Nearly half of U.S. employers now struggle to fill open roles, a surge that coincides with increasingly sluggish recruitment timelines. A new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll reveals that 44% of hiring managers face persistent vacancies, while job seekers are growing disillusioned by automated systems that prioritize algorithms over human engagement.
Twenty churches across nine Northeast Ohio counties will soon receive financial backing to expand their outreach efforts. Liberty HealthShare announced the Sharing Hearts for the Church initiative this week, dedicating $100,000 in grant funding to support ministries addressing hunger, homelessness, and local family hardships through a series of $5,000 awards.
Borr Drilling Limited released its unaudited interim financial report for the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2026. The Hamilton-based contractor submitted the required Form 6-K documentation to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today, marking a formal update on the company’s mid-year fiscal performance.
Engineers designing utility-scale battery energy storage systems are moving away from manual site layouts with the commercial launch of RE STACK. The platform, developed by Newport Beach-based PVFARM, allows developers to generate and compare thousands of site configurations before committing to expensive, detailed engineering phases.
With U.S. households grappling with stagnant wages and persistent inflation, Advance America is turning to its existing customer base to drive growth. The lender’s new Refer It Forward initiative offers a flat $50 payout for every successful referral, aiming to formalize the word-of-mouth recommendations that have long defined its community footprint.
Stardock has launched AltTabby, a utility designed to overhaul the aging Alt+Tab interface on Windows 11. By replacing the native system switcher with customizable grids, carousels, and persistent application pinning, the software aims to modernize multitasking for power users who find the standard Windows workflow stagnant and inefficient.
San Francisco-based Kaiterra has launched an AI-driven assistant and a Model Context Protocol connector designed to bypass manual data processing in commercial real estate. By enabling natural language queries for indoor environmental metrics, the company aims to put complex building performance insights directly into the hands of facility teams.
Strativera has officially launched its Salesforce consulting practice on the AppExchange, securing credentialed standing across the industry's two most dominant CRM ecosystems. By pairing this new listing with its existing HubSpot Solutions Partner status and Google Partner designation, the Cherry Hill-based agency aims to eliminate platform bias in client strategy.
Retailers have spent two years obsessed with automation, but Toronto-based Tulip is betting on a different outcome. The company’s latest AI suite aims to stop the industry trend of replacing staff, instead using machine intelligence to handle data management so sales associates can focus on building high-value customer relationships.
After a 26-year career overseeing high-energy laser programs at Boeing and Hughes Space, Dale Parkes has been named Chief Technology Officer at Mantis Space. The Albuquerque-based startup is tasking the former Technical Fellow with operationalizing a fleet of spacecraft designed to beam laser power to satellites in Earth's shadow.
Cineverse is looking to bridge the gap between audio and television with the launch of VAUDIO™, a platform that converts existing radio and podcast commercials into visual ads for connected TV. The company projects the technology will generate $12 million in annual revenue by the end of its fiscal year.
With roughly 20% of the global population suffering from elevated lipoprotein(a) levels, Insilico Medicine has nominated ISM0900 as a new preclinical candidate. The oral small molecule inhibitor, developed via the company's generative AI platform, aims to address a significant unmet need in managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
IceCure Medical reported a 45% year-over-year revenue increase for the first half of 2026, reaching $1.8 million. The Caesarea-based firm, which specializes in tumor-destroying cryoablation technology, is leveraging a 70% expansion in its U.S. active installed base to drive recurring procedural utilization and strengthen its market presence.
With fewer than 300 new residential units currently under construction in downtown Raleigh, Turnbridge Equities has moved to secure a prime high-rise asset. The firm closed its acquisition of Skyhouse Raleigh on August 6, banking on a tightening supply pipeline and high demand within the North Carolina capital.
With approximately 600 registrants, a recent Tokyo symposium underscored the urgency of Japan’s transition to community-based school sports. As the country enters its official reform execution period, stakeholders are grappling with the logistics of managing 128,000 clubs while securing safety and funding in a massive, shifting market.
Patients suffering from tardive dyskinesia reported significant improvements in their overall quality of life and daily functionality after treatment with Neurocrine Biosciences’ Ingrezza. Published in the journal CNS Spectrums, the KINECT-PRO study findings highlight that these gains occur regardless of a patient’s initial movement severity or underlying psychiatric diagnosis.
As U.S. colleges brace for a projected 13% decline in high school graduates by 2041, universities are pivoting toward transfer and adult students to stabilize enrollment. However, the complex, manual nature of evaluating diverse academic transcripts has created a processing bottleneck that often drives prospective students away.
Remepy, a startup developing hybrid therapeutics that pair prescription medication with AI-driven software, has closed a $36 million Series A round. The infusion brings the company’s total capital to $62 million, fueling a global Phase III clinical trial for its Parkinson’s disease treatment, Hybridopa, slated to begin in late 2026.
The FDA’s new initiative for Real-Time Clinical Trials (RTCT) aims to replace traditional periodic data collection with a continuous monitoring framework. As pilot programs launch, industry experts are gathering to evaluate how constant data access will reshape trial oversight, patient safety, and regulatory compliance standards across the pharmaceutical landscape.
Investors pulled $8.2 billion from T. Rowe Price funds in July, a significant shift that brought the firm's total assets under management to $1.87 trillion by month-end. This contraction reflects broader volatility across equity and multi-asset portfolios compared to the firm’s standing at the close of June.
Pittsburgh-based startup Lovelace has assembled a powerhouse advisory board, enlisting four veteran leaders from the defense, telecommunications, and cloud computing sectors to refine its growth trajectory. The move signals a sharpened focus on high-stakes industries where AI-driven errors carry significant real-world consequences, such as national security and global finance.
Ten years after its founding, outdoor robotics manufacturer MAMMOTION is celebrating its milestone anniversary by slashing prices on its flagship lawn care and pool maintenance lineup. From August 12 through August 31, the company is offering discounts of up to $610 on select autonomous models across its global retail network.
Financial advisors now have the ability to modify Vanguard’s off-the-shelf investment models to better suit individual client preferences. The new Custom Model Portfolios service allows for adjustments in asset classes and management styles while retaining the firm's low-cost structure and long-term investment philosophy.
With over four decades of experience in liquid formulations, Oregon-based Yellow Emperor is joining forces with Utah supplement manufacturer WB Blends. The strategic partnership aims to broaden manufacturing capacity and technical expertise, allowing the combined organization to support a wider array of capsule, powder, and liquid product lines.
With nearly 90% of small molecules currently in development struggling with poor solubility, pharmaceutical firms face mounting pressure to refine their formulation strategies. A collaborative webinar hosted by Xtalks on September 8, 2026, will explore how integrated planning from early stages can mitigate clinical and scale-up risks.
With a 93% recommendation rate, Kingdee has secured the top spot in Gartner’s 2026 Voice of the Customer for Cloud ERP report. This recognition, paired with its position as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape, underscores the company's shift toward making enterprise-grade software accessible for over 3.2 million global merchants.
For the ninth consecutive year, Indianapolis-based real estate firm The BAM Companies has landed a spot on the Inc. 5000 list. Ranked at number 3,841 for 2026, the organization joins a select group of independent businesses recognized for sustained growth despite a volatile economic landscape and inflationary pressures.
A powerhouse collective of visual artists, choreographers, and culinary figures has been tapped to guide the future of the Dance Theatre of Harlem. By formalizing this brain trust, the institution aims to move beyond symbolic representation, fostering active, cross-disciplinary dialogue to shape its programming and cultural influence.
Stanbic IBTC Bank has transitioned its transaction banking infrastructure to Nucleus Software’s FinnAxia 9.0 platform. The upgrade, which follows a decade-long partnership between the two organizations, aims to provide corporate and institutional clients with improved digital tools for liquidity management, integrated payments, and automated cash processing across the African market.
Six new advisors have joined Sales Xceleration to provide outsourced executive sales support to small and mid-size companies. The cohort, featuring veterans with decades of experience at firms like Procter & Gamble and Motorola, aims to help businesses build scalable revenue growth models without the overhead of full-time hires.
