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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hubstaff Welcomes Salesloft Co-founder Rob Forman to Board of Directors
FISHERS, Ind., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hubstaff, a leading provider of time tracking, workforce analytics, and productivity management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Forman, Co-founder and former President of Salesloft, to its Board of Directors. Forman's strategic expertise in building and scaling high-growth SaaS businesses will help guide Hubstaff as it enters its next phase of growth and expands its impact for customers worldwide. With a proven track record of growing Salesloft from a startup into a category-defining revenue orchestration platform, Forman brings a wealth of experience in product innovation, go-to-market strategy, and customer success. At Salesloft, he helped drive the company's expansion to over 700 employees and establish a culture of excellence that contributed to its position as a leader in the sales tech space. "We are thrilled to welcome Rob to our board," said Jared Brown, CEO and Co-founder of Hubstaff. "Rob has walked the path we're on and brings invaluable insights from his journey scaling Salesloft into a world-class SaaS company. His experience, integrity, and people-first leadership philosophy align perfectly with our mission to help businesses work smarter and more efficiently." Hubstaff, trusted by more than 112,000 businesses across 100+ countries, is known for its suite of tools that enable remote and hybrid teams to track time, streamline payroll, and improve productivity. The company has seen strong momentum in recent years, with consistent double-digit ARR growth and increasing adoption across industries—from software development and marketing agencies to field service and outsourcing services firms. "I'm excited to join Hubstaff at such a pivotal moment in their journey," said Rob Forman. "Hubstaff is solving real problems for modern teams. They enable transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in the here-to-stay work-from-anywhere world. I look forward to helping the team scale their impact and deepen the value we bring to customers." This appointment marks a strategic step in Hubstaff's continued commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, and building a world-class organization that supports its customers, employees, and partners. About HubstaffHubstaff provides time tracking, workforce analytics, and productivity tools for growing teams. Founded in 2012, Hubstaff supports businesses in optimizing operations, empowering teams, and driving outcomes. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hubstaff Sign in to access your portfolio
Winnipeg Free Press
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Crowdwork makes the show work for comedy improv duo
No rehearsal, no Notes app and no prepared remarks: Alex Forman and Nash Park follow the crowd's lead when taking the stage as a comedy duo. For the last three years, the British Columbia comics have used audience members — their relationships, their careers, their morbid, strange realities — as an evergreen reservoir of one-night-only material, building improvised sets completely off a crowdwork foundation. Typically, that type of audience interaction is meant to support road-tested material, but for Park, originally from Terrace, B.C., and Forman, who was born and raised in Virden, the improvised jostling is at the root of everything. Nash Park (left) and Alex Forman 'Standups use their own stories to tell a joke. We use other people's stories to tell a joke together,' says Forman, who with Park, Jon Dore and a lineup of other comedians, will bring the Crowd Work Show to the Gas Station Arts Centre on Thursday as part of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. One of the most difficult parts of being a working comedy producer and performer is to consistently develop fresh sets while also promoting your work online, says Park, who's done comedy for seven years. Comedians are weary of repeating themselves, especially in small comedy circuits, he adds. Crowdwork presents an opportunity for comedians to develop rapport, keep audiences engaged and push beyond the expected boundaries of the form. Crowdwork can also go viral without comedians having to blow any punchlines. 'It's like scraps of fun for the internet,' comedian Jordan Jensen, who headlined at Rumor's Comedy Club last weekend, said on a recent episode of Bein' Ian with Jordan, the podcast she co-hosts with Ian Fidance. Some industry veterans — including that episode's guest, Todd Barry — worry that the increased emphasis on crowdwork as a driver for online engagement has reduced the perceived value of well-honed material. But the response by audiences, both in person and on social media, has led crowdwork to become more than throwaway fodder or a dead-air filler. 'A lot of traditional comedians really don't like crowdwork because to them it goes against the artform because it's the only thing that really goes viral,' says Park, who thinks there's room for both preparation and randomness. 'But I feel the way we're doing it is kind of different. We kick up dust and once there's enough in the air we start playing around. We start out really broad, as opposed to pointing at a table and saying, 'You.'' Inviting the audience into a setting that feels like the midway point between an improv show and a light roast of non-celebrities, Forman and Park give the crowd a certain sense of control over the outcome. Before the show, one audience member is given a confetti cannon, which they're responsible for setting off as soon as they think the performance should end. And as soon as the comics take the stage, they begin to gently interrogate and tease out humour from attendees, building bits from those scraps. 'Coming from Virden, teasing is my love language,' says Forman, who says the southwestern Manitoba town 'trained me to be a comedian.' 'Virden really equipped me to be who I am. I was the shyest kid in the world and that town beat that out of me.' During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. The formula has been working well for three years for Forman and Park, who co-own a comedy events company and podcast called OK Dope. They run monthly shows in Victoria, with recent showcases on Vancouver Island, Regina and Saskatoon. After their stop in Winnipeg, the duo will head to Calgary and Edmonton. Last month, Forman and Park recorded a special at Victoria's Hecklers comedy club, set to be released on their YouTube channel in the coming months. 'The audience teases us and we tease them,' says Forman, who describes the vibe as a low-intensity roast conducted by two soft comics who know what it feels like to be bullied. 'We're both incredibly broken people,' Park says with a laugh. Ben WaldmanReporter Ben Waldman is a National Newspaper Award-nominated reporter on the Arts & Life desk at the Free Press. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Ben completed three internships with the Free Press while earning his degree at Ryerson University's (now Toronto Metropolitan University's) School of Journalism before joining the newsroom full-time in 2019. Read more about Ben. Every piece of reporting Ben produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. 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Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's How You Should Split Your Tax Refund Between Fun and Your Future
A tax refund may seem like a financial windfall. However, financial experts recommend dividing the refund into intentional categories — paying daily expenses, boosting savings or retirement, and having fun. This strategy helps build long-term security while offering immediate joy. Read Next: Try This: Here's how you should split your tax refund between fun and your future. Ketti Rose, founder and CEO of Wealthy Femme, a platform that provides financial literacy and investing education for women, recommends that her clients follow the '30/30/30/10 Rule.' The formula allocates 30% for investing or accumulating wealth, 30% towards savings or paying down high-interest debt, 30% for a personal or family goal that generates warmth — like travel, a hobby or home improvement — and 10% for guilt-free splurging. Rose also recommends writing a 'Joy List' before receiving the tax refund. 'That could be a weekend away with some friends, upgrading your coffee set up or signing up for a course you've had your eyes on,' Rose said. 'Select something that seems fun and aligned.' She explained, 'Intentional spending brings joy. Mindless spending brings regret. If you're a parent, like me, maybe use a portion of your refund to invest in something you and your kids could do together, because memories are also a return on investment.' Find Out: Travis Forman, portfolio manager at Strategic Private Wealth Counsel, said the biggest chunk of one's refund (50%) should be used to save for the future while the remaining half could be used toward paying down current bills (30%) and fun (20%). 'Match the 'future' portion to your most pressing financial opportunity,' Forman said. 'This means if you're paying high-interest debt, make an extra payment. Address what most urgently needs to be addressed. Then, if your financial house is in order, then you have more flexibility to choose where you want your additional cash.' Forman explained, 'When you have extra cash, it can be easy to get confused on where to spend it. Pick a meaningful splurge and set a dollar cap. A weekend trip, new gear or a spa day are a few examples.' Taxpayers who receive a small refund can also follow Forman's formula. 'Think impact, not amount,' Forman said. 'Use it toward a goal. Use it to fund a future weekend getaway. Knock out one bill or save it.' Melanie Musson, a finance expert with said individuals should prioritize reducing their high-interest debt. 'Once your credit cards are current and you have paid off personal loans, you should split additional funds between retirement and savings,' Musson said. 'If there's a chance you'll owe money next year, apply your refund toward next year's taxes.' She said, 'Paying off debt is fun because it reduces stress.' However, if one's idea of fun includes other activities, Musson recommends investing in joy. 'For example, if you love espresso drinks and buy coffee frequently, you could use your tax refund to buy an espresso machine,' Musson said. 'Then, you can avoid buying coffee drinks and make your own. If you love coffee, you'll appreciate your espresso machine every single day.' Rob Burnette, an investment advisor representative and professional tax preparer at Outlook Financial Center, recommended taxpayers have a party. 'A refund isn't 'free money,'' Burnette said. 'It is a return of your money from the government. You gave them an interest-free loan and had to request it be refunded. Have a 'tax refund party' with a prize for the person with the refund or balance due that is the closest to zero.' In addition, Burnette said taxpayers should plan what to do with their refund or any other large financial events, such as a promotion or a bonus from work. 'Have several 'wins' with the money, like paying down debt, putting money away for retirement or getting your emergency fund in better condition,' Burnette said. He recommended using part of your refund to pay off credit card debt for 'the most immediate bang for the buck. 'As debt is repaid, the allocation to retirement, savings and other financial milestones can go up. If major events, like having children, helping to pay for college for the children or buying a house, are in your future, be sure those expenses are a part of your plan.' More From GoBankingRates6 Reasons Your Tax Refund Will Be Higher in 2025 7 Tax Loopholes the Rich Use To Pay Less and Build More Wealth 12 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines This article originally appeared on Here's How You Should Split Your Tax Refund Between Fun and Your Future Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested in Danville after loaded firearm found in car
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A man was arrested in Danville after police found a loaded firearm in his car. Danville Police said their officers stopped 34-year-old John Forman of Danville on North Bowman Avenue near East Harrison Street for both equipment and moving violations on Thursday morning. House, garage in Sidell 'total loss' after fire Upon investigating, police found a loaded firearm in Forman's car. As a convicted felon, Forman is not allowed to carry a firearm under Illinois law. Forman was taken the Vermilion County Public Safety Building, where he was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Anyone with information on the incident should contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers online at by using the mobile app., P3TIPS, or by calling anonymously at 217-446-TIPS (8477). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
