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Investors calling for board oversight of human rights risk at Alphabet

mschmit — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:45:30 +0000

A group of more than 80 global investment managers with a combined $10 trillion in assets under management is calling on Alphabet Inc. to implement board-level oversight for human rights risks. The Investor Alliance for Human Rights, which includes co-filers Hermes Investment Management, Loring, Wolcott and Coolidge, Robeco and Canadian responsible investing firm NEI Investments, […]

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Majority of HR professionals want strong internal culture: survey

mschmit — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:30:19 +0000

More than nine in 10 (92 per cent) human resources professionals want their company to create strong internal cultures, according to a new survey by the Next Concept Human Resource Association and Waggl Inc., a technology platform for real-time feedback. The survey also found 81 per cent of respondents said they believe that if their […]

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Should employers use social media to communicate pension, benefits?

mschmit — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 04:53:31 +0000

As social media becomes increasingly pervasive, employers should consider adding the tool to their communications arsenal. Indeed, David McArthur, principal and creative director at Morello Communications Inc., says it’s too big a phenomenon for plan sponsors to ignore. “It’s something we’re certainly seeing a lot more of,” notes Cameron McNeill, senior vice-president and Canadian business […]

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NZ pension funds pushing for change at Facebook, Google and Twitter

mschmit — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:25:57 +0000

New Zealand government pension funds are calling on Facebook Inc., Alphabet Inc. and Twitter Inc. to reign in the proliferation of hate on their platforms in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack in March. The New Zealand Super Fund, Government Superannuation Fund, National Provident Fund and Kiwi Wealth, as well as the country’s Accident Compensation Corp., […]

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AI can help asset managers with multiple business operations

mschmit — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 05:15:26 +0000

Artificial intelligence is capable of improving the operations of asset managers and owners in many ways, according to a new whitepaper by Northern Trust Corp. Both back and middle office operations can use data strategies to boost productivity, drive revenue, improve security and manage risk, stated the paper. One key was is analyzing data, with companies using […]

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Can Twitter Help Predict Volatility and Stock Prices?

mschmit — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 08:18:14 +0000

New research shows it might be helpful for investors.

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How Microsoft uses social media to improve employee collaboration

mschmit — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 03:00:11 +0000

It’s sometimes difficult for employees to communicate in a large company. But Microsoft Canada thinks it has found a solution using enterprise social media.

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Social media 101 for DC plans

mschmit — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 06:27:06 +0000

Whether powerfully good or virally bad, social media is here and it is time for plan sponsors to figure out how to use it to enthuse, educate and encourage members to boost their financial prowess.

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Despite social media rise, investors still depend on traditional media

mschmit — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:38:37 +0000

Despite the increasing popularity of social media, Canadian investors still rely on traditional news media for investing information and advice, according to a study by BMO InvestorLine.

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Financial services companies becoming more social

mschmit — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 04:42:25 +0000

Financial services companies have increased their engagement with social media sites, according to a new study.

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