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The Big Heart Foundation pledges over USD 1 million to education, vocational training and community empowerment in Pakistan

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Five humanitarian projects will be executed in partnership with international entities

– Projects carried out in seven cities include establishment of schools and computer and English language labs

– Women Welfare Development Centres to be upgraded and fully equipped

Mariam Al Hamadi: "The projects carried out by TBHF are aimed at supporting the efforts of civil organizations in Pakistan to enhance the lives of refugees and the marginalized groups"

SHARJAH, UAE, Oct. 29, 2020 — Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), TBHF, the global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, is implementing five humanitarian projects in Pakistan, in a bid to support their humanitarian efforts to create more opportunities in education and employment for the refugees and marginalized residing in the country.

HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi to Pakistan in February 2020
HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi to Pakistan in February 2020

TBHF’s funding, which amounts to exceeding USD 1 million will be utilized to support the nation’s educational infrastructure enabling access to a larger number of children and youth, and improve vocational training in Pakistan, and will also focus on improving integration and youth employability, women’s skills development and community empowerment of refugees and others in need, and follows the directives of Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi post Her Highness’s visit to Pakistan this February to meet with several humanitarian organizations.

USD 580,000 SOS Girls and Boys High School in Rawalakot

Reinforcing its emphasis on the pivotal role of education as a primary enabler of secure futures for vulnerable children, TBHF has allocated USD 580,000 for the construction of an SOS Girls and Boys High School in Rawalakot, in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan. The project seeks to bring high-quality education to children who are under the direct care of SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan, as well as underprivileged children in the wider community. Launched in September, the school is expected to be fully established by July 2022.

A special plaque, to acknowledge the meaningful contribution and support of The Big Heart Foundation for the welfare of children, will be affixed on the school grounds.

Establishment of computer labs and English language labs across SOS Youth Homes in Pakistan

In August, TBHF, in cooperation with SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan, launched a project to establish specialized computer training and English language labs in Sargodha, Sialkot and Muzaffarabad. Targeting 450 children and youth, the USD 80,584 project aims to support the youth in the care of SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan by equipping them with the necessary skills to secure jobs and fully integrate them into their communities as they reach adulthood.

USD 170,162 TCF-Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi Campus in Lakhi Ghulam Shah, Shikarpur, Sindh

In June, TBHF mobilized funding of USD 170,162 for the construction of a primary school project in Lakhi Ghulam Shah, Shikarpur, in Pakistan’s Sindh province, in partnership with The Citizens Foundation (TCF).

The TCF-Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi Campus project, named in memory of the Sharjah Ruler’s son, aims to provide high-quality formal education to 180 marginalized children per year, with a particular focus on girls’ education. When complete, the school will employ 9 female faculty members and five support staff, of which two will be women.

TBHF estimates that the indirect beneficiaries from this project would number around 1,260 per year, which aligns with the vision of the Pakistani educational laws, which stipulate the provision of free and compulsory education for children in the 5 – 16 age group, and the allocation of 10 per cent of seats in schools and private educational institutes for poor children.

In addition, TBHF has pledged monetary support to cover the running costs of the TCF-Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi School for a period of five years on completion of the project.

Upgradation of women’s skills development centres in Pakistan

To support 1,500 Afghani refugee women as well as marginalized local women in Pakistan acquire advanced vocational and technical skills to improve their employability, TBHF, in cooperation with UNHCR, launched a project targeting the upgradation of equipment at the Women Welfare Development Centre in Islamabad and three similar community development centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The USD 200,045 project, scheduled for completion in December 2021, will provide equipment for industrial tailoring, advanced beauty-therapy, and information technology, helping these women acquire advanced level vocational and technical skills in the crafts of dressmaking, tailoring, and jewellery design, in addition to receiving training in beautician and computer courses. Ultimately, the project seeks to build trainees’ self-reliance by improving their access to suitable livelihood development opportunities.

‘The Big Heart Foundation Community Centre’ to directly benefit more than 1,500 Afghan refugees

To promote the active engagement and participation of refugees in communities, TBHF has pledged USD 61,131 for a new community centre project in Haripur in cooperation with UNHCR.

Scheduled to be completed at the end of 2021, ‘The Big Heart Foundation’ centre will place special emphasis on the training of more than 1,500 Afghan refugees including youth, women, and adolescent girls in literacy courses, tailoring, business skills, as well as entrepreneurial and financial management skills to improve their livelihoods and make them economically independent.

In addition to empowering the refugee community with vocational skills including tailoring and embroidery, as well as mobile phone and computer repair, ‘The Big Heart Foundation’ centre will also raise community awareness on the risks associated with child marriage and child labour.

An additional 1,000 Afghan refugees including men, women, girls and boys, and those with special needs will also receive direct or indirect benefits from the training sessions and outreach activities organized by ‘The Big Heart Foundation’ community centre.

Mariam Al Hammadi: TBHF recognizes the importance of skilled human resources

Speaking on the side-lines of the implementation of the five projects, Mariam Al Hammadi, Director of TBHF, emphasized that the targeted educational and vocational projects carried out by TBHF are aimed at supporting the efforts of civil organizations in Pakistan to enhance the lives of refugees and the marginalized groups across the country. Ensuring better educational support and providing opportunities for learning and life skills development will economically empower beneficiaries to contribute to the developmental efforts of the host nation and support in the rebuilding efforts in their home countries upon their return, she added.

Mariam Al Hammadi said: "TBHF recognizes the importance of skilled human resources to build a strong, sustainable economy, and is committed to fulfilling its humanitarian responsibilities towards refugees and those in need around the world. We view our role as an integral part of the global community’s efforts to achieve the UN’s sustainable development goals through our focus on sustainable projects in education and community empowerment sectors."

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Cappfinity appoints Lindsey Pollak as Brand Ambassador for game-changing VEE solution to early career recruiting

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2020 — HR Tech firm, Cappfinity, is working with Lindsey Pollak to bring the company’s new Virtual Experience and Engagement platform to the early careers marketplace and help talent leaders find the best-matched, career-ready, diverse talent for their businesses at an earlier stage.

The innovative solution combines 1) Virtual Experience for students and recent graduates, where they can gain self-insight, strengthen skills and practice work simulations with 2) Virtual Engagement for employers, enabling them to widen their talent pool and evaluate candidates in a way that removes unconscious bias.

Cappfinity launched VEE following research with 30+ global talent leaders in the US, UK and APAC that highlighted the need for a bold shift to virtual with campus recruiting strategies to reach and attract more diverse talent.

Based on Cappfinity’s extensive experience working with clients across the globe to remove bias from hiring processes, VEE takes the job seeker on a guided learning journey involving strengths self-assessments, strengths development exercises and work simulations. On completion, an accreditation is awarded that learners can include on their resume and share with future employers to show they are ‘Certified Career Ready’.

Cappfinity CEO, Dr Alex Linley, spoke about the appointment:

"As a leading expert and thought leader in the early careers market, we’re delighted Lindsey is working with us on the launch of VEE in the US and globally. Lindsey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with businesses and institutions to support diversity and inclusion efforts, and helping students and graduates succeed in a competitive and changing job market."

Speaking about her new role as VEE Ambassador, Lindsey Pollak commented:

"I’m thrilled to be working with Cappfinity on this initiative. VEE is arriving at a pivotal point for the early careers market; now more than ever students and graduates need support and guidance as they prepare to start their careers. By opening up access to free tools and resources that can help them to become career ready, Cappfinity VEE is helping to level the playing field and build confidence in candidates and connect them with real job opportunities."

Visit Cappfinity.com/VEE for more information or to request a demo.

Contact: Rachael Ramos, Cappfinity, rachael.ramos@cappfinity.com, +44 (0)7719 986909

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Laiye and RAAS PAL Form Partnership to Drive the Industry-wide Automation

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BANGKOK, Oct. 23, 2020 — Laiye, the leading Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform provider in Asia, and RAAS PAL, a robotics and AIoT solution provider in Thailand, announced the partnership to provide the industry-wide high-quality automation services in Thailand.

Laiye initially delivered some significant projects including Automated Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) and built the Virtual Office to drive brand engagement and boost RAAS PAL’s productivity.

Technology is completely changing the way we work. In the newly completed projects, Laiye not only automated parts of RAAS PAL’s online recruitment processes but also delivered a virtual office solution that includes many robot employees performing different tasks, like Human Resources Outsourcing, Financial Services Outsourcing, etc. Laiye aims to drive the promise of the fully automated enterprise for the most strategic companies.

"This first step in the adoption of RPA in our group processes has been extremely meaningful for us. We particularly liked the fact that we could start from small to scale. Besides the short learning curve, what touches us even more was Laiye UiBot’s services," said CEO of RAAS PAL. 

This cooperation is expected to deliver automation value to clients of all industries, with those in regulated industries such as finance, banking, manufacturing, human resource, healthcare and more. Furthermore, entrepreneurs see a lot of potential in automating the processes which bring innovative benefits to various aspects of enterprise business.

About Laiye

Founded in 2015, Laiye is a forward-looking company focused on offering automation solutions to a wide range of users from individuals to enterprises. Laiye is a pioneering company in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence with more than 19-year experience. Laiye’s mission is to automate all rule-based, repetitive, high-volume digital tasks for you and your business to increase creativity and productivity.

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G20 Saudi Secretariat Announces Digital Summit to Discuss Inclusive Growth in Aftermath of Covid-19

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 21, 2020 — The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Secretariat as part of the international Conference program announces a four-day digital event series to explore how businesses, governments and citizens can drive opportunities for inclusive growth through regulation, new technologies and long-term strategic approaches in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Titled ‘A New Framework For Inclusive Growth’ and hosted by FT Live, the series will feature influential speakers from the worlds of business, politics and policy, interviewed by FT writers.

The series, taking place on 21, 22, 28 and 29 October 2020, will examine:

  • How the financial sector can be used for inclusive growth in both developed and emerging markets;
  • The role of policy, regulation and taxation in promoting national and international growth and stability;
  • The role of the digital economy in promoting inclusive growth – how smart cities and digital health and education can provide opportunities for all;
  • How changing global trade relationships are impacting the business environment for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and what can be done to support them.

Speakers include:

  • Baroness Catherine Ashton, Former EU Commissioner for Trade and Former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
  • Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair, Mastercard
  • Angel Gurria, Secretary General, OECD
  • Sir Chris Hohn, Founder and Managing Director,  TCI
  • Shameel Joosub, CEO, Vodacom Group
  • Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary General, UNCTAD

The series will be live streamed and delegates can participate on an interactive event platform. A full recording of the event will be available afterwards at globalsummitseries.live.ft.com

 

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Zuper COVID-19 Compliance pack helps companies like IKEA manage safe business operations in the new reality

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– COVID-19 Compliance Pack offers companies new safety protocols and policies as they return to business as usual

SEATTLE, SINGAPORE and BANGKOK, Oct. 21, 2020 — Zuper, a platform for intelligent workforce management, today announced that it will be implementing its COVID-19 Compliance Pack (ZuperCCPack) at IKEA India, in order to help maintain the highest safety standards for their customers, co-workers and communities as the company returns to regular business operations.

With India beginning to reopen its economy, businesses are required to adhere to strict workflow protocols and policies to ensure safety, cleanliness and proper hygiene at the workplace. The ZuperCCPack is designed and developed to specifically address the needs of businesses resuming operations during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The company worked closely with various healthcare, industry and compliance experts, as well as aligned its guidelines with leading global public health institutes to build this super resilient startup pack.  

Zuper’s technology-driven ZuperCCPack, enables IKEA India to take a proactive workflow approach to COVID-19 compliance and promote the highest level of safety as it resumes its assembly and installation services for its customers in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune.

"Our deep experience in workforce management enabled us to develop the most comprehensive compliance solution for businesses moving into a post-pandemic economy. The ZuperCCPack is specifically designed for users to take a proactive approach to COVID-19, which is a necessary component to efficiently operate in the new normal," says Anand Subbaraj, Chief Executive Officer. "As an existing technology partner of IKEA India, we keenly understand the importance of this initiative for all parties involved. The safety and well-being of the company’s customers and coworkers is paramount as they resume their service business in a safe and compliant manner."

The ZuperCCPack facilitates consumer centric companies to follow strict protocols including daily screenings of service coworkers for COVID-19 symptoms, ensuring the workers complete a detailed checklist prior to entering a customer’s home and initiating an after-visit checklist to ensure they don’t carry germs from one place to another, among many other capabilities. The service coworkers can use their mobile devices to complete each test and their supervisors can easily monitor and manage the workforce to ensure compliance, using a command center powered by Zuper.

"The safety and wellbeing of our co-workers, customers and community remain our highest priority as we resume our assembly and installation services at customers’ homes," said Santosh Sayari, Service Business Manager at IKEA Hyderabad. "During these unprecedented times, it is important we apply the best solutions available to efficiently manage and optimise our operations in order to provide the best customer experience possible. Zuper gave us the much-needed assurance to ensure all necessary and updated safety protocols and policies, in line with the latest public health guidelines & regulations."

About Zuper

Zuper enables organizations with field service teams to better organize and provide the best possible customer experience through its intelligent workforce management platform. The company’s white-label application allows businesses to efficiently manage their operations and workforces from anywhere and dispatch the right person with the right information at the right time. With Zuper, businesses can let consumers easily book a service call on-demand from any device and location. The company also helps organizations maintain COVID-19 compliance and create a safe environment for employees, customers, and the community through its ZuperCCPack. Founded in 2016, Zuper is headquartered in Seattle and has offices in India and the Middle East. For more information, please visit https://zuper.co/.

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Deltek Named A Best Place to Work in the Philippines

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Deltek’s Philippines office in Makati has received the prestigious award eight times since 2012

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 19, 2020 — Deltek, the leading global provider of software and information solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that its office in Makati has been named a Philippines Best Employer Brand. Deltek has received recognition from Best Employer Brands eight times since 2012. The awards, organized by World HRD Congress, promote the Best Employer Brands from various geographical regions.

"Our employees are the most critical component of our organization. We continue to drive innovation, collaboration and growth – even during these uncertain times, when we are working remotely. Our team in the Philippines shows unmatched resiliency, enthusiasm, passion and dedication – they truly embody what our culture at Deltek is all about," said Ed Hutner, SVP of Human Resources at Deltek. "On behalf of the entire team at Deltek, I want to extend my thanks to the World HRD Congress for recognizing us as a best place to work."

The Best Employer Brand Awards recognize companies across the Philippines that excel at fostering a positive working environment and engaging employees through best-in-class human resources practices, policies and strategies and have used marketing communications in attracting, developing and retaining talent.

Deltek’s office in Makati distinguished itself from other nominees through its world-class talent management, development and innovation programs to enable building a future-ready organization. "Best Employers" were selected following vigorous primary research conducted by the Employer Branding Institute (EBI).

Learn more about the award-winning team at Deltek.

About Deltek
Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. Learn more at www.deltek.com.

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Louisiana Community and Technical College System chooses PageUp to deliver end to end talent management solutions

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LCTCS implements PageUp’s Recruitment Management, Onboarding, Learning, Performance Management and Single Sign On Integration.

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2020 — PageUp, a best-of-breed provider of cloud-based talent management software, today announced that Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) has selected PageUp Recruitment Management, Onboarding, Learning and Performance Management to provide end-to-end talent solutions for its 12 community and technical colleges and system office.

The system will re-imagine its talent management approach with PageUp’s end to end software solution, ensuring a seamless and world-class experience from candidate through to employee.

PageUp will bring together the talent management process of all these entities, ensuring a consolidated and collaborative system that HR, recruiters and hiring managers can enjoy. PageUp was ultimately selected for its first-class customer support and proven track record in the higher education industry, with colleges and universities around the globe using PageUp solutions.

PageUp will provide LCTCS with:

  • Recruitment Management, including best-in-class Position Management functionality
  • Onboarding
  • Learning
  • Performance Management
  • 2 way Banner integration
  • Single sign on integration

Gena Doucet, Chief Human Resources for LCTCS says, "LCTCS looks forward to working with PageUp in developing efficient and consistent recruitment, onboarding, evaluation and employee development programs systemwide."  

Mark Rice, PageUp CEO, says, "PageUp is excited to work with LCTCS in achieving an all-in-one, comprehensive talent management solution. Candidates will enjoy a seamless experience from application through to hiring, onboarding and development, while hiring managers and recruiters will benefit from meaningful insights across the entire talent lifecycle."

About LCTCS

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) provides strategic management and support for Louisiana’s 12 community and technical colleges. LCTCS colleges award associates degrees, technical diplomas, and industry-based certificates in programs aligned with business and industry and local economies, which lead students to good in-demand, high-wage jobs.

About PageUp

The powerful PageUp platform optimizes each step of the talent management lifecycle – so everyone can reach their full potential. PageUp Talent Management software enhances HR processes with technology that HR professionals, people leaders and employees love to use. From Recruitment Marketing – including sophisticated content management, marketing automation and candidate relationship management tools – through to Recruitment Management, Onboarding, Learning, Performance, and Succession – all underpinned by Analytics.

Customers love PageUp for its deep functionality and ability to be configured for a range of workflows and industries, all accompanied by outstanding customer service. Used in over 190 countries, PageUp is a truly global solution. PageUp has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, New York, London and Dublin.

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VMware Commits to Enabling Future-Ready Workforce to Power Singapore’s Innovation Economy

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Launches SGUnited Training Program to strengthen the country’s talent ecosystem in partnership with industry leaders including DBS and M1

SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2020 — VMware (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced Getting Future Ready, a pilot training initiative that deepens expertise and specialization in next-generation technologies for the Singapore workforce. The flexible eight-week program is available to VMware customers and partners enrolled to the SGUnited Traineeship program, offering structured learning paths towards emerging Cloud Native job roles and opportunities. The program is set to benefit tech talents across VMware’s expansive partner and customer ecosystem that include organizations such as DBS Bank and M1.

The Getting Future Ready program will offer up to 1,000 traineeship opportunities to Singapore-based companies. Comprising of a mix of instructor-led and self-paced training sessions conducted in-person and online as part of VMware Learning, the program provides trainees with the opportunity to learn and engage with industry specialists through hackathons, hands-on labs and gamification.

At the end of the program, trainees will undergo a capstone certification event where they will be able to apply what they have learnt. Trainees who pass the exam will be awarded industry-recognized certifications such as VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA). This new VCTA credential will validate the skills and knowledge required by candidates performing operational tasks within a virtualized infrastructure, in areas across multi-cloud operations, networking, security, and device management.

"The vibrancy and strength of Singapore’s innovation economy, along with its deep pool of tech talent, serve as a powerful testament to the country’s Smart Nation ambitions," said Adrian Hia, Country Manager, VMware Singapore. "As organizations continue to adapt, respond and accelerate their businesses in this new digital paradigm, VMware is committed to leveraging our industry-leading technologies and expertise to upskill and enable a new generation of tech talents, so they can drive Singapore’s economy forward in its next chapter of growth."

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"DBS is committed to doing our part to build a strong pipeline of talent in Singapore equipped with the right skills for the new digital economy. We are pleased to now partner VMware in this initiative to equip our people with cloud-native skills. DBS will complement VMware’s training with hands on experience in managing DBS’ private cloud, from engineering a resilient active-active cloud platform, to automating cloud operations at scale. Cloud skills are highly relevant as DBS powers ahead with our digital transformation journey, and contributes to Singapore’s aspiration to be a Smart Nation," said Jimmy Ng, Group Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology & Operations at DBS. The bank has been named World’s Best Digital Bank by Euromoney for its industry leadership in leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking.

"Singapore’s innovation ecosystem is going through immerse shift in how modern applications are being built, run and managed to meet fast-changing customer demands. Our partnership with VMware underscores our strong commitment to support enterprises on their business innovation journeys. In addition, VMware’s training programme will also help to strengthen our competencies, enhancing our ability to tap on cutting-edge technologies to drive greater outcomes for organizations in Singapore," said Manjot Singh Mann, Chief Executive Officer, M1.

About VMware

VMware software powers the world’s complex digital infrastructure. The company’s cloud, app modernization, networking, security, and digital workspace offerings help customers deliver any application on any cloud across any device. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to being a force for good, from its breakthrough technology innovations to its global impact. For more information, please visit https://www.vmware.com/company.html.

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PSI and SQA’s Skills for English™ is now a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test

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LONDON, Oct. 2, 2020 — PSI Services (PSI), a global provider of assessment services, leading-edge technology, and talent management solutions and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body, today announced that their Skills for English™ language test is now a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT).

The approval follows PSI reaching a commercial arrangement with the UK Home Office last year to deliver the SELT for overseas UK visa applicants. Beginning October 12 in China and the rest of the world (outside the UK) later in 2020, applicants will have access to PSI’s fully computer-based testing experience via its global test center network.

Janet Garcia, Executive Vice President of PSI’s Global Credentialing Division, commented, "This is a major milestone for our Skills for English™ brand which we created jointly with SQA. The UKVI-approval is widely acknowledged as the hallmark of an effective, high-quality qualification, and we are thrilled now to be able offer a Skills for English (UKVI) test."

John McMorris, Director of Business Development at SQA added, "This approval is the culmination of an intense period of work between ourselves and PSI to create a qualification that can service the needs of those seeking to work, study, or settle in English-speaking countries. Having a UKVI-approved SELT is a major achievement, and we will be working hard to build out the Skills for English brand for a range of other purposes."

The approval of Skills for English as a UKVI Secure English Language Test means that it can be used for all types of visa applications where evidence of English Language proficiency is required. PSI and SQA believe the simplicity of the candidate’s journey – from booking an assessment, to the test session itself, through to the delivery of results, coupled with wide availability of test locations and dates – will ensure its popularity with test-takers.

Timing for the launch of the new test has inevitably been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and will be phased with bookings for test sessions available first in China and Hong Kong SAR, with tests in an additional 120 countries following a month later. All our SELT centers strictly adhere to the latest safety procedures with regard to COVID-19 based on various international, state, and local orders and guidelines as well as CDC and WHO recommendations.

The delivery of this program will further reinforce PSI’s presence in the global secure testing market, which comprises over 2,000 plus testing locations spanning 160 countries through which it delivers some 15 million assessments per year.

About PSI

PSI Services LLC (PSI) is a global workforce solutions provider that designs robust solutions for our clients by blending best-in-class assessment content, leading-edge technology, and deep consulting expertise across the entire career life cycle. PSI has over 70 years of experience providing worldwide testing solutions to a wide variety of customers across public and private sector industries, ranging from small businesses to global enterprises, leading academic institutions, and government organizations.

PSI offers a comprehensive solutions approach from test development to delivery and results processing, including pre-hire employment selection, managerial assessments, licensing and certification tests, distance learning testing, and other specialized services. Through our work with over 2,000 experts across 160 countries, PSI exists to empower people in their careers and drive organizational success. For more information, visit psionline.com.

About the Scottish Qualifications Authority

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. It is responsible for developing, delivering, and accrediting qualifications, courses, and assessments undertaken by thousands of candidates in schools, colleges, training providers, and the workplace every year. SQA qualifications are delivered by thousands of teaching and training professionals in Scotland throughout the UK and around the world. SQA is instrumental in setting and maintaining robust national standards that ensure its courses, qualifications, and awards are recognized by colleges, universities, and industry, enabling learners and businesses alike to realize their potential and achieve their ambitions.

SQA works with around 15,000 teaching professionals and industry specialists, who support its awarding operations annually, ensuring SQA qualifications accurately reflect learners’ knowledge and skills and provide routes to jobs or further study. SQA also awards a range of other qualifications, including customized awards, to meet the needs of individual companies and organizations. They provide advice, support, and services, such as expertise in assessment, that enable organizations to meet a range of educational, development, and regulatory requirements.

Based in Scotland, SQA works throughout the UK and internationally. SQA takes great pride in offering exceptional customer service, which is acknowledged by government organizations, universities, businesses, and individuals around the world.

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244% Percent Return on Investment for Peakon Customers, Total Economic Impact Study Reveals

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Study conducted by independent consulting firm reveals how Peakon enables organizations to generate strong return on investment (ROI) through improved productivity, reduced staff turnover, and less absenteeism

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, LONDON, AUCKLAND, New Zealand, BERLIN and NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2020 — Peakon – an employee success platform – today released a commissioned Total Economic Impact™ study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, which quantifies the benefits and returns of using Peakon. The study proved a direct correlation between employee success and business success.

A composite organization, made up of interviewed Peakon customers, enjoyed an ROI of 244 percent over three years, equating to a net present value (NPV) of $1.2million.

The study found that, by using Peakon, the composite organization financially benefited in the following ways:

  • Savings of approximately $871,000 driven by a 10% reduction in voluntary staff turnover over three years.
  • Estimated savings of $755,000 as a result of reduced employee absenteeism, with average absenteeism declining by two days after the first year with Peakon.
  • Savings of around $5,200 as HR teams save seven days annually on post-survey analysis: Peakon survey results are delivered directly to managers instead.

When interviewed for the study, one enterprise customer from the recruitment sector said: "The Peakon platform drives engagement results to managers directly through the dashboard. That really empowers them to understand how they’re leading the team, what’s working well, and what improvements they could make."

Another enterprise customer, director of people services in the non-profit industry, said: "The implementation process itself was probably one of the easiest I’ve ever been a part of… It was seamless. It was right on time as promised."

In addition to the quantifiable benefits above, the composite organization also reaped the following unquantified benefits:

  • Improved Employee Experience (EX). Peakon customers interviewed for the study repeatedly stated that their EX scores improved following the implementation. As we know from previous research, engaged employees positively impact customer experience, productivity, hiring, and overall profitability.
  • Empowered managers. The composite organization found that Peakon helps to empower managers. It makes it easier for managers to address difficult issues, implement changes, and to improve team engagement. Peakon provides suggestions for training and follow-up, in addition to the initial data and team insights.
  • Initiating organizational culture change. The study also found that, with Peakon, employees feel heard, and managers can identify and address issues quickly. This helps to facilitate a change in established attitudes and behaviors – and ultimately a culture shift.

All interviewees flagged their appreciation of Peakon’s continued platform development. Ongoing updates provide additional benefits and use cases, allow for greater flexibility, and further cost avoidance.

Commenting on the findings, Peakon CEO and co-founder Phil Chambers said: "More companies are partnering with Peakon as they begin to understand the direct and inextricable correlation between strong employee engagement and better business outcomes.

"As this study shows, Peakon customers enjoy benefits that extend far beyond improved employee engagement scores. This includes reduced staff turnover and absenteeism, better customer experience and productivity, and healthier profits as a result."

Chambers adds: "We’ve long since understood the business benefits of making your people the top priority. We believe that this study by Forrester Consulting just proves it further by quantifying the impact Peakon can have on businesses worldwide."

Download THE TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT™ OF PEAKON here.

Forrester developed the Total Economic Impact™ of Peakon, commissioned by Peakon, through four enterprise customer interviews at organizations using Peakon to obtain data with respect to costs, benefits, and risks, and subsequent financial analysis. Forrester conducted customer interviews across recruiting, defense, non-profit and media industries.

Total Economic Impact is a methodology developed by Forrester Research that enhances a company’s technology decision-making processes and assists vendors in communicating the value proposition of their products and services to clients. The TEI methodology helps companies demonstrate, justify, and realize the tangible value of IT initiatives to both senior management and other key business stakeholders.

About Peakon

Peakon is an employee success platform that converts feedback into insights. It makes the employee conversation quantifiable and actionable to increase employee engagement – not simply measure it. Peakon’s core belief is that work should work for people, and with the largest standardised data set of employee feedback in the world, Peakon provides customised benchmarks and personalised insights to support our mission of helping every employee drive the change they want to see. To date, Peakon has helped organisations like Capgemini, Verizon, Pret, Trustpilot, and easyJet make fundamental changes in how they operate to improve employee experience, driving greater business results.

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