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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
EZRA & MICROSOFT SET GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ TITLE BY COACHING NEARLY 5,000 EMPLOYEES
NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ -- EZRA, the digital coaching platform, has set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title alongside Microsoft for the most people to complete a business coaching programme in one year after engaging with 4,816 Microsoft employees in virtual coaching sessions. The programme was designed by EZRA to make career development the primary reason for employees to stay at Microsoft. While it achieved World Record status along the way, the tangible business results and effect on the people involved are staggering: Core career behaviours increased by 34% including: 51% increase in ability to define career steps 37% increase in articulating goals Increases in ambition, skill development, and network-building in 27% of participants Career confidence rose by 14% Participants gaining greater awareness of available resources (+16%) understanding of internal options (+16%), and confidence to apply for new roles (+13%) Career conversations with managers also improved by 15% And the quality stayed consistent: Microsoft employees gave EZRA coaches an average rating of 98%. Nick Goldberg, founder and CEO, EZRA says: "Microsoft is making career development the number one reason for people to join and stay. And we're proud to help them do it. We've worked with Microsoft for four years and know each other well. This programme is a great example of how we work with global companies to give them a customised, yet scalable, experience." "A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title shows that we're achieving something nobody else is." The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for "The most people to complete a business coaching program in one year" was presented at an EZRA and Microsoft event on AI upskilling in London on April 28 th. Ready for those record-breaking numbers? In one year EZRA: Coached 4,816 Microsoft employees Ran 13,704 individual coaching sessions, an average 430 a week across 80 countries Engaged with 294 of EZRA's International Coaching Federation Accredited coaches Panos Malakoudis, coaching centre of excellence lead at Microsoft, says: "Our career coaching programme is an industry first, offering personalized support to over 70,000 employees worldwide. What sets this programme apart is its approach to democratizing coaching and supporting employee development within large organisations. With EZRA's support, we're redefining the standard for integrating learning with work, and making career development a priority for our people." How does this help Microsoft achieve their goals? EZRA runs the 1:1 coaching part of Microsoft's wider in-house coaching programme. They offer their teams internal and external coaching, group and individual sessions and the chance to qualify as coaches themselves. In total, the tech company is offering a 12-week coaching programme to 70,000 people. These sessions are all supplemented with exercises and advice held on Microsoft Teams, an added element which 83% of people are finding valuable. Results of EZRA's 1:1 coaching at Microsoft: 18% more people understand their career options in the company 38% more people can define the next step in their career 13% more people feeling confident to apply for an internal job 11% more people can see a long-term future at Microsoft 68 internal coaches achieved ICF Level 1 certification, bringing the total to 115 About EZRA A leading global virtual coaching and learning provider, EZRA is revolutionizing the way businesses approach employee development by leveraging the power of behavioral science to break down barriers and make professional coaching accessible to everyone. Through its global network of over 2,000 world-class, accredited coaches, EZRA has already helped thousands of companies and teams across 127 countries quantifiably improve performance, employee retention and promotion rates with more than 600,000 sessions delivered. Companies using EZRA today include AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, General Electric, Kraft Heinz, Microsoft and Spotify. Established in 2019, EZRA is the coaching arm of LHH, part of The Adecco Group, the world's leading talent advisory and solutions company.
CBC
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Amateur ghostbusters Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan are back with Season Two of Ghosting on CBC Gem
Official Trailer | Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan 1 hour ago Duration 1:10 What is Ghosting about? Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan is back for Season 2 and this time they're crossing the country with a new set of guests and ghost-worthy locations. Described as " The Adams Family having a cocktail party," in each episode, actors Finlan and Hutchie invite their famous friends to a famously haunted location and attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery: Is this Canadian locale truly haunted? Using real history and folklore, Finlan argues that their ghostly experience is real, while Hutchie remains skeptical. In a spirited final deliberation at the end of each episode, they reveal their verdict — haunted or not? What qualifications do you need to host a show about ghost hunting? None at all With their love of horror and unnerving haunted locales, Ghosting is a little bit Hardy Boys, a little bit Ghostbusters and always a wild ride that guarantees a rollercoaster of laughs, scares and supernatural tricks. Watch as Hutchie and Finlan prepare to unleash a demon in the season opener. Luke Hutchie and Mathew Finlan prepare to unleash a demon in Season 2 of Ghosting 1 hour ago Duration 1:28 Along with guest star Priyanka, they break upon a box to anger an alleged poltergeist at Hamilton's Tuckett Mansion. Which celebrity guests will appear in Season 2 of Ghosting? Ghosting features horror actors turned amateur ghostbusters Luke Hutchie (EZRA) and Matthew Finlan (Hell of a Summer) with a new celebrity guest for each episode. This season, they'll be joined by Priyanka (Canada's Drag Race), Percy Hynes White (Wednesday), Joel Oulette (Trickster), Veronika Slowikowska (What We Do in the Shadows), Nikki Roumel (Ginny and Georgia), Humberly González (Tarot), Jordan Connor (Riverdale) and Krista Nazaire (The Hardy Boys). Is there a trailer for Ghosting, Season 2? Yes, scroll to the top of the page to watch it! What famous haunted locales will Luke and Matthew visit in Season 2? Tuckett Mansion, Hamilton, Ont. Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria, BC The Caribou Hotel, Carcross, Yukon Bell Island Mines, NL Lunenburg Academy, NS Fulford Place, Brockville, Ont. Fort Henry, Kingston, Ont. Kawartha Settlers Village, Bobcaygeon, Ont. Where can I watch Ghosting, Season 2? Season 2 of Ghosting drops on CBC Gem and CBC's YouTube channel Friday, March 21. Catch up on Season 1 now.
