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Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- 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.
Associated Press
24-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Fusion Global Energy Starts Delivery of Commercial Fusion Energy and Grid-Less Power Distribution
New York, NY March 24, 2025 --( Fusion Global Energy (NY-NY) starts in April 2025 to deliver power on a commercial nuclear fusion system with Quantum Energy Teleportation Distribution FGE (Fusion Global Energy) is fielding an operational nuclear fusion energy system in April 2025 with a capacity of delivery throughout the USA and Europe. The system currently deployed has an installed capacity of 2,500 terawatt-hours (TWh) in the United States and 300 TWh in Europe. Fusion energy is, by nature, green, without harmful greenhouse emissions and relies on cheap and virtually unlimited fuels such as hydrogen and helium isotopes. In parallel, the company has introduced its Quantum Energy Teleportation (QET) distribution system, a technology that enables instantaneous, high- efficiency energy transmission. In April 2025, four industrial-scale QET units, rated at 500 kV (3,400 MVA), each capable of delivering 52 gigawatt-hours (GWh), are being installed across the continental United States. The QET system is expected to reduce logistics and implementation time by eliminating the need for conventional power grids and long-distance transmission infrastructure. For industrial users, the 500 kV QET system provides a direct, 99% reliable and high-capacity energy source capable of meeting the demands of large-scale manufacturing and infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, a retail version of QET, designed for residential and small-business applications, is coming online this April. These units, available in 10 to 300 kilowatt-hour (kWh) configurations, offer consumers access to on-demand, high-efficiency power for a monthly subscription, with a flat rate (independent of peak or off-peak hours) starting at 0.15$ / kWh. To facilitate adoption of QET power distribution, residential QET reception units will be made available through major retail distributors. During April, consumers in both the United States and Europe will be able to purchase such units through various online and in-store vendors, ensuring seamless access to quantum energy technology. The system requires no licensing and can be installed through standard electrical connections. Excess power can be sold back to the grid in some States, depending local legislation. The launch of commercial nuclear fusion and QET distribution represents strong potential towards providing a clean, decentralised power source, this technology is expected to lower energy costs, enhance grid resilience, and contribute to international carbon reduction goals. About Fusion Global Inc. Fusion Global Inc. specialises in next-generation energy solutions, high energy plasma physics, quantum mechanics, and nuclear fusion technologies. With a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and global accessibility, the company aims to evolve the way the world generates, distributes and consumes electricity. For more information, visit Media Contact: Nick Goldberg Fusion Global Energy Inc (NY-NY) Contact Information: Fusion Global Energy Nick Goldsmith
