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TAICHUNG , Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's competitive workplace, an organization's ability to retain talent has become a critical measure of its success and sustainable development. YANNIGO, a nutrition and wellness company headquartered in Taichung, was recently awarded the "2024 Best Employee Retention Award" by 104 Job Bank, recognizing it as a role model for employee happiness among small and medium-sized enterprises. This award not only highlights YANNIGO's exceptional performance in retaining talent but also underscores its strengths in employee care, benefits, and career development, reflecting its people-centered corporate culture. Comprehensive Benefits Program: Holistic Care for Employee Well-being Since its founding in 2003, founder and General Manager Hsiao Ching-Ju has held a steadfast belief in treating employees with sincerity. She believes that a successful enterprise relies not only on its business achievements but also on genuine care for each employee. This commitment is evident in YANNIGO's daily operations. The company offers salaries above the local average, ensuring employees feel financially secure. Additionally, YANNIGO has developed a diverse and thoughtful benefits program that addresses all aspects of employees' lives. From education subsidies, health check-ups, childcare allowances, egg-freezing subsidies, and fitness subsidies, to special birthday leave and annual company trips, these benefits enhance employees' quality of life on a practical level while addressing each individual's personal needs. YANNIGO pays particular attention to supporting working mothers by offering flexible work arrangements. Depending on their need at different stages, working mothers are given options such as flexible working hours and remote work, helping them achieve a better balance between family and work. This arrangement not only relieves the stress on working mothers but also strengthens their desire to remain with the company long-term. Progressive Professional Development: Nurturing Intrapreneurs YANNIGO demonstrates great flexibility and innovation in career development. The company offers a comprehensive training program, beginning with the nurturing "Mentorship" system for new hires and advanced training courses for managers, covering employees' needs at various stages. With the company's support, many employees have completed advanced education. For example, Alice, a customer service manager who joined as a part-time student, went on to earn an EMBA degree, further enhancing her professional expertise and management skills. YANNIGO also encourages intrapreneurship by providing resources and platforms that allow employees to develop personal ventures within the company and explore growth opportunities and challenges in new ways. Grace, the current manager of the Linkou branch, achieved a major career transformation through this intrapreneurial system. She transitioned from internal product marketing to retail management and successfully established a branch in northern Taiwan with the company's support. This path not only extended her career at YANNIGO but also gave her renewed motivation and challenges. YANNIGO's corporate culture emphasizes "sincerity," extending beyond its approach to employees to include social responsibility initiatives. The company promotes multiple ESG initiatives, with employees actively participating in environmental protection and waste reduction activities, showcasing the company's commitment to social responsibility alongside business success. YANNIGO's high retention rate is no accident. Statistics show that over 30% of employees have been with the company for more than five years, and more than 20% have stayed for over ten years. These numbers reflect the company's long-term dedication to employee care and investment. As General Manager Hsiao stated, "An organization's success is inseparable from the hard work and dedication of its employees, so every bit of effort we put into our employees is well worth it." YANNIGO's success proves that building a happy company is not the exclusive domain of large corporations. Through thoughtful benefits, diverse growth opportunities, and a culture of sincerity, YANNIGO has created a workplace where employees are eager to commit for the long term. This has made it a role model among small and medium-sized businesses, offering valuable insights for other organizations.

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No one has right to break law: BJP on Sambhal violenceMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans on Sunday voted in the second round of the country's presidential election , with the conservative governing party and a left-leaning coalition locked in a close runoff following level-headed campaigns widely seen as emblematic of the country's strong democracy. As polls closed Sunday evening, turnout stood at 89.4% — around the same as during the first round last month in which the two moderate coalitions both failed to win an outright majority. Voting in Uruguay is compulsory. Depending on how tight the vote turns out to be, electoral officials may not call the race for days — as happened in the contentious 2019 runoff that brought center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou to office and ended 15 years of rule by Uruguay’s left-leaning Broad Front by a razor-thin margin. Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate who won nearly 27% in the first round of voting on Oct. 27, has campaigned under the slogan “re-elect a good government." Other conservative parties that make up the government coalition — in particular, the Colorado Party that came in third place last month — notched 20% of the vote collectively, enough to give Delgado an edge over his challenger. Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, who took 44% of the vote in the general election, is promising to forge a “new left” in Uruguay that draws on the memory of stability and economic growth under his Broad Front coalition, which presided over pioneering social reforms that won widespread international acclaim from 2005-2020, including the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and sale of marijuana . With inflation easing and the economy expected to expand by some 3.2% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund, surveys show that Uruguayans remain largely satisfied with the administration of Lacalle Pou, who constitutionally cannot run for a second consecutive term. But persistent complaints about sluggish growth, stagnant wages and an upsurge in violent crime could just as easily add the small South American nation to a long list of places this year where frustrated voters have punished incumbents in elections around the world. With most polls showing a virtual tie between Delgado and Orsi, analysts say the vote may hinge on a small group of undecided voters — roughly 10% of registered voters in the nation of 3.4 million people. “Neither candidate convinced me and I feel that there are many in my same situation,” said Vanesa Gelezoglo, 31, in the capital, Montevideo, adding she would make up her mind at “the last minute.” Analysts say the candidates’ lackluster campaigns and broad consensus on key issues have generated extraordinary indecision and apathy in an election dominated by discussions about social spending and concerns over income inequality but largely free of the anti-establishment rage that has vaulted populist outsiders to power in neighboring Argentina and the United States. “The question of whether Frente Amplio (the Broad Front) raises taxes is not an existential question, unlike what we saw in the U.S. with Trump and Kamala framing each other as threats to democracy," said Nicolás Saldías, a Latin America and Caribbean senior analyst for the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit. “That doesn't exist in Uruguay.” Both candidates are also appealing to voter angst over the current government's struggle to stem the rise in violent crime that has shaken a nation long regarded as one of the region’s safest, with Delgado promising tough-on-crime policies and Orsi advocating a more community-oriented approach. Delgado, 55, a rural veterinarian with a long career in the National Party, served most recently as Secretary of the Presidency for Lacalle Pou and promises to pursue his predecessor’s pro-business policies. He would continue pushing for a trade deal with China that has raised hackles in Mercosur, an alliance of South American countries promoting regional commerce. "We have to give the government coalition a chance to consolidate its proposals,” said Ramiro Pérez, a street vendor voting for Delgado on Sunday. Orsi, 57, a former history teacher and two-time mayor from a working-class background, is widely seen as the political heir to former President José “Pepe” Mujica , an ex-Marxist guerilla who became a global icon for helping transform Uruguay into one of the region's most socially liberal and environmentally sustainable nations. “He's my candidate, not only for my sake but also for my children's,” Yeny Varone, a nurse at a polling station, said of Orsi. “In the future they'll have better working conditions, health and salaries.” Mujica, now 89 and recovering from esophageal cancer , turned up at his local polling station before balloting even began, praising Orsi's humility and Uruguay’s famous stability. “This is no small feat,” he said of Uruguay's “citizenry that respects formal institutions.” Orsi planned no dramatic changes, and, despite his call for a revitalized left-wing, his platform continues the Broad Front's traditional mix of market-friendly policies and welfare programs. He proposes tax incentives to lure investment and social security reforms that would lower the retirement age but fall short of a radical overhaul sought by Uruguay's unions. The contentious plebiscite on whether to boost pension payouts failed to pass in October, with Uruguayans rejecting generous pensions in favor of fiscal constraint. Both candidates pledged full cooperation with each other if elected. “I want (Orsi) to know that my idea is to form a government of national unity,” Delgado told reporters after casting his vote in the capital's upscale Pocitos neighborhood. He said that if he won, he and Orsi would chat on Monday over some yerba mate, the traditional herbal drink beloved by Uruguayans. Orsi described Sunday's democratic exercise as “an incredible experience" as he voted in Canelones, the sprawling town of beaches and cattle ranches just north of Montevideo where he served as mayor for a decade. “The essence of politics is agreements,” he said. “You never end up completely satisfied.” Associated Press writer Isabel DeBre in Villa Tunari, Bolivia, contributed to this report.

LINCOLN — Two days after the injury against North Alabama, Nebraska women’s basketball coach Amy Williams and the Huskers are still reeling from the news that top-scorer Natalie Potts will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL. “Quite devastating for everyone involved,” Williams said speaking with media on Thursday ahead of the team’s Friday road game at Creighton. “What a start she has had to the season and leading our team in scoring and rebound. She worked really hard this offseason. Coming off a Big Ten Freshman of the Year season, it would be very easy to rest on that and she came in more motivated, coachable, hungry. I think we were really seeing that pay off. Just devastated for her, but so proud of how this team has leaned into her to support her and we worked hard to create a team culture of resilience.” Potts, a sophomore, announced the results of her injury over social media Wednesday night. Potts suffered the injury with five minutes left in the second quarter of Nebraska’s 85-48 win over the Lions, when she fell while getting back on a defensive possession. She immediately grabbed her knee and was emotional as trainers checked on her. With help, Potts limped into the Huskers’ locker room, putting very little weight on her left leg and didn't re-enter the game. She returned to Nebraska’s bench area during halftime in street clothes and with crutches. Entering the game, Potts was averaging 17.5 points and eight rebounds per game. She was making nearly 70% of her shots from the field and was even better from behind the arc at nearly 73%. Williams said a date for Potts’ surgery has not been scheduled. Though Potts will be a massive hole to fill, especially with the attention she took away from senior forward Alexis Markowski, Williams believes this year’s team is built to rebound from injuries due to its depth. “I wouldn’t want to go into any battle without Natalie Potts, but I do feel confident in the entire roster we put together,” Williams said. “There are times we will be able to do some different things. We have had to adjust and tweak and will continue to do that as we get used to life from here forward. I feel so excited from the fact that we have been saying we feel like we have a deep roster, and now this is what we are built for.” Though Amiah Hargrove got the start in place of Potts to open the second half, it was Jessica Petrie who had the most-productive night, scoring 14 points in the second half. Williams noted that Petrie has raised her game after spending part of the offseason back home in Australia. “She really came on strong in the second half,” Williams said of Petrie. “She had the opportunity to work through more mistakes and started to thrive... This year she has come in with a new level of confidence and has worked hard on the things we asked her to do. We are excited about what she brings to the table.” Along with Potts, the Huskers could also be missing senior guard Allison Weidner, who did not play against North Alabama with an undisclosed injury suffered against South Dakota and is considered “day-to-day” heading into Friday’s road game against Creighton (4 p.m. CT/FloHoops). The Bluejays are arguably Nebraska’s toughest non-conference opponent this season. Couple that with the in-state rivalry aspect and injuries heading into the matchup will put the No. 21 Huskers on upset alert. Williams, however, said her team is not placing Friday’s game in higher regards than others on Nebraska’s schedule. “For us every game is important,” she said. “This team has set consistency as one of the top-three core values we want to emphasize in our program. Over the last few years we have had some big wins, and we have had some games that have kept us out of position to accomplish our biggest goals. "For us, it is every single day we want to go 1-0... Tomorrow’s game is as important as any game, but after its over the next game will be the most important one. That’s how we will look at it with this particular team.” What : No. 21 Nebraska at Creighton When : Nov. 22, 4 p.m. Where : Ryan Athletics Center and D.J. Sokol Arena TV : FloSports Records/Rankings : Nebraska enters Friday’s game with a 5-0 record. The Huskers are ranked No. 21 in this week’s Associated Press Top-25 Poll. Creighton enters Friday’s game with a 1-2 record. The Bluejays are unranked in this week’s AP Poll. Coaches : Nebraska — Amy Williams is in her 18th season as a college head coach and ninth with at Nebraska. She holds an all-time coaching record of 335-220 and 142-111 with the Huskers. Creighton — Jim Flanery is in his 23rd season as a college head coach, all spent at Creighton. He holds an all-time coaching record on 428-270. Series History : Nebraska holds a 31-18 all-time record against the Blue Jays, but have won just once over their past seven meetings. The two teams last met in 2023, with Creighton winning, 79-74, in Lincoln.Thanksgiving dinner in Kansas doesn’t need to be rehash of November election rifts

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), today announced that on November 25, 2024, it received a delinquency notification letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") indicating that the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), because it had not timely filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (the "Form 10-Q"). The Nasdaq notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq has informed the Company that it must submit a plan of compliance (the "Plan") within 60 calendar days, addressing how it intends to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing rules and, if Nasdaq accepts the Plan, it may grant an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the Form 10-Q original filing due date, or until May 19, 2025, to regain compliance. The Company intends to file its Form 10-Q as soon as practicable and, in any event, within the 60-day period referenced above, and thereby regain compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing requirements and eliminate the need for the Company to submit a Plan. About Xcel Brands Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, licensing, marketing, live streaming, and social commerce sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as social commerce. Xcel owns the Halston, Judith Ripka, and C. Wonder brands, as well as the Tower Hill by Christie Brinkley co-branded collaboration, and holds noncontrolling interests in the Isaac Mizrahi brand and Orme Live. Xcel also owns and manages the Longaberger brand through its controlling interest in Longaberger Licensing LLC. Xcel is pioneering a true modern consumer products sales strategy which includes the promotion and sale of products under its brands through interactive television, digital live-stream shopping, social commerce, brick-and-mortar retail, and e-commerce channels to be everywhere its customers shop. The company’s brands have generated in excess of $5 billion in retail sales via livestreaming in interactive television and digital channels alone, and over 20,000 hours of live-stream and social commerce. Headquartered in New York City, Xcel Brands is led by an executive team with significant live streaming, production, merchandising, design, marketing, retailing, and licensing experience, and a proven track record of success in elevating branded consumer products companies. www.xcelbrands.com For further information please contact: Seth Burroughs Marketing and Public Relations, Xcel Band, Inc.. 347 532 5894 sburroughs@xcelbrands.com

The Bank of Scotland’s business barometer poll showed 73% of Scottish businesses expect to see turnover increase in 2025, up from 60% polled in 2023. Almost a quarter (23%) of businesses expect to see their revenue rise by between six and 10% over the next 12 months, with just over a fifth (21%) expecting it to grow by even more. The poll found that 70% of businesses were confident they would become more profitable in 2025, a two per cent increase when compared with the previous year. Revenue and profitability growth was firms’ top priority at 52%, though 40% said they will be targeting improved productivity, and the same proportion said they will be aiming to enhance their technology – such as automation or AI – or upskill their staff (both 29%). More than one in five (22%) want to improve their environmental sustainability. Other areas businesses are hoping to build upon AI-assisted technology (19%), and 24% will be investing in expanding into new UK markets and 23% plan to invest in staff training. The business barometer has surveyed 1,200 businesses every month since 2002, providing early signals about UK economic trends. Martyn Kendrick, Scotland director at Bank of Scotland commercial banking, said: “Scottish businesses are looking ahead to 2025 with stronger growth expectations, and setting out clear plans to drive this expansion through investments in new technology, new markets and their own teams. “As we enter the new year, we’ll continue to by their side to help them pursue their ambitions and seize all opportunities that lie ahead.”