
• Ferreyros Perú for Best Employee Benefits Initiative.

Among the criteria to be chosen as a finalist and the winner of each category, the jury evaluated the difficulty, magnitude and potential impact of the challenge that the HR team faced; the strategy development and implementation process, and the impact of measurable results.

“The LatAm Employee Experience Awards is a great initiative to recognize those HR teams that deliver significant results thanks to innovative programs that add value in some of the most important stages of the employee lifecycle,” commented Jose Guerra, Chief Sales & Marketing Officerat GOintegro. “These organizations leave a positive mark on the Human Resources industry by sharing their valuable experiences that become a benchmark for the rest.”

The 2019 Employee Experience Awards finalists go as follows:

• Ferreyros – Peru for Best Employee Experience Strategy.
• TrueLogic – Argentina for Best Employee Experience Strategy.
• Hewlett-Packard – Mexico for Best Employee Benefits Initiative.
• Everis – Peru for Best Employee Benefits Initiative.
• Zurich Santander – Brasil for Best Employee Recognition Program.
• SIG – Brasil for Best Employee Recognition Program.
• ICPNA – Peru for Best Employee Communication Program.
• Tegma – Brasil for Best Employee Communication Program.

“It’s been a very enriching and inspiring experience, both for the participants and for us, as a company, to collaborate with best in class Latin American organizations that are leading the way towards a more employee-centric approach in all their HR initiatives. We congratulate their success and, as ever, we look forward to keep on working with them to deliver the best possible employee experience”, said German Dyzenchauz, CEO & Co-founder at GOintegro.

Please click here if you wish to learn more about The LatAm Employee Experience Awards

Share article on social media or email:

I’m excited to be joining a team of industry veteran’s developing technology that will truly change the way nurses prepare themselves for work opportunities, using a strictly mobile approach that doesn’t sacrifice quality or security.

MIAMI (PRWEB)
November 07, 2019

R Squared Ventures LLC, a boutique healthcare application development firm based in Miami FL, is pleased to announce that former AMN Healthcare Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Marcia Faller, has joined its Advisory Board. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare staffing industry, Dr. Faller’s addition adds both depth and breadth to the board as the company prepares to launch its innovative career readiness app – UNA – to nurses and healthcare professionals in January 2020.

During her tenure as the Chief Clinical Officer for AMN Healthcare, Dr. Faller was in charge of several large teams dedicated to the credentialing, competency assessment, continuing education and ongoing performance management of nurses, allied health professionals, physicians and advanced practitioners who were placed in temporary positions nationwide.

Her skillset and experience will be instrumental in both the design and the deployment of the most career-centric piece of mobile technology to ever be made available to nurses and other healthcare professionals.

“Dr. Faller’s thought leadership on education, credentialing and competency will help us fine-tune what’s most important for career nurses to prepare for employment,” said Rich Benvenuto, Senior Partner at R Squared Ventures.

“I’m excited to be joining a team of industry veteran’s developing technology that will truly change the way nurses prepare themselves for work opportunities, using a strictly mobile approach that doesn’t sacrifice quality or security,” Dr. Faller added. “Other technologies focus solely on jobs. UNA is unique in that it puts the nurse first, and couple’s convenience with a more streamlined approach to career readiness.”

UNA’s technology will give nurses the ability to manage their work credentials and apply for jobs, through a single app, with the click of a button.

“Nurses spend a majority of their time caring for patients in challenging work environments, and the last thing someone wants to do after a long shift is track down their credentials,” stated Ron Gonzalez, Managing Partner of R Squared Ventures, and the Founder and former CEO of Prophecy Healthcare. “Our goal with UNA is to make the lives of nurses much easier by leveraging technology to improve their career management experience.”

About R Squared Ventures

r2 Ventures is a private mobile technology development firm with more than 30 years of combined experience in healthcare technology and innovation. We specialize in developing software that addresses the current challenges in the healthcare market today, to pave the way for a better quality of healthcare tomorrow. Healthcare applications currently in our development portfolio are primarily focused on improving patient care and communication, reducing overhead, or increasing provider engagement, and all r2 Ventures partners receive support with market insights and gain exposure to potential acquisitions & acquires. To learn more, contact us at 336-848-4732 or ron@r2ven.com.

Share article on social media or email:

This doesn’t mean dumping tens of thousands of dollars into landscaping contracts. Instead, sellers should think about easy, cost-effective strategies that make their home appear in its best light.

DES MOINES, Iowa (PRWEB)
November 07, 2019

As a local expert, Robison, with eXp Realty, is well aware of the pitfalls that can keep an otherwise good home from selling. According to Robinson, home sellers can avoid these pitfalls by following seven simple steps:

No. 1: Price it right. Pricing a home too high is the biggest mistake that a seller can make. “Sellers should pay attention to the housing market, and set their asking price on the conservative end,” advised Robinson.

No. 2: Less is more. Resist the urge to stuff each room with flowers, art, and other eye-catching decorations before showing. “These decorations will only serve as distractions for potential buyers,” added Robinson.

No. 3: Cleanliness is key. Sweeping down cobwebs, wiping down surfaces, and performing other basic cleaning before showings will vastly improve the home’s appearance. “No one wants to envision themselves living in a dirty home,” stressed Robinson.

No. 4: Remove strong odors. Smokers — or those with pets — should resist the urge to quickly cover up any strong smells with air fresheners. “Instead, ask your Realtor whether the smell is noticeable,” stated Robinson. “If it is, head to a professional cleaning company for assistance.”

No. 5: Be flexible. Homes that are only available to show one or two days out of the week will typically take longer to sell. “Try to open your home for showings during the peak times when buyers are looking — such as the weekend,” stated Robinson.

No. 6: If it’s broken, fix it. If your furnace or hot water heater is on its last leg, go ahead and replace it. Patch up leaking roofs, and ensure that electric panels with screw-in fuses are up to snuff. While these fixes cost money, they will save you headaches in the future — and improve your relationship with your buyer.

No. 7: Work on your curb appeal. “This doesn’t mean dumping tens of thousands of dollars into landscaping contracts,” concluded Robinson. “Instead, sellers should think about easy, cost-effective strategies that make their home appear in its best light.”

Robinson is also hosting a donation drive for Operation Warm to help supply brand-new winter coats to children. Operation Warm works year-round to create colorful winter coats made just for kids. Every $20 provides a high-quality, brand new winter coat to a child who needs it most. Since 1998, Operation Warm has inspired hope by manufacturing and distributing winter coats to nearly 3 million children in need throughout the U.S.

To donate to Operation Warm through Janis Robinson, please visit https://give.operationwarm.org/campaign/janis-robinson-realtor-for-operation-warm-2019-20/c252489.

About Janis Robinson, eXp Realty

Janis Robinson works with both buyers and sellers. She has a team of professionals she utilizes during the home-selling process, including a professional stager, a home-blessing expert, and a skilled support staff. Janis makes the home buying or selling process as smooth as possible despite any surprise situations that might occur. For more information, please call 515-707-4770, or visit http://www.JanisR.com. eXP Realty is located at 5550 Wild Rose LN, Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

For media inquiries, please call THE NALA at 805.650.6121, ext. 361.

Share article on social media or email:

New Controller Richard Bierman, CPA joins AFG Group, Inc.

AFG’s CEO, Cheryl K. O’Connor, states, “Rick’s knowledge of audits, DCAA compliance, pricing, as well as forming and managing joint ventures, mentor-protégé agreements, mergers and acquisitions is exactly what AFG needs at this point in our development and growth.”

HERNDON, Va. (PRWEB)
November 07, 2019

AFG Group, Inc. (AFG), a nationally recognized program, construction and relocation management firm announces that Richard Bierman, CPA has joined their firm as Controller.

Mr. Bierman will be responsible for supervising the accounting, finance and cash management operations of AFG, performing managerial finance activities and supporting corporate functions with outside institutions. He has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, having served as Director of Contracts, Contracting Specialist, and Senior Government Administrator. He recently served as Controller and then Chief Finance Officer for a Washington DC firm, assisting the firm grow its revenue from $12M to over $50M.

AFG’s CEO, Cheryl K. O’Connor, states, “Rick’s knowledge of audits, DCAA compliance, pricing, as well as forming and managing joint ventures, mentor-protégé agreements, mergers and acquisitions is exactly what AFG needs at this point in our development and growth. He is an excellent addition to the AFG Corporate Team and will improve efficiencies and accuracy in all our field offices.”

Mr. Bierman is a Certified Public Accountant, and holds a BS Accounting from George Mason University. He will be based out of AFG’s Corporate office in Herndon, VA.

ABOUT AFG GROUP, INC.

AFG is a woman-owned firm with offices and projects in 14 states, and was recently recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Washington, DC region by the Washington Business Journal. Focused on multi-disciplined program, construction, and relocation programs, AFG maintains a national portfolio of work in courthouses, government buildings, educational facilities, healthcare, and laboratories. With nearly 30 years of business acumen, AFG has earned a reputation for providing strong expertise, responsiveness, and project execution that helps owners navigate through complex design, procurement, construction, and activation processes. For additional information, visit https://www.afgcm.com.

Share article on social media or email:

When founders leave, they are surprised by the value of the feedback from students and investors alike, and the expanded network base for future fundraising. Over the years, over 25% of the participating startups go on to raise venture capital after the event.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (PRWEB)
November 06, 2019

For over 20 years, a kind of “March Madness” has been growing for entrepreneurial MBA and college students thanks to the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC), a “bracket” of 20 regional competitions in seven countries, coordinated globally by the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.

VCIC is a marketplace for entrepreneurs seeking investors and a training ground for students – future founders and venture capitalists. Startups pitch to students, who play the investors, and venture capitalists (VCs) judge the student teams’ investment decisions.

Now VCIC is offering startups a competition within the competition: the “Most VC-Backable Startup Global Search,” leveraging the March Madness bracket of regional events. Unlike traditional startup pitch competitions where dozens of startups have only a few minutes of exposure, VCIC events are due diligence immersions, daylong events, for the few startups selected to participate.

For each regional competition, only three startups are chosen to pitch in-person, survive a gauntlet of six due diligence sessions (one with each student VC team), have lunch with the VC judges and negotiate term sheets with the teams that choose to invest in them.

Winners of regional events will be included on VCIC’s “Most VC-Backable Startups” list and will be eligible to be invited to the VCIC Global Finals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 27-28, 2020, where the top 20 student teams, 12 most VC-backable startups and 30 VCs from around the U.S. will come together.

“Historically, founders come because we have enough VCs in the room to justify the day at VCIC,” says Patrick Vernon, VCIC director and clinical associate professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at UNC Kenan-Flagler. “When they leave, they are surprised by the value of the feedback from students and investors alike, and the expanded network base for future fundraising. Over the years, over 25% of the participating startups go on to raise venture capital after the event.”

In 2019, VCIC’s Most VC-Backable Startup was Admiral, a visitor relationship management company. “The competition is daunting, with student VC teams ripping apart your business model and leaving no due diligence stone unturned,” says Dan Rua, Admiral founder and CEO. “Securing multiple term sheets after such a thorough process was rewarding.”

Startups can apply at http://www.vcic.org/startups. The deadline is Dec. 15, 2019.

About the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School

Consistently ranked one of the world’s best business schools, UNC Kenan-Flagler offers a broad range of programs – Undergraduate, MBA and Master of Accounting, PhD and Executive Development – and extraordinary, real-life learning experiences. Faculty demonstrate unparalleled dedication to students’ learning and a commitment to world-class research that addresses critical business challenges. Contributing to the School’s thought leadership is the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, which promotes innovative, market-based solutions to vital economic issues. UNC Kenan-Flagler’s collaborative culture is rooted in core values that date back to its founding in 1919, and graduates are renowned as effective, principled leaders with the technical knowledge and leadership skills to deliver results in the global business environment.

Share article on social media or email:

Gilbane Building Company Names Karen Medeiros as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

“The new role of chief marketing officer ensures that our brand and key marketing initiatives for new services and geographies are an integral part of our company’s visionary growth,” said Ryan Hutchins, executive vice president of Gilbane Building Company.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (PRWEB)
November 06, 2019

As part of its global growth strategy, Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Medeiros as senior vice president, chief marketing officer (CMO). In this newly-created role, Karen joins the executive management team and will lead the company’s global marketing, brand and communication strategies.

As CMO, Karen will be responsible for all aspects of Gilbane’s strategic marketing communications including brand strategy and positioning, innovative campaign development, distribution channel design, alliance marketing, and partnerships with teams across the company. In alignment with the firm’s Vision 2025 plan, Karen will provide enterprise-wide leadership and connectivity with sales, finance, human resources and operations to drive change with a direct link to business strategy and results. Her approach to marketing solutions has generated award-winning marketing campaigns and innovative digital strategies that inspire connectivity with clients, industry partners, employees and prospects across the marketplace.

“Karen is an accomplished leader and marketing visionary with a strong history of building innovative, brand marketing programs with a client-first mindset,” said Ryan Hutchins, executive vice president of Gilbane Building Company. “The new role of chief marketing officer ensures that our brand and key marketing initiatives for new services and geographies are an integral part of our company’s visionary growth.”

Throughout her nearly 20-year career with Gilbane, Karen has held leadership roles throughout the company, including vice president, senior director of client development for the Mid-Atlantic division, and most recently she served as vice president, global sales and marketing services, a shared services department. Her extensive experience has been instrumental in strategic plan implementation, developing the company’s sales and marketing organization, and team building throughout the company’s expanded geographic footprint. Karen is also a strong advocate for employee development and advancement. She serves as an executive leader for the company-wide women’s Employee Resource Group, empoWer, leads training and orientation sessions, and mentors emerging leaders.

Karen holds a BA in marketing from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. She is a member of the Society of Professional Marketing Services and has served in several leadership roles in community organizations. She is a former board member for the UMass Dartmouth – Charlton College of Business Advisory Board, as well as the Somerset Federal Credit Union. Karen resides with her husband, John, in Somerset, Massachusetts and Center Barnstead, New Hampshire.

About Gilbane Building Company

Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.

Share article on social media or email: