HR.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 HR in Hospitality Awards, recognizing outstanding innovation in technology and leadership in workforce management across the hospitality industry. These awards celebrate organizations and teams that are redefining how hospitality workforces are hired, supported, and developed to deliver exceptional service while driving business success.

Best HR Solution for Hospitality Business Award: Zimyo

Zimyo helps hospitality employers manage dynamic, high-volume workforces through a unified, AI-powered HRMS that streamlines hiring, scheduling, payroll, and compliance. By reducing manual work, ensuring compliance, and delivering real-time insights, it enables organizations to improve efficiency, boost employee engagement, and strengthen retention in a fast-paced, experience-driven industry.

Best Hospitality HR Team: Al Forsan Holding

This hospitality HR team demonstrates leadership excellence by combining empathy, innovation, and strategic people practices to build a high-performing, engaged workforce. Through initiatives such as wellness support during change, reimagined onboarding, and a strong culture of care, they empower employees, strengthen retention, and set a new standard for people-first leadership in the hospitality industry.

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“Hospitality is built on people, and these award winners are setting a new standard for how organizations support, engage, and empower their workforce,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “Their contributions are helping the industry deliver exceptional service while building stronger, more resilient workplaces.”

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Nutritional Products International (NPI), a leading U.S.-based brand management and distribution company, today highlighted its role as a strategic partner for international companies seeking to enter the United States, leveraging its proprietary Evolution of Distribution platform and the leadership of founder and CEO Mitch Gould, a recognized nutrition expert.

The United States remains the largest and most competitive consumer market in the world, particularly across health, wellness, and nutrition categories. However, entering the market presents significant challenges, including regulatory compliance, complex logistics, and establishing relationships with major retailers.

The Evolution of Distribution Platform

To address these challenges, Gould developed his proprietary Evolution of Distribution, a turnkey system designed to streamline how brands enter and scale within the U.S. market.

The Evolution of Distribution model operates through several core pillars designed to support successful product launches and long-term brand growth.

• Global Logistics & U.S. Market Entry: NPI manages international transportation, port coordination, customs handling, and warehouse intake, allowing brands to move products seamlessly from overseas manufacturing facilities into the U.S. distribution system.

• Product Readiness & Regulatory Alignment: Before products are introduced to buyers, NPI evaluates formulation, labeling, pricing, and marketing claims to ensure alignment with FDA, OTC, and retail standards, helping brands meet U.S. regulatory expectations.

• Market Positioning & Brand Strategy: NPI works with brands to refine category positioning, packaging, and messaging so products resonate with U.S. consumers and retail buyers.

• Retail & eCommerce Placement: Leveraging decades of relationships across the retail ecosystem, NPI introduces brands directly to buyers at major retailers, specialty chains, pharmacies, and leading e-commerce platforms including Amazon and direct-to-consumer channels.

• Post-Placement Marketing & Demand Generation: Once products reach store shelves or online marketplaces, NPI activates coordinated marketing initiatives through partner agencies, including InHealth Media and Newsworthy.ai, to build consumer awareness, drive sales velocity, and support long-term brand growth.

By consolidating these functions, brands can reduce complexity, avoid costly missteps, and accelerate time to market.

“Our goal is to simplify what is often a very complicated process,” said Mitch Gould, Founder and CEO of Nutritional Products International. “With Evolution of Distribution, we provide brands with a clear and proven path to success in the United States.”

Gould, widely recognized as a nutrition expert, has spent decades helping brands navigate the evolving landscape of the nutrition and consumer goods industries. His experience includes working with major retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, CVS, Walgreens, Costco, and others, helping brands achieve national distribution and long-term growth.

“As a nutrition expert, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be for brands to enter the U.S. market,” Gould added. “Success requires more than a great product. It requires the right strategy, the right relationships, and the ability to execute at every stage of the process.”

By combining regulatory expertise, logistics, sales, and marketing under one integrated platform, NPI continues to serve as a gateway for global brands seeking to establish a strong presence in the United States.

With demand for nutrition and wellness products continuing to grow, NPI remains focused on helping brands capitalize on opportunities in the U.S. market through its proven Evolution of Distribution® model.

About Mitch Gould

Mitch Gould is a third-generation retail distribution and manufacturing expert with more than 25 years of experience launching and scaling consumer products across dietary supplements, sports nutrition, skincare, hardware, and beverages. He has worked with iconic consumer brands such as Igloo, Rubbermaid, Sunbeam, and Miracle-Gro, as well as high-profile celebrity brands including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Chuck Liddell, 8× Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, and martial arts pioneer Bob Wall.

Over the course of his career, Gould has played a key role in helping shape the growth of the U.S. sports nutrition category-supporting the expansion of performance-focused products across major retail and e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, GNC, CVS, and Walgreens. His work has centered on bringing muscle-building, recovery, and performance-oriented products to a broader consumer audience.

Gould is known for his hands-on, execution-driven approach to building consumer brands at scale and for his deep understanding of what drives success in highly competitive categories such as sports nutrition and dietary supplements. He continues to focus on the evolving intersection of performance, wellness, and consumer demand for effective, results-driven products.

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In a live broadcast from the heart of South by Southwest (SXSW) 2026, The Building Texas Show featured an in-depth interview with startup ecosystem expert Paul O’Brien. The conversation, held amidst the festival’s dynamic energy, centered on the launch of O’Brien’s new book, Startup Ecosystems and provided a masterclass in building the innovation hubs that drive modern economies.

O’Brien described the 2026 festival as the quintessential “Texas experience” - a roller coaster of late nights, early mornings and dramatic temperature swings. With the Austin Convention Center closed for a multi-year expansion, this year’s SXSW has spread across a wider footprint, from I-35 to West 6th Street and as far north as US-183. This decentralized format, O’Brien noted, has encouraged deeper exploration of Austin’s creative venues and signature “houses,” proving the city’s adaptability as a global innovation leader.

The SXSW Strategy: Why Planning Months Ahead is Critical

For founders, brands, and economic developers targeting SXSW 2027, O’Brien delivered a clear message: success requires long-term strategy. He revealed that experienced participants begin planning their activations and partnerships as early as October or November. This advanced planning secures prime venues and allows for meaningful relationship-building before attendee schedules become locked.

“We all have most of our schedule figured out a month ago,” O’Brien stated, cautioning against last-minute efforts that often get lost in the festival’s noise. His recommended “work backwards” approach-defining clear objectives first-ensures engagements are strategic and focused on quality connections over quantity.

From Silicon Valley to Texas: Architecting Thriving Ecosystems

Drawing on 15 years of Silicon Valley experience, including roles at Yahoo and as an entrepreneur-in-residence in venture capital, O’Brien has spent over 15 years shaping the Texas startup landscape. He has been instrumental in bringing foundational programs like Founder Institute, MassChallenge, and Techstars to the state.

His book, Startup Ecosystems, serves as a modern blueprint for cities and regions. It moves beyond the basic playbook of meetups and accelerators, advocating for intentionally designed ecosystems that integrate venture studios, diverse funding models, supportive policy, and deep university partnerships to empower high-growth founders.

Rethinking Economic Metrics: The Power of “Optionality”
A pivotal insight from the interview was O’Brien’s challenge to traditional economic development metrics. He argued that measuring success by immediate job creation is flawed for startup ecosystems, which require years to scale. Instead, he introduced the concept of “optionality”-the ability for talent to move fluidly between startups, established companies, and new opportunities within the same region.

Optionality thrives when ecosystems develop deep sector specializations, such as in semiconductors or aerospace, creating a professional network that retains talent even if individual ventures fail.

“Without optionality, that's why we have brain drain,” O’Brien explained, urging leaders to build sector depth to foster a resilient and innovative workforce.

SXSW: The Unmatched Hub for Culture, Innovation and Capital

O’Brien emphasized that SXSW’s unique convergence of technology, film, and music creates a global nexus for serendipitous “collisions.” He highlighted the strategic value of state and country “houses,” like New Mexico House and Tennessee House, as essential platforms for building soft-landing programs and cross-border partnerships.

His networking advice for attendees is to avoid the hard sell. Focus on brief, memorable exchanges, suggest concrete follow-ups, and keep moving to maximize connections. He pointed to the natural synergy between Texas and New Mexico, where complementary strengths in research (Sandia Labs) and commercial application can position the Southwest as a global tech leader.

Embracing Hybrid Models for Lasting Innovation
While acknowledging the permanence of remote work, O’Brien stressed that in-person interaction remains irreplaceable for sparking innovation. He advocates for balanced hybrid models that preserve the creative energy of physical collaboration while offering the flexibility of modern work.

Get the Essential Guide: Startup Ecosystems Now on Amazon
Paul O’Brien’s new book, Startup Ecosystems, is now available. This definitive guide is essential reading for founders, investors, city leaders, and anyone committed to building the economies of the future. Secure your copy today on Amazon.

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VA buyers and sellers face a more complex real estate process compared to standard transactions. Military timelines, changing disability ratings, loan benefit questions, and the possibility of PCS orders can all shape whether a purchase supports a family’s long-term goals or creates avoidable financial strain.

Batya Porter, a Central Texas REALTOR® with Horizon Realty, brings Military Relocation Professional certification to that process, along with a broader practice focused on buyer education, tax awareness, and proactive planning for families buying, selling, or relocating in the region.

What makes military relocation guidance especially important for VA buyers and sellers?

Military relocations usually involve tight schedules and minimal margin for error. Porter’s Military Relocation Professional designation is designed to support active-duty service members and veterans who may be buying or selling while coordinating PCS orders, financing, inspections, and transitions between duty stations.

For many VA clients, the value of that guidance is not only in finding a property. It is in helping them think through how today’s purchase could affect tomorrow’s move.

What should VA homebuyers understand before they go under contract?

VA buyers benefit from understanding the full financial picture before closing, including funding-fee eligibility, appraisal requirements, and how local conditions may affect inspections.

Porter witnessed firsthand the importance of timing for a veteran client. While preparing to close on a larger home, the client’s VA disability rating increased from 90 percent to 100 percent just weeks before closing.

In Texas, that change qualified him for a full property tax exemption on his homestead, reducing his monthly housing costs by more than $800 and improving long-term financial flexibility.

How should military families think about new construction versus resale homes?

For military buyers, the difference between new construction and resale homes goes beyond finishes or builder incentives. It includes timing, equity, and exit strategy.

Porter recalls a military seller who purchased a new construction home and received PCS orders shortly after. Because of the short ownership window and market conditions, the home could not be sold without a loss. The owner ultimately had to lease the property below their mortgage payment.

Situations like this highlight the importance of evaluating both current needs and potential future relocation when making a purchase decision.

What VA buyers should know about inspections and benefit planning

Inspection requirements can vary depending on location and property conditions.

For buyers and sellers in Central Texas, early planning matters. Comprehending inspections, monitoring disability changes, and planning relocations ensure smoother transactions. The VA offers this VA guidance reference.

“One of the biggest parts of my job is helping clients look beyond the closing table,” said Batya Porter.

“When you understand the full financial picture and the realities of military relocation, you can make decisions with more confidence and fewer surprises.”

About Batya Porter

Batya Porter is a Central Texas REALTOR® serving buyers, sellers, and investors across Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto, Pflugerville, and surrounding communities. She is affiliated with Horizon Realty and holds multiple certifications, including Military Relocation Professional.

Her approach emphasizes education, preparation, and clear communication so clients can navigate real estate decisions with confidence.

You can reach her at her website Buy With Batya and learn more about her services if you have any questions as a veteran or active military looking to buy or sell a home.

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The HR Research Institute is proud to announce the formation of the 2026 Managing and Leading Performance Advisory Board, bringing together industry leaders, HR practitioners, and performance management experts to guide research and events focused on driving higher-performing employees, teams, and organizations.

As organizations prioritize performance outcomes, the advisory board will guide HR leaders on evolving performance management and leadership practices, including leveraging AI, data, and streamlined processes to optimize results, as well as the behaviors and mindsets that drive high performance.

HR.com's Future of Managing and Leading Performance 2026 Virtual Event    
July 29, 2026

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The newly formed 2026 Managing and Leading Performance Advisory Board features these distinguished experts:

• Lauren Bidwell, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, SAP SuccessFactors

• Amanda Busfield, Senior Organizational Development Partner

• Catarina Edlund, HR Specialist - HR Policy, Org Design & Performance Management, UN Women

• Lena Finch, Vice President, People & Culture, Allego

• Craig Friedman, Sr. Talent Advisor and Skills Practice Leader, St. Charles Consulting Group

• Edie Goldberg, President & Founder, E.L. Goldberg & Associates

• Kiara Graham, Sr. Talent Management and Organizational Development Advisor, Workleap

• Kimberly Hodge, Talent Development Manager, MWM DesignGroup

• Andrew Lane, Director, PM and Employee Engagement, George Mason University

• Melissa Phillippi, VP, Organizational Development and Talent Management, Highspring

• Robrette Vaden, Human Resources Specialist, Performance Management, DC Courts

“Performance management isn’t just a process; it’s how organizations thrive,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “We’re thrilled to have these leaders on our advisory board to help HR professionals use modern strategies and technology to enhance performance reviews, foster employee growth, and drive business results.”

The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including last year’s research report, HR.com's Future of Managing and Leading Performance 2025, covering the same topic.

This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.

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The HRRI has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics. HR.com’s free membership offers many benefits, including access to over 300 exclusive primary research, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics. These resources are published based on surveys developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on the advisory boards. Visit hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to maximize your HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

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As the sports nutrition category continues to expand across e-commerce and retail, Mitch Gould, Founder and CEO of Nutritional Products International (NPI), is sharing insights from his early involvement in helping shape Amazon’s sports nutrition marketplace during its formative years.

Over the course of his career, Gould has worked with high-profile figures across sports and entertainment, including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, and martial arts legend Bob Wall-experience that helped shape his understanding of performance-driven products and consumer demand within the sports nutrition market.

From Category Buildout to Mainstream Growth

In the early stages of Amazon’s expansion into sports nutrition, the category was still developing, requiring a combination of product education, pricing strategy, and operational execution to gain traction.

“When Amazon began building out sports nutrition, it wasn’t the dominant force it is today,” said Gould. “It took the right mix of brands, positioning, and execution to help establish the category and earn consumer trust.”

Today, sports nutrition has evolved into a mainstream segment that spans performance supplements, functional beverages, and everyday wellness products-bringing increased competition and higher expectations from both retailers and consumers.

What Brands Still Get Wrong

Despite the growth of the category, Gould notes that many brands continue to underestimate the complexity of entering the U.S. market.

“Brands often focus heavily on product development but overlook what it takes to actually succeed at retail,” Gould explained. “Distribution, compliance, pricing, and sell-through strategy are just as critical as the product itself.”

According to Gould, success in sports nutrition depends on aligning every stage of the go-to-market process-from formulation to final sale.

The Evolution of Distribution Platform

To address these challenges, Gould developed his proprietary Evolution of Distribution, a turnkey system designed to streamline how brands enter and scale within the U.S. market.

The platform integrates:

• FDA compliance and regulatory alignment

• Retail buyer negotiations and sales strategy

• Logistics, import/export, and warehousing

• Marketing and public relations through InHealth Media

By consolidating these functions, brands can reduce complexity, avoid costly missteps, and accelerate time to market.

“Instead of managing multiple disconnected partners, brands can operate through one coordinated platform,” Gould said. “That’s how you move faster and more efficiently in a competitive category like sports nutrition.”

Built on Real-World Retail Experience

Gould’s approach is rooted in decades of hands-on experience working with brands, retailers, and consumers across highly competitive categories.

“Inventory minus sales equals bankruptcy,” Gould noted. “You need a system that drives sell-through-not just distribution.”

From Experience to Story

Gould’s decades of experience in sports nutrition and retail are also reflected in his memoir, The Blonde, the Ferrari and the Kwan: The Quintessential American Success Story, which shares real-world insights from working with top athletes, brands, and major retailers. The book was recently included in Distinctive Assets’ “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bags, independently produced and presented to select OSCAR® nominees in major acting and directing categories, further highlighting Gould’s recognition across industries.

Looking Ahead

As the sports nutrition category continues to grow, Gould believes brands that combine strong products with disciplined execution will be best positioned to succeed.

“The opportunity is significant, but the margin for error is smaller than ever,” he said. “The brands that win will be the ones that understand how to execute from day one.”

About Mitch Gould

Mitch Gould is a third-generation retail distribution and manufacturing expert with more than 25 years of experience launching and scaling consumer products across dietary supplements, sports nutrition, skincare, hardware, and beverages. He has worked with iconic consumer brands such as Igloo, Rubbermaid, Sunbeam, and Miracle-Gro, as well as high-profile celebrity brands including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Chuck Liddell, 8× Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, and martial arts pioneer Bob Wall.

Over the course of his career, Gould has played a key role in helping shape the growth of the U.S. sports nutrition category-supporting the expansion of performance-focused products across major retail and e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, GNC, CVS, and Walgreens. His work has centered on bringing muscle-building, recovery, and performance-oriented products to a broader consumer audience.

Gould is known for his hands-on, execution-driven approach to building consumer brands at scale and for his deep understanding of what drives success in highly competitive categories such as sports nutrition and dietary supplements. He continues to focus on the evolving intersection of performance, wellness, and consumer demand for effective, results-driven products.

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HR.com is proud to announce the 2026 Employee Experience Award winners, recognizing standout technologies and HR leaders that are elevating the employee experience and delivering measurable impact across the workforce.

Best Employee Experience Platform Award: Semos Cloud - People and Culture Intelligence Platform

Semos Cloud’s People and Culture Intelligence Platform brings together Total Rewards, Employee Communications, and Talent Development in a unified AI-powered solution. With deep integration into leading HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Oracle Cloud HCM, it enables organizations to increase engagement, reduce turnover, and strengthen manager effectiveness - positioning HR as a strategic driver of culture and performance.

Most Engaging Employee Experience Award - Kimberly Cole, EVP of Human Capital, 9th Way Insignia

Kimberly Cole is redefining employee experience through programs that enhance engagement, development, and retention. Her initiatives, including the CyberSmart professional development program and a 360-degree performance review system, expand growth opportunities and deliver measurable results. Through values-based recognition, high-touch onboarding, and ongoing connection strategies, she fosters trust, visibility, and loyalty - contributing to near-zero voluntary turnover and setting a new standard for HR excellence.

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“Employee experience has become a critical driver of organizational success,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “This year’s award winners are setting a new standard by combining innovation, technology, and human-centered strategies to create workplaces where employees can truly thrive.”

About HR.com 

HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers and find the optimal solutions to enhance their job performance. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. Offerings include 300+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit www.HR.com to maximize your potential!  

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Newsworthy.ai, the news marketing platform founded by PRWeb creator David McInnis, today announced that its platform now features fully integrated JSON-LD schema markup built directly into the press release creation and distribution process. The integration makes Newsworthy.ai the first and only newswire to offer deep, automated structured data as a standard feature of every release.

The capability, a core part of Newsworthy.ai's technology vision from the start, is now built into the platform's brand profile and press release submission workflow. When companies create their brand profiles on Newsworthy.ai, the newswire platform automatically generates the JSON-LD structured data that search engines and AI systems use to understand, classify, and surface news content. No knowledge of JSON-LD or schema markup is required.

"Most newswires treat structured data as an afterthought, if they address it at all," said David McInnis, founder of Newsworthy.ai. "We’ve taken the opposite approach. Newsworthy.ai is a schema-first platform. Every press release that leaves our system carries rich, standards-compliant JSON-LD markup because structured data is no longer optional. It’s the foundation of news visibility in an AI-driven world."

What Is JSON-LD and Why It Matters for Press Releases

JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) is the structured data format recommended by Google and used by major search engines to read and interpret the content, context, and credibility of web pages. When applied to press releases, schema markup allows search engines and AI systems to identify key elements like the publishing organization, author, date, location, quotes, and subject matter, turning a press release into a machine-readable knowledge asset.

For companies distributing press releases, the advantages are clear:

• Better search visibility. Press releases with proper schema markup are more likely to appear in rich results, knowledge panels, and Google News features, earning more prominent placement than unstructured content.
• AI and LLM discoverability. As AI-generated answers and overviews play a larger role in how people find information, structured data helps large language models identify, trust, and cite press release content in their responses.
• More accurate content attribution. Schema markup tells automated systems exactly who published the content, when, and in what context, reducing the risk of misattribution by search engines and AI platforms.
• Broader reach across platforms. Structured data allows press releases to appear across news aggregators, voice assistants, and AI-powered discovery tools that depend on machine-readable content.
• Distribution that holds up over time. As search shifts from links to answers, structured data keeps press releases visible and relevant in the growing landscape of AI Optimization (AIO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

No Technical Expertise Needed

Unlike third-party schema tools or manual markup approaches that require developer involvement, Newsworthy.ai handles everything behind the scenes. The structured data is generated automatically from information already provided during brand profile setup and press release submission, including organization details, contact information, industry classifications, and release metadata.

"We designed this so that a small business owner with zero technical background gets the same structured data advantage as a Fortune 500 company with a full SEO team," McInnis added. "It’s built in. It’s automatic. And it’s included with every press release at no additional cost."

Included With Every Press Release, No Upcharge

Newsworthy.ai's JSON-LD schema markup is included as a standard feature across all distribution tiers. There is no premium add-on, no per-release fee, and no technical setup required. Every press release distributed through the platform carries deep schema markup automatically.

About Newsworthy.ai

Newsworthy.ai is a newswire and news marketing platform built for today's AI-powered, discovery-first web. Founded by David McInnis, creator of PRWeb, the company is leading the industry’s shift from traditional SEO to AI Optimization (AIO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). The platform combines press release distribution with AI-powered authoring, multi-format content transformation through NewsRamp.com, blockchain verification, and the industry’s only built-in JSON-LD schema markup, giving press releases the best possible chance of being found by search engines, AI systems, and human readers. Learn more at newsworthy.ai.

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AI is not a replacement for the industrial workforce, but a tool whose value depends on human cognition, contextual judgment, and domain-specific expertise. It emphasizes that Industrial STEM education is essential for preparing leaders and skilled professionals who can interpret data, apply technology effectively, and build workforce pipelines for emerging industries.

Industrial STEM is more than a catchy phrase, and much more than a clever combination of words.

Today’s advancements in measuring industrial effectiveness and efficiency demand more than technology alone. They require the science, application, and mechanics unique to specific industrial sectors in order to realize real value AI and its utility. Data alone does not produce outcomes. Artificial intelligence alone does not produce progress. The bridge between potential and performance remains something that cannot be manufactured artificially: human cognitive thought.

What does that really mean?

Start with something simple, something almost everyone understands, but chooses not to hold anyone accountable. Consider the everyday use of automotive tires.

Most people have purchased a set of tires advertised with a projected lifecycle or mileage warranty. The promise sounds straightforward: under normal conditions, these tires should last a certain number of miles. Yet many people have asked the same question at some point:

Has anyone ever actually achieved the published projected mileage?

If the warranty exists, how would you prove that the tires failed to meet the projected lifecycle? How would you quantify the conditions of wear to present a legitimate case to the retailer or manufacturer?

Historically, answering those questions required significant effort. A person would spend weeks or even months gathering information; tracking miles, monitoring driving conditions, measuring tread wear, documenting environmental factors, and calculating averages. The equipment required for precision data collection often came with high costs, and the process itself demanded technical expertise that most consumers simply did not possess.

Today, however, technology has transformed this process. Modern systems can capture variables automatically. Sensors, onboard diagnostics, data storage, and intelligent analysis tools can quantify information in real time. Predictive, prescriptive, and preventive approaches are now readily available.

Yet here is the truth many overlook:

The tools may have evolved, but the thinking required to use them has not disappeared.

The Misunderstanding About AI in Industry

Much of today’s conversation around artificial intelligence centers on fear.

• Will AI replace jobs?

• Will automation eliminate workers?

• Will machines eventually outperform human decision-making?

These are understandable questions, but they often miss the deeper reality operating inside industrial environments.

AI does not operate in a vacuum.

AI has no understanding of welding tolerances, machining variances, maintenance behavior patterns, process flow bottlenecks, or safety culture. It can analyze patterns, but it cannot independently understand context without human guidance.

The tooling of AI requires one component that cannot be generated artificially: the cognitive thought of a human.

AI can process data at extraordinary speed. It can detect anomalies that human eyes might overlook. It can generate predictive models that reduce downtime and improve output. But AI does not know what matters unless a human defines the problem, understands the environment, and provides the structure.

In industrial settings, context is everything.

A sensor reading is not insight.
A dashboard is not understanding.
An algorithm is not experience.

Human expertise transforms information into purposeful meaning.

Industrial STEM: The Missing Link in the AI Conversation

This is where Industrial STEM finds its true significance.

Industrial STEM is not simply science, technology, engineering, or mathematics taught in isolation. It represents the integration of technical knowledge with applied industrial practice, the real-world mechanics, constraints, and problem-solving required to turn theory into production.

Consider the difference between knowing how data works and understanding why data matters in a manufacturing environment.

A data analyst may recognize an anomaly pattern.
A machinist or maintenance technician understands whether that anomaly represents tool wear, material inconsistency, operator variation, or environmental influence.

Without the industrial context, the data is incomplete.

AI, no matter how advanced, relies on domain-specific understanding to produce meaningful outcomes. The effectiveness of AI in industrial environments is directly tied to the ability of humans to translate industrial science into usable parameters.

In other words:

AI does not replace industrial knowledge - it amplifies it.

The Evolution of Measurement and Decision-Making

For decades, industrial progress has been built on measurement.

Industrial sectors measure cycle times.
Industrial sectors measure defects.
Industrial sectors measure uptime and downtime.
Industrial sectors measure productivity, efficiency, and quality.

What has changed is not the importance of measurement, but the speed and scale at which measurement now occurs.

Before modern data systems, measurement was reactive. Problems were discovered after failure occurred.

Today, predictive and preventive models allow industries to anticipate challenges before they happen. Maintenance can shift from reactive to predictive. Supply chains can adjust before shortages occur. Equipment failures can be identified long before catastrophic downtime.

However, predictive capability introduces a new demand: interpretation.

A prediction is only valuable if someone knows what to do with it.

Industrial professionals become translators between AI outputs and operational reality. They determine whether a recommendation makes sense within safety regulations, production deadlines, workforce capabilities, and real-world constraints.

This is where cognitive leadership becomes essential.

The Human Element: Leadership Through Interpretation

Industrial environments have always required strong technical leadership, but the rise of AI introduces a new layer: interpretive leadership. Leaders must now understand both the technology and the human systems around it.

They must ask:

• Does this recommendation align with operational realities?

• Are we solving the right problem?

• What consequences might this decision create downstream?

• How do we help workers trust and understand AI-driven insights?

AI cannot answer these questions.

Only humans, grounded in experience, ethics, and contextual understanding, can make these judgments. The future workforce does not simply need more technology. It needs professionals who can think critically, within industrial environments, and make the best use of every tool available.

That is the foundation of Industrial STEM education.

Reframing the Fear of AI

The narrative that AI will replace people oversimplifies the challenge.

History has shown that technological advancements rarely eliminate work; instead, they transform the nature of work. New tools require new skills, new thinking, and new leadership approaches.

In industrial sectors, AI increases the demand for workers who possess:

• technical literacy

• systems thinking

• applied problem-solving

• interdisciplinary understanding

• decision-making grounded in context

The worker of the future is not replaced by AI.
The worker of the future is empowered by AI, but only if they are properly prepared.

• The real risk is not AI replacing humans.

• The real risk is failing to prepare humans to use AI effectively.

(Read Dr. Johnson's article on Workforce Education.)

Why This Matters for Workforce Development

Educational institutions, industry leaders, and workforce development partners face a critical decision point.

Do we train individuals to use technology?

Or do we develop thinkers who understand how technology fits inside real industrial systems?

The difference is significant.

Teaching software use alone creates operators.
Teaching industrial science, application, and mechanics creates leaders.

(Dr. Andrew Johnson III subscribes to the latter.)

As AI continues to expand, the value of industrial experience rises, not falls. The ability to connect data to physical processes becomes “The Competitive Advantage.”

Industrial STEM is not about competing with AI. It is about empowering humans to direct it.

The Future: Human-Centered Industrial Intelligence

The future of industry will not be defined by automation alone.

It will be defined by collaboration between human cognition and intelligent tools.

Imagine environments where:

• AI monitors equipment health in real time.

• Skilled professionals interpret recommendations.

• Leaders make decisions balancing efficiency with safety and quality.

• Workers leverage data to enhance craftsmanship rather than replace it.

This is not science fiction, and it is already unfolding. But success depends on one factor that cannot be automated: Human understanding.

A Closing Perspective

The tire warranty analogy reminds readers of something simple yet profound. Data can describe performance, but it takes human thought to prove value.

As industrial systems become more advanced, the temptation will be to place greater trust in technology alone. Yet the industries that thrive will be those that recognize a fundamental truth:

“AI is a tool… not the workforce.”

The science, application, and mechanics of industrial sectors remain essential. Human cognition remains the anchor that gives meaning to information.

Industrial STEM is not just relevant in The Age of AI, it is now indispensable.

Because no matter how advanced the tools become, progress still begins with a question, a decision, and a human willing to think.

About Dr. Andrew Johnson III, Ph.D.

Dean, Computer and Engineering Technologies, Lone Star College-University Park and the managing director of The A'Jaie Third Group.

Dr. Andrew Johnson III is Dean of Computer and Engineering Technologies at Lone Star College-University Park, where he leads innovative initiatives that connect education, industry, and community needs. A U.S. Army veteran and a third-generation shipbuilder, he has built a career around advancing workforce education, with a focus on creating programs that prepare students for emerging and evolving industries.

His leadership spans the development of industrial training pathways, AI and machine learning applications in manufacturing, and collaborative partnerships with higher education and corporate partners.

From launching new academic programs to reimagining traditional trades training, Dr. Johnson’s work emphasizes aligning curriculum with industry demand to ensure graduates are workforce-ready. His efforts have supported sectors ranging from oil and gas to advanced manufacturing and now extend into the clean energy space, including hydrogen.

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HR.com, the largest online community of HR professionals, today released the findings of its 2026 Hot Topics Survey. The data reveals a landmark shift in the human resources landscape: for the first time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as the top priority for HR organizations, cited by 36% of respondents as a critical issue for the next 12 months.

The annual poll, which tracks the shifting priorities of HR professionals globally, shows that the “experimental” phase of AI is over. AI moved into the #1 position in 2026, up from #3 in 2025, #9 in 2024, and #22 in 2023. This suggests that many HR departments are now focused on full-scale implementation, automating administrative tasks, and making data-driven decisions.

“HR can no longer afford to backburner the issue of AI,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “It affects virtually every HR function and the rise of effective agentic AI means it's going to transform the way most white-collar work is done. So, HR must not only consider how AI affects its own work but also how work is performed throughout the entire organization.”

Key Findings From the 2026 Hot Topics Survey

The AI Takeover: AI usage is the primary concern for 36% of HR pros, placing it well above the second most highly ranked issue, Leadership Development, at 27%. This surge comes as organizations look to scale not only HR productivity but the productivity of the entire workforce.

Leadership Development Shifts: After holding the top spot in 2025, Leadership Development has moved to #2, the same position it held in 2024. While still vital, organizations are pivoting from general leadership training to specialized management of hybrid and AI-augmented teams.

The Performance Rebound: Performance Management has seen a significant jump, rising to the #3 spot (26%), up from #6 in 2025. This indicates growing dissatisfaction with legacy review systems, a move toward real-time feedback loops, and a desire to boost employee performance using new AI technologies.

Retention Concerns Stabilize: Employee Retention, which peaked at a staggering 63% during the “Great Resignation” era of 2022, has settled into the #5 spot (24%). This suggests a return to a more stable labor market where “staying power” is no longer the singular emergency it once was.

Compliance and Regulation on the Rise: Legal and compliance issues rose to #6 (22%), likely driven by a new US administration and new global regulations surrounding AI ethics, data privacy, and changing labor laws.

Implications for the Profession

The data suggests that HR professionals are increasingly being asked to act as "Human-Technology Integration Specialists" alongside their traditional roles. The rise of Performance Management and AI implies that “buyer intent” in 2026 will be heavily weighted toward software replacement and automation tools that can demonstrate clear ROI.

To help HR professionals navigate these shifts, HR.com’s Research Institute will produce a series of State of the Industry research reports and virtual events throughout 2026, specifically targeting AI implementation, next-gen performance management, and modern leadership strategies.

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About HR.com and the HR Research Institute

The #1 source for HR research-read by more HR professionals than any other! The HR Research Institute (HRRI), powered by HR.com, identifies key trends and best practices to help more than 2 million HR professionals and their organizations make strategic decisions with informed and insightful research findings.

The HRRI has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics. HR.com’s free membership offers many benefits, including access to over 300 exclusive primary research, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics. These resources are published based on surveys developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on the advisory boards. Visit hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to maximize your HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

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Tailored Mechanical, a Tucson-based HVAC and home services company, announced today that it will officially rebrand as Plunkett Home Services, reflecting the company’s evolution, leadership, and commitment to putting its family name behind every job.

Founded and operated by Chris and Scarlett Plunkett, the company has grown significantly in recent years by focusing on technical expertise, rigorous training, and a team-first culture. The new name marks a shift toward a more personal brand identity that better represents the people and philosophy behind the business.

“When we first stepped into this company, the name Tailored Mechanical made sense,” said Chris Plunkett, owner of Plunkett Home Services. “It sounded professional and dependable. But over time the business became something more personal. It became a reflection of how we work, what we believe, and the team we’ve built.”

The decision to rename the company came after years of customers and partners recognizing the Plunkett name more readily than the company’s original brand.

“Every time I told someone the business was owned by Chris Plunkett, they’d say, ‘Oh, Plunkett. I like that guy,’” Plunkett said. “At some point we realized something simple: people already remembered the name Plunkett. So we decided to put our family name on the work we’re proud to stand behind.”

While the name is changing, the company’s mission and operations will remain the same. Plunkett Home Services will continue providing HVAC service, repair, and installation to residential and commercial clients throughout Tucson.

According to Plunkett, the rebrand reflects the company’s deeper priorities.

“We hold ourselves to higher standards than any client could ask for,” Plunkett said. “We train harder, learn deeper, and we take care of our team first. When you take care of your people, they take care of the customers. That’s what the name Plunkett stands for.”

“The only thing that’s really changing is the name,” Plunkett said. “But it’s an important change. It means when someone hires us, they’re getting work we’re willing to put our family name on.”

The rebrand to Plunkett Home Services will roll out across company vehicles, uniforms, invoices, and marketing materials throughout the coming months.

About Plunkett Home Services

Plunkett Home Services is a Tucson-based HVAC and home services company known for technical expertise, rigorous training, and a team-first culture. Founded by Chris and Scarlett Plunkett, the company focuses on building one of the most knowledgeable and high-execution HVAC teams in Arizona while delivering dependable heating and cooling solutions for homes and businesses.

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As the U.S. sports nutrition market continues to grow in both scale and sophistication, few executives bring the level of real-world retail experience and market insight as Mitch Gould, Founder and CEO of Nutritional Products International (NPI).

Over the course of his career, Gould has worked with a number of high-profile figures across sports and entertainment, including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, and martial arts legend Bob Wall. These collaborations helped shape his understanding of performance-driven products, brand positioning, and the evolving sports nutrition marketplace.

With a career rooted in building, launching, and scaling consumer brands, Gould has become increasingly recognized as a trusted authority in helping sports nutrition companies successfully enter and compete in the United States.

A Changing Sports Nutrition Landscape

The sports nutrition category has evolved far beyond its early roots, now encompassing performance products, everyday wellness supplements, functional beverages, and lifestyle nutrition solutions. According to Gould, this evolution has created both opportunity and complexity.

“Sports nutrition is no longer a niche category-it’s mainstream,” said Gould. “But that also means brands face more competition, more regulation, and higher expectations from both retailers and consumers.”

What Separates Successful Sports Nutrition Brands

Drawing on decades of experience working with major retailers and global brands, Gould emphasizes that success in sports nutrition goes beyond product formulation.

“Great products are just the starting point,” Gould explained. “To succeed in the U.S., brands need to understand pricing strategy, compliance, retail positioning, and how to communicate value to both buyers and consumers.”

He notes that many international brands underestimate the operational and regulatory challenges involved in entering the U.S. market, often leading to costly delays or failed launches.

The Evolution of Distribution Platform

To address these challenges, Gould developed his proprietary Evolution of Distribution, a system designed to streamline the entire go-to-market process.

The platform integrates key components of market entry into a single coordinated solution, including:

• FDA compliance and regulatory alignment

• Retail buyer engagement and negotiations

• Logistics, import/export, and warehousing

• Sales management and distribution

• Marketing and public relations through InHealth Media

By consolidating these functions, the Evolution of Distribution enables sports nutrition brands to move from formulation to retail placement more efficiently and cost-effectively.

“Instead of managing multiple vendors and disconnected processes, brands can operate through one unified system,” Gould said. “That’s how you reduce risk and accelerate growth.”

Built for Speed, Scale, and Retail Success

Gould leverages this same platform, allowing products to move from concept to shelf faster than traditional approaches that rely on fragmented service providers.

The model reflects Gould’s long-standing philosophy: simplify complexity, control execution, and align every step of the process with retail success.

A Career Built in Retail

Gould’s perspective is shaped by a lifetime in retail and distribution, where he learned firsthand the importance of execution, relationships, and timing.

Over the years, he has worked with a range of high-profile personalities and brands across sports, fitness, and entertainment-experience that continues to inform his understanding of consumer behavior and product positioning.

“Inventory minus sales equals bankruptcy,” Gould noted. “You have to build a system that drives sell-through, not just distribution.”

From Industry Experience to Personal Storytelling

Gould’s decades of experience in sports nutrition and retail are also reflected in his memoir, The Blonde, the Ferrari and the Kwan: The Quintessential American Success Story, which shares real-world insights from working with top athletes, brands, and major retailers. The book was recently included in Distinctive Assets’ “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bags, independently produced and presented to select OSCAR® nominees in major acting and directing categories, further highlighting Gould’s lasting impact and recognition across industries.

Looking Ahead

As the sports nutrition industry continues to expand, Gould believes brands that combine quality products with disciplined execution will be best positioned to succeed.

“The opportunity in sports nutrition is enormous,” he said. “But success belongs to the brands that understand how to navigate the U.S. market the right way from day one.”

About Mitch Gould

Mitch Gould is a third-generation retail distribution and manufacturing expert with more than 25 years of experience launching and scaling consumer products across dietary supplements, sports nutrition, skincare, hardware, and beverages. He has worked with iconic consumer brands such as Igloo, Rubbermaid, Sunbeam, and Miracle-Gro, as well as high-profile celebrity brands including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Chuck Liddell, 8× Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, and martial arts pioneer Bob Wall.

Over the course of his career, Gould has played a key role in helping shape the growth of the U.S. sports nutrition category-supporting the expansion of performance-focused products across major retail and e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, GNC, CVS, and Walgreens. His work has centered on bringing muscle-building, recovery, and performance-oriented products to a broader consumer audience.

Gould is known for his hands-on, execution-driven approach to building consumer brands at scale and for his deep understanding of what drives success in highly competitive categories such as sports nutrition and dietary supplements. He continues to focus on the evolving intersection of performance, wellness, and consumer demand for effective, results-driven products.

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HR.com proudly announces the 2026 Best Talent Assessment and Screening award winners, recognizing tools that elevate hiring decisions, provide actionable insights, and help organizations identify and engage top talent more effectively.

Best Talent Assessment Platform: Infor Talent Science

Infor Talent Science helps organizations advance hiring, coaching, and retention through AI-powered, job-relevant behavioral assessments. By reducing turnover, improving hiring outcomes, strengthening leadership, and enhancing team dynamics, it sets a new standard for data-driven workforce decisions and elevates industry best practices.

Most Innovative Screening Technology:  First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage’s identity‑first solution addresses the growing challenge of hiring fraud by verifying candidate identities at the start of the hiring process. Its multi-layered approach - combining biometrics, document checks, AI, and real-time intelligence - enhances screening accuracy, reduces risk, accelerates hiring, and sets a new standard for secure, reliable workforce decisions, helping advance industry best practices in talent verification.

View All HR.com Awards:  www.hr.com/awards   

“Talent assessment and screening are essential for building high-performing, resilient organizations,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “These award-winning solutions enhance hiring outcomes and help HR leaders make faster, data-driven talent decisions at every level.”

About HR.com 

HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers and find the optimal solutions to enhance their job performance. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. Offerings include 300+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit www.HR.com to maximize your potential!  

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Culture and people continue to be powerful anchors for retaining and engaging employees, according to The State of Workplace Culture and Connection 2026, a new study conducted by the HR Research Institute in partnership with Motivosity. The research surveyed 5,538 employees, managers, and executives to understand the impact of workplace culture in today’s rapidly changing environment.

The findings highlight the tangible benefits of strong workplace cultures:

• Employees in high-performing cultures are nearly 16 times more likely to receive meaningful recognition from their managers on a weekly basis.

• They are over 9 times more likely to be recognized by peers.

• They are more than 8 times as likely to have high trust in organizational leadership.

Despite the clear advantages, the study reveals persistent gaps that undermine culture and connection. Over a third of employees report they rarely receive meaningful recognition from peers (35%) or managers (37%). Many employees feel disconnected from broader leadership, even while enjoying strong ties with immediate teams.

“Culture is built through everyday moments of connection; not giving your people more stuff or a fully-stocked breakroom,” said Scott Johnson, CEO and Founder of Motivosity. “This report confirms what we’ve long believed at Motivosity: when employees feel seen, valued, and connected, trust grows, engagement improves, and performance follows. The organizations thriving in 2026 aren’t doing more; they’re making culture a core part of their business strategy and prioritizing connection, employee engagement, and recognition as a way to reinforce the right behaviors consistently.”

Many organizations aren’t fully aware of the gaps in their workplace culture. In fact, 59% of managers and executives don’t know their Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS), a key measure of engagement and loyalty. This “data blindness” makes it harder to spot problems before they affect retention and performance. 

The report shows that culture isn’t just a feel-good concept - when approached strategically, it delivers real benefits for employees and the business. By using modern listening tools and analytics, organizations can move from guesswork to proactive cultural management, improving recognition, trust, and the overall employee experience.

“Strong workplace culture isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a key business driver,” stated Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “These findings highlight how HR leaders can better understand culture, address engagement gaps, and create workplaces where employees thrive and organizations succeed.”

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About Motivosity

Motivosity is the leading Recognition and Rewards solution built for companies that understand people-first cultures drive business growth. Unlike other recognition and rewards tools, Motivosity is the only solution focused on improving employee engagement to see better performance, retention, and bottom-line results. Our platform enables frequent recognition, automates programs, simplifies communication, connects teams, and delivers meaningful, flexible rewards - all while consolidating tools and minimizing the administrative lift for HR teams. Companies that choose Motivosity don’t just recognize and reward employees, they build cultures people stay for and businesses that perform at the highest level.

About HR.com and the HR Research Institute

The #1 source for HR research-read by more HR professionals than any other! The HR Research Institute (HRRI), powered by HR.com, identifies key trends and best practices to help more than 2 million HR professionals and their organizations make strategic decisions with informed and insightful research findings.

The HRRI has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics. HR.com’s free membership offers many benefits, including access to over 300 exclusive primary research, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics. These resources are published based on surveys developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on the advisory boards. Visit hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to maximize your HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

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Verified First, a leading provider of background checks, drug screens, and modern hiring solutions, announced its partnership with isolved®, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions that help organizations recruit, retain and elevate their workforce. Available within the isolved Marketplace, Verified First’s browser-based connector gives isolved Network Partners a streamlined way to help clients order, track and manage background checks, drug testing and I-9 documentation within isolved People Cloud™, reducing administrative burden and supporting data accuracy without complex integrations.

With 14.1% of organizations actively seeking to replace their screening technology due to operational friction, resolving data gaps across the employee lifecycle is a top priority for HR leaders.

To address these challenges, this partnership provides a unified screening workflow that supports ordering, tracking, and managing screenings and documentation without complex integrations. This flexible delivery model reduces onboarding time, minimizes administrative burden, and helps improve data accuracy by keeping work in one place.

Key Benefits of the Verified First + isolved® Partnership

As an isolved Marketplace Partner, Verified First provides solutions that allow users to expand the platform's capabilities through a browser-based connector, focusing on four core benefits:

• Full Lifecycle Automation: Initiating background checks directly within the isolved platform populates employee records across onboarding and lifecycle management solutions.

• Effortless Employee Rescreening: Set up, track, and manage employee rescreening schedules directly within the isolved platform. Users can easily initiate new background checks and record updated results for current employees alongside their existing records, maintaining a complete and accurate history in one place.

• Seamless I-9 Management: By providing tools that streamline I-9 management, Verified First ensures that mandatory documentation is completed accurately and on time, allowing you to centralize documentation, reduce manual errors, and simplify auditing all within the isolved platform.

• Enhanced Accuracy and Compliance: A simplified workflow drastically reduces data inconsistencies and human error. This centralization, combined with Verified First’s industry-leading 99.7% total accuracy rate, ensures businesses can make informed, data-driven decisions.

"At isolved, we are committed to helping our customers navigate the complexities of the modern workforce with a future-proof platform," said Melissa Versnik, Vice President of Marketplace at isolved. "By adding Verified First as a Marketplace Partner, we are providing our Network Partners with a flexible way to support screening and compliance workflows for their clients, simplifying critical stages of the employee lifecycle.”

"We built Verified First's partner ecosystem with one goal in mind: to provide our clients with the tools they need to succeed in the future of work,” shares Liv Carter, Vice President of Partner Management & Marketing at Verified First. “Our partnership with isolved expands access to a streamlined screening experience that reduces administrative burden and keeps teams focused on hiring rather than navigating multiple systems."

Verified First’s solutions are now available to all isolved customers in the Marketplace. This partnership is designed to help organizations navigate today's HR landscape with greater efficiency.

About Verified First

Verified First offers a streamlined screening experience. With robust screening solutions, including background checks, drug testing, I-9 & E-verify, and more, you can effortlessly evaluate candidates, recruit volunteers, and rescreen employees. Our patented screening technology seamlessly and securely connects with 150+ cloud-based people and volunteer management platforms. We offer no annual commitments, long-term contracts, or minimum screening requirements. And the best part? We have an industry-leading, PBSA-accredited client care team to support you along the way. Learn more at https://verifiedfirst.com/.

About isolved®

isolved is a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions that combines modern technology with expert services and support. Purpose built for People Heroes™, isolved gives HR, payroll and benefits leaders the tools and insights to streamline operations and deliver employee experiences that matter. isolved People Cloud™ is a unified, modular platform with built-in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics that connects HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management and talent management within a single platform. Built on a legacy of 40 years in the market, isolved is trusted by more than 200,000 employers and used by 9 million U.S. employees, representing about one in 20 American workers. Visit www.isolvedhcm.com.

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As Hollywood’s biggest week concluded, entrepreneur Mitch Gould is reflecting on a milestone moment as his memoir, The Blonde, the Ferrari and the Kwan: The Quintessential American Success Story, was included in this year’s “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bags.

The memoir was selected for inclusion in this year’s “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bags, independently produced by Distinctive Assets and presented to select OSCAR® nominees in major acting and directing categories, including Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley, Kate Hudson, Rose Byrne, Jacob Elordi, Elle Fanning, Teyana Taylor, Delroy Lindo, and Josh Safdie.  

Note: The “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bags are NOT affiliated in any way with the OSCARS® or the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. A.M.P.A.S. does not award, sponsor, endorse or provide these Gift Bags. Neither the Academy nor Distinctive Assets wants there to be any association in the media between the “Everyone Wins” Gift Bags and the OSCARS® or the Academy.

While the celebration highlights cinematic storytelling, Gould’s memoir offers a real-world perspective on success - built through decades of retail execution, brand partnerships, and relationships across sports and entertainment.

Unlike traditional business books, The Blonde, the Ferrari and the Kwan reads more like a cinematic journey - tracing Gould’s path from his Brooklyn upbringing to navigating high-profile partnerships across sports, entertainment, and consumer brands.

“I grew up in retail - it’s in my DNA,” said Gould. “My father and grandfather were great mentors and played a major role in my early development. Later in my career, I was fortunate to meet R.D. Wells, who had played golf with Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus, the founders of Home Depot. That mentorship helped shape my approach to business and long-term success.”

Gould also played an integral role in the early development of Amazon’s sports nutrition category, helping build it from the ground up into a market exceeding $100 million. Those experiences laid the foundation for his broader approach to brand building and retail strategy - insights that are reflected throughout the memoir.

Over the course of his career, Gould has secured national placements with major U.S. retailers such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, GNC, and Costco, while building partnerships with athletes and public figures across multiple industries.

Throughout his career, Gould has worked with prominent figures including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Chuck Liddell, 8× Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, and martial arts icon and actor Bob Wall.

By appearing alongside luxury experiences and lifestyle offerings in the celebrity gift experience, the memoir reflects the shared themes of ambition, reinvention, and storytelling - whether on screen or in business.

Order your copy of The Blonde, the Ferrari and the Kwan today.

About Mitch Gould

Mitch Gould is a third-generation retail distribution and manufacturing expert with more than 25 years of experience launching and scaling consumer products across dietary supplements, sports nutrition, skincare, hardware, and beverages. He has worked with iconic consumer brands such as Igloo, Rubbermaid, Sunbeam, and Miracle-Gro, as well as high-profile celebrity brands including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Chuck Liddell, 8× Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, and martial arts pioneer Bob Wall.

Over the course of his career, Gould has played a key role in helping shape the growth of the U.S. sports nutrition category-supporting the expansion of performance-focused products across major retail and e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, GNC, CVS, and Walgreens. His work has centered on bringing muscle-building, recovery, and performance-oriented products to a broader consumer audience.

Gould is known for his hands-on, execution-driven approach to building consumer brands at scale and for his deep understanding of what drives success in highly competitive categories such as sports nutrition and dietary supplements. He continues to focus on the evolving intersection of performance, wellness, and consumer demand for effective, results-driven products.

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An exclusive America House panel discussion, moderated by Justin McKenzie, host of The Building Texas Show, recently convened national and Texas innovation leaders at the Texas Capitol. The event, made possible by CS Freeland and Representative Donna Howard, fostered dialogue on the state’s burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems, investment trends, and unique collaborative spirit.

The panel, which took place during a week of significant activity in Austin, brought together ecosystem builders, investors, and startup founders from across the country to share insights into the past, present, and future of innovation.

Spotlighting Texas's Collaborative Advantage
Justin McKenzie opened the discussion by highlighting the growing momentum in Texas entrepreneurship:

“Mayors are investing in these programs. They're really looking at how can we build more founders from our communities,” explained McKenzie.

The discussion underscored that Texas, as the 8th largest economy globally, is still in the early stages of realizing its full innovation potential. Panelists emphasized the state's natural collaborative networks, which differentiate it from other major tech hubs.

Key Insights from the Panel:  

• Diverse Founder Support: Preston James, Co-founder and CEO of DivInk, spoke on driving social economic equity through entrepreneurship, supporting diverse founders, and launching over 150 companies.
• North Texas Innovation: Pamela Cytron, of The Founders Arena a leader in the wealth tech accelerator space, discussed intentional institutional innovation in North Texas and the strategic leverage of corporate headquarters and private capital. She emphasized the importance of connection: “Connecting communities and bringing us all together wherever we’re at is going to be as important as it’s ever been in our, at least in my career.” - Pamela Cytron
• Houston's Undersung Ecosystem: Jesse Martinez detailed Houston's diverse tech landscape, including Helix Park (medtech/life sciences), TMCI (medical center), Green Town Labs (climate tech), and The ION (AI/sports tech), noting the need to better promote its robust innovation.
• Statewide Collaboration & Investment: Panelists reinforced that Texas' strength comes from regional collaboration, with angel networks across the state (like CTAN, Houston Angel Network, North Texas Angel Network, and Alamo Angels) co-investing in emerging companies. This critical mass of talent and capital, combined with public investment initiatives (CIPRI, DeepRIT, Texas Space Commission), de-risks and catalyzes private funding.

The consensus highlighted that Texas’s unique "connective tissue" of relationships across cities and institutions fosters a collaborative environment where a win for one region is a win for the entire state, promoting a shared vision for prosperity.

About The Building Texas Show:
Hosted by Justin McKenzie, The Building Texas Show delivers in-depth conversations with leaders, builders, and innovators driving growth across Texas. From economic development to community storytelling, the show highlights the people and projects shaping the state’s future.

About America House:
America House is a premier, invite-only event series spotlighting the national innovation landscape. Conceived as a non-political platform, it brings together ecosystem leaders from across the United States to deliver state-by-state briefings and foster collaboration among top innovators, investors, and stakeholders.

Media Contact:
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Host, The Building Texas Show
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While most professionals apply for jobs, David Brown built a marketing funnel.

With more than 25 years of experience in SEO, digital marketing, and online visibility, Brown has taken a different approach to finding his next opportunity. Rather than sending out resumes, he launched a live, conversion-focused page designed to attract the right company.

Visit https://neo1seo.com/resume to see a page that serves both as a resume and a testament to Brown's capabilities.It combines search visibility strategy, authority positioning, and conversion-focused design into a single experience.

Brown has helped businesses enhance their Google visibility, strengthen authority with press and backlinks, and integrate multiple channels to drive leads and revenue. He has worked alongside PRWeb founder David McInnis and has helped companies achieve significant growth, including contributing to Inc. 500 companies earning repeat placement on the list in consecutive years.

Instead of relying on traditional job search methods, Brown is applying the same principles he uses for clients. The page is structured to attract attention, build trust, and create direct opportunities.

“I wanted to show how I think before I ever got on a call,” said Brown. “If a company is serious about growth, they should be able to see how visibility, authority, and conversion work together. That’s what this page is designed to do.”

The approach reflects a broader shift in how experienced operators position themselves. Rather than competing through volume, Brown is focusing on fit.

“I’m not applying everywhere,” Brown added. “I’m opening a window to the right company. One that understands that visibility is just the starting point, and what matters is what happens next.”

Brown is actively seeking full-time leadership roles and select fractional growth opportunities. Conversations are limited to companies that are actively looking to scale and are ready to execute.

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Premetric.ai today announced the launch of its pre-deployment AI governance platform, designed to help organizations evaluate the risks, impacts, and necessity of artificial intelligence systems before they are developed or deployed. As regulatory and societal scrutiny of AI intensifies, Premetric positions itself at a critical but underdeveloped layer of the AI lifecycle: upstream decision-making.

Pre-deployment AI governance refers to the structured evaluation of whether an AI system should be built or deployed in the first place, based on its potential risks, societal impact, and alignment with organizational and regulatory standards. While most existing AI governance approaches focus on monitoring systems after deployment, Premetric introduces a decision intelligence layer that operates before code is written or models are trained.

“AI governance has largely been reactive,” said Dost Mushtaq, CEO of Premetric.ai. “By the time most controls are applied, the highest-risk decisions have already been made. Premetric exists to shift governance upstream-to the point where organizations are deciding whether an AI system should exist at all.”

The Premetric platform enables organizations to conduct structured risk assessments aligned with emerging global standards, including the EU AI Act and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. It introduces multi-stage evaluation workflows that classify AI use cases by risk tier, assess potential harms, and generate auditable decision records for internal and regulatory review. These workflows are designed to integrate with existing product and compliance pipelines, allowing governance to function as a gating mechanism rather than a retrospective audit layer. More details on the platform’s methodology are available at Premetric.ai/platform.

According to early adopters in financial services and healthcare, the platform addresses a growing gap between regulatory expectations and operational reality. “We’ve had robust model validation processes for years, but nothing that helps us decide whether a use case should move forward in the first place,” said Dr. Elena Markovic, former AI governance lead at a major European bank and advisor to Premetric. “Premetric operationalizes that missing layer in a way that aligns with how regulators are starting to think about AI risk.”

The launch comes amid increasing global momentum toward formal AI regulation. Frameworks such as the EU AI Act and principles from the OECD emphasize risk classification, accountability, and transparency, but leave implementation details to organizations. Premetric translates these high-level requirements into concrete decision processes, enabling companies to demonstrate not only that their AI systems are compliant, but that they were responsibly conceived.

Industry analysts have begun to identify pre-deployment governance as a distinct and necessary category within the broader AI governance landscape. “We are seeing the emergence of a new control layer focused on go/no-go decisions for AI systems,” said Marcus Chen, senior analyst at the Institute for Responsible Technology Policy. “Vendors that can operationalize these decisions in a structured, auditable way will play a central role in enterprise AI adoption.”

Premetric.ai is headquartered in Toronto and serves organizations operating in high-stakes domains where AI risk is material, including finance, healthcare, and public sector applications. The company’s services are available starting today for enterprise deployment.

For more information, visit www.premetric.ai.

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Carmed Pharmaceuticals, a science-driven company specializing in standardized carvacrol-based formulations, announced plans to expand its U.S. presence with an upcoming launch on Amazon.

The expansion builds on Carmed’s entry into the United States market and represents the next step in making its research-driven botanical formulations more accessible to U.S. consumers through one of the world’s largest online retail platforms.

Carmed’s approach integrates traditional botanical knowledge with modern pharmaceutical methodology to develop standardized formulations designed to support immune resilience, cellular health, and overall physiological balance.

Expanding Access Through Amazon

The planned Amazon launch is designed to provide broader access to Carmed’s formulations while supporting the company’s long-term strategy of combining scientific development with scalable distribution.

By leveraging Amazon’s platform, Carmed aims to reach a wider audience seeking standardized, quality-controlled botanical formulations grounded in research and formulation science.

“Amazon allows us to make our formulations more accessible while maintaining our focus on scientific integrity and standardization,” said Mustafa Can, Founder of Carmed Pharmaceuticals. “Our goal is to ensure that every product reflects the same level of research, consistency, and quality that defines our development process.”

The company’s U.S. rollout is focused on accessibility, consistency, and maintaining alignment with regulatory standards as it expands into new distribution channels.

Product Portfolio Coming to Amazon

As part of its Amazon launch, Carmed Pharmaceuticals plans to introduce several of its flagship formulations:

• Vacrol® Kids Spray - A carvacrol-based spray formulated to support upper respiratory wellness and microbial balance for children ages 4-11.

• S-Mix® - A synergy-driven formulation designed to support immune function and healthy cellular activity.

• Vacrol® Capsule - A standardized carvacrol formulation developed to support microbial balance and immune resilience.

• Vacrol-M® Capsule - A multi-component botanical formulation designed to support immune function and respiratory wellness.

• Omevaq-3® - A targeted formulation developed to support cellular energy metabolism and cognitive wellness.

Vacrol® Kids Spray and S-Mix® are gluten-free, non-GMO, sugar-free, preservative-free, and halal-certified.

According to the company, Carmed’s formulations are developed using standardized processes designed to ensure consistency, reproducibility, and quality control across product batches.

Scientific Foundation and Ongoing Research

Carmed’s development model is supported by ongoing research and collaboration with academic institutions, laboratories, and medical researchers focused on formulation science and bioactive compound evaluation.

In January 2026, a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Plants examined Vacrol® and S-Mix® in preclinical laboratory and in ovo models as part of broader scientific investigation into carvacrol-based formulations and multicomponent botanical interactions.

The company emphasizes that such research reflects scientific investigation into botanical bioactivity and formulation design and is not presented as evidence that its consumer products diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

U.S. Market Expansion

Carmed states that its U.S. strategy is centered on building long-term credibility through scientific rigor, regulatory alignment, and consistent product quality as it expands distribution.

“The Amazon launch is an important step in making Carmed’s formulations available to a broader audience in the United States,” said Ceren Can, Global Brand Director of Carmed Pharmaceuticals. “We are focused on delivering consistent, high-quality products while continuing to build awareness around our research-driven approach to formulation development.”

The Amazon launch represents a key milestone in that strategy, enabling broader consumer access while supporting continued investment in research and formulation development.

Availability timelines and product listings on Amazon will be announced in the coming weeks.

About Carmed Pharmaceuticals

Carmed Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven company specializing in standardized, mechanism-based botanical formulations rooted in Anatolia’s rich botanical heritage. Integrating traditional plant knowledge with modern pharmaceutical technology, Carmed focuses on analytical validation, quality control, and reproducible formulation design.

Officially established in 2019 following years of focused research and development, the company operates with nearly 15 years of industry experience. All products are manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles and relevant regulatory standards, emphasizing safe production, environmental awareness, and continuous quality improvement.

Carmed develops standardized formulations designed to support preventive wellness, immune resilience, and cellular health through science-informed, quality-controlled processes.

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Greene Concepts Inc. (OTCID: INKW) is highlighting a growing consumer realization: not all bottled water tastes the same. Through its premium American artesian spring water brand, Be Water, the company is helping consumers understand how natural sourcing, geological filtration, and mineral composition can influence both taste and overall drinking experience.

While many bottled waters originate from municipal sources and are processed to achieve consistency, Be Water begins with certified spring water sourced from a responsibly managed artesian aquifer in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

The water is naturally filtered through the billion-year-old Blue Ridge Mountain’s bedrock, producing naturally mineralized spring water created by geology rather than processing. This natural filtration process contributes to a smooth, clean taste profile that many consumers are now recognizing as distinct.

Consumer Perception Is Changing

For years, bottled water has often been viewed as a commodity product. However, as consumers become more aware of sourcing and ingredient transparency, perceptions are shifting.

Be Water’s growing presence on Amazon has been accompanied by customer feedback that frequently highlights taste, smoothness, and drinkability - factors that are increasingly influencing purchasing decisions.

“I was skeptical at first, but I tried it and was blown away. This is the best tasting water I've had… If you're skeptical like myself, give it a try. You won't be disappointed.” - Amazon Customer Review

“You might not think there is a difference in the taste of water but trust me this water has the most crisp clear taste you’ll ever have… Plus it has minerals and is from the mountains!” - Amazon Customer Review

“Gotta say… this water tastes better. It just tastes fresh.” - Amazon Customer Review

These experiences reflect a broader shift in consumer awareness, where taste and origin are becoming key factors in evaluating everyday products like bottled water.

From Commodity to Considered Choice

Be Water represents a different approach to bottled water - one that starts with nature rather than industrial processing. Instead of purifying and rebuilding water, the brand emphasizes preserving what is already present.

The naturally occurring minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and silica, contribute to both the taste profile and overall drinking experience.

As more consumers explore premium hydration options on platforms like Amazon, Be Water is positioned to benefit from increased awareness around water sourcing and quality.

Premium American Artesian Water

Be Water is designed for consumers seeking high-quality hydration sourced directly from nature. The water’s mineral profile and smooth taste reflect the geological environment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, delivering a refreshing drinking experience that stands apart from luxury imported waters and commodity bottled tap water.

The brand’s philosophy centers around the message BE FRESH. BE MINDFUL. BE ELEVATED. BE STRONG. BE USA-PROUD.

Be Water is bottled in BPA-free packaging designed to feel durable and premium while remaining convenient for everyday hydration.

What Defines Be Water

• American spring water sourced from artesian springs and aquifer formations

• Naturally filtered through billion-year-old Blue Ridge Mountain’s bedrock

• Naturally occurring minerals - calcium, magnesium, and silica - with nothing added back

• Responsible aquifer stewardship, withdrawing only replenishable volumes

• Made in the USA, bottled at the source in Marion, North Carolina

• Premium BPA-free packaging using a durable 22-gram bottle

• Accessible pricing designed for everyday hydration

Where to Purchase Be Water™

In addition to now being available on Amazon, Be Water™ is currently available through select national retailers, including select Walmart locations, Walmart.com, and Camping World, with continued national expansion underway across additional retail and e-commerce channels.

About Be Water™

Be Water™ is an American artesian spring water brand sourced from certified artesian wells and a naturally replenished aquifer formed nearly 500 million years ago beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains and bottled at the source in Marion, North Carolina by Greene Concepts Inc. (OTCID: INKW).

Naturally filtered through layers of ancient bedrock, Be Water™ absorbs naturally occurring minerals and electrolytes-including calcium, magnesium, and silica-that create its smooth taste and natural alkalinity. The water is gently filtered and ozone-treated to ensure purity while preserving its inherent character, with nothing added and nothing stripped away. Nature-not machines-defines its purity and balance.

Be Water™ is bottled in premium BPA-free bottles designed with a durable 22-gram construction and priced for everyday hydration, bridging the gap between luxury imported waters and commodity bottled tap water. Bottled in Marion, North Carolina, Be Water™ reflects American craftsmanship, transparency, and responsible aquifer stewardship.

In addition to its flagship brand, Greene Concepts operates a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility providing private-label and co-packing services for select beverage partners.

About Greene Concepts, Inc.

Greene Concepts, Inc. (https://www.greeneconcepts.com) is a publicly traded company whose purpose is to provide the world with high-quality, healthy and enhanced beverage choices that meet the nutritional needs of its consumers while refreshing their mind, body and spirit. The Company's flagship product, Be Water™, is a premium artesian bottled water that supports total body health and wellness. Greene Concepts' beverage and bottling plant is located in Marion, North Carolina, and the water is ethically sourced from spring and artesian wells that are fed from a natural aquifer located deep beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. Greene Concepts continues to develop and market premium beverage brands designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers.

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The HR Research Institute proudly announces the 2026 Future of Learning Technology and Upskilling Advisory Board, comprising industry leaders, L&D specialists, and tech experts, to lead a research initiative and virtual event on workplace learning.

As organizations place greater emphasis on employee development and measurable outcomes, the advisory board will guide HR leaders on using learning technologies effectively, measuring the impact of  upskilling, and addressing gaps that hinder learning success. The board will also explore emerging trends, including AI-driven personalized learning, workforce skill tracking, and digital learning strategies, shaping research and events that provide HR and L&D professionals with actionable tools and frameworks.

HR.com's Future of Learning Technology and Upskilling 2026 Virtual Event
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The newly formed 2026 Future of Learning Technology and Upskilling Advisory Board features these distinguished experts:

• Christopher Allen, President, Allen Interactions

• Matthew Casey-Sudvary, Learning and Talent Development Consultant

• David Creelman, CEO, Creelman Research

• JD Dillon, VP Strategic Alignment, Axonify

• Sam Herring, Vice President and General Manager, Intrepid, VitalSource

• Sheila Jagannathan, Global Head, Capacity Building and Digital Learning, The World Bank

• Christine Janssen, PhD, Founder and CEO, Edstutia

• Brad Kogut, Head of Talent, Anywhere Real Estate

• Heather Lambert, VP of Learning & Organizational Development, Wellpath

• Christopher Lind, Executive Advisor, Business Transformation, Christopher Lind Co.

• Stacy Marshall, Associate Vice President, People and Technology Consulting, HUB International    

• Lisa Menke, Sr. Learning Experience Designer & Facilitator, TEKsystems

• Todd Moran, Chief Learning Strategist, NovoEd    

• Philip Pinkerman, Learning and Development Manager, Bristol Farms

• Heidi Schisel, VP, People & Culture of Commercial, Medical and Government Affairs, Genentech

• Caitlynn Sendra, PhD., Sr. Research Scientist, Future of Work Research Lab, SAP SuccessFactors

“This advisory board will help the HR industry stay ahead of the curve,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “By sharing guidance for upcoming research and events, these thought leaders will equip HR professionals to boost employee skills, engagement, and organizational performance.”

The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including last year’s research report, HR.com's Future of Learning Technologies 2025, covering the same topic.

This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.

About HR.com and the HR Research Institute

The #1 source for HR research—read by more HR professionals than any other! The HR Research Institute (HRRI), powered by HR.com, identifies key trends and best practices to help more than 2 million HR professionals and their organizations make strategic decisions with informed and insightful research findings.

The HRRI has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics. HR.com’s free membership offers many benefits, including access to over 300 exclusive primary research, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics. These resources are published based on surveys developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on the advisory boards. Visit hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to maximize your HR potential. #hrresearchinstitute

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Following the recent passing of Chuck Norris, tributes have poured in from around the world honoring a figure whose influence spanned martial arts, film, and fitness. For Mitch Gould, the moment brings both reflection and personal appreciation.

“Chuck Norris represented a rare combination of discipline, integrity, and quiet strength,” said Gould. “He wasn’t just an icon-he was someone people respected deeply, both within and beyond the martial arts community.”

Norris rose to global prominence through films such as Way of the Dragon, Lone Wolf McQuade, and Missing in Action, and became widely recognized for helping bring martial arts training and conditioning into the mainstream. His influence extended into fitness culture as well, including his long-running association with Total Gym alongside Christie Brinkley, which introduced strength and conditioning concepts to a broad consumer audience.

Gould’s connection to Norris came through his close working relationship with Bob Wall, Norris’s longtime friend, collaborator, and fellow martial arts pioneer.

“Bob would share stories about Chuck, about Bruce Lee, about the early days of martial arts in film and training,” Gould said. “You could feel the respect they all had for each other. It wasn’t just competition-it was a shared commitment to excellence.”

In the early 2000s, Gould partnered with Wall to develop and launch KO Fitness Recovery Water, a performance-focused hydration concept designed to support athletic recovery and electrolyte replenishment. The product was introduced through Amazon and expanded into international markets, reflecting early demand for performance-oriented hydration solutions.

“Bob and Chuck were incredibly close-there was a deep mutual respect between them,” Gould said. “Through Bob, I had the opportunity to be part of conversations and projects that reflected the same values Chuck stood for-performance, discipline, and helping people improve themselves.”

While Norris ultimately chose not to participate directly in the venture, Gould recalls the experience as one that reflected Norris’s thoughtful and principled approach.

“He was very deliberate in his decisions and always mindful of responsibility,” Gould said. “That stayed with me. It’s part of what made him who he was.”

Gould, whose career has long centered around performance-driven health products and the evolution of the sports nutrition category, sees a direct connection between that era and today’s growing focus on muscle building, recovery, and functional nutrition.

“Even back then, there was a growing understanding that what you put into your body directly impacts how you perform,” Gould said. “That idea has only expanded, and it continues to influence how athletes and everyday individuals approach training and recovery.”

Beyond business, Gould reflects on Norris’s broader cultural and personal impact.

“Chuck Norris became larger than life in many ways, but at his core, he stood for something very real-self-discipline, respect, and perseverance,” Gould added. “That’s a legacy that extends into every aspect of fitness and personal development.”

Norris’s passing marks the end of an era for martial arts and action cinema, but his influence remains deeply embedded in both industries and in the principles that continue to guide performance, conditioning, and strength training today.

“Legends like Chuck don’t fade,” said Gould. “They set a standard that others continue to follow.”

About Nutritional Products International (NPI)

Nutritional Products International (NPI) is a U.S.-based retail consulting and distribution firm founded by retail distribution expert Mitch Gould. With more than three decades of experience, Gould has helped domestic and international brands successfully enter and expand within the U.S. market, representing high-profile brands and celebrities including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Ronnie Coleman, and Wayne Gretzky.

NPI works closely with manufacturers and major retailers to guide products from concept to shelf, providing strategic support across retail introductions, regulatory readiness, operations planning, and market visibility through its proprietary Evolution of Distribution® platform. The company is known for helping brands navigate the complexities of U.S. retail efficiently while building long-term, scalable growth.

 About Mitch Gould

Mitch Gould is a third-generation retail distribution and manufacturing expert with more than 25 years of experience launching and scaling consumer products across dietary supplements, sports nutrition, skincare, hardware, and beverages. He has worked with iconic consumer brands such as Igloo, Rubbermaid, Sunbeam, and Miracle-Gro, as well as high-profile celebrity brands including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Chuck Liddell, 8× Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, and martial arts pioneer Bob Wall.

Over the course of his career, Gould has played a key role in helping shape the growth of the U.S. sports nutrition category-supporting the expansion of performance-focused products across major retail and e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, GNC, CVS, and Walgreens. His work has centered on bringing muscle-building, recovery, and performance-oriented products to a broader consumer audience.

Gould is known for his hands-on, execution-driven approach to building consumer brands at scale and for his deep understanding of what drives success in highly competitive categories such as sports nutrition and dietary supplements. He continues to focus on the evolving intersection of performance, wellness, and consumer demand for effective, results-driven products.

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Luis Martinez, a key leader at Capital Factory, recently joined The Building Texas Show to paint a vibrant picture of Texas’s booming startup ecosystem, citing record-breaking venture capital funding and a strategic advantage that is attracting talent and investment worldwide.

Martinez revealed that Austin alone secured nearly $8 billion in VC fundraising in 2025, propelling it into the top five cities for venture capital nationally. Statewide, Texas attracted nearly $20 billion, with Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth also showing significant growth. Martinez confidently predicts 2026 will be "a banger year" for Texas VC.

“Texas has always been number one in energy… We are very bullish on space… This excitement around space is red hot,” said Martinez, highlighting the state’s dominance.

Key Sectors Driving Texas’s Momentum  

• Texas is becoming a hub for automation and robotics, featuring innovations like Waymo’s self-driving cars and humanoid robots.

Space Industry: Texas hosts leaders like Blue Origin, Intuitive Machines, and Firefly. The inaugural Space Summit in San Antonio in September will further galvanize this "red hot" sector.Energy Innovation: Beyond traditional oil and gas, Texas is investing heavily in solar, and is "very bullish" on nuclear energy (SMR, fusion) to meet the demands of AI data centers and new industries.Healthcare & Life Sciences: Growing activity across the state includes collaborations with institutions like MD Anderson, Baylor College of Medicine, and UT Southwestern, supported by public initiatives like CIPRI (cancer research) and DeepRIT (neurodegenerative diseases).Hard Tech & Industrials: A Texas is seeing significant hardware innovation across sectors like chemicals, automotive—highlighted by Toyota's presence—aerospace, and advanced materials.

The Texas Advantage: Beyond Zero Tax Benefits

Martinez explained that while Texas’s favorable tax structure and efficient regulatory frameworks are major attractants, the true "special sauce" lies in:Critical Mass: A high concentration of established founders, companies, and talent who are on their second, third, or even fourth successful ventures.Collaborative Ecosystem: Unlike other major tech hubs, Texas benefits from "natural flows of talent, people, and relationships" across its major cities, fostering genuine regional cooperation among angel networks (like CTAN, Houston Angel Network, North Texas Angel Network, and Alamo Angels), EDCs, and universities.Strategic Public Investment: Initiatives like CIPRI, DeepRIT, and the Texas Space Commission de-risk and catalyze private investment in key sectors.

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The full interview offers deeper insights into Texas’s innovation strategy and future. Subscribe to The Building Texas Show on YouTube, like the episode, and turn on notifications for more Texas-focused leadership conversations. Watch the Full Interview:

Why Texas Is Beating Silicon Valley for Startups | The $20B Innovation Boom

About Capital Factory:

Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. As the most active early-stage investor in Texas, Capital Factory helps startups get their first customers, find their first investors, and grow their teams. Through its extensive network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners, Capital Factory serves as a connective tissue across the state’s innovation ecosystem, facilitating collaboration and driving economic growth by supporting the next generation of Texas-based entrepreneurs.About The Building Texas Show:

Hosted by Justin McKenzie, The Building Texas Show delivers in-depth conversations with leaders, builders, and innovators driving growth across Texas. From economic development to community storytelling, the show highlights the people and projects shaping the state’s future, providing valuable insights into the dynamic Texas landscape.

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HR.com proudly announces UKG Rapid Hire as the 2026 Best High-Volume Recruiting Solution Award winner, recognizing innovation that streamlines hiring, reduces time to hire, and improves the candidate experience. The solution leverages AI and automation to guide candidates, provide real-time insights, and help HR teams manage large-scale recruitment efficiently. 

Best High-Volume Recruiting Solution: UKG Rapid Hire

Frontline employees power industries like healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. UKG Rapid Hire uses AI and workforce intelligence to streamline hiring, automating routine tasks, shortening timelines, and guiding candidates via text, helping teams focus on mission-critical work.

View All HR.com Awards:  www.hr.com/awards   

"Solution providers play a critical role in helping HR teams tackle complex challenges,” said HR.com CEO Debbie McGrath. “UKG Rapid Hire exemplifies how innovation, AI, and automation can streamline hiring, enhance the candidate experience, and enable HR professionals to focus on strategic workforce priorities."

About HR.com 

HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers and find the optimal solutions to enhance their job performance. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. Offerings include 300+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit www.HR.com to maximize your potential!  

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Tech Ranch, a global ecosystem enabler committed to accelerating innovation-driven impact, today announced a strategic partnership with Brenda Belmares to strengthen and scale the Austin–Monterrey innovation corridor.

This collaboration marks a significant step toward building a more connected, cross-border ecosystem, one where venture builders, institutions, and investors collaborate not in isolation, but as part of a coordinated, care-driven network. It reflects Tech Ranch’s core belief: the future of innovation is not local—it is globally connected, intentionally designed, and built through trust.

A Corridor Designed for Impact

The Austin–Monterrey corridor represents more than geographic proximity: it is a strategic bridge between talent, capital, and execution across borders. Together, Tech Ranch and Brenda Belmares will activate this corridor as a living system, one that enables entrepreneurs to scale faster, smarter, and with the support of aligned ecosystems.

This partnership reinforces Tech Ranch’s role as a “table builder”, bringing together diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions that no single entity could achieve alone.

DETEC Digital: A Model of Tri-National Innovation

Fueling this momentum, DETEC Digital has launched a key phase of its fundraising efforts in Austin and has received recognition from the Consulate of Mexico for its cross-border leadership.

DETEC exemplifies what modern innovation should look like under the USMCA framework:

• Canadian investment and engineering
• U.S. technology leadership
• Mexican manufacturing excellence

This tri-national model is not theoretical, it is operational. And it demonstrates the exact kind of coordinated, cross-border execution the Austin–Monterrey corridor is designed to accelerate.

Expanding Founder Storytelling Through Agentic Collaboration

Further strengthening this ecosystem, Agentic TV LLC and Agentic Capital Partners have formed a strategic alliance with Tech Ranch to support founder-driven storytelling and innovation. Agentic Capital Partners focuses on capital formation, including PR and video storytelling for founders and emerging companies, while Agentic TV produces community-led local news content, including distribution through LatinHub.tv, with upcoming expansion to Bodegas.tv, a streaming service designed for New York City bodegas.

As part of this collaboration, Agentic TV received its first $15,000 pre-seed investment from Cortes Capital LLC — marking an early step in building a media infrastructure that amplifies entrepreneurial voices and connects local communities to global innovation narratives.

The Venture Relationship Accelerator: Turning Connections into Outcomes

At the core of this initiative is Tech Ranch’s Venture Relationship Accelerator (VRA)—a proven framework that transforms introductions into trusted, high-value relationships.

Rather than transactional networking, the VRA fosters:

• Deep trust across borders
• Strategic alignment between stakeholders
• Long-term collaboration that drives measurable outcomes

This is how ecosystems will move from fragmented efforts to synchronized impact.

Global Presence at IncMTY Monterrey

As part of this expanded commitment, Tech Ranch Founder and CEO Kevin Koym will be attending IncMTY in Monterrey—one of Latin America’s leading innovation events.

Kevin will be engaging directly with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders, continuing his work of building global bridges that empower local innovation to scale internationally.

Join the Conversation: Global Connections Event (March 18)

Tech Ranch invites innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders to participate in its upcoming Global Connections event on March 18 at 1:00 PM.

This session will bring together a truly international audience, including participants from Mexico, the United States, and a visiting Japanese delegation, creating a rare opportunity for multilateral dialogue on the future of cross-border innovation.

The event will be conducted in English to maximize accessibility and global participation.

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The winner of the Best HR Training Solution Award for 2026 was announced during HR.com's Future of HR Skills and Strategies Virtual Event on March 18. The award honors outstanding achievements in advancing and enhancing skills, improving performance, and helping organizations build stronger, more capable HR teams.

Best HR Training Solution Award: Rackspace Technology

The AI Institute at Rackspace Technology equips employees at all levels with the skills to confidently adopt, apply, and innovate with AI. Combining role-based learning, practical application, and Responsible AI principles, the program delivers scalable, ethical, and measurable workforce transformation — from foundational literacy to advanced mastery. It provides certification, digital badges, and progress tracking, enabling employees to contribute to innovation while advancing organizational AI readiness.

View All HR.com Awards: www.hr.com/awards

"HR training is the cornerstone of building high-performing, future-ready HR teams,” said HR.com CEO Debbie McGrath. “We are proud to recognize this innovative, scalable AI learning program that equips employees with the skills to drive real impact and advance organizational success."

About HR.com

HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers and find the optimal solutions to enhance their job performance. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. Offerings include 300+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit www.HR.com to maximize your potential!

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Mitch Gould, Founder and CEO of Nutritional Products International (NPI), is featured in a newly published Q&A interview on Citybiz, where he discusses the career lessons, mentors, and industry insights that shaped his approach to helping brands successfully enter and scale within the United States retail marketplace.

Citybiz is a digital publisher and news aggregator focused on business, commerce, and economic activity across 20 major U.S. markets, serving C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and senior managers through regional news coverage, CEO interviews, and industry-focused content.

In the interview, Gould reflects on more than four decades working in consumer product distribution and brand development across multiple categories including sports nutrition, dietary supplements, skincare, functional beverages, lawn and garden, and hardware.

A third-generation retail professional, Gould grew up learning the industry from his father and grandfather and often summarizes that experience with a simple phrase: “Retail is in my DNA.”

A Career Built Around Retail Expansion

Throughout his career, Gould has helped brands secure placement with many of the largest retailers in the United States, including Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Target, CVS, Walgreens, GNC, 7-Eleven, and The Vitamin Shoppe.

His work has also included collaborations with high-profile athletes and entertainers on consumer product launches, including projects involving Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Ronnie Coleman, Chuck Liddell, Wayne Gretzky, and Roberto Clemente Jr.

These experiences helped shape Gould’s long-standing philosophy that promotion and visibility are essential drivers of retail success.

“Promotion equals velocity, and brand awareness is king,” Gould said in the Citybiz interview. “You can have a great product, but if consumers don’t know about it, it won’t move off the shelf.”

Mentorship and Early Career Lessons

During the interview, Gould also reflects on the mentors who influenced his career, including industry veteran Bob Wells, who helped introduce him to major retail buyers early in his professional journey.

Through those experiences, Gould began developing relationships across the retail ecosystem while learning the importance of planning, discipline, and reputation in the consumer products industry.

“One of the most important lessons I learned early on is that any goal without a plan is just a wish,” Gould explained. “Retail requires planning, execution, and discipline.”

The Evolution of Distribution®

The interview also highlights Gould’s Evolution of Distribution®, a proprietary market-entry platform developed through Nutritional Products International to help domestic and international brands navigate the complexities of launching products in the U.S. market.

Through this integrated system, NPI provides a comprehensive set of services that include regulatory compliance, importing, logistics coordination, retail introductions, distribution, and marketing support.

“The Evolution of Distribution® was designed to simplify the process of entering the U.S. marketplace,” Gould said. “Instead of brands trying to manage multiple vendors across logistics, compliance, sales, and marketing, we built a unified system that brings every step under one coordinated program.”

The platform allows international manufacturers and emerging brands to move products from overseas production facilities through U.S. logistics networks and into retail and e-commerce channels.

Advice for Brands Entering the U.S. Market

During the conversation, Gould also offers guidance for entrepreneurs and international companies seeking to expand into the American retail landscape.

According to Gould, success in the United States requires strong preparation, adequate capital, and experienced partners who understand the complexities of the retail ecosystem.

“In many international markets distribution is a simple buy-sell model,” Gould said. “The U.S. requires far more infrastructure, including logistics coordination, regulatory compliance, and promotional strategy to create retail velocity.”

About Nutritional Products International (NPI)

Nutritional Products International (NPI) is a U.S.-based retail consulting and distribution firm founded by retail distribution expert Mitch Gould. With more than three decades of experience, Gould has helped domestic and international brands successfully enter and expand within the U.S. market, representing high-profile brands and celebrities including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Ronnie Coleman, and Wayne Gretzky.

NPI works closely with manufacturers and major retailers to guide products from concept to shelf, providing strategic support across retail introductions, regulatory readiness, operations planning, and market visibility through its proprietary Evolution of Distribution® platform. The company is known for helping brands navigate the complexities of U.S. retail efficiently while building long-term, scalable growth.

About Mitch Gould

Mitch Gould is a third-generation retail distribution and manufacturing expert with more than 25 years of experience launching and scaling consumer products across categories including dietary supplements, sports nutrition, skincare, hardware, and beverages. He has represented iconic consumer brands such as Igloo, Rubbermaid, Sunbeam, and Miracle-Gro, as well as high-profile celebrity brands including Steven Seagal, Hulk Hogan, Chuck Liddell, 8× Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, and martial arts icon and actor Bob Wall.

Throughout his career, Gould has secured placements with major U.S. retailers including Costco, Walmart, GNC, Amazon, CVS, Walgreens, and Home Depot, and has built national sales teams while forming strategic partnerships with athletes and public figures. Gould is known for his hands-on, execution-driven approach to large-scale retail and for helping brands understand what it truly takes to succeed at the national level.

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ZOOBY Neighborhood Superheroes, Inc. ('ZOOBY') has announced a new promise for San Antonio homeowners who purchase a new roof from the company: five years after installation, ZOOBY will return and perform Zoobification™ at no charge, a benefit the company values at $2,500.

The promise, now featured in ZOOBY’s radio campaign, is built on a simple South Texas reality. After five years under the hot San Antonio sun, a roof will have taken a beating. Shingles dry out. They lose flexibility. They begin to age. ZOOBY says this new offer addresses expected wear and provides homeowners with added protection long after the roof is replaced.

The company also says the new promise is about more than maintenance. It is about trust.

For many homeowners, replacing a roof is one of the biggest investments they will make in their home. And when they make that investment, they want to know the company behind the work will still be here years later to stand by it.

That is where Elmer Zubiate’s reputation comes in.

Known across San Antonio for three decades, Zubiate has built his name by showing up, telling people the truth, and understanding that a warranty means very little if the company that issued it is nowhere to be found when the homeowner needs help.

“A roof is a major investment, and people deserve to know who they’re trusting with that investment,” said Elmer Zubiate, owner of ZOOBY. “Anybody can make a promise on the day they make the sale. What matters is whether that company will still be around to stand behind its work. That matters to me personally. My name is on this company, and this promise reflects the way I’ve done business in San Antonio for decades.”

Zubiate said the offer should help the public think more carefully about roofing warranties.

“Homeowners hear blah-blah-blah '50-year warranty claims' all the time, but a lot of people do not really know what those warranties cover,” he said. “We want people to ask better questions, read the fine print, and understand the difference between a piece of paper and a company that is actually going to be there for them. We put our warranties in writing, and we plan to be here to back them up.”

Zoobification™ is ZOOBY’s roof treatment process designed to help restore flexibility to shingles that have dried out from years of sun exposure. By including it five years after a new roof installation, ZOOBY says it is giving homeowners a practical long-term benefit, not just a one-time installation.

The company says the new roofing promise reflects the same approach that has shaped its reputation in San Antonio: inspect honestly, explain clearly, put warranties in writing, and help homeowners protect their investment for the long haul.

Homeowners who want to learn more about the new roofing promise or schedule an inspection can call (210) 526-4007 or visit https://zooby.com/roofing.

About ZOOBY NEIGHBORHOOD SUPERHEROES

ZOOBY is a San Antonio-based roofing and home-painting company led by Elmer Zubiate, whose reputation is well known for three decades. The company emphasizes honest inspections, clear scopes of work, written warranties, and long-term service homeowners can count on.

Media Contact

Jeffrey Eisenberg

Zooby Neighborhood Superheroes, Inc.

Call (210) 526-4007

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