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Best Workplaces for Parents™ Give 16 Weeks for Maternity Leave

Great Place to Work - USA

In a year when many companies are cutting back on paid parental leave, great workplaces are increasing time off for working parents. Paid parental leave among the 2022 Best Workplaces for Parents ™ averages 16 weeks for new moms, and nearly 12 weeks for new dads. These companies have increased paid parental leave since 2020, while other employers, according to a June survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, have cut maternity and paternity leave this year, returning to pre-pandemic levels. Not only are winning workplaces remaining competitive by increasing paid leave, but they have cultures where new parents can actually take their available leave. More than 90% of moms and 70% of dads take parental leave their companies offer. “What sets these companies apart is they have cultures that allow new parents to take paid leave without fear—fear of losing their job, fear of missing out on a promotion, fear of getting left behind,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work®. “Offering time off in cultures where it can’t really get taken erodes trust.” Great Place To Work determined this year’s Best Workplaces for Parents list by analyzing data from more than half a million employees with parenting responsibilities. That research revealed three key areas companies must invest in to remain competitive to working parents. Top retention drivers for working parents: 1. Expand special and unique benefits, such as paid leave. Nearly nine out of 10 parents at the Best Workplaces for Parents say their company has “special and unique benefits,” and when that’s true, they’re 65% more likely to stay with their employer. 91% of parents at winning companies want to work at their companies for a long time, compared with 55% of parents at a typical U.S. workplace who are open to changing jobs by the end of this year, according to a July Great Place To Work market survey of nearly 2,200 working parents. 2. Connect meaning to work. Purpose is the top retention driver for parents as well as a key predictor of employee attrition for all workers. Parents at a typical workplace experience less meaning at their jobs — just 57% — compared with 88% at the Best Workplaces for Parents. There is a three-fold increase in the odds that a parent will stay with their company if they believe their work has special meaning and is more than “just a job.” 92% of parents at winning companies feel they make a difference at their job compared with 66% at a typical workplace. 3. Offer work-life balance support. 91% of parents at winning workplaces say they’re encouraged to balance their personal and work lives compared with 62% at a typical workplace. Parents are nearly 40% more likely to feel their company is a great place to work if they believe people are encouraged to have a healthy work-life balance. 94% of parents at great workplaces report people give extra at work compared with 54% of parents at a typical workplace. Parents are 16% more likely to plan to stay at their companies for a long time if they believe people are encouraged to have a healthy work-life balance. The Best Workplaces for Parents in 2022: The top 10 among large organizations (1,000+ employees): 1. Cisco 2. Slalom Consulting 3. Hilton 4. American Express 5. Comcast NBCUniversal 6. Deloitte 7. NVIDIA 8. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 9. Accenture 10. Bain & Company, Inc. The top 10 among small- and medium-sized organizations (10-999 employees): 1. Greenhouse 2. Ro 3. Jobot 4. Ripple 5. Maven Clinic 6. Lattice 7. Thumbtack, Inc. 8. Collaborative Solutions 9. Sprout Social 10. GitLab Visuals available: Companies with great cultures increase parental leave; Meaningful work drives retention for parents About the 2022 Best Workplaces for Parents Great Place To Work determines the list using our proprietary For All™ methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1 million employee survey responses and data from companies representing more than 6.1 million employees, this year alone. Over 568,000 responses were from employees with parenting responsibilities. To determine the Best Workplaces for Parents™ list, Great Place To Work measures the differences in parents’ survey responses to those of their peers and assesses the impact of demographics and roles on the quality and consistency of parents’ experiences. Statements are weighted according to their relevance in describing the most important aspects of an equitable workplace for parents. To be considered for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™ and have at least 50 responses from parents in the U.S. We require statistically significant survey results, review anomalies in responses, news, and financial performance, and investigate any employee reports of company noncompliance with strict surveying rules to validate the integrity of the results and findings. Data is also normalized to compare companies fairly across sizes and industries. Companies with 10 to 999 people are considered for the small and medium category; companies with 1,000 employees or more are considered for the large category. To get on this list next year, start here. 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 worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Its employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything it does is driven by its mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work for all. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Contact Details Kim Peters: +1 415-844-2574 kpeters@greatplacetowork.com Company Website https://www.greatplacetowork.com/

December 02, 2022 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Tax Policy Leaders Focus on New Markets Tax Credit

New Markets Tax Credit Coalition

Tax policy trends and economic recovery for underserved urban and rural communities were the focus as the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Coalition held its annual NMTC Conference November 30-December 1, 2022. The event featured several members of Congress and the CDFI Fund Director as keynote speakers. Conference participants noted the need to pass legislation calling for the NMTC’s permanence as a key tax policy. The event kicked off with NMTC Coalition President, Aisha Benson, welcoming speakers and guests alike. The experienced NMTC practitioner and CEO of Nonprofit Finance Fund highlighted recent successes and looked to the future of the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition. Keynote speakers included Senator Steve Daines (R-MT); and Mike Kelly (R-PA); Jodie Harris, Director, CDFI Fund, U.S. Department of Treasury and Graham Steele, Assistant Secretary, Financial Institutions, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Panelists included congressional staff, NMTC board members and leadership, investors and economic development leaders, Treasury Department officials and legal experts. Panels held discussions on the trends in NMTC projects, the pending expiration, the investor demand and pricing, legislative hurdles, and the latest insights from the Treasury Department. In 2019, the NMTC was extended for one year (2020) with a 44 percent increase in allocation authority from $3.5 to $5 billion. In December 2020, Congress enacted a 5-year, $25 billion NMTC extension through 2025, the largest in the program's history. These two NMTC expansions were only possible because of the significant support for the NMTC in both parties. In the 117th Congress, nearly 170 members of Congress, evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans, took action in support of the NMTC by cosponsoring legislation expanding the Credit, making it permanent, or increasing the allocation levels. “I look at the results and outcomes for return on investment and NMTC is a perfect example of a very good investment of taxpayer dollars to get a great return,” said Sen. Daines. “Don’t give up on telling your stories as you have on the Hill yesterday about the merits and projects that are being delivered and how its helping our communities. Just keep that push going.” “It’s not just an investment in a property, it’s an investment in the future,” said Rep. Kelly. “It’s taking a cost prohibitive property and turning it into a revenue producer… it’s taking something the community no longer values and making it an asset... This credit, by the way, is the answer, it’s the answer.” At the conference, Rep. Kelly and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) released a sign on letter to their House colleagues that urges the House Leadership to support including a permanent extension of the NMTC in any year-end tax legislation. “With more than two decades of bipartisan successes under our belt, we’re continuing our push to increase funds and to make the NMTC permanent,” said Bob Rapoza, NMTC Coalition spokesperson. “At a time when the economic frailty of our underserved communities has never been more apparent, we see a tremendous opportunity for our coalition to help create jobs, spread opportunity and help put America back on a solid financial footing, and we implore Congress to make it happen.” Neither the current Congress nor the Biden administration has diminished support for the NMTC. The New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1321/S. 456) has already amassed over 140 combined cosponsors from both parties. The Biden Administration's Fiscal Year 2023 tax proposals included a permanent extension of the NMTC as well. About New Markets Tax Credit Program The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) was enacted in 2000 to stimulate private investment and economic growth in low-income urban neighborhoods and rural communities that lack access to the patient capital needed to support and grow businesses, create jobs, and sustain healthy local economies. Since its inception, the NMTC has generated more than one million jobs. Today due to NMTC, more than $120 billion is hard at work in underserved communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.NMTCCoalition.org. Contact Details Bob Rapoza +1 202-498-9921 bob@rapoza.org Company Website https://nmtccoalition.org/

December 01, 2022 02:53 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Unbox Real Happiness: Don't Let Counterfeit Goods Ruin Your Holidays

YourUpdateTV

Click to download Top 10 Tips to #shopsmart: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ei2fv66u1btakb0/AABWxAAqYRCWZObXk0HlwDd0a?dl=0&preview=GIPC_ShopSmart_Top10Tips_2022_1pager.pdf Counterfeit goods are a problem all year long, but demand for gifts, household goods, and even health products means that the holiday season is an especially busy time for crooks. Just how big is this problem? On average, the worldwide trade in counterfeit and pirated goods amounts to over $500 billion each year—and more than 50 percent of consumers believe they may have purchased a fake item when holiday shopping. Moreover, most consumers report purchasing those counterfeit items online. As the holiday shopping season kicks off, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Amazon are helping to raise awareness among consumers about the dangers of counterfeit goods and how to avoid falling for scams and instead “unbox real happiness.” As families do their best to save money and create new holiday memories, they continue to shop online in record numbers looking for the best deals. However, with this convenience, consumers must remain vigilant to be sure they receive authentic products. For more information about what you can do you can do to can do to shop smart this holiday season, make sure to visit www.USChamber.com/shopsmart Click to download Top 10 Tips to #shopsmart: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ei2fv66u1btakb0/AABWxAAqYRCWZObXk0HlwDd0a?dl=0&preview=GIPC_ShopSmart_Top10Tips_2022_1pager.pdf Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 01, 2022 10:51 AM Eastern Standard Time

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RKS WINS MAJOR RULING: FRAUDULENT TRANSFER CLAIMS AGAINST BAUSCH HEALTH, BAUSCH + LOMB WILL MOVE FORWARD

Rolnick Kramer Sadighi LLP (RKS)

In an important step in protecting their clients’ interests and preventing Bausch Health Companies (“Bausch Health”) from putting the assets of Bausch + Lomb (“B+L”) beyond the reach of judgment creditors through a corporate spin-off, Rolnick Kramer Sadighi LLP (“RKS”) has secured a vital legal ruling that will allow their clients to pursue fraudulent transfer claims against Bausch Health and B+L in New Jersey state court. United States District Judge Michael A. Shipp granted RKS’s motion to remand their clients’ fraudulent transfer action against Bausch Health and B+L back to state court, holding that Bausch Health and B+L had improperly removed the action to federal court earlier this year. In removing the action, the defendants purported to rely on a 1998 federal law (the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act or “SLUSA”), which was designed by Congress to prevent securities fraud strike suits from being filed in state court. Defendants argued that SLUSA barred Plaintiffs’ fraudulent transfer claims. Judge Shipp agreed with RKS that SLUSA does not apply to RKS’s clients’ declaratory judgment action brought pursuant to New Jersey’s fraudulent transfer statute because: (i) the relief RKS seeks on behalf of its clients is a declaration that the spin-off is voidable, such that they may continue to look to B+L’s assets to satisfy their claims against Bausch Health; and (ii) securities fraud is not a factual predicate of the fraudulent transfer claims. RKS’s clients’ fraudulent transfer action will now proceed against Bausch Health and B+L in state court. Following this adverse ruling by the Federal District Court, Bausch Health has designated Bausch + Lomb as an unrestricted subsidiary. About RKS: Rolnick Kramer Sadighi, LLP (RKS) provides strategic litigation solutions for the investment management community. Launched in 2020, RKS is a premier securities litigation boutique dedicated to serving the investment management industry, including hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity, credit, real estate, and structured finance firms. For more information, visit RKS online: https://www.rksllp.com/. Contact Details Arielle Goren +1 212-717-5863 agoren@kivvit.com Company Website https://www.rksllp.com/

November 30, 2022 10:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Going, Going, Gone: New Study Reveals Workers Flip The Script on Traditional Work

MBO Partners

The signal finding of the MBO Partners 2022 State of Independence report is the continued surge in independent work, with more than half of all Americans now freelancing or have freelanced at some point in their careers. Upended by the pandemic, 64.6 million Americans now pursue independent work, a dramatic 69% growth since 2020. There have never been more payroll jobs in the U.S.: 153 million, and there have never been more people working independently. Across the board, the old stereotypes and tropes about independent freelancers and workers are being upended. Independents are growing in number, becoming more centered in the economy, and forming connections to one another and to companies large and small. Further, the old tension of payroll jobs draining the independent workforce has been eradicated as workers get comfortable with owning their economic reality by creating their own jobs. “Beyond the pandemic and macroeconomic climate, the underlying factor driving the thrust in independent work is institutional mistrust,” said Miles Everson, CEO, MBO Partners. “We don’t trust institutions to have our best interests at heart and our proof points have mounted as we have faced the challenges of the past few years. As we have come to question our view of security, workers have realized that creating a job is no greater risk than having a traditional job.” The annual State of Independence in America report is the country’s longest-running end-to-end study of the American independent workforce, now in its 12 th year. This year’s study showed six key insights about the independent American workforce, including: Demand is boosting supply. The number of Full Time Independents, those regularly working more than 15 hours per week, soared 27% to 21.6 million, up from 15.3 million in 2019. By 2025, more than half of all Americans will be independent or will have worked independently at some point in their careers – a massive tipping point in the conversation about the future of work. Happier, healthier, and more financially secure. People are increasingly turning to independent work to regain control and autonomy over their life and their career. And they’re happy doing it, with 76% reporting that they are “very satisfied,” 87% saying they are happier, 80% reporting better health, and 67% feeling more financially secure than their traditionally employed counterparts. Test driving independence grows in popularity. The number of Occasional Independents— people who earn money periodically by working at least once a month as an independent— more than tripled from 2020 to 2022, rising from 15.8 million to 31.9 million. These workers do so by and large to supplement income (the side hustle is real) but also to build a bridge to a larger independent career, to fill a passion, and more. Younger workers call the shots. While Millennials (ages 27-42) are the largest independent cohort, Gen Z (ages 18-26) are coming into the scene in larger numbers vs. opting for a traditional career. Together, these two groups make up half of the independent workforce and are predicted to be the dominant force by 2023. What does this mean? As younger workers take their careers into their own hands, the workforce must evolve to match where the workers go, and that work is independent. Independents are becoming increasingly diverse. Between 2019 and 2022, the proportion of white independents fell from 84% to 77%, while African Americans doubled from 7% to 14%. Among the creator economy, those who earn money by creating and distributing digital content, the percentage is even higher, 20%. With hustle, there is flow. As the number of independents rise, more are reporting higher incomes, with some 4.4 million earning more than $100,000 in 2022. That’s up 16% from last year, and it comes on the heels of a 27% increase in 2021, due in part to the economy’s recovery from the pandemic. To obtain a copy of the full 2022 State of Independence study, please visit https://www.mbopartners.com/state-of-independence/. About MBO Partners®​ MBO Partners is a direct sourcing platform that enables enterprises and independents to work efficiently together. Its unmatched experience and industry leadership enable it to operate on the forefront of the independent economy and consistently advance the next way of working. For more information, visit​ ​mbopartners.com​ Contact Details Karen Swim +1 586-461-2103 karen@wordsforhirellc.com Company Website https://mbopartners.com

November 30, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Jon Harper Appointed as Chief Client Officer for Assembly Europe

Assembly

Global omnichannel media agency Assembly has elevated Jon Harper to a new role as Chief Client Officer for its European business. The role is the first of its kind for Assembly in the region, signaling the increasing importance of Client Experience & Leadership within the agency. Over the course of Jon’s 6-year tenure with Assembly, he has worked with clients including Lenovo, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Converse with great success, building strong relationships across the board. With his new appointment, Harper will be leading every step of the client relationship journey in the business for Europe. “Assembly has grown and evolved to become a true global force beyond digital media, leading the agency to win large omnichannel deals and expanding existing client relationships. Through this, we have identified the need to go further to support clients with a broader set of solutions at a high service level in order to promote growth in a constantly evolving media landscape. Our aim is to ensure clients have the best data, tech, and talent in the industry,” said Jon Harper, Chief Client Officer, Assembly Europe. Part of achieving this has been the creation of the Client Experience and Leadership pillar (CEL), led by Harper in Europe and other leaders across Assembly’s business. This ongoing investment focuses on driving new standards of creativity and improving the agency’s viewpoint on clients’ needs. This has included “brand immersion days” and stepping outside of standard client-agency interactions through hosting Q&A sessions all the way through to getting back to the basics by visiting brand stores and speaking to front-of-house staff to truly know the heart of each brand the agency works with. Jon added, “We firmly believe that everyone is a part of client services within the agency. That’s why we’re training everyone to be immersed in our clients’ brands – my goal is for all of our teams to have more dedicated client service time and to roll out our new global CEL toolkit to assist with this.” Assembly Europe’s Managing Director, Kate O’Mahony commented, “We are delighted about Jon’s elevation to Chief Client Officer. His rich experience and willingness to go above and beyond when it comes to getting to know our clients has proven fruitful. With Jon leading this division, we will continue to drive proactive relationships and deliver higher levels of innovation in connecting Assembly with our existing and future clients.” ABOUT ASSEMBLY: Assembly is the modern global omnichannel media agency, bringing data, talent, and technology together to find the change that fuels growth for the best brands on the planet. Our approach connects big, bold brand stories with integrated, global media capabilities that deliver performance and drive large-scale business growth. Our work is powered by our proprietary, in-house technology solution, STAGE, and led by our global talent base of over 1,600 people around the world. We’re purpose-driven at our core and pioneers in social and environmental impact in the agency world. Assembly is a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. Contact Details Assembly Gunilla Huddleston, VP of Marketing, Europe gunilla.huddleston@assemblyglobal.com Company Website https://www.assemblyglobal.com/

November 29, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Velocity Global Appoints Tech Leader Francoise Brougher to Its Global Board of Directors

Velocity Global

Brougher to spearhead the company’s Compensation Committee Brings over 25 years of operational and go-to-market experience Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, announced today that notable technology executive Francoise Brougher has joined its board of directors, where she will serve as an independent board member and lead the company’s compensation efforts. “Francoise is exactly the type of board member we need to lead Velocity Global through the next phase of our growth. She led companies that we all admire through keen insights and operational leadership. Francoise knows what great looks like at scale,” says Ben Wright, CEO and board chair at Velocity Global. “Furthermore, I personally deeply admire her courage through a tough journey at Pinterest. Her experience, strength, and hope should encourage every one of us to stand up for what’s right as we move through our careers. It’s a true honor to have Francoise join our team, and I can’t wait to see where we take this company as we simplify work anywhere.” Brougher spent eight years running business and operations strategy as well as SMB global sales and operations at Google. After her time at Google, she was the global business lead at Square, supporting the company’s IPO. Brougher then joined Pinterest as chief operating officer. She serves on the board of Sodexo, which employs over 400,000 people and serves over 100 million customers per day. Brougher joins Robert Schlossman as an independent board member along with investor board members Cas Schneller, Kunal Aurora, and Parker Barrile. “I am excited to join Ben and the team at Velocity Global to empower companies to employ talent anywhere. In a world that is becoming more competitive, the ability to hire anywhere is a great differentiator. The Velocity Global platform does just that so companies can focus on their core strategy,” says Brougher. The company’s Global Work Platform ™ seamlessly connects employers and talent worldwide through proprietary cloud-based talent management technology, personalized expertise, and unmatched global scale. Users access a streamlined technology interface and partner with a dedicated customer experience team for individualized solutions and support. About Velocity Global Velocity Global helps employers compliantly hire talent in more than 185 countries. Its Global Work Platform™ combines cloud-based HR technology and unmatched human support to simplify onboarding, pay, benefits, and workforce management across borders. Velocity Global’s full suite of solutions includes global Employer of Record, Contractor Management (Agent of Record), Multi-Country Payroll, Global Benefits, and more. Named a “Leader” in Global Employer of Record services by prominent analyst firm NelsonHall, Velocity Global was founded in 2014 and has hundreds of employees across six continents. For more information, visit velocityglobal.com. Contact Details Velocity Global Anja Koltes +1 720-650-4348 news@velocityglobal.com Company Website https://velocityglobal.com/

November 29, 2022 11:00 AM Mountain Standard Time

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NetReputation Highlights Ways for Businesses To Improve Online Reputations and Attract Investors

NetReputation.com

As a top online reputation management firm, NetReputation is uniquely positioned to offer professional insight into the correlation between image and investment. Publicity is essential to knowing anything, and the proper promotion or metaphorical packaging can and does attract necessary financial backers for startups or existing enterprises. The problem with online forums, platforms, and the 24/7/365 pulse of the internet is an apparent lack of control. How do you manage your company's image and recruit investors when it seems like the digital landscape is so unforgiving? NetReputation Addresses 7 Essentials of Online Reputation Management True, the internet is full of the folklore of childhood nightmares, including trolls, who attack you or your company for no good reason, and gnomes, individuals who hoard past grievances like treasures, only to display and polish each as new when you or your company find a favorable light. While you cannot avoid critics or all negativity, you can manage the fallout by establishing a healthy and positive brand. Effective reputation management is about curating an image. Some criticize public relations work as manufacturing a facade when it is actually about highlighting an existing personality, voice, or identity. As NetReputation can attest, online reputation management is about taking an existing person or organization and ensuring the digital image is an accurate representation. At least seven elements factor into the creation of an ORM effort. 1. Creating Accurate Business Profiles Many business leaders underestimate the significance of business profiles. For many local companies, Google profiles or other directory listings are the primary way new customers discover them. Inaccuracies in listings, like an incorrect address or phone number, can create challenges for customers and lead to potential negative reviews. Always take the time to review local listings of your business or service. If there are mistakes, fix them. Also, prioritize creating business profiles so you can avoid simple errors. Managing your business profiles means preventing the presence of outdated or irrelevant information. 2. Monitoring Online Presence Besides reviewing business profiles regularly, you must also pay attention to the business's online presence. Understand that you and others in your company are not the only ones writing about the brand. Consumers will also post to social media and other forums to discuss experiences, products, and customer service interactions. The NetReputation team monitors brand and business keywords to stay on top of reviews, criticisms, and discussions. By staying informed of various conversations, companies have the opportunity to address client complaints and issues, showing a willingness to remain open-minded and understanding. 3. Guest Posting Guest posting can improve visibility and authority in the marketplace. By acquiring guest posting positions, a company not only has a chance to share its wisdom and experience but also gains exposure to a potential client pool. When a business focuses on sharing information rather than promoting goods and services, it is easier for customers to see it in a favorable light. Advertisements flood every monitor, so seeing a company offer advice without the promise of a sale or investment can paint it in a positive light. 4. Improving Social Media Visibility Social media is unstable and uneasy to navigate. Many small businesses avoid social platforms because of brands that effectively burn themselves to the ground making a point that's often taken out of context. NetReputation understands the reservations of most business owners, but social media users represent a significant number of consumers. When companies can toe the line between sharing posts and opinions without alienating the market, they can find lucrative paths to building strong and healthy consumer relationships. 5. Remember Your Offline Reputation Reputation management is about more than negotiating or navigating online channels. A significant aspect of online reputation stems from offline behavior. A company with poor customer relation skills in physical locations will likely experience a fair bit of feedback on digital platforms. Once the online rumor mill starts, it is nearly impossible to stop it. Therefore, NetReputation explains your offline reputation is just as important as your online one. 6. Develop Thought Leadership Skills Have you heard of thought leadership? A thought leader is someone who doesn't regurgitate the same professional insights as leaders past. They are someone who is not afraid to voice their opinions and insights, even if they might be wrong. Thought leaders exude confidence, which can encourage investment. However, do not allow ego to overshadow true business sense. A real thought leader knows how to ask for help and share the burden of success. 7. Embrace Honesty and Transparency Honesty and transparency are vital to succeeding with today's consumers and in the modern marketplace. Every business and individual makes mistakes. You do not create a positive reputation by ignoring past mistakes but by embracing them and showing real and valuable change. ORM Firms Improve Visibility With Targeted Focus NetReputation, a leading ORM firm, cannot erase your or your business' history. Still, it can help you manage online reputations moving forward, improving visibility with a targeted focus on positive attributes. With work and commitment, the firm can increase interest from investment partners by establishing you and your brand as authorities in the industry. NetReputation.com is an industry-leading online reputation management solutions provider focused on helping businesses and individuals repair, improve, and maintain positive brands on the web. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, NetReputation.com utilizes the latest in digital processes and technology to restore online reputations and empower long-term success online. NetReputation was established by online services innovator Adam Petrilli in 2015. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details NetReputation.com Caroline Hunter Caroline@netreputation.com Company Website https://www.netreputation.com/

November 29, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Alarmed By Frequent Car Smells? AutoTechIQ Can Help You With That

AutoTech IQ

Bad smells are an age-old problem that affects cars to this day, regardless of how modern they are. Although bad car smells are evident, they can be tricky to track down.. So, we’ll share tips to help you detect the bad smell’s root cause in your car and assist you in getting rid of it. Can I eliminate the smell myself? AutoTechIQ suggests that any odd odor coming from the car needs a professional inspection. An analysis of millions of work orders across North America reveals that the problem is commonly more critical than it appears. Taking your car for a Vehicle Health Inspection is highly recommended; this professional procedure shows a snapshot of your vehicle’s health status, pointing to any damage and smell sources. Visit AutoTechIQ.com and use the shop selector to find the best-suited shop in your area. Shops have three certification levels that you can choose from: Certified, Recommended, and Good Standing. You can find easy-to-digest educational content about car smells and how to fix them on AutoTechIQ.com. And don’t worry, you won’t have to read technical lingo and jargon; we make it friendly. What are the most common car smells? We list common problematic car smells below. If you're experiencing any of those, visit AutoTechIQ.com and find the article that matches your experience. Then, send it to your trusted auto repair shop for reference. My Car Smells Like Burning Oil My Car Smells Like Burning Plastic My Car Smells Like Burning Rubber My Car Smells Like Rotten Eggs What other symptoms should I look for? A distinct smell is often the most dominant symptom, but it might not be the only one. For example, a failed serpentine belt pulley makes a burnt rubber odor and can make a noticeable noise. Reoccurring problems are especially concerning, and it is important to describe the context of these issues to your trusted auto repair shop. Knowing the problem's characteristics helps the professional eliminate up to 90% of the potential root causes, saving you a lot of money for unnecessary diagnostics or repair. What should be my budget when taking my car to an auto repair shop? Traditionally, most car owners follow the service interval recommendation provided by their trusted auto repair shop or just go to the shop when problems arise. Most of the time, the latter is the most expensive way of taking care of your vehicle since it adds to each visit’s cost. Using a preventive maintenance plan from your trusted auto repair shop opens opportunities to discuss future expenses or deferred services. You can start budgeting for future expenses and still save money because preventive maintenance is significantly more cost-effective than paying the repair cost when problems occur. Condition-based inspections take the preventive maintenance concept even further. Your auto repair shop conducts a vehicle inspection every time you drop off your vehicle. The results are compared to previous inspection diagnostics to determine wear and tear patterns. Based on those patterns, the shop discusses the best course of action with you. Why is it important to ask for a Digital Auto Checkup? Many auto repair shops listen to your concern and immediately provide a solution. But, in comparison, when you go to any doctor for a symptom checkup, does the doctor immediately diagnose you? Typically, they don’t do that unless you are in the emergency room. Instead, the doctor will order a vital signs check, blood draw, and other testing procedures. The same goes for your vehicle during car service. First, you establish baseline health before addressing the main symptom. The vehicle’s bill of health is called “Digital Auto Checkup” or “ Digital Vehicle Health Inspection.” What do I get from AutoTechIQ as a car owner?? The majority of car owners dread the appointment at an auto repair shop. To counter that, the shops in AutoTechIQ ’s network put education and professional service as top priorities. Additionally, the shops you’ll find in our business directories meet these criteria: The business has at least 100 Google reviews with an average score higher than 4.5 out of 5. A digital vehicle health inspection is consistently relied upon to examine the health of your vehicle and covers at least 35 topics. The documentation of mint and problem conditions uses well-documented images and videos to give you complete transparency. Contact Details AutoTech IQ +1 866-678-8505 support@AutoTechIQ.com Company Website https://www.autotechiq.com/

November 28, 2022 03:26 PM Eastern Standard Time

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