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November 23, 2023 By Bob Peters Cornwall Ontario  – An innovative leader in the design and manufacturing of fluorescent and LED Lighting  has chosen to make Cornwall the home of its manufacturing operations. Peerless Electric, boasting a rich legacy of almost 85 years in designing and manufacturing superior luminaires for commercial, industrial, and institutional markets, has leased space in the Cornwall Business Park.  It is part of a transformative journey for the historically Montreal based company, which led to a strategic relocation. Driven by the pursuit of enhanced production efficiency and an optimized supply and distribution chain, Peerless Electric conducted an extensive search for the ideal location. Cornwall emerged as the perfect fit, situated strategically at the crossroads of Ontario and Quebec, with proximity to the U.S. border. “We are very happy to move to lovely city and make Cornwall  the new home of Peerless Electric’s main manufacturing facility,” said Barry Fagen, President of Peerless Electric. The big move to the new address at 2900 Loyalist Street in the Cornwall Business Park began in April  and involved the meticulous transfer of machine tools, assembly lines, and warehouse equipment. A team of dedicated company experts orchestrated the placement and setup of

ByAmber Heckler Thursday, November 23, 2023 8:24PMHOUSTON, Texas -- A big city might seem impersonal, but don't be fooled. There's more going on behind the scenes than what a resident might be seeing through their local lens, especially in Houston. A recent LinkedIn study has revealed the best U.S. metros for newcomers to make connections quickly, and Houston's sprawling metro earned a spot in the top 10.LinkedIn's economic graph data team analyzed over three million users from the networking social media platform who relocated to a new metropolitan area in 2021. For the purpose of this study, "connection rates" were determined based on a newly relocated user's new LinkedIn connections in each metro compared to the overall U.S. average. It also excluded student migrations to new cities to keep the analysis focused on the workforce.Houston ranked No. 8, with a newcomer's connection rate being 8.2 times higher than the national average.You can learn more by heading to our partners at Houston CultureMap.

The agency is aiming to standardize social determinants to support health IT initiatives supporting equity. Wed, 11/22/2023 - 14:06 The White House has introduced a first-ever playbook aimed at addressing social determinants of health with directives for the departments of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Education, Commerce, Veterans Affairs and more. Learn about the three key pillars in this playbook, which include efforts around data strategies and partnerships. We dive into what these mean for federal technology opportunities and solutions.

Work can cause a great deal of stress. More than half, 57%, of workers report experiencing the impacts of work-related stress such as emotional exhaustion, low motivation and a desire to quit, according to the American Psychological Association's 2023 Work in America Survey.Whether or not a job ends up being stressful can be the result of a series of factors. A toxic boss, an overwhelming workload and a lack of flexibility can all play into your experience. And, critically, stress can be subjective. "What's best for might not be for someone else," says Vicki Salemi, career coach at Monster.That being the case, "it's important to do your own research before accepting any job opportunity to make sure a particular role is the right fit for you," says LinkedIn career expert Andrew McCaskill.Here's how.Make a list of your ideal work situationsIn order to be aware of your personal red flags, you'll need to get a sense of what stress on the job could look like. Ask yourself, "What does that job that's low stress look like to you and what does the employer provide?" says Salemi.Does it mean working from home? If you're working from home, does it mean "putting

November 21, 2023 3:35 PM Tencent's Amir Satvat and Devoted Studio's Ninel Anderson speak at GamesBeat Next 2023.Image Credit: GamesBeat Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the brightest minds of the gaming industry? Consider getting a custom GamesBeat sponsorship. Learn more. It’s not a trade secret that the video game industry is in the middle of a layoff crisis. Thousands of professionals in the industry have lost their jobs as studios and developers restructure and reset financial goals following the pandemic boom. But it’s not all gloom, as the community is taking steps to provide assistance to those who have been laid off. One of the biggest communities providing uplift is on LinkedIn, and one of its most important voices is Amir Satvat. Satvat is the business development director at Tencent, and he sat down with Devoted Studios’ CEO Ninel Anderson for a fireside chat at GamesBeat Next 2023. Satvat and Anderson spoke about the former’s efforts to help the jobseekers and build a community on LinkedIn. Satvat has been named one of LinkedIn’s Top voices in the games industry, and has built a community of tens of thousands of people amongst his followers. According to

A pedestrian walks by a sign at a LinkedIn office on July 26, 2023 in San Francisco, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesThe status of OpenAI is uncertain at the moment. But Microsoft wants the startup's employees to know they still have a home.The company has begun making preparations for hundreds of OpenAI employees at its LinkedIn offices in downtown San Francisco, about two miles from OpenAI's headquarters.Microsoft, which previously invested billions in OpenAI, also has human resources and legal staff on standby to handle hiring and onboarding, a source familiar confirmed to CNBC. The company is also preparing work spaces and Apple MacBook laptops. Axios first reported Microsoft's space planning efforts.This week, more than 90% of OpenAI employees signed a letter demanding that the OpenAI board resign or watch staffers leave and join their former boss, Sam Altman, at Microsoft. Early Monday morning, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that Altman, Greg Brockman and their colleagues would join Microsoft as part of a new artificial intelligence research group.However, by Monday evening, it became less evident that Altman and Brockman would actually be joining Microsoft.Read more CNBC news on OpenAINadella told CNBC's Jon Fortt in a Monday interview that it's the choice of OpenAI

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PRESS RELEASEPublished November 20, 2023With AI-based technology continuing to expand at a rapid rate, the new guide covers some of the most recent tools that can help to automate social selling efforts in LinkedIn. The company also explains how its own platform fits into this ecosystem, stating that it offers several advanced features that can greatly improve efficiency. More details can be found at https://salesflow.io/ai-outreach/ Salesflow explains that, while LinkedIn is one of the leading social media platforms for B2B selling, it can also be a time-consuming process. With the new guide, the firm aims to help a variety of smaller companies and startups understand how AI-driven technology can help. According to LinkedIn's own resources, over 60 million of the platform's users occupy senior positions in their company, while approximately 40 million class themselves as decision-makers. The company also reports that 80% of all social media-related B2B marketing leads come from LinkedIn, while 92% of B2B marketers say that LinkedIn is their preferred tool. With the new guide, Salesflow explains how AI-based software can help businesses improve their LinkedIn outreach efforts, while also saving time. The firm understands that AI is a relatively new field, and some readers may still

Our Australia team celebrated a double victory at the Asia-Pacific Project Controls Expo Awards, with our projects winning in the innovation of the year and transformation project of the year categories. The Project Controls Expo Awards recognise the achievements of an individual, project, programme or organisation. Six of our people and projects were shortlisted for the awards, with two of our projects announced as winners. The winning projects are: Hong Kong MTR digital project management office Category: Asia-Pacific Project Controls Innovation of the Year We digitally transformed Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway Corporation’s (MTR) project management office (PMO) by implementing innovative and integrated project controls to enhance MTR’s economic efficiency, improve reporting accuracy and positively impact programme outcomes. Our team combined agile project management techniques, stakeholder engagement and a commitment to continuous improvement to develop a portfolio management information hub. This hub has transformed MTR’s ways of working and is now the single source of truth for data-driven decisions across its portfolio. Sydney Water infrastructure portfolio – investment management office (IP-IMO) build Category: Asia-Pacific Transformation Project of the Year Sydney Water ensures quality water and wastewater services for more than five million people in the city. Due to growing population

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional networking platform, is not just a place to connect with colleagues or update your resume. It is also a powerful tool for passive job hunting. In this context, Passive job hunting means keeping an eye on job opportunities when you are not actively searching or unemployed. This approach allows you to explore new career options without the pressure of a full-scale job search. Did you know you can do this on LinkedIn, too? Here are some tips to try out. Optimize Your Profile Tekedia Mini-MBA (Feb 5 – May 4, 2024) registration has started; beat early birds for discounts here. Tekedia AI in Business Masterclass opens registrations here. Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and invest in Africa’s finest startups here. Ten startups available.  Your LinkedIn profile serves as your online resume. Ensure it’s complete, up-to-date, and showcases your skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Use a professional photo, craft a compelling headline, and write a summary highlighting your career goals and achievements. The more complete and appealing your profile is, the more likely you attract opportunities. You will find a lot of helpful videos and articles on the internet about how to optimize your profile for better visibility in