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- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): Mondelēz International, manufacturer of Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate and OREO biscuits, has taken various measures to mitigate the effects of global cost-push inflation to ensure that its products remain affordable and of the same high quality, said managing director for Malaysia and Singapore Narmeen Khan. This is particularly with respect to transportation, packaging, edible oils, and dairy, as well as supply-chain bottlenecks, she told Bernama . Narmeen, who assumed the position in February 2022, said Mondelēz is not excluded from experiencing inflation across markets, including in Malaysia. "Due to the steep increase in costs across the entire value chain, particularly in commodities, logistics, and packaging, product repricing is one of the considerations, but as previously disclosed, we are taking proactive measures in 2022 to reshape our portfolio, with a focus on core products and best-selling items. "Other considerations … [Read more...] about Mondelez International to keep Cadbury chocs and biscuits affordable

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Rob is the CTO at Applause , helping leading brands quickly release high-quality digital experiences. In my last piece , I described the metaverse as an evolution of the internet and a series of evolving standards. The experience of the user becomes central, and the technology must be frictionless. While “what is the metaverse?” is still a question that can’t easily be answered, almost every industry vertical is thinking about what it means for them. Retailers are looking at ways to embed AR/VR experiences into shopping, as well as the sale of digital products, and media and entertainment companies will have to offer entertainment on new devices and mediums. The gambling industry is grappling with the fact that online casinos do not have to follow the same regulations as in-person options, which will impact the popularity of AR/VR casinos, and the use of cryptocurrency for in-game betting is also sure to rise. … [Read more...] about Testing The Metaverse

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Founder of TalentService.com , and the advisor of Stanford's R&D project "Future Talents." Currently, 58% of companies use HR technology to find, attract and retain top talent. Human resources tech was already well on its way toward new developments pre-pandemic, but Covid-19 accelerated the entire sector dramatically. The most recent projections say the HR software market is expected to exceed $10 billion this year, a 10.4% CAGR for the sector as a whole. However, it's worth noting that this growth will bring a major shift in trends. Companies will be looking for newer, better ways to implement this technology. The State Of HR Today Before we look at predictions for the future of HR tech, let's discuss the state of the market as it currently is. A recent survey found that 44% of HR departments currently use cloud technology for increased productivity and efficiency, and 35% rely on it … [Read more...] about Three HR Tech Trends To Follow In The Near Future

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The populations of at least 14 states were miscounted in the 2020 Census, a report released Thursday by the Census Bureau found, but the discovery will have no impact on the ongoing redistricting process. Key Facts The populations of six states were "significantly" undercounted, according to the report: Arkansas (-5.04%), Tennessee (-4.78%), Mississippi (-4.11%), Florida (-3.48%), Illinois (-1.97%) and Texas (-1.92%). Overcounts were found in eight states: Hawaii (+6.79%), Delaware (+5.45%), Rhode Island (+5.05%), Minnesota (+3.84%), New York (+3.44%), Utah (+2.59%), Massachusetts (+2.24%) and Ohio (+1.49%). The report did not specify whether any particular demographic groups were severely impacted by the miscounting. The Census Bureau releases a report every decade reviewing the accuracy of census results, using statistical modeling to determine whether errors were likely in the count. … [Read more...] about 14 States Significantly Miscounted In 2020 Census—But That Won’t Change Redistricting Plans