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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kaplan Named to Newsweek's List of the 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces®
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global educational services provider Kaplan is ranked #10 on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list, developed in partnership with Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). This prestigious list highlights companies across the globe where employees feel respected, empowered, and inspired to do their best and are places defined by trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven culture. This is the second time Kaplan was ranked. Kaplan has also been named to Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list, within the United States, for four consecutive years, a strong validation of the company's consistent dedication to an outstanding employee experience. Now in its third year, the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list is based on research from BPI's Love of Workplace Index®, drawing on data from more than two million employees worldwide. Companies featured have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to building cultures of trust, respect, purpose, and employee connection, regardless of size, location, or industry. Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America, said: "Being named one of Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces is a powerful reflection of our people—their passion, their purpose, and their belief in what we're building together. We're proud to have created an environment where employees feel supported in their growth, connected by shared values, and empowered to shape their futures. This culture of respect, collaboration, and opportunity is what drives us forward, and I'm grateful every day for the talent and heart of our incredible team." And Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek's global editor-in-chief, said: "As we mark five years of recognizing the world's Most Loved Workplaces, it's an honor to spotlight companies that place employee well-being at the center of their workplace cultures. In today's rapidly changing world, this year's list reflects a growing global shift toward human-centered leadership as a key driver of resilience and success." For more information about Kaplan's workplace culture of excellence, contact About Kaplan Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley's mission as they serve about 1.3 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Russell Schaffer, Twitter: @KaplanEdNews Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Kaplan Named to Newsweek's List of the 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces®
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global educational services provider Kaplan is ranked #10 on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list, developed in partnership with Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). This prestigious list highlights companies across the globe where employees feel respected, empowered, and inspired to do their best and are places defined by trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven culture. This is the second time Kaplan was ranked. Kaplan has also been named to Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list, within the United States, for four consecutive years, a strong validation of the company's consistent dedication to an outstanding employee experience. Global educational services provider Kaplan is ranked 10th on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list, developed in partnership with Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). Share Now in its third year, the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list is based on research from BPI's Love of Workplace Index®, drawing on data from more than two million employees worldwide. Companies featured have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to building cultures of trust, respect, purpose, and employee connection, regardless of size, location, or industry. Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America, said: 'Being named one of Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces is a powerful reflection of our people—their passion, their purpose, and their belief in what we're building together. We're proud to have created an environment where employees feel supported in their growth, connected by shared values, and empowered to shape their futures. This culture of respect, collaboration, and opportunity is what drives us forward, and I'm grateful every day for the talent and heart of our incredible team.' And Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek's global editor-in-chief, said: 'As we mark five years of recognizing the world's Most Loved Workplaces, it's an honor to spotlight companies that place employee well-being at the center of their workplace cultures. In today's rapidly changing world, this year's list reflects a growing global shift toward human-centered leadership as a key driver of resilience and success.' For more information about Kaplan's workplace culture of excellence, contact About Kaplan Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley's mission as they serve about 1.3 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
A Gen Xer bumped her pay to $100K by taking on a second office job with her employer — and she works a side hustle to manage the stress
Heather Rivera doesn't need to leave her office building to work her second job. The 53-year-old holds two roles — as a production manager and an operations manager — for brands that run out of the same single-story facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia. "It's really a matter of prioritization — knowing which fire to put out first," Rivera told Business Insider. When Rivera started her second role in 2020, her pay increased to about $100,000 from roughly $60,000. Additionally, when she accepted the extra position, she initially worked 80-hour weeks but has since scaled back to about 60 hours. While Rivera admits she's a bit of a workaholic, the extra income has allowed her to boost her retirement savings and put money toward a side business teaching arts and crafts. "I probably wouldn't have taken the second job without the money," she said. "But it was more about fulfilling something, adding value." Over the past two years, Business Insider has spoken to more than two dozen Americans who are working multiple jobs to boost their earnings, afford expensive items, and save for retirement. While many appreciated the extra income, they said it can come at the cost of burnout. Working on her side business helps her manage stress In 2011, Rivera began working as a production manager at BPI Outdoors, a sporting goods manufacturer. In 2020, she was coaching the operations manager of Quake Industries — a brand operated by BPI Outdoors — on ways to improve processes when this person left the company, and this position became available. Rivera said the CEO of BPI at the time asked her if she'd be willing to take on the extra job because of her expertise and the time she had spent coaching the previous manager. After thinking it over and negotiating her pay increase, she decided to accept the offer. Rivera said juggling two jobs was particularly difficult when she started, in part due to COVID-related disruptions. But she said she's streamlined processes over time, which has helped make her workload more manageable. She added that having insight into both companies — one of which sources parts from the other — has enabled smarter inventory planning. For example, if she sees BPI is running low on parts it gets from Quake, she can help adjust accordingly. Rivera's main strategy for reducing the stress of working two jobs is one that she acknowledges sounds counterintuitive: She's taken on a third job. "I handle my extra stress through my own personal business — by taking on more work," she said. In her spare time, Rivera makes crochet items like hats and blankets. She also has an Etsy store where she sells her handmade items and crochet-related materials. She said crocheting calms her and has helped her manage stress over the years. Her dream is to build a business teaching crocheting to older people and children — two groups she believes can benefit from accessible, hands-on activities. She said it's an idea she's been working toward for years. She's taught classes at her local public library and hopes to eventually launch a mobile, in-person classroom that can travel to senior homes and youth programs. "This is something I'm building so when I retire, I have that company as kind of a supplemental income," she said. Rivera said the additional income from taking on her second job has helped her invest in the business and allocate more money to her 401(k) — she estimated that 25% of her earnings go toward retirement savings. Additionally, she said juggling two roles has strengthened her leadership and communication skills — qualities she believes will be critical in getting the business off the ground. "A lot of what I've learned from managing people at the two companies I get paid to work for has helped me work with individuals on my dream job," she said.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
NCR Atleos Ranked #12 on Newsweek's List of the 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces®
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) ('Atleos'), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced it was ranked #12 in Newsweek's prestigious 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list. Atleos previously announced its certification as a Most Loved Workplace. The Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list is based on research from Best Practice Institute's (BPI) Love of Workplace Index®, drawing on data from more than two million employees worldwide. Companies featured have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to building cultures of trust, respect, purpose, and employee connection, regardless of size, location, or industry. 'We are honored to be included on the Global Most Loved Workplaces® list by Newsweek,' said Andrea Burson, Executive Vice President and CHRO of Atleos. 'This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a strong, supportive workplace environment that enhances our ability to serve customers and drive innovation. This celebrates our employees and demonstrates that we have created a culture grounded in mutual respect, collaboration and shared purpose as we expand self-service financial access across the globe.' The ranking is informed by employee perspectives in five key areas: how positive employees feel about their future at the company, career achievement, alignment of employer values with employee values, respect at all levels, and collaboration. Additional factors—such as diversity and belonging, leadership, and professional development—were also evaluated in relation to these core sentiment drivers. 'As we mark five years of recognizing the world's Most Loved Workplaces®, it's an honor to spotlight companies that place employee well-being at the center of their workplace cultures,' said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek's Global Editor in Chief. 'In today's rapidly changing world, this year's list reflects a growing global shift toward human-centered leadership as a key driver of resilience and success.' 'This year's Global Most Loved Workplaces® show what's possible when leaders turn employee sentiment into business strategy,' said Louis Carter, BPI Founder and CEO. 'From trust to purpose to collaboration, these companies are using data-driven insights to build cultures people don't want to leave. This year's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® showcase how leading with love, trust, and alignment drives performance, loyalty, and lasting impact. We're proud to work with Newsweek to highlight their achievements on a global stage.' To view the complete 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list, visit The 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list was developed in partnership with BPI using its proprietary Love of Workplace Index®, which includes direct employee survey responses and analysis across five core sentiment areas: employee satisfaction with future vision, career achievement, values alignment, respect, and collaboration. More than two million employees worldwide were surveyed across companies ranging in size from 10 to over 10,000 employees. Additional evaluation included written submissions and interviews with several hundred company executives, along with analysis of external public ratings. Newsweek's global editorial team then conducted independent research to finalize the list—recognizing companies that place trust, belonging, and respect at the center of their business and workplace culture. For more information about NCR Atleos and why it was chosen, visit the NCR Atleos Most Loved Workplace profile page. About Atleos Atleos (NYSE: NATL) is a leader in expanding self-service financial access, with industry-leading ATM expertise and experience, unrivalled operational scale including the largest independently-owned ATM network, always-on global services and constant innovation. Atleos improves operational efficiency for financial institutions, drives footfall for retailers and enables digital-first financial self-service experiences for consumers. Atleos is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with approximately 20,000 employees globally.
RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Science
- RTÉ News
How bonus points have changed Leaving Cert Maths
Analysis: There's no doubt that bonus points are driving the uptake of Higher Level maths, but the initiative has had unintended consequences This article is now available above as a Brainstorm podcast. You can subscribe to the Brainstorm podcast through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. In Ireland, the proportion of students opting to complete their Leaving Certificate mathematics examinations at Higher Level (HL) has increased by 130% in 13 years. Such growth would suggest that significant progress is being made in mathematics education in Ireland, but research into the reasons behind this surge may temper such optimism. Increasing participation in Higher Level mathematics at Senior Cycle has been a key aim for Irish policymakers over the past 15 years. The Bonus Points Initiative (BPI) was introduced in 2012 with the aim of increasing the uptake of Higher mathematics and the long term goal of improving students' mathematical capabilities. Bonus points mean that students who opt to study Higher Level maths and who obtain a score greater than or equal to 40% in their Leaving Certificate examination are awarded an additional 25 'bonus' points. Based on the current CAO system, this means that a student who obtains 40% at Higher Level would receive more points (71) than a student who achieved 90-100% in the Ordinary Level paper (56). From RTÉ Brainstorm, have Leaving Cert maths' questions got harder or easier over 100 years? Maths is the only subject for which bonus points are available, thus giving the subject a special status in our education system. Despite assurances that bonus points would initially be rolled out on a four-year trial basis, it has now been in place for 12 years with no formal evaluation of the initiative conducted. As part of an independent research project, we have carried out several studies investigating the impact of bonus poinys on the profile of students in the Higher Level mathematics classroom; students' motivations to study Higher Level maths; teachers' perspectives on bonus points and the impact on students' performance in the subject. The findings from these studies will highlight some of the unintended consequences of attributing such a special status to mathematics. As mentioned at the outset, between 2011 and 2024 there has been a 130% (from 15.8% to 36.3%) increase in the proportion of students taking Leaving Cert maths at Higher Level. As such, bonus points have been successful in achieving its primary aim of increasing the number of students opting for higher maths. In 2019, we conducted a study with 911 Senior Cycle students who were taking Higher maths and asked them what factors motivated them to study the subject at this level. From a list of 19 factors, the two factors that most students selected were "I wanted to get bonus points" (91.2% in agreement) and "I will get good CAO points from it" (80.3%). These findings leave us in no doubt that the Bonus Point Initiative is driving the uptake of Higher Level matsh and Irish students are now primarily extrinsically motivated to study the subject at this level. However, research has also found that extrinsic motivational factors can lead to diminished intrinsic motivation among students. Therefore, the central role that the BPI is currently playing in motivating students to study higher maths may have longer term negative effects on students' affective reaction to the subject. The surge in the number of students opting for Higher Level maths and the motivation behind this has also led to a change in the profile of students taking the subject. A research study with 266 Senior Cycle HL maths teachers found that bonus points often resulted in students not suited to HL mathematics persevering with it. This large number of less able students has resulted in a much wider range of abilities than would have been the case prior to 2012. Many of these students are also less ambitious and have lower expectations of themselves, often aiming to just reach, rather than exceed, the score required to be awarded bonus points. These findings present teachers with a series of challenges to contend with, most notably in terms of catering for much higher levels of diversity in the mathematics classroom. It is therefore unsurprising that the majority of teachers in our study would like to see the BPI retained but adjusted (56%) or discontinued and not replaced (23%). From RTÉ Radio 1's Today With Claire Byrne, why do so many adults struggle with everyday maths? As well as having implications for teachers, the BPI may also be impacting the grades being awarded to students. Between 2008 and 2024, the profile of students studying HL maths has changed considerably. A figure which has remained consistent in this time is the combined proportion of students opting to complete their Leaving Certificate maths examinations at either HL or OL (ranging from 87.9% to 94.1%). Given that the maths capabilities of the combined HL and OL cohorts are unlikely to have varied too much from year to year, one would expect that the proportion of students achieving at the upper end of the HL grading spectrum would remain consistent. However, we found this was not the case. When comparing Leaving Cert maths'; results from 2008 to 2019, there is a 44% increase in the proportion of all HL and OL students achieving a score of 70% (H3 or above in current grading system) or better in the HL examination. When 2008 is compared to 2024, there is a 116% increase in this proportion. While some of this inflation can likely be attributed to the impact of the predicted grades policy in 2020 and 2021, this trend of grade inflation was already in evidence prior to 2020. Given teachers' concerns about the profile of students now opting for HL maths, it is highly unlikely that this increase can be attributed to a better calibre of student studying HL mathematics as a result of the BPI. Grade inflation of this nature can lead to a loss of confidence amongst stakeholders regarding the capacity for Leaving Certificate grades to provide valid and reliable information about students. This can lead to students being admitted to third-level courses for which they are not sufficiently mathematically prepared, an issue which has been highlighted in Ireland recently. Overall, these research studies offer the first comprehensive evaluation of the BPI. While it is clear that the primary objective of the BPI has been achieved, there have certainly been some unintended consequences. Assigning mathematics a special status has impacted on students' motivations for pursuing Higher Level maths. This has led to a need for different teaching practices in classrooms; and raised concerns about the competencies of students graduating from second level. If the bonus points initiative is to continue, these implications need to be considered to ensure we develop students with the required mathematical competencies to guarantee a knowledge economy. University of Limerick. She is the Deputy Director of EPI∙STEM, the national centre for STEM Education. Dr Páraic Treacy is a Lecturer in Mathematics in the School of Education at Mary Immaculate College, Thurles. Dr Mark Prendergast is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education in the School of Education at UCC. He is a Research Ireland awardee.
