Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told outraged staffers “it is what it is” during a heated meeting as they pushed back on a stricter return-to-office policy and additional sabbatical requirements.The ride-share giant last week raised its in-office requirement to three days a week, up from two, and took remote work approval away from some staffers, according to CNBC. It also raised the requirement for its popular paid monthlong sabbatical benefit from five years at the company to eight, according to the report. 4 ...

DoorDash (DASH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Weston Twigg - Finance and Investor RelationsShweta Khajuria - Managing DirectorTony Xu - Co-Founder, Chair and CEORavi Inukonda - Chief Financial OfficerYoussef Squali - MD & Head of Internet and Digital Media Research GroupAndrew Boone - Managing DirectorMark Mahaney - Senior Managing DirectorBrian Nowak - Managing Director Ron Josey - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Deepak Mathivanan - Senior Equity Researc ...

The Annual General Meeting of Hofseth BioCare ASA for 2025 will be held at the company's premises at Keiser Wilhelms gate 24, 6003 Ålesund, on 23 May 2025 at 13:00 CET. The notice of the Annual General Meeting is attached. For further information, please contact: Jon Olav Ødegård, CEO of Hofseth BioCare ASA Phone: +47 93632966 E-mail: investor@hofsethbiocare.no About Hofseth BioCare ASA: Hofseth BioCare is a Norwegian consumer and pet health company founded on the core values of sustainability, optimal ut ...

Insperity (NSP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 01:48 PM ET Speaker0 morning. My name is Paul, and I will be your conference operator today. I would like to welcome everyone to the Insperity First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. Please note this conference is being recorded. At this time, I would like to introduce today's speakers. Joining us are Paul Sarvadi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported first quarter adjusted EPS of $1.57 and adjusted EBITDA of $102 million, which fell below guidance due to higher than expected benefits costs [5][6] - The average number of paid worksite employees increased by 0.7% year-over-year to 306,023, but growth was slightly below guidance due to delays and cancellations in new client starts [5][6] - Gross profit per worksite employee decreased to $338 per month from $378 in the prior year, attributed to an 8.4% increase in benefits costs per covered employee [6][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Client retention improved to 91% in Q1, a significant increase from 88% in the previous year, indicating strong client loyalty [18] - Client net hiring was slightly positive but remained weak compared to historical norms [6][33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - A client survey indicated that 66% of respondents expect the economic climate to negatively affect their business, up from 29% in January [15] - The percentage of clients expecting to add employees decreased to 34% from 43% [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on mitigating the impact of rising benefits costs through pricing adjustments and plan design changes, with a forecasted benefits cost per covered employee of 6.5% to 7.5% for the full year [9][34] - The strategic partnership with Workday is seen as a significant growth driver, with plans to launch a joint solution targeting mid-market businesses [25][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed disappointment over the unexpected rise in benefits costs but remains optimistic about future profitability improvements as pricing adjustments are implemented [10][36] - The company has reduced its worksite employee growth forecast for the year to 0.5% to 3% due to macroeconomic uncertainties [33][34] Other Important Information - Operating expenses increased slightly by 2% year-over-year, primarily due to investments in the Workday partnership [10][11] - The company returned $23 million in cash dividends and repurchased 224,000 shares at a cost of $19 million during the quarter [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the onboarding pauses mentioned? - Management noted that optimism in the small business community reversed dramatically due to government actions, leading to delays and cancellations in onboarding new clients [40][41] Question: What is the expected cadence of spending for the Workday partnership? - The company anticipates stable spending throughout the year, with a gradual decrease in costs expected in years three to five of the partnership [45][48] Question: What actions from Washington could improve customer confidence? - Management believes that minor changes in tax policy or regulatory environments could significantly boost confidence among clients [54] Question: How quickly can pricing adjustments be made in response to healthcare costs? - Pricing changes are already being implemented, with expectations for improvements in gross margins as the year progresses [63][64] Question: Are there regional differences in healthcare costs or hiring hesitancy? - The company has seen better results in the Northeast, but overall trends appear to be consistent across the nation [70]