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W. P. Carey Earns 2025 Great Place to Work Certification™ in the U.S. and Europe
Prnewswire· 2025-07-07 11:30
Also Named One of Fortune's Best Workplaces in New York™ for the Second Consecutive YearNEW YORK, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (W. P. Carey, NYSE: WPC), a leading net lease REIT specializing in corporate sale-leasebacks, build-to-suits and the acquisition of single-tenant net lease properties, is proud to announce it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® in both the U.S. and the Netherlands. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience w ...
FRSH Streamlines EX Management With AI-Powered Freshservice Journeys
ZACKS· 2025-07-02 14:56
Core Insights - Freshworks has launched Freshservice Journeys, an AI-assisted capability aimed at enhancing employee experience (EX) by streamlining complex employee processes such as onboarding and promotions [1][9] - The solution is designed to improve efficiency, reduce friction, and enhance collaboration across departments, addressing issues caused by legacy systems and siloed operations [2][8] Product Features - Freshservice Journeys offers no-code workflow creation, AI-powered task automation, real-time progress tracking, and cross-department visibility, which helps eliminate bottlenecks and improve employee experience [3][4][6] - The platform allows IT and HR teams to rapidly design and deploy workflows without technical support, using either custom workflows or pre-built templates [5][7] Market Adoption - Over 60% of Freshworks' total Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) now comes from mid-market and enterprise clients, with 79% of this driven by solutions enhancing employee experience [8][9] - The company continues to grow its customer base, adding around 250 customers to reach more than 1,600, indicating strong market demand for its services [10] Financial Performance - Freshworks maintains a focus on investing in employee experience and AI to boost customer productivity, contributing to its revenue and profit growth [9] - The company has a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), with shares gaining 19.2% over the past year, compared to the industry growth of 36.4% [12]
AGS Celebrates Nine Straight Years as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and Atlanta
Globenewswire· 2025-05-28 17:04
Core Insights - AGS has been recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation and in Atlanta for the ninth consecutive year, highlighting its strong workplace culture and employee satisfaction [2][3][5] Company Recognition - The awards are based on an independent research-driven assessment of company practices and employee survey results, evaluating areas such as compensation, benefits, engagement, retention, and overall workplace well-being [3][4] - AGS received high marks for its focus on benefits, wellness, community involvement, and workplace creativity, surpassing the Best and Brightest benchmark [3] Employee Experience - The recognition reflects how employees feel about the company, indicating a consistent alignment with AGS's values over the years [4] - AGS's Metro Atlanta offices play a crucial role in its innovation and culture, contributing to both local and national recognition [4] Company Operations - AGS operates across multiple locations in the U.S., including Las Vegas, Reno, Scottsdale, Austin, and Oklahoma City, and has a global presence with teams in six countries outside the U.S. [4][6] - The company focuses on creating diverse gaming experiences and has established itself as a leading commercial gaming supplier [6]
Kyndryl Earns 2025 Great Place to Work in 10 Countries, Achieving More Than 70 Workplace Awards
Prnewswire· 2025-05-16 12:00
Launches first employer brand campaign: progress with purposeNEW YORK, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® in the United States, India, Japan, Czechia, France, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom. This is the second year Kyndryl received this prestigious award, which is based on what current employees say about their experience working at Kyndryl, and approx ...
The Pennant (PNTG) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 17:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $209.8 million, an increase of $52.9 million or 33.7% compared to the prior year quarter [8] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA reached $16.4 million, up $5.1 million or 45.9% year-over-year [9] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to $0.27, a rise of $0.07 or 35% from the previous year [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home Health and Hospice segment revenue was $159.9 million, an increase of $43.4 million or 37.2% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA rising to $25.1 million, up $7.3 million or 40.6% [13] - Senior Living segment revenue increased to $50 million, up $9.5 million or 23.6%, with adjusted EBITDA of $4.9 million, a rise of $1.4 million or 40.8% [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hospice admissions rose to 3,783, an increase of 22.8%, and average daily census climbed to 3,794, up 28.1% year-over-year [14] - Total home health admissions grew to 18,878, an increase of 4,229 or 28.9%, with Medicare admissions rising by 19.7% [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on five key initiatives: leadership development, clinical excellence, employee experience, margin improvement, and growth [9] - The company is committed to a locally driven operating model, emphasizing leadership and culture in its acquisitions [11] - Recent acquisitions, including Signature Healthcare, have been integrated successfully, demonstrating the effectiveness of the company's operating model [12][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the upper end of the 2025 guidance range due to strong performance and early progress in recent acquisitions [12] - The company is monitoring economic uncertainties and will revise guidance as necessary [12] - Management highlighted strong hiring and retention trends, with over 200 net nurses added year-over-year [55] Other Important Information - The company has a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities and is focused on disciplined growth [21] - Cash flows from operations are expected to be between $35 million and $45 million for 2025 [24] - The company reported a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.83 times [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the reacceleration of same-store growth in home health and hospice? - Management noted that seasonal changes typically affect growth, with a strong recovery in the first quarter following a decline in the fourth quarter [32] Question: Can you elaborate on guidance expectations and segment contributions? - Management indicated that both segments performed well, with strong revenue quality and margin improvements contributing to the guidance [35] Question: What is the company's perspective on the Optum transaction? - Management expressed excitement about the partnership and emphasized the importance of having strong leaders in place for successful integration [44][45] Question: How does the company view economic sensitivity in senior living? - Management acknowledged sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions but highlighted efforts to improve revenue quality, which has led to robust growth [49] Question: What is the current hiring environment? - Management reported strong hiring and retention trends, with positive growth in staffing levels across both segments [55]
The Pennant (PNTG) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 17:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $209.8 million, an increase of $52.9 million or 33.7% compared to the prior year quarter [7] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA reached $16.4 million, up $5.1 million or 45.9% year-over-year [8] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.27, an increase of $0.07 or 35% over the prior year quarter [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home Health and Hospice segment revenue was $159.9 million, an increase of $43.4 million or 37.2% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA rising to $25.1 million, up $7.3 million or 40.6% [13] - Senior Living segment revenue increased to $50 million, up $9.5 million or 23.6%, with adjusted EBITDA of $4.9 million, an increase of $1.4 million or 40.8% [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hospice admissions rose to 3,783, an increase of 22.8%, and average daily census climbed to 3,794, up 28.1% year-over-year [14] - Total home health admissions grew to 18,878, an increase of 4,229 or 28.9%, with Medicare admissions rising by 19.7% [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on five key initiatives: leadership development, clinical excellence, employee experience, margin improvement, and growth [8] - The company is committed to a locally driven operating model, emphasizing leadership and culture in its acquisitions [11] - Recent acquisitions, including Signature Health Care, are expected to enhance operational performance and integration [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about achieving the upper end of the 2025 guidance range due to strong Q1 performance and early progress in recent acquisitions [12] - The company is monitoring economic uncertainties and will revise guidance as necessary [12] Other Important Information - The company has a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities and is focused on disciplined growth [21] - Cash flows used in operations were $21.2 million, impacted by significant acquisitions and timing of incentive payouts [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the reacceleration of same-store growth in home health and hospice? - Management attributed the growth to seasonal changes and consistent double-digit growth year-over-year in admissions [31] Question: Can you elaborate on guidance expectations and segment contributions? - Management indicated strong performance across both segments, with a focus on revenue quality and margin improvement [34] Question: What is the company's perspective on the Optum transaction? - Management expressed excitement about the partnership and emphasized the importance of having strong leaders in place for successful integration [44] Question: How does the company view economic sensitivity in senior living? - Management acknowledged sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions but highlighted efforts to improve revenue quality and maintain occupancy [48] Question: What is the current hiring environment? - Management reported strong trends in hiring and retention, with over 200 net nurses added year-over-year [54]
The Pennant (PNTG) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-02-28 22:20
The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 28, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Kirk Cheney - General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Brent Guerisoli - CEO John Gochnour - President and COO Lynette Walbom - CFO Conference Call Participants Scott Fidel - Stephens Stephen Baxter - Wells Fargo Ben Hendrix - RBC Capital Markets Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to The Pennant Group Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions]. Pleas ...