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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Footwear retailer Shoe Station Group today said it has taken hiring administration off its store managers across more than 420 stores. The retailer runs its hiring on Fountain, software built for companies that hire at volume across hundreds of locations. Time to hire fell from about 14 days to 6, and applicant drop-off fell from roughly 60% to 35%."Our stores are the No. 1 driver of our business," said Rob Tant, manager of talent acquisition at Shoe Station Group...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As businesses race to close skills gaps and complete AI transformations, many are still defaulting to external hiring – even as recruitment becomes more crowded, costly and difficult to navigate. New research from SHL, the global leader in talent insight, suggests the skills they need may already be sitting unseen inside their own organizations. The disconnect is stark. Two-thirds (66%) of workers believe they will have to leave their current employer to advance their c...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  Funds Date TIDM ISIN Code Shares in Issue Currency Net Asset Value NAV/per Share First Trust US Equity Opportunities UCITS ETF 14.10.2026 FPX. IE00BYTH6238  250,002.00 USD  16,099,931.11   64.399  ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snack time is getting a visit from one very famous Cat. Kraft Natural Cheese is teaming up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation to bring “The Cat in the Hat” to limited-edition Kraft String Cheese packaging, alongside the brand’s playful Stringy character. The 12-count packs are available at retailers nationwide while supplies last. And with “The Cat in the Hat” new fully animated feature film arriving only in theaters on November 6, there cou...

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), today introduced five Signature Banking Offices, a new branch concept created alongside WSFS Bank and the company’s wealth management division, Bryn Mawr Trust, to help clients plan, borrow, save, and manage their wealth at one convenient banking office. Signature Banking Offices are a new kind of branch experience built to support clients and their financial goals. By bringing together the superior service WSFS Bank...

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mirantis⁠, a leading provider of Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure software, today announced it has been honored with the highest level Platinum recognition in the 2026 Pinnacle Awards for Human Resources, recognizing the company’s achievements in workforce transformation and organizational design. Mirantis received the award for its approach to building and retaining a globally distributed engineering workforce while navigating rapid technological change an...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines célèbre son 20e anniversaire avec un cadeau spécial à ses quelque quatre millions de membres du programme de fidélisation VIPorter : 20 jours de 20 000 points. Chaque jour, entre le 15 octobre et le 3 novembre, un membre VIPorter recevra 20 000 points VIPorter. Les membres canadiens du programme VIPorter ayant pris un vol ou échangé des points entre le 1er octobre 2025 et le 2 novembre 2026 sont automatiquement inscrits au tirage. Les vols par échange d...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three in four enterprises (74%) define significant work around outcomes, but only 15% are ready to deliver it consistently, according to new global research from HR tech leader Vertage. These ‘outcome-ready’ enterprises report higher customer satisfaction (91% vs. 67%), stronger delivery of strategic goals (86% vs. 65%) and faster conversion of opportunities into value (85% vs. 64%). They also have a cultural edge: 69% of their employees understand their contribution an...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is celebrating its 20th birthday with a special giveaway for its nearly four million VIPorter loyalty program members: 20 days of 20,000 points. Every day between Oct. 15 and Nov. 3, one VIPorter member will be awarded 20,000 VIPorter points. Canadian VIPorter members who have flown or redeemed points between Oct. 1, 2025, and Nov. 2, 2026, are automatically entered into the giveaway. VIPorter redemption flights start at 5,000 VIPorter points for a one-...

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New Burbank Library and Civic Center is moving into its next phase following the Burbank City Council’s approval of Clark Construction Group + Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as the Progressive Design-Build team for the project. The selection moves the project from project definition and procurement into design. MOCA Systems, Inc. (MOCA), the City’s Project Manager, has led the planning and project definition process and will continue working with the City a...