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Speed Skating Canada issues Request for Proposal for Competition Management Software – speedskating.ca

Wednesday, 19 October 2022 by admin

Speed Skating Canada
Speed Skating Canada
September 1, 2022 | Administrative, Sport Development
September 1, 2022 | Administrative, Sport Development
September 1, 2022 | Administrative, Sport Development
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Speed Skating Canada, the national governing body for long track and short track speed skating in Canada, is thrilled to offer a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new Competition Management Software to manage SSC-sanctioned short track speed skating events.
The detailed RFP document can be downloaded from our website. Interested vendors have until September 22, 2022, to submit their proposals.
The motivating factor for undertaking this project was the release of our Strategic Plan 2018-2023. This shared vision for the future of our organization and our sport, one developed through in-depth consultation with our membership, identifies the selection and implementation of a bilingual, easy-to-use, reliable, cloud-compatible competition management software to manage SSC-sanctioned short track speed skating events as a key priority.
Speed Skating Canada is eager to work with a dynamic vendor that will develop a competition management software in partnership with our organization. Potential bidders can submit questions regarding the RFP to Alicia Krywiak before September 19, 2022. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response.
The submission deadline is September 22, 2022, at 11:59PM EST. Only those vendors that have been shortlisted shall be contacted.

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Who’s Hiring in Clarion County – exploreClarion.com

Wednesday, 19 October 2022 by admin

Posted by exploreClarion
A look at which local companies are hiring in Clarion County and surrounding areas.

Do you have a job listing that you’d like to include in this list? E-mail the listing to [email protected] or call 814-297-8004.
FEATURED JOBS

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Openings at Wagner Tarps; Earn Weekly Bonuses
Wagner Tarps

Wagner Tarps, provider of durable, high-quality custom-made vinyl and mesh tarps for the trucking industry for over 25 years has immediate full-time openings at their Brookville facility.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, Wagner tarps will pay you to learn the trade!!
Positions are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On-the-job training, no experience is necessary, you will be trained to manufacture and install custom tarps.
The positions include a WEEKLY BONUS PROGRAM. Earn up to an extra $130 a week just for showing up to work!!
The positions also include paid holidays, paid vacation, paid uniforms, matched retirement, and a Christmas bonus.
Apply in person at:
244 Industrial Park Road
Brookville, PA

Multiple Full & Part-Time Positions at Cousin Basils
Cousin Basils Restaurant and Bar

Cousin Basils Restaurant and Bar, in Clarington, is currently hiring cooks, dishwashers, hosts, and hostesses.
The restaurant is offering $11.00 to $15.00 per hour based on experience and position. Health insurance is also provided.
Applicants must possess the following qualities:

Friendly and positive attitude
Reliable, dedicated, and strong work ethic
Loves working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Willing to work nights, various shifts, and weekend

Full-time and part-time positions are available.
No experience is required.
Apply in person at the restaurant located at 10638 PA-36, Clarington, PA 15828. The restaurant opens at 11:00 a.m. seven days a week.
Interested applicants can also send their resumes to [email protected]

Deer Creek Winery Hiring
Deer Creek Winery

Deer Creek Winery is currently hiring at their Shippenville location!
They are looking for motivated, self-starting employees. Join the amazing team at Deer Creek Winery!!!

Full-Time Sales- Shift Lead
Full-Time and Part-Time Kitchenif(typeof ez_ad_units!=’undefined’){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],’exploreclarion_com-medrectangle-4′,’ezslot_3′,340,’0′,’0′])};__ez_fad_position(‘div-gpt-ad-exploreclarion_com-medrectangle-4-0’);

***Weekend availability is a requirement for the above positions.
If interested in either of these positions, please email [email protected] or call 814-354-7392.

Multiple Positions at Brookville Equipment
Brookville Equipment Corporation

Brookville Equipment Corporation is currently hiring for multiple positions.
Positions Include:

Accountant
Welder
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Assembler
Paint/Body Mechanic

Brookville Equipment offers competitive wages and a great benefits package.
For information on these positions and others available at Brookville Equipment use the link below.
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Brookville-Equipment-Corporation?from=mobviewjob&tk=1gf3vrlg9irl3800&fromjk=054d375cbcd75e78&attributionid=mobvjcmp

Accountant
County of Venango

The County of Venango currently has and opening for an Accountant.

POSITION: ACCOUNTANT- Full-Time, 80 hours per pay
DEPARTMENT: HUMAN SERVICES FISCAL- Human Services Complex, Franklin, PA
PAY GRADE: SEIU Pay Grade Twelve- Starting rate: $12.01/hr.
DEFINITION
To provide accounting services relative to the financial reporting for County to include monthly reconciliations and analysis to support financial statements.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives instruction and supervision from Supervisor, Fiscal Officers and Fiscal Director in regard to daily work duties.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides financial management for agency or departments as assigned
Accurately and efficiently accounts for the system’s fixed asset ledgers to include preparing an annual inventory of all capital assets
Within the MUNIS system purchase order module, reviews requisitions for coding accuracy, converts to a purchase order
Reconciles the open accounts payable to the general ledger account
Assists in the preparation of the County’s annual operating and capital budget as required
Assists with input, financial analysis, special projects, and surveys as required to assist the fiscal officer
Assists in collecting or receiving monies due department and maintaining accurate related records of such collections
Prepares journal entries as directed to ensure accurate financial reporting
Reviews, verifies, and codes provider and vendor invoices for processing
Maintains and reconciles petty cash as assigned
Maintains and reconciles detailed financial data on grant/funding sources as assignedif(typeof ez_ad_units!=’undefined’){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],’exploreclarion_com-banner-1′,’ezslot_6′,360,’0′,’0′])};__ez_fad_position(‘div-gpt-ad-exploreclarion_com-banner-1-0’);
Maintains payroll records to include allocation spreadsheets updated as needed
Provides routine financial assistance to program staff and fiscal officers
Maintains data bases on children being placed in out-of-home care to include filing for and tracking payments from Domestic Relations
Maintains financial data on children being placed in out-of-home care
Maintains data bases for department use and preforms data entry into Client Tracking system and child welfare management information system
Creates and/or maintains statistical data needed to complete reports and financial statements to assist fiscal officer
As applicable, ensures eligibility for SSI, Medical Assistance, IV-E, TANF, and other benefits
As applicable prepares clients tax returns for review to the Fiscal Director
Works with the fiscal officer on data entry, processing and preparing liabilities thresholds of payments

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB

Attends meetings, staffing, training and seminars as required
Provides direction to fiscal technician staff
Delivers mails to Courthouse or other County offices; occasionally performs errands as needed to carry out essential job duties
Performs other job-related duties as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential function of job
Must possess effective communication skills
Must possess initiative and problem-solving skills
Must possess the ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with co-workers and staff
Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to County and Agency fiscal information and records
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Must possess the knowledge of and the ability to practice generally accepted accounting procedures and principles
Must possess the ability to provide sound direction and advice to others in regard to financial practices, procedures and operations
Must possess the ability to analyze financial information and make appropriate recommendations regarding capital projects, expenditures and other financial matters
Must possess knowledge of current laws and regulations regarding accounting and expenditures they relate to Agency or department
Must possess the ability to prepare accounting and financial statements and reports accurately and within required time period

QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree that includes 12 credits in accounting from an accredited college or university with one year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records; or a high school diploma and three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal/financial records including two years of responsible work involving the application of accounting, budgets, financial statements or fiscal principles and practices. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; or any acceptable combination of experience/training. A valid PA driver’s license is also required.
CLEARANCES

Must work in conjunction with employer to apply for Act 34 PA State Police Criminal History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse and FBI clearances prior to employment. Clearances currently possessed that are less than 4 years old will be accepted until new clearances are available. All clearances must reflect acceptable results.
Must not appear on Preclusion Lists as defined by “Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Bulletin 99-11-05 Provider Screening of Employees and Contractors for Exclusion from Participating in Federal Healthcare Programs.”
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HOW TO APPLY
All interested, qualified county employees should contact Human Resources at 814-432-9556. An internal job posting/bid application is required. Qualified applicants must pass an interview.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 10/20/2022
VENANGO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
**DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE**
APPLICANTS WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO A DISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT 814-432-9552 FOR ASSISTANCE.

Administrative Assistant
Kahle’s Kitchens, Inc.

Kahle’s Kitchens, Inc. in Leeper PA currently has an opening for an Administrative Assistant.
Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, entering accounts payable, shipping items via FedEx, entering customer invoices, and filing.
Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Office, have good communication skills, and be able to work well with others.
Basic accounting knowledge is a plus but not required.
The position is full-time Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift. Benefits include health and vision insurance, 401k, and vacation.
Pay dependent on experience. The applicant may be subject to drug testing.
Kahle’s Kitchens, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you are interested please fill out an application in person at 7488 Route 36, Leeper, Pa 16233.

Full-time Mechanic
Snyder’s Auto Body

Snyder’s Auto Body in Tylersburg, PA, is currently hiring a Full-time Mechanic.
They offer an awesome benefits package with pay based on experience and skill level. Snyder’s is also willing to train the right candidate.

Monday thru Friday work schedule
Holiday and vacation pay
Paid employee health insurance with prescription plan
Optional benefits available – dental and vision
Retirement plan
Regular pay increases
Continued education is offered (I-Car, ASE, etc.)
Uniforms

Interested candidates may email a resume to [email protected] Applications are also being accepted in person at 108 Snyder Lane, Tylersburg PA. Any questions, please call 814-744-9218.

Non-CDL Drivers
Heeter Lumber

Heeter Lumber currently has openings for Non-CDL Drivers at their Knox location.
This position starts immediately. Primary duties are to load and deliver customer orders including lumber and building materials, as well as assist with sales inside the store.
Stop in for an application or apply on Indeed.
Responsibilities:

Greeting and assisting customers
Loading customer orders
Operating forklift loader
Preparing customer custom-cut orders
Collecting and verify delivery instructions
Driving truck to the designated job site for unloading
Registering transactions involving the sale of and/or return of merchandise
Assisting with pricing, stocking, marking, bagging of merchandise and physical inventory counts as needed

Skills:

Valid Drivers License

Salary Range: Up to $16.00 based on experience.

Full-Time Custodial Position
Keystone School District

Keystone School District currently has an opening for a Full-Time Custodian.
This position is available immediately at the Keystone School District.
Interested candidates should send a Letter of Interest, Current Act 34, 151, 168 and FBI Clearances, and Three (3) Letters of Reference to:
Mr. Michael McCormick
Acting Superintendent
451 Huston Avenue
Knox, PA 16232
Deadline: October 21, 2022 or until position is filled.

Mental Health Workers
Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Abraxas I is Hiring Mental Health Workers to work directly with adolescents at their residential mental health program, located in the heart of Allegheny National Forest, near Marienville, Pennsylvania.
Mental Health Workers needed! To apply, text MHW1 to 412-912-2012
Wage: From $16.84 an hour – $23.87 an hour
Bonus: $5,000 Sign On Bonus
Earn up to an additional $15,000.00 a year by participating in our Workforce Development Training Program for their students.*
Shift: Days and Evenings
About Abraxas:
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Their diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those they serve and the communities in which they live.
Benefits & Perks:
Abraxas provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Basic life and short-term disability insurance
403(b) savings plan
Life assistance program (LAP)
Tuition assistance program
Paid time off (PTO) * Paid holidays * Paid training
Advancement opportunities

In this role, you will:

Provide direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner
Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately, as dictated by policy and individual client treatment plan
Document client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress
Report significant client changes in behavior, attitude, and/or physical condition to appropriate personnel while consistently evaluating client behavioral and emotional issuesif(typeof ez_ad_units!=’undefined’){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],’exploreclarion_com-mobile-leaderboard-1′,’ezslot_18′,703,’0′,’0′])};__ez_fad_position(‘div-gpt-ad-exploreclarion_com-mobile-leaderboard-1-0’);
Collaborate with the Educational team and client’s Mental Health Therapist to implement the individualized treatment plan
Implement the daily activity schedule and structure and coordinate client activities, such as Family Night, Structured Recreation, etc
Facilitate and document various psycho-educational groups via standardized curricula
Conduct scheduled and random head counts to provide effective people security
Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care
Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills

Hiring Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program required; degree in an area of human services preferred
Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
Must pass criminal background check investigation
Flexibility to work overtime as required

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

At Abraxas, they celebrate the richness of their diverse employees and the communities they serve. They are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as they strive to ensure they are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
As they work to make a difference in people’s lives, Abraxas is dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those they serve and their employees.
As a provider of trauma-informed care, they firmly believe in recovery and that their clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and they consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, Abraxas has a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
At Abraxas, everything they do centers around people. That is why they are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional, and financial wellness. Their benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, join Abraxas!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor’s or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, they have a career path for you.
Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services to a variety of businesses and non-profit agencies so they can focus on their individual goals and missions. Apis serves 30+ affiliates throughout the USA including locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Colorado, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Join Us in Building Better Futures!
Interested in joining their outstanding team? If you have any questions, you can contact them by email at [email protected]
You can also give them a call at (814) 927-6615 and Brenda or Wendy will be happy to help you!
A complete list of openings, including this one, can be found at https://jobsatabraxas.org/careers.html.
*Ask us how you can earn up to an additional $15,000 per year.

Treatment Supervisor
Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Abraxas I is currently hiring a Treatment Supervisor at their residential facility, located in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, near Marienville, Pennsylvania.
In this role, you will direct activities of a treatment unit and provide supervision of staff. Through leadership and direction, your team will provide the best treatment possible for adolescents and BUILD BETTER FUTURES.
To Apply: Text TS to 412-912-2012
Salary Starts At: $45,000 Annually (May increase with education/experience)
Earn up to an additional $15,000.00 a year by participating in their Workforce Development Training Program for their students.*
Bonus: $5,000 Sign On Bonus
Shift: BOTH Days (7am-3pm) and Evenings (3pm-11pm)
About Abraxas:
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Their diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those they serve and the communities in which they live.
Benefits & Perks:
Abraxas provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Basic life and short-term disability insurance
403(b) savings plan
Life assistance program (LAP)
Tuition assistance program
Paid time off (PTO) * Paid holidays * Paid training
Advancement opportunities

Treatment Supervisor Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human services field and one-year experience in residential treatment are preferred; OR
Associate’s degree or (sixty) 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university and three (3) years’ work experience with children
Supervisory experience also preferred
Ability to self-start, work independently and adhere to timelines on a consistent basis with a minimum of assistance and supervision
Ability to participate and maintain Safe Crisis Management (SCM) certification
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Driver’s License
Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing
Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI and State Child Abuse Clearances)
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

At Abraxas, they celebrate the richness of their diverse employees and the communities they serve. They are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as they strive to ensure they are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
As they work to make a difference in people’s lives, Abraxas is dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those they serve and their employees.
As a provider of trauma-informed care, they firmly believe in recovery and that their clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and they consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, Abraxas has a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
At Abraxas, everything they do centers around people. That is why they are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional, and financial wellness. Their benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, join Abraxas!

Mental Health Aide- Evenings
Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is calling all Behavioral Health Technicians, Community Care Workers, Intervention Specialists.
Abraxas I is hiring Mental Health Aides to work directly with adolescents at their residential facility, located in the heart of Allegheny National Forest, near Marienville, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will supervise and interact with clients in the mental health program, teach activities of daily living and responsible life skills, and support the treatment team while helping BUILD BETTER FUTURES.
The minimum starting rate is $15.00 per hour!
Earn up to an additional $15,000.00 a year by participating in their Workforce Development Training Program for their students.*
To Apply: Text MH to 412-912-2012
Salary: $15.00 per hour – $18.54 per hour
Bonus: $5,000 Sign On Bonus
Shift: Evening (3 pm to 11 pm)
About Abraxas:
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Their diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those they serve and the communities in which they live.
Benefits & Perks:
Abraxas provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Basic life and short-term disability insurance
403(b) savings plan
Life assistance program (LAP)
Tuition assistance program
Paid time off (PTO) * Paid holidays * Paid training
Advancement opportunities

In this role, you will:

Provide direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner
Document client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress
Assist Mental Health Workers in their collaboration with the Educational team and the client’s Mental Health Therapist to implement the individualized treatment plan
Implement the daily activity schedule and structure and coordinate client activities, such as Family Night, Structured Recreation, etc
Conduct head counts to provide effective people security
Conduct outside building security checks when working on the overnight shift

Hiring Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
Must pass criminal background check investigation
Flexibility to work overtime as required

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

At Abraxas, they celebrate the richness of their diverse employees and the communities they serve. They are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as they strive to ensure they are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
As they work to make a difference in people’s lives, Abraxas is dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those they serve and their employees.
As a provider of trauma-informed care, they firmly believe in recovery and that their clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and they consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, Abraxas has a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
At Abraxas, everything they do centers around people. That is why they are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional, and financial wellness. Their benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
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Payroll/Accounts Payable Clerk
Mealy Excavating and Construction, Inc.

Mealy Excavating and Construction, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for a Payroll/Accounts Payable Clerk.
Requirements:

Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat DC Pro
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles
Previous QuickBooks payroll entry/AP experience preferred
Extreme attention to detail and aptitude for working with numbers
Excellent work ethic
Hours are 8 am- 5 pm Monday-Friday

Duties include:

Payroll entry and processing, A/P entry and processing, payroll taxes, answering phones, sorting mail, and managing the front office.

What they offer:

Retirement plan
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Health, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
On the job training & certifications
Competitive wages based on qualifications

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How to apply:
NO Phone calls will be accepted.

Administrative Assistant
Luton’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc

Luton’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc currently has an opening for an Administrative Assistant.
Duties:

Enter customer invoices, receiving customer payments
Enter accounts payable
Open/sort the mail
Filing
Process payroll
Biweekly payroll
Weekly construction prevailing rate payroll (as needed)
Weekly employee time card review and prep for payroll
Maintain employee records
Records saved and sent to the accountant for review quarterly
Maintain company driver/vehicle & insurance cards
Assist with daily scheduling of Service Technicians
Prepare proposals and bid package paperwork
Basic knowledge of HVAC and plumbing helpful, but not necessary
Other duties as assigned

Assist with:

New hire paperwork review and reporting
Handling of unemployment claims
Handling of workers compensation claims

Hours: 8 am- 4:30 pm, Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday
Requirements:

Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality
Experience with QuickBooks
Able to use Excel spreadsheets
Good phone & communication skills

Compensation: Healthcare, 401K, PTO (paid time off). Pay dependent on experience.
Please send your resume to [email protected]

Redi-Mix Truck Drivers
DuBrook

DuBrook is looking for qualified Class A and B CDL Truck Drivers that are hardworking, dedicated, and professional to join their team as concrete mixer drivers.
DuBrook is not just a job. It is a team of people dedicated to delivering a quality product with superior customer service. They treat their employees with respect and offer a compensation package that is one of the most competitive in the industry. DuBrook is looking for team members who are dedicated professionals. If you are looking for a career where you will be treated with respect, check out what they have to offer.
The starting wage is currently between $25.50 and $28.50. Additionally, drivers are offered full-time hours, and benefits including a 401k plan with an employer match provision, comprehensive health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision, and paid leave time.
DuBrook is committed to taking care of its employees and offers a 75% company contribution towards the monthly premiums for all tiers of health coverage for eligible employees.
For more information or to apply, visit their website at https://dubrookinc.com/careers.

Grimefighters Trainer
Clarion Vocational Services

Clarion Vocational Services is seeking a part-time trainer to work with adults with disabilities in their kitchen and janitorial services.
Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus but they will train the right person.
Must have a valid driver’s license, clearances, and the ability to drive an agency van.

Approximately 20 hours/week
Flexible schedule
No late nights
Paid time off
Paid training

Contact Laurie Snyder at 814-226-1076 or [email protected] to apply or for more information.

All Seasons Temporaries Inc. Offers Multiple Positions
All Seasons Temporaries, Inc.

All Seasons Temporaries, Inc. has several new job openings in the local area.
Legal Secretary
8:00am-5:00pm
Monday- Friday
WE PAY WEEKLY!!
Duties (But not limited to):
Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass pre- employment screening
Must be able to maintain Confidentiality at all times
Must be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel

Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.

Assembly
7am-3:30pm Monday- Friday
WE PAY WEEKLY!!!
Duties (But not limited to):

Be able to use multiple small hand tools
Maintain appropriate records and reports
Perform assembly tasks over a lengthy time span

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs

Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.

Industrial Painter
3:30pm-12am Monday – Friday
10:30pm-7am Sunday – Thursday
WE PAY WEEKLY!!!
Duties (But not limited to):

Read work orders- analyze required paint operations
Perform hand spray techniques over a lengthy time span
Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
Steel toe/ composite toe shoes

Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.

Lumber Stacker
7am-3:30pm
WE PAY WEEKLY!!!
Duties (But not limited to):

Stack lumber anywhere between 12’- 16’ to customers specifications with a partner
Quality control and clip plywood 8’ 12’ to customers’ specs, with a partner
Using an air nailer, compound miter saw, table saw, or circular saw at some point
Need to learn all of the paperwork involved, adding, subtracting, ect. (Math)
Physical job fast paced

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass pre- employment screening

Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.

Grinder
7am- 3:30pm Monday – Friday
WE PAY WEEKLY!!!
Duties (But not limited to):

Grinding metal surfaces to the proper specifications
Responsible for knowledge and operation of handheld grinders
Stack sheets of metal upon completion of grinding

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass pre- employment screening
Steel toed boots

Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.

Bundler- Meadville
$12.50 to $13.50/hr. non- exempt
Light forklift driving, packaging bundles of pipe, use of banding and crimping to band pipes together.
Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (some Fridays as needed for overtime, would be eight hours)
Pay Rate: $12.50- $13.50/hr. non- exempt
Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
Must have steel-toed shoes

Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.
Stick Layers and Bin Tenders– Marienville, Titusville, and Endeavor
$15/hour – 1st and 2nd Shifts – Non-exempt
Job Requirements:

Ability to lift, bend, twist, and stand for duration shift
Must pass pre-employment screening
Must have steel-toed boots
Must have general mathematical skills
Must abide by all safety protocols
Understand lockout protocols
Must be able to work with a team

Duties (but not limited to):

Stack and sort lumber in appropriate slots
Count pieces in stacks
Tag bundles
Operate machines and make sure they do not jam
Clean machines when they are down
Maintain clean workspaces

Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.

About All Season’s Temporaries Inc.
All Season’s offices are located at 1288 Liberty Street in Franklin and 113 N. Broad Street in Grove City.
For more information, call 814-437-2148 for the Franklin office or 724-458-6777 for the Grove City office.
Interested individuals may contact either office for available assignments.

Food Delivery Driver
The Nutrition Group

The Nutrition Group is now hiring Meal Delivery Drivers.
Are you a morning person and looking for the perfect part-time job?
Are you looking to supplement your income?
The Nutrition Group is looking for Home Meal Delivery Drivers for morning shifts.
They are seeking motivated drivers to pick up and deliver meals to seniors at their homes from the Clarion & Rimersburg senior centers areas.
Wages are based on driving routes, Monday-Thursdays only…no weekend hours!
Apply at www.careers.com or Call 724-763-8608.

Food Delivery Driver
The Nutrition Group

The Nutrition Group is now hiring Meal Delivery Drivers.
Full-time & Part-time for Ford City Commissary to prepare and/or deliver meals to the Armstrong Co Jail and Indiana and Clarion counties.

Competitive wages are offered
Sign-on bonuses after 30 and 90 days worked
Paid Hholidays and vacation

Apply at www.tngcareers.com or in person at 105 Valley View Dr, Ford City, PA 16226.
Call 724-763-8608 to arrange an interview. EOE/AA Compliant.

Multiple Positions with Clarion Forest VNA
Clarion Forest VNA

CFVNA is now hiring for multiple positions.
The candidates best fit for these positions are well organized, have excellent documentation skills, and desire a more flexible, family-friendly schedule with one-on-one patient interaction.
Join in a rewarding environment with a family-oriented work setting!
Full-time Registered Nurses for Home Health & Hospice
Requirements:

Licensed as an RN in Pennsylvania
1-year recent acute care experience preferred; Home Health and/or Hospice a plus
CPR certification
Excellent verbal communication skills
Must have a current valid PA Driver’s License and reliable transportation
Able to work in a variety of settings and conditions
Hours are primarily Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM plus 1 weekend/month, 2 holidays/year, and rotating evenings. Evening hours are scheduled visits between 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM as needed./li>
Full-time RNs are salaried with a generous bonus system in place
Flex scheduling is available!

Full-time Home Health Aides
Requirements:

CNA preferred but not required
CPR certification
Excellent verbal communication skills
Must have a current valid PA Driver’s License and reliable transportation
Able to work in a variety of settings and conditions
Hours are primarily Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM plus rotating weekends, holidays, and evenings as necessary

Full-time Clinical Information Clerk
This individual would be responsible for:

Documenting and initiating insurance files
Acquiring needed authorizations for patient visits
Checking patient eligibility and benefits
Communicating with clinical staff about prior authorizations
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Information

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent
Experience with insurance verification and general office work highly preferred
Medium – High level of computer experience
The ability to deal with people in a calm and pleasant manner
Must be able to read and write legibly
Ability to prioritize the importance of communications received
Ability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner
Ability to work well with other people as well as independently
Highly organized individuals are a plus
Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off, health, HSA with match, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental Policies, and more!
All wages are commensurate with experience and/or education.
Employment applications may be obtained at www.cfvna.org and sent with a resume to:
Human Resources
271 Perkins Rd
Clarion, PA, 16214
For more information please contact Human Resources at 814-297-8400.
Clarion Forest VNA, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. Clarion Forest VNA, INC. complies with the requirements of the CMS Interim Final Rule, effective 1/27/2022, requiring mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, or CMS required allowance for exemption.

Weekend Life Skills Worker II
Abraxas

Youth Services hiring Weekend Life Skills Workers II or Youth Care Professionals to work directly with Adolescents at Abraxas I (AI) in Marienville, Pennsylvania – starting pay is $15.26 per hour!
Department: Abraxas Youth & Family Services
Location: Marienville, PA
Salary: $15.26 an hour – $19.26 an hour
Bonus: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Shift: Friday, 3 pm – 11pm, Saturday, 7am – 11pm, Sunday, 7am – 11pm
Start a career that makes a difference in people’s lives!
To Apply: Text JOB to 412-912-2012
Abraxas I provides adolescent treatment programs for substance abuse, delinquency, and medically necessary mental health services. Their 90-acre campus is nestled in the Allegheny National Forest in northwestern Pennsylvania.
This is an entry-level position; seeking individuals to role model, teach and supervise adolescents in a structured residential environment.
In this role, you will regularly supervise and interact with clients, observe and address client behavior, and document services in client files. Comprehensive paid training is provided to prepare new employees for success in theri team-oriented environment.

Who Abraxas Is:
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment, and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.
Benefits & Perks:
Abraxas provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind, and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Savings Plan
Life Assistance Program (LAP)
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
Advancement Opportunities

In this role, you will:

Provide direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner
Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately, as dictated by policy and individual client treatment plan
Implement the daily activity schedule and structure and coordinate client activities, such as Family Night, Structured Recreation, etc
Facilitate and document various psycho-educational groups via standardized curricula
Conduct scheduled and random head counts to provide effective people security
Assist with mentoring and on-the-job training of newer team members
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Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills

Hiring Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required
Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
Must pass criminal background check investigation
Flexibility to work overtime as required

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

At Abraxas, they celebrate the richness of their diverse employees and the communities they serve. They are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as they strive to ensure they are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
As they work to make a difference in people’s lives, Abraxas is dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those they serve and their employees.
As a provider of trauma-informed care, Abraxas firmly believes in recovery and that thier clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and they consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, Abraxas has a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
At Abraxas, everything they do centers around people. That is why they are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional, and financial wellness. Their benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, join Abraxas!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor’s or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching, or just want to make a difference, they have a career path for you.
Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services to a variety of businesses and non-profit agencies so they can focus on their individual goals and missions. Apis serves 30+ affiliates throughout the USA including locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Colorado, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Join Them in Building Better Futures!
Interested in joining their outstanding team? If you have any questions, you can contact Abraxas by email at [email protected]
Give them a call at (814) 927-6615 and Brenda or Wendy will be happy to help you!
More information can also be found by visiting this page.

Life Skills Worker II
Abraxas

Youth Services hiring Life Skills Workers II or Youth Care Professionals to work directly with Adolescents at Abraxas I (AI) in Marienville, Pennsylvania – starting pay is $15.26 per hour!
Department: Abraxas Youth & Family Services
Location: Marienville, PA
Salary: $15.26 an hour – $19.26 an hour
Bonus: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Start a career that makes a difference in people’s lives!
To Apply: Text JOB to 412-912-2012
Abraxas I provides adolescent treatment programs for substance abuse, delinquency, and medically necessary mental health services. Their 90-acre campus is nestled in the Allegheny National Forest in northwestern Pennsylvania.
This is an entry-level position; seeking individuals to role model, teach and supervise adolescents in a structured residential environment.
In this role, you will regularly supervise and interact with clients, observe and address client behavior, and document services in client files. Comprehensive paid training is provided to prepare new employees for success in theri team-oriented environment.

Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Savings Plan
Life Assistance Program (LAP)
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
Advancement Opportunities

In this role, you will:
Hiring Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required
Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
Must pass criminal background check investigation
Flexibility to work overtime as required

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

At Abraxas, they celebrate the richness of their diverse employees and the communities they serve. They are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as they strive to ensure they are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
As they work to make a difference in people’s lives, Abraxas is dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those they serve and their employees.
As a provider of trauma-informed care, Abraxas firmly believes in recovery and that thier clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and they consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, Abraxas has a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
At Abraxas, everything they do centers around people. That is why they are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional, and financial wellness. Their benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, join Abraxas!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor’s or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching, or just want to make a difference, they have a career path for you.
Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services to a variety of businesses and non-profit agencies so they can focus on their individual goals and missions. Apis serves 30+ affiliates throughout the USA including locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Colorado, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Join Them in Building Better Futures!
Interested in joining their outstanding team? If you have any questions, you can contact Abraxas by email at [email protected]
Give them a call at (814) 927-6615 and Brenda or Wendy will be happy to help you!
More information can also be found by visiting this page.

Technology Education/Industrial Arts Teacher
Keystone School District

Keystone School District currently has an opening for a Technology Education/Industrial Arts Teacher.
This is a full-time position available immediately at Keystone Jr/Sr High School.
The district is seeking a dynamic instructor with an interest in developing and Advancing STEM related courses and traditional Industrial Art courses.
Please send letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, certificate, transcript(s), three reference letters, Act 168 disclosure form(s), and copies of current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearance statements to:
Mr. Michael McCormick, Acting Superintendent
Keystone School District
451 Huston Avenue, Knox, PA 16232
Deadline: October 7, 2022

Class B CDL Concrete Truck Driver
Heeter Lumber, Inc.

Heeter Lumber, Inc. currently has and opening for an experienced Class B CDL truck driver to deliver ready mix concrete with rear discharge mixer trucks.
Job Details
Pay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hour
Job Type:

Full-time
Part-time

Number of openings for this position: 1
Schedule:

8-hour shift
Weekend availability
Overtime

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
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Life insurance
401(k) matching

Job description:
A part-time applicant will be scheduled to work only when concrete is scheduled, with an expected layoff period during winter.
A full-time applicant will be scheduled to work a regular schedule of 40+ hours per week. When not delivering concrete, the full-time employee will manage the lumber and building material storage areas and ensure the customers get the material they have purchased.
Responsibilities:

Deliver Ready Mixed concrete to customer location
Clean and maintain delivery vehicles
Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
Collect and verify delivery instructions
Report defects, accidents or violations

Skills:

Proven work experience as a truck driver
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
No recent moving or driving violations
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
Valid CDL license

Apply in person at 101 Short Street, Sligo, or at any of their 5 locations.

Openings at Wagner Tarps; Earn Weekly Bonuses
Wagner Tarps

Administrative Assistant
Kahle’s Kitchens, Inc.

Kahle’s Kitchens, Inc. in Leeper PA currently has an opening for an Administrative Assistant.
Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, entering accounts payable, shipping items via FedEx, entering customer invoices, and filing.
Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Office, have good communication skills, and be able to work well with others.
Basic accounting knowledge is a plus but not required.
The position is full-time Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift. Benefits include health and vision insurance, 401k, and vacation.
Pay dependent on experience. The applicant may be subject to drug testing.
Kahle’s Kitchens, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested please fill out an application in person at 7488 Route 36, Leeper, Pa 16233.

Part-Time Special Education Paraeducators
Union School District

Union School District is seeking, a caring, applicant for a Part-Time Paraeducator located at Sligo Elementary School for the 2022 – 2023 school year.
Candidates for consideration should be enthusiastic, joyful, and motivated. Union School District values candidates that possess an understanding of child development and a caring disposition. The district is eager to welcome to their team a colleague committed to building strong student, staff, and family relationships and one who is committed to self-development.
Qualifications: Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with school-age children, 3–5 years of experience working with students (preferred), Associate’s degree (preferred), Confidence when working with others, Strong social and communication skills.
Please submit a letter of interest; resume; general application; along with current Act 34, Act 151, Act 168, FBI Fingerprint, CPR, and First Aid clearances to Dr. Elena Steidinger, Director of Special Education, 354 Baker Street, Suite 2, Rimersburg, PA 16248 or via email at [email protected] Applications can be found at www.unionsd.net.
Review of applications will begin immediately, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Union School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Welders and General Laborers
Swartfager Welding Inc.

Swartfager Welding Inc., is looking to hire motivated and dependable full-time employees.
Current positions available include Welders and General Laborers.
Job requirements include passing a pre-employment drug screen and following all safety procedures.
The benefits package includes a competitive hourly rate of pay, holiday and vacation pay, paid time off, medical & vision insurance, and a 401K plan.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply in person at Swartfager Welding Inc., 199 Boyle Memorial Drive, Knox, PA 16232. Monday – Friday 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Full-Time Massage Therapist
Simply Skin Medical Spa

Simply Skin Medical Spa located at 420 Wood Street in Clarion is currently hiring a full-time massage therapist.
Enjoy your work in a fast-paced and fast-growing Medical Day Spa!
Benefits include an insurance stipend, paid vacation, and 401K.
For more information or to apply for the position email [email protected]

Rimersburg Borough Maintenance Employees
Rimersburg Borough

Rimersburg Borough is currently accepting applications for 2 full-time, hourly positions with benefits.
General laborer/ equipment operator.
Hourly wage based on experience.
Applications are available at:
Rimersburg Borough Building
27 Main Street
Rimersburg, PA 16248
Mail applications to or drop them off at the above address. Envelopes must be marked APPLICATION.
Rimersburg Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Do you have a job listing that you’d like to include in this list? E-mail the listing to [email protected] or call 814-297-8004.

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Oracle Brings Database Innovations to Simplify Development and Enhance Protection of Mission-Critical Apps – PR Newswire

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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle CloudWorld — Oracle today announced Oracle Database 23c Beta, the latest version of the world’s leading converged database, supporting all data types, workloads, and development styles. Oracle Database 23c, code named “App Simple,” focuses on simplifying applications and development. Many additional innovations across Oracle’s database services and products portfolio extend Oracle’s leadership in performance, security, and availability for mission-critical workloads.
Oracle Database 23c “App Simple” delivers advanced new capabilities that enable breakthrough developer productivity for applications that are written using JSON, Graph, or microservices, while also enhancing SQL to make it even easier to use and adding JavaScript as a stored procedure language. For example, Oracle Database 23c introduces a groundbreaking new approach called JSON Relational Duality for addressing the mismatch between how applications represent data versus how relational databases store data. JSON Relational Duality simplifies application development by allowing data to be simultaneously used as application-friendly JSON documents and as database-friendly relational tables.
“Modern applications are built using new types of data such as JSON and Graph, new types of analytics such as machine learning, and new development styles such as microservices. The breadth and depth of data technologies used by modern applications can make developing and running apps increasingly complex,” said Juan Loaiza, executive vice president, mission-critical database technologies, Oracle. “Oracle Database 23c ‘App Simple’ introduces game changing new technologies that make it dramatically easier to develop and run these modern apps.”
To enhance data protection for mission-critical Oracle Database services on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle also announced Oracle Database Zero Data Loss Autonomous Recovery Service, enabling organizations to address the challenges of ransomware, outages, and human errors more effectively. In addition, Oracle introduced Oracle Full Stack Disaster Recovery Service which allows customers to configure, monitor, and manage the disaster recovery process for the full stack of technologies used to build applications—including middleware, databases, networks, storage, and compute from the OCI console.
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“JSON Relational Duality in Oracle Database 23c brings substantial simplicity and flexibility to modern app dev,” said Carl Olofson, research vice president, Data Management Software, IDC. “It addresses the age-old object–relational mismatch problem, offering an option for developers to pick the best storage and access formats needed for each use case without having to worry about data structure, data mapping, data consistency, or performance tuning. No other specialized document databases offer such a revolutionary solution.”
“With over 300 new features and enhancements, including JSON Relational Duality, Operational Graphs, Microservices support, real-time machine learning and support for new data types, the next generation Oracle Database 23c is poised to gain app developer mindshare and make it extremely simple to develop and run data-driven mission-critical apps,” said Holger Mueller, vice president and principal analyst, Constellation Research. “Clearly Oracle has delivered on the ‘App Simple’ code name of its latest Database 23c, and it’ll undoubtedly be a ‘must see’ debut at CloudWorld.”
“Oracle Database 23c more than lives up to its code name—App Simple—by taking application development to unprecedented levels of task reduction, simplification, and automation,” said Marc Staimer, senior analyst, Wikibon. “Oracle Database 23c definitively ends the long running ‘relational vs. document’ debate with JSON Relational Duality delivering the best of both worlds. Data is stored as rows in relational format, while data can be accessed as JSON formats. Developers can operate on the same data without having to worry about data structure, data mapping, data consistency, or performance tuning.”
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Cloud service checklist for academic communities and customization for genome medical research | Human Genome Variation – Nature.com

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In this paper, we present a cloud service checklist designed to help IT administrators or researchers in academic organizations select the most suitable cloud services. This checklist, which comprises items that we believe IT administrators or researchers in academic organizations should consider when they adopt cloud services, comprehensively covers the issues related to a variety of cloud services, including security, functionality, performance, and law. In response to the increasing demands for storage and computing resources in genome medical science communities, various guidelines for using resources operated by external organizations, such as cloud services, have been published by different academic funding agencies and the Japanese government. However, it is sometimes difficult to identify the checklist items that satisfy the genome medical science community’s guidelines, and some of these requirements are not included in the existing checklists. This issue provided our motivation for creating a cloud service checklist customized for genome medical research communities. The resulting customized checklist is designed to help researchers easily find information about the cloud services that satisfy the guidelines in genome medical science communities. Additionally, we explore whether many cloud service providers satisfy the requirements or checklist items in the cloud service checklist for genome medical research by evaluating their survey responses.
Cloud services are now used for many purposes, including research, education, and organization management, in a wide variety of academic communities. For example, a recent survey on academic information infrastructure conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in Japan indicates that more than 90% of universities now use cloud services in their information systems¹. In our current era, major data science communities, such as those pursuing life science fields, require computing systems that can archive and analyze large-scale scientific data. As a result, cloud services are rapidly becoming essential in new computing systems as well as conventional on-premise computing systems. For example, the National Institute of Genetics (NIG) in Japan has already begun utilizing a public cloud computing service in a hybrid collaboration with their on-premise supercomputer², while the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States has promoted the usage of public clouds in academic research through its Science and Technology Research Infrastructure for Discovery, Experimentation, and Sustainability (STRIDES) Initiative³.
However, security issues are matters of serious concern among information technology (IT) administrators in academic organizations. Indeed, the abovementioned MEXT survey results indicate that while higher security is the reason cloud services are used in 50% of universities that have adopted such services, it is also the reason 50% of universities have declined opportunities to adopt cloud services¹. These contradictory survey results indicate that any standard criteria for the use of cloud services have not been adopted in Japanese academic communities and that this lack makes researchers hesitant to use cloud services—particularly in academic fields involving sensitive data, such as genome medical research. As a result, these researchers remain ignorant of opportunities to utilize the data and computing capacity offered by cloud services.
As criteria for the use of cloud services in genome medical science communities, guidelines for using the resources operated by external organizations, such as cloud services, have been published by different academic funding agencies. For example, the National Bioscience Database Center (NBDC) of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has published the “NBDC Guidelines for Human Data Sharing”⁴ (hereafter, “NBDC guidelines”), to define the rules for storing and analyzing human-related data generated using public funds while considering the protection of personal information. The NBDC guidelines include requirements for the operation of databases/servers operated by academic organizations outside of the NBDC. Separately, the US NIH has published the “NIH Security Best Practices for Controlled-Access Data Subject to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy”⁵ (hereafter, “NIH guidelines”), to define the rules for research investigators seeking to access the human genomic and phenotypic data that are maintained in NIH data repositories. It also provides rules for the operation of databases/servers operating in academic organizations or cloud services.
The need for guidelines covering the operation of medical information systems has also been discussed in Japanese government agencies, and two relevant guideline documents have been published. These are the “Security Guidelines for Medical Information Systems” produced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare⁶ (hereafter, “MHLW guidelines”) and the “Guidelines for Safety Management of Medical Information by Providers of Information Systems and Services Handling Medical Information” jointly produced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry⁷ (hereafter, “MIC/METI guidelines”. The former guidelines focus primarily on the requirements for administrators in medical institutions or IT service providers, while the latter focus primarily on the requirements for IT service providers, including cloud service providers.
Furthermore, the National Institute of Informatics (NII) has developed a cloud service checklist that is designed to help IT administrators or researchers in academic organizations select the most suitable cloud services. This checklist, which consists of items that we believe IT administrators or researchers in academic organizations should consider when they adopt cloud services, comprehensively covers the issues related to a variety of cloud services, including security, functionality, performance, and law. However, it is sometimes difficult to identify the checklist items that satisfy genome medical science community guidelines, and some guideline requirements are not included in the extant checklist. This issue provided our motivation for creating a cloud service checklist that is customized for genome medical research communities.
In this paper, we therefore provide a cloud service checklist designed to help IT administrators or researchers in academic organizations select the most suitable cloud services, and we have customized this checklist for genome medical research. The resulting customized checklist is designed to help researchers easily find information about the cloud services that satisfy guidelines in genome medical science communities. Additionally, we explore whether many cloud service providers satisfy the requirements or checklist items in the cloud service checklist for genome medical research by analyzing their survey responses.
In Japan, the NII offers “GakuNin Cloud” services to support actual cloud adoption and use in Japanese universities and research institutes. Within GakuNin Cloud services, the GakuNin Cloud Adoption Support Service (CAS) collects, disseminates, and shares the standard processes and information required when universities and research institutes adopt and use cloud services. This service is supported by the NII’s GakuNin Cloud Service Checklist (GCC), which summarizes the relevant issues (reliability, security, contract conditions, etc.) when universities and research institutes adopt cloud services. The NII also collects responses to the GCC from cloud service providers. The responses are verified by the NII and made available to universities and research institutes considering the adoption of such services. Figure 1 depicts an overview of the CAS.
GakuNin Cloud Adoption Support Service provides information on cloud adoption and utilization to universities and research institutions.
The first version of the GCC was formulated by the NII in 2015, and the latest version (V5.1) was published in 2021. An English language version, V5.1E, is available at https://nii-gakunin-cloud.github.io/#checklist. As shown in Table 1, which provides an overview of GCC V5.1, the GCC consists of 112 detailed check items, separated into 19 categories.
Some specific examples of GCC checklist items are as follows:
Data center
To verify the reliability and safety of cloud services, it is first necessary to investigate the data center facility where the cloud services are hosted. Issues of interest here include measures for security, disaster prevention, failure, and disaster response. Additionally, when considering the processing and storage of sensitive data, such as personal and confidential information, it is necessary to confirm the location (country or region) of the data center. Furthermore, since some cloud service providers allow users to choose from among their available data center locations, this function is also important when selecting cloud services. The GCC includes detailed check items that can help resolve such issues. These include, for example, “Are the regions or zones of data centers disclosed? Are data centers located in Japan?” (K6: Data center locations) and “Is it possible for users to specify which data center in which region or zone is used?” (K7: Specification of locations and zones). Here, “K6” and “K7” denote item numbers in the GCC.
Data management
Monitoring system statuses or logs is an important issue in the operation of computer systems. Although system administrators manage on-premise system logs, the logs related to cloud services are managed by cloud service providers and may not be accessible to cloud service customers. Thus, when selecting a cloud service, it is necessary to confirm what logs are available for cloud service customers. The GCC includes detailed check items to clarify this issue. These include, for example, “Is a university/research institute permitted the right to use application logs (SaaS), server system logs/operation logs/access logs (IaaS) managed by the provider?” (M2).
Contract conditions
Legal issues are important considerations when confirming a contract between a university and a cloud service provider, particularly since many popular cloud services are provided by foreign providers from data centers outside of Japan. As a result, it is necessary to confirm the contract terms and conditions of a contract, including the governing law and court of competent jurisdiction, in case of disputes. To the best of our knowledge, most Japanese universities require their contracts to be governed by the laws of Japan. Accordingly, the GCC includes detailed check items related to legal issues. These include, for example, “Is the governing law for any litigation that may arise taken to be Japanese law?” (P4) and “Is there a court of competent jurisdiction?” (P5).
Data encryption
To assure data confidentiality, the data encryption functionality of cloud services should be confirmed. Accordingly, the GCC includes check items related to encryption functions both during network communications (data in flight) and for data stored in cloud storage services (data at rest). These include, for example, “Is guaranteed security of communications between terminal and resources offered?” (G2) and “Is it possible to encrypt stored user data?” (M4).
Data deletion
After a cloud user explicitly requests the deletion of data or terminates its cloud contract, the user’s data that are stored in the cloud service infrastructure should not be available to anyone. Accordingly, the GCC includes check items that cover the complete deletion of stored data as well as the applicable deletion methods and the availability of provider-issued deletion certificates. These include, for example, “Is there a guarantee to ensure that no data that a user has clearly deleted, as well as no user information or data belonging to the user remaining after a user has decided to terminate the agreement, are reused? (e.g., all data are deleted in accordance with NIST-SP-800-88) If a data deletion certification can be issued, state this.” (Q2).
The GCC consists of 112 detailed check items and comprehensively covers issues for a variety of cloud services. However, its comprehensive nature sometimes makes it difficult for users to investigate cloud services by focusing on specific-use cases. Accordingly, we also developed checklists and related documents targeting specific-use cases. For example, the cloud procurement checklist categorizes GCC check items based on working processes (design, specifications, management approval, etc.). A number of specific use-case-oriented checklists are shown below.
Checklist for Business Continuity Planning (BCP)/Disaster Recovery (DR)
In the abovementioned MEXT survey, more than 70% of queried universities stated that cloud services contribute to their improved business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR)¹. To support university administrators working to utilize cloud services for BCP/DR, we developed a BCP/DR use-case-oriented checklist. To accomplish this, we first defined three cloud-based system deployment models: an all-in-cloud model, where a whole system is deployed on a cloud; an active-standby model, where a whole system is operated on-premise (active) and a backup system is deployed in a cloud (standby); and the data backup model, where a whole system is operated on-premise and the backup data in the on-premise system is stored in a cloud. The latter two are also called hybrid cloud models. This checklist currently consists of 24 detailed check items, and we plan to provide actual BCP/DR design patterns based on the BCP/DR checklist items.
Checklist for online meeting services
Online (web-based) meeting services are becoming essential tools not only as temporary expedients, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also in support of future postpandemic working styles. In Japan, most universities switched to online lecture formats in 2020; while many resumed in-person classes in 2022, others plan to continue providing online classes⁸. To support such changes in education and research styles, we developed a use-case-oriented checklist for online meeting services. This checklist is also based on GCC and considers actual use cases of education and research in universities. It also contains input from a telework-related study conducted by the US National Security Agency (NSA)⁹ and various university security experts. In total, the checklist consists of 34 checkpoints, 25 of which were selected from the GCC and nine of which were added later based on the online meeting service requirements of various universities.
Checklist for security policy
A publication entitled “Examples of Information Security Rules and Regulations for Higher Education Facilities” (EISR) was released by the NII to provide regulations related to the management of confidential information in cloud services¹⁰. Accordingly, the security policy use-case-oriented checklist was created based on GCC and the abovementioned NII publication. The resulting checklist consists of the check items and best practices that should be considered in terms of information security when public cloud services are used in universities. Specifically, it includes 72 detailed check items, 71 of which were selected from the GCC, and one newly added item based on EISR requirements. While the GCC is organized in terms of cloud service features, this use-case-oriented checklist includes items for cloud service customers, including what those customers should do when using a cloud service. Although its primary purpose is to ensure compliance with security policies, it is also intended to help universities consider security issues when selecting and using cloud services. Additionally, it can reduce the efforts required when defining internal guidelines for cloud adoption in universities.
Checklist for high-performance computing (HPC) services
Since high-performance computing (HPC) services are actively used in many academic communities, the verification of HPC services is an important issue when users run jobs involving sensitive data. Accordingly, we developed a use-case-oriented checklist for HPC services in collaboration with the RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS)¹¹. This checklist includes 100 detailed check items, 89 of which were selected from GCC and 11 of which were added later based on HPC service requirements.
Although the GCC is suitable for use when comprehensively surveying cloud services, its use can sometimes be difficult for researchers searching for the cloud service that is most suitable for running a particular application. For example, genome medical science researchers may need to run applications on cloud services with higher security functions to protect sensitive data, such as personal information, to follow the defined guidelines in their research community. However, it is sometimes difficult to identify the checklist items that satisfy those community guidelines, and some guideline requirements are not included in the GCC. This issue provided our motivation for creating a cloud service checklist that is customized for genome medical research communities. The resulting customized checklist was thus designed to help researchers easily find information about the cloud services that satisfy the guidelines in genome medical science communities.
Figure 2 shows how we created this checklist. First, we surveyed three guidelines used in other academic communities, the NBDC guidelines, the NIH guidelines, and the EISR¹⁰. The latter document was included, even though it does not focus on genome medical science, because it is used by many universities in Japan when creating security policies in their institutions. We also surveyed two government guidelines^6,7.
Creating the checklist, we surveyed three guidelines used in other academic communities, the NBDC guidelines, the NIH guidelines, and the Examples of Information Security Rules and Regulations for Higher Education Facilities. We also surveyed two government guidelines, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare guidelines and the guidelines from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Next, we selected the specific requirements for cloud service providers and customers. In this stage, we assumed that the cloud service customers would be research groups organized by a system administrator and data users, whereby the system administrator provides a suitable application execution environment for data users and the data users analyze data using that application execution environment. Table 2 summarizes the participants in this checklist.
Finally, we mapped the selected requirements with related items in the GCC by selecting those that discuss specific requirements and then defined the matching requirements for cloud service providers and customers. For example, the NBDC, NIH, and MIC/METI guidelines require an infrastructure (or a cloud service provider) to provide a communication encryption function between cloud servers and customer terminals. Additionally, the MHLW and NBDC guidelines require a user (or a cloud service customer) to access servers via encrypted communication. Based on these inputs, we defined the G2 checklist item in Table 3, which also shows an example of the data deletion checklist Item Q2. Here, it should be noted that since we also found new requirements, which had not been covered in the GCC, new items were added to define those requirements. Table 4 summarizes the items in the checklist, which consists of 46 items, categorized into 13 groups.
This section explores whether many cloud service providers satisfy the requirements or checklist items in the use-case-oriented checklist for genome medical research (GCR) presented in the previous section. The NII distributes the GCC to cloud service providers and collects the responses. We analyzed responses to our survey and summarized the satisfaction rate relevant to the GCR. Here, the satisfaction rate refers to the percentage of cloud service providers who responded positively to the detailed check items, and our survey consisted of two question types: requests for alternative (Yes/No) answers and descriptive answers.
We consider a cloud service provider to be positive in regard to an item if the answer is “Yes” for the alternative question or if the measures related to the question have been sufficiently described in a descriptive answer. Figure 3 summarizes the satisfaction rate for the checklist. The blue bar denotes the satisfaction rate, which is the percentage of cloud service providers that responded positively to a detailed check item (Satisfaction rate [%] Yes), while the red bar denotes the percentage of cloud service providers that did not (Satisfaction rate [%] No). The orange bar indicates the percentage of cloud service providers whose satisfaction rate could not be determined based on the answers we received (Satisfaction rate [%] investigation required).
The blue bar denotes the satisfaction rate, which is the percentage of cloud service providers that responded positively to a detailed check item, while the red bar denotes the percentage of cloud service providers that did not. The orange bar indicates the percentage of cloud service providers whose satisfaction rate could not be determined based on the answers we received.
The results in Fig. 3 show that the satisfaction rate for “G2: Communications security” is 100%. In other words, all the cloud service providers offer sufficient methods for enabling secure communications, such as SSH or SSL/TLS for encryption, AES for file sharing, and SINET L2VPN, Internet Protocol Secure (IPsec), and Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Network (SSL-VPN). Notably, SINET L2VPN is a secure and high-speed VPN service offered by the Science Information NETwork (SINET) for Japanese academic communities¹². Since secure communications are indispensable to access cloud services on the internet, it is essential that cloud service providers offer secure communication methods as a standard service.
On the other hand, we note that for some items, cloud service providers did not disclose the requested information for security reasons. For example, the satisfaction rate for the item “K2: Physical access control”, which asks how physical access to the data center is managed (e.g., IC card authentication, biometric authentication, or physical identification by a security guard), was 0%. In other words, none of the cloud service providers were willing to disclose that information in response to our survey. However, we have also confirmed that they disclose such information, possibly via a nondisclosure agreement with customers, including those who are considering the use of their cloud services.
In addition, the results show that the satisfaction rate for the item “M5: Encryption key management”, which concerns the key management method used for data encryption, was 17%. Here, we note that many cloud service providers use internally managed encryption keys. Hence, such cloud service providers may be unwilling to disclose such information due to security reasons. However, other cloud service providers enable their customers to manage their own data encryption keys, and thus those cases likely explain how the satisfaction rate of 17% could be achieved.
The satisfaction rate for the item “L9: Update of malware definition files”, which asks how frequently definition files are updated if virus or malware detection and protection services are provided, was also 0%. This indicates that none of the cloud service providers were willing to disclose the frequency at which their virus definition files are updated. These cloud service providers therefore deem their customers responsible for updating malware definition files. Additionally, malware detection features are usually provided by third parties, whereby cloud service providers cannot be fully responsible for updating malware definition files. Thus, in such cases, it is possible to minimize related problems on the customer’s side by implementing third-party virus or malware detection and protection software.
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It’s a well-known fact that organizational change never comes easy. Change management is a vast topic that encompasses a lot, so it’s easy to get lost when rolling out new changes. For example, workflow changes will have different needs than an IT change (such as switching to another system or implementing new software).
As such, you need a diverse array of change management tools to help you meet the needs of each type of change. More often than not, those tools include software. These tools and programs will help provide order to the often chaotic change management process.
The best change management tools will help you with:
Employee engagement
IT service management
Speeding up processes through automation
New employee training programs
New technology
Avoiding disruptions and eliminating resistance
As you can see, the right tools can help you implement changes with ease. But where can you find the most reliable change management software?
That’s the question that we’re going to answer today. Stay tuned to discover the highest-rated and most effective change management tools for 2022.
If you’ve never spearheaded major changes at a company before, you may not know why you need tools in the first place. After all, isn’t creating a robust change management plan and sticking to it enough to get the job done?
While a plan is undoubtedly necessary, implementing the changes included in the plan is far easier said than done. Consider this statistic — while nearly every company goes through changes these days — over half of all change management initiatives fail. In fact, only 34% report clear success, with 16% showing mixed results.
Organizational change is so difficult to pull off due to the nature of change itself. As humans, we’re naturally averse to change, especially if we’re used to things going a certain way for so long. For example, it’s almost always the case that some employees will resist change and want to maintain the status quo. It can be incredibly challenging to implement a change and sustain it into the future. That’s especially true whenever a change is highly urgent and necessary for the organization’s survival.
Luckily, specific software tools make managing change far easier. They can help you stay on track with your deadlines by using checklists and other helpful templates. These tools can assist with decision-making, project management, change control, etc. They can also help you engage with your employees to get them excited about the change instead of dreading it.
Let’s consider a brief example of software assisting with successful change management.
Say that a company has floundering returns and decides to reinvent itself with a brand-new focus. In doing so, their salespeople will have to sell completely new products. They’ll also need to learn how to use tablets and a new software program so they can pitch to clients on the go.
It’s a steep challenge that can go south without the proper plan and tools in place. The organization needs to fully support its employees as they go about redefining their roles and what it means to work for the company. To help, they use software to aid with employee engagement and training. They use the program to track changes and see which department needs help — such as a particular team struggling to grasp the selling points of the new product.
On the IT side, they use a program to create an interactive guide on how to use the new technology they’re rolling out (the tablets and software). The guide is user-friendly and contains PDFs, videos, and infographics — so the staff has no problem learning how to use their new gadgets.
Because of these tools, employees receive the proper training and support they need for a seamless change. That’s a simple example of how you can use software tools to make organizational change management more manageable and less chaotic.
By now, you should understand why tools are necessary for the change management process. Like anything else, not all change management software is created equal. That’s why you’ll want to use these criteria when evaluating a new tool:
It should have an attractive and logical user interface (UI).
There should be ample training and support available for the program.
The tool should have helpful metrics that you can use to measure your success.
There should be visualization tools like flowcharts and process maps.
Integrations are often useful and help you combine the functionality of two tools into one.
The pricing should be fair and include a lot of features for the money.
Without further ado, let’s look at the most effective change management tools out there today.
Best for: Employee onboarding and adopting new software.
Organization size: All sizes.
Most desirable feature: Intuitive step-by-step walkthroughs for adopting changes.
First, we have WhatFix, a platform best used for adopting new technology. It has a flexible pricing structure, and there is a free trial available, which is a plus. You can easily create workflows that serve as interactive guides for your employees. In other words, you can create customizable training programs for your staff on new software and more.
If you’re rolling out a new application at your company, WhatFix is a great tool to have by your side. You can seamlessly create contextual pop-ups and guided widgets to make instruction a breeze. Its dashboards also provide you with real-time updates on your change activity.
You’ll get to view:
How many queries you’ve served
How many times employees have played your workflows
Your most popular workflows
You can also track user progress to see how your employees are doing. That will enable you to discover who’s struggling with the changes the most so you can provide them with assistance.
Do you have zero experience with coding? That’s not a problem when you use WhatFix. You can create guides and workflows without writing a single line of code. That comes in handy for project managers that want to create instructional guides but aren’t familiar with code.
Additionally, if you have disabled employees at your organization, WhatFix, has built-in accessible technology that meets the compliance requirements of section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act.
The walkthroughs you create with WhatFix can appear in several different formats, including:
Videos
PDFs
Slideshows
Screenshots
This versatility comes in handy, as it grants you the freedom to select the best format for each guide. For example, you may find that your employees respond better to videos showing them what to do instead of PDFs with plain text. You can easily insert each guide into any help desk or LMS (learning management system).
Best for: Collaborating with teams.
Organization size: All sizes.
Most desirable feature: 400+ native integrations with popular applications.
Do multiple teams in your organization need to coordinate as part of your change management plan? If so, you’ll benefit from using Wrike. It’s a fantastic team collaboration software with over 400 integrations with other apps.
It’s also incredibly intuitive, so your staff can get started using it straight away — no training required. Users can effortlessly navigate dashboards, messages, reports, notifications, etc. That makes interdepartmental communication more accessible than ever. Managers can communicate and coordinate as well as stakeholders and executives.
Wrike comes with plenty of visualization tools as well, such as:
Business continuity templates
One-click Gantt charts
Kanban boards
Flowcharts
You also have the option to start using Wrike completely free — regardless of the size of your organization. If you’re interested in their premium version, you can enjoy a 14-day free trial, and plans start at $9.80 a month per user.
Clear, concise communication is one of the core components of any successful change management plan. Poor communication is one of the leading causes of resistance and disruptions. That’s why a tool like Wrike is so helpful. It makes it extremely easy for departments to coordinate and communicate at all times. Due to its many integrations, employees can use Wrike in conjunction with apps like Salesforce, Dropbox, and offerings from Microsoft and Google.
Should a team member have an essential question for staff from another department, they can simply leave them a message on Wrike.
Lastly, Wrike has fantastic customer support in place at all times for its users. Should you hit a snag with the program, there’s a bustling support community online ready to help you. Wrike also has interactive training guides and videos to use whenever you’re getting started.
Best for: Controlling IT changes
Organization size: Large
Most desirable feature: Dedicated ITIL (information technology infrastructure library) processes
If your large organization is rolling out IT changes, Giva eChangeManager is a must-have tool to have by your side.
It’s fantastic for tracking and navigating:
Server upgrades
System patches
Software implementation
Application changes
Compliance audits
You can use Giva not only to roll out change but also to plan it. There are detailed analytics in place that will help you measure KPIs with ease. It’s also one of the few programs with processes designed explicitly for ITIL. These speed up approval times and make document management effortless.
For larger organizations, it can be challenging to keep track of their IT changes due to moving at such a rapid pace. Luckily, Giva has an extensive reporting system in place. It keeps detailed records of all IT changes for long-term visibility. That means you’ll have an easier time keeping track of everything you’ve done so far in your IT department. As such, you’re far less likely to hit a snag or become confused by a new change.
Giva’s interface is highly customizable — so you’ll be able to tweak it to your heart’s content. You can customize fields, screens, business rules engines, and options to align with your needs. There are also workflow processes for routing new IT changes. That will help your staff keep all their ducks in a row when tweaking servers and networks.
Give enables you to send out notifications to your staff through several different methods, including:
Pager
Email
Cell phone
PDA
That way, you can always keep your staff informed with status updates and messages. Give eChangeManager has a 30-day free trial, and monthly plans start at $29 a month per user.
Best for: IT service management
Organization size: Medium to large
Most desirable feature: Documenting, monitoring, and coordinating change management requests
When rolling out a change, you’ll want to make sure your IT department is ready to handle all your process requests. A perfect tool to assist with that is BMC Ready Change Management 9, an ITSM (IT service management) tool from BMC software. It’s also an ITIL compliant process and has a customizable dashboard that’s easy to navigate.
IT staff can monitor change requests, create change plans, and manage new releases in one convenient location with this tool. Its automated notifications will go out to stakeholders to help streamline communication. The program also works on desktop or mobile phones, thanks to its cloud capabilities (it works on-premise too). That’s a valuable feature for managing change from any location, such as a hotel room or from home.
Other useful features include its automated collision detection and impact analytics. A collision occurs whenever you have two change requests with overlapping implementation schedules. As you can imagine, that will drastically affect the success of your change management plan. If a collision goes unnoticed, it can cause serious timeline problems for your strategy. BMC Ready Change Management 9 will automatically detect collisions, so you’ll never have to worry about them throwing a wrench in your plans.
The program’s impact analytics will help you identify key stakeholders in a change and assess the overall impact on your organization as a whole. That is invaluable information to have when creating a change management plan.
There are free trials available, and you can find information about pricing on their website.
Best for: ITIL and DevOps
Organization size: Enterprise
Most desirable feature: SLA (service level agreements) management
ChangeGear Change Manager was specifically designed to serve three roles: IT, DevOps, and business.
Change Manager has many valuable features, from PCI compliance to limiting bottlenecks in DevOps. In fact, it has built-in change model workflows for all three of its roles. The program also makes heavy use of automation to streamline changes and improve communication. The dashboard features visual reporting, key metrics, and KPIs that are easy to understand.
If you’re attempting to manage a significant change at an enterprise-level organization, ChangeGear Change Manager is the perfect tool. With it, you’ll have a central hub for all the changes that occur throughout the organization. That makes it easier to stay on track with your timelines and measure your success so far.
If you’re interested in ChangeGear, you can sign up to take a free test drive.
Best for: Managing changes for employees and customers
Organization size: Any
Most desirable feature: Error-preventing guidance tools
Do you need employee onboarding for Salesforce? If so, WalkMe is a tool you can use to simplify the process. That’s because the program has built-in guidance tools and onboarding for Salesforce, Jira, NetSuite, and many others. There are also guidance tools that can help you encourage desired behaviors from employees and customers.
For this reason, WalkMe is an essential tool for companies eager to make changes with their employees and their customer base. The tool also comes in handy for resource planning during changes via the way it simplifies back-office functions.
WalkMe has:
Effortless HelpDesk access
Custom desktop notifications
Insights into employee and customer behavior
Error-preventing tools
WalkMe has a free demo and starts at $7,500 a year. They also have custom pricing plans based on many factors.
Since effective change management never comes easy – it’s best to use every tool at your disposal to simplify the process. All the tools on this list will help streamline the change process and assist with essential tasks for IT, HR, sales, and DevOps.
No matter the size of your organization, software tools are often necessary for analyzing metrics, measuring success, and managing timelines.
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10 of the Top Free and Open-Source RPA Tools to Consider – Solutions Review

Tuesday, 18 October 2022 by admin

The editors at Solutions Review have compiled this list to spotlight some of the best free and open-source RPA tools worth considering.

With that in mind, the editors at Solutions Review compiled the following list to highlight some of the top-rated free and/or open-source RPA tools in the marketplace.

Some of these solutions are offered by vendors looking to sell you on their enterprise product eventually. Others are maintained and operated by a community of developers looking to democratize robotic process automation.

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Free RPA platforms refer to products offered commercially free by the solution provider. These offerings are usually trimmed-down versions of the expert or enterprise editions, offering basic functionality that enables users to back up their data.

Commercially free RPA tools typically offer less functionality than their open-source counterparts but are often a great way to gain more than a free trial if it’s a product you were already considering.

Searching for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software can be a daunting (and expensive) process requiring long hours of research and deep pockets. RPA systems are popular for a reason, but they may provide more features than a non-enterprise organization needs. Thankfully, there are several free and open-source RPA solutions out there.
With that in mind, the editors at Solutions Review compiled the following list to highlight some of the top-rated free and/or open-source RPA tools in the marketplace.
Some of these solutions are offered by vendors looking to sell you on their enterprise product eventually. Others are maintained and operated by a community of developers looking to democratize robotic process automation.
Free RPA platforms refer to products offered commercially free by the solution provider. These offerings are usually trimmed-down versions of the expert or enterprise editions, offering basic functionality that enables users to back up their data.
Commercially free RPA tools typically offer less functionality than their open-source counterparts but are often a great way to gain more than a free trial if it’s a product you were already considering.

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Open-source RPA software is software with a source code that anyone can inspect, modify, or enhance. These tools are publicly accessible and are commonly managed and maintained by organizations with a specific mission in mind.
It’s important to remember that some of the open-source offers included in this list require some development skills, which may make them less than ideal for your use case. We recommend reading each tool’s FAQ to see how much coding is required to take advantage of the software. The open-source tools usually do a good job of explaining the requirements for use on the download pages.

Description: Automai RPA streamlines business processes and reduces errors. The Robotic Automation Platform allows users to utilize the same automation scenarios for the lifecycle of all the applications used for their business processes. The tool is code-free, offering an intuitive scenario builder using recorder and user actions. With Automai, users have access to a single platform to serve the automation needs of their organization, development, and operations teams. While not an open-source solution, Automai offers a free trial that companies can use to start improving their processes.

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Description: Automation Anywhere is an RPA tool that combines conventional RPA with intelligent elements like language understanding and reading unstructured data. The platform also offers intelligent automation for business and IT operations that use SMART automation technology to automate complex tasks, distribute tasks to multiple computers, and offer scriptless automation. The company’s RPA Workspace software is a low-code solution with a free trial that companies can use to test its capabilities.

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Description: Blue Prism offers a diverse product portfolio, including intelligent automation, robotic operating models, Blue Prism Cloud, automation lifecycle management, and a process assessment tool, among other devices. Blue Prism’s intelligent automation platform offers no-code and pro-code tools and is available for on-prem, public cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments and SaaS deployments. Blue Prism can be implemented within four to six weeks and does not require programming skills during deployment. The solution offers a free trial.

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Description: Capto is an open-source RPA provider based out of Europe and primarily works with clients of all sizes across the Legal, Financial Services, and Procurement industries. The company’s cloud-based, open-source, and fully customizable bots can help businesses optimize their operations, lower the cost of investment, and drive revenue. Capabilities include document generation, invoice processing, procure-to-pay (P2P), email automation, real-time reporting, automated data entry, excel workflows, new user onboarding, ERP automation, systems integration, tax return automation, and more.

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Description: HelpSystems’ tool, Automate, is a comprehensive RPA platform developed to automate repetitive and manual processes across an organization. Automate has a strong ease of use, robust functionality, and the ability to scale automation strategies. HelpSystems offers a graphical workflow design to bring IT and business teams together, the ability to integrate with an extensive list of applications, centralized visibility, management, reporting, and analytics within distributed networks. HelpSystem offers a free trial for its Automate solution.

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Description: Kofax RPA offers an approach to acquiring, enhancing, and delivering information from any application or data source. The solution provides low-code and no-code development tools, enabling business users and citizen developers to design, develop, build, launch, and manage RPA across workflows. Kofax helps users to remove errors by automating data gathering and input, increasing operational efficiency with intelligent software robots, and monitoring and optimizing processes with robotic process intelligence. A free trial is available.

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Description: Linx is a no-code RPA platform that allows for the rapid development and deployment of automated processes and tasks. The platform also offers a no-code IDE designer that speeds up development and a hosted server for fast deployment. Linx also allows users to easily integrate with Software as a Service (SaaS) tools, legacy systems, and any ODBC, OLE DB, or NoSQL databases. Linx offers a free version of its software alongside several priced models.

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Description: As part of the Pega Platform, Pega Robotic Process Automation delivers a range of capabilities. The solution offers Pega RPA Auto-balancing, a feature designed to ensure that a user’s investment in process automation yields positive results. The Pega Email Bot utilizes natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence to automatically triage, route, and respond to emails, giving employees time to focus on other tasks. The workforce intelligence tool also uses AI to determine where and when to automate for optimal impact. A free trial is available.

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Description: The UiPath RPA Platform allows anyone in an organization to build and use robots. Developers with more experience can use a rich development environment, while citizen developers can automate simple, day-to-day tasks for themselves and their teams with StudioX. UiPath also enables users to test their processes with Test Suite. Additionally, the vendor offers a range of ways to engage with bots through Action Center, UiPath Assistant, and Chatbots. Users can also create and manage governance policies with Automation Ops. A 60-day free trial is available.

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Description: Curated for Windows-based computers, VisualCron is an automation, integration, and task-scheduling tool. The software requires no programming skills to learn and build tasks and features an easy-to-use user interface. VisualCron has over 300 custom tasks developed with different technologies based on customer requirements and feedback. Additionally, users can control the flow of actions based on the type of error and output. A 45-day free trial is available.

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Adobe tightens Microsoft integration for document management, validation – Computerworld

Tuesday, 18 October 2022 by admin

By Jon Gold
Senior Writer, Computerworld |
Adobe is bringing broader integration of its document management, tracking and validation services into Microsoft’s product ecosystem, including tighter connections to Teams and the Purview information protection framework.
At Microsoft’s annual Build software conference, Adobe announced a new single sign-on option for Acrobat for Teams, integration with Purview from directly within the desktop version of Acrobat, and Microsoft Power Automation functionality that will allow users to make repetitive tasks with Acrobat Sign easier, among other features.
Adobe also announced unified installation technology for all of the newly released features, meaning that IT staff can deploy them across their organizations with relative simplicity, as well as the achievement of FedRAMP Moderate (a government security standard) certification and Sign Graph connectivity, meaning that checking on signature status for things like sales contracts and onboarding is now faster.
Adobe also shared a tech preview version of Live Share from recent acquisition Frame.io, also in combination with Microsoft Teams. This feature, if and when it enters production, could allow groups of workers to collaborate live on a document, discussing it via Teams and reviewing it interactively.
The new feature sets are, in large part, a response to the pandemic-prompted spike in remote work, according to Adobe.
“Our new hybrid work reality has turbocharged the shift from paper to digital, and no one can afford to be left behind,” the company said in a statement.
IDC research manager Steve Charbonnier said that hybrid working models demand different methods of handling important documents — remote employees, after all, can’t simply walk down the hallway to HR to get a new copy of a crucial form.
“The reason they’re looking at this is … is that it gives the users lots of flexibility in terms of how they automate their sign-in processes,” he said. “It’s all managed, it has the correct audit trail attached to it.”
According to Charbonnier, the most important part of today’s Adobe announcements is probably the Power Automate integration with Acrobat Sign — automating the auditing of electronic signatures across the organization is a potentially powerful new piece of functionality.
“On the whole, it’s a lot of nice steps kind of across the board,” he said. “Even the Sign Graph connectors where they’re reducing the time to check on status, that’s a nice feature to include. But the Power Automate [feature] gives them much more robust capabilities.”
Jon Gold covers IoT and wireless networking for Network World.
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SBIR/STTR Programs Extended for Three More Years, With Strings Attached – Wiley Rein

Tuesday, 18 October 2022 by admin

WHAT: On September 30, 2022, President Biden signed the SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022, reauthorizing the SBIR/STTR programs to continue through fiscal year 2025. The SBIR/SSTR programs were set to expire on the day President Biden signed the Act, the result of lengthy negotiations over how to revamp the programs following recent high-profile SBIR fraud cases with ties to China. The changes to the programs, to include enhanced disclosure requirements and claw-back provisions, are illustrative of the federal government’s renewed emphasis on ensuring China does not use the SBIR/STTR programs as an additional avenue to appropriate the United States’ emerging technological advances.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR INDUSTRY: The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide an avenue for small businesses to engage with the federal government to jointly address the country’s unique science and technology needs. Small businesses compete for federal research funds in the form of federal contracts or grants to support their innovative projects, with the potential to commercialize their resulting products and services in the federal marketplace.
The SBIR/STTR programs are structured in three phases. In Phase I, the government evaluates the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of the small business’ R&D efforts to determine whether further funding should be provided. Phase I awards are typically in the $50,000 to $250,000 range and extend for either six months (for SBIR awards) or one year (for STTR awards). In Phase II, the government awards small businesses around $750,000 to invest two more years into R&D. If based on the R&D efforts there appears to be commercial value in the resulting products or services, the small business may obtain further funding or production contracts directly from federal agencies in Phase III.
To participate in the SBIR/STTR programs, small businesses must be for-profit businesses located in the United States, be majority owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents (or owned by another small business concern majority owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents), and have no more than 500 employees (including any affiliates). For the STTR program, small businesses must partner with a nonprofit college or university located in the United States, a domestic nonprofit research organization, or a federally funded R&D center.
The recent reauthorization imposed a number of new reporting requirements on agencies to ensure proper management of the SBIR/STTR programs. It also made the following changes which directly impact small business participants:
The new due diligence requirements demonstrate the federal government’s emphasis on protecting against foreign influence and interference in domestic science and technological advancements. The due diligence programs are required to assess the small business’s cybersecurity practices, employee composition, patents, and any foreign ownership or financial ties to determine whether any “foreign country of concern” may be surreptitiously behind the small business venture. This is further explored in the new disclosure requirements for any small business with ties to a “foreign country of concern.” What constitutes a relationship with a “foreign country of concern” is quite expansive, including having any owners who are a party to a foreign talent recruitment program, any foreign joint ventures or subsidiaries, any foreign contractual or financial obligations, any foreign technology licensing or intellectual property sales in the five-year period preceding submission of the proposal, and any foreign institutional investments.
These ties will disqualify the small business if they present concerns about conflicts of interests, pose a risk to national security, or were not timely disclosed to the head of the awarding agency. If it is later determined that the small business did not promptly notify the agency head of these potential issues, or if such issues arise during the performance of the award but were not promptly brought to the agency head’s attention, the small business will be required to repay the award.
While the reauthorization is good news for small businesses in the science and technology sectors, it is important that small businesses interested in participating in the SBIR/STTR programs take a close look at any foreign ties their business may have and ensure compete and accurate disclosure of those ties, as required by the new rules. The federal government is continuing its hard stance on protecting against foreign interference, especially from the People’s Republic of China, and companies would be ill-advised to get caught in the crosshairs.
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How to create a custom list style in a Microsoft Word document – TechRepublic

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Adding a numbered list to a Microsoft Word document is usually simple and quick, but it might not look the same on someone else’s system. Learn how to ensure that the list you create is the same viewers see.
Have you ever sent a document with numbered lists to your home account or to a co-worker and noticed that the lists don’t look the same on another system? That’s because Microsoft Word’s numbered list feature stores properties locally. That means you can’t control how Word renders numbered lists on other systems. In many cases, it won’t matter, but occasionally, the differences will cause flow errors that you can’t resolve.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you a way around this problem by creating a custom list style. Then you can access this custom list style from Word’s Multilevel List dropdown in the Paragraph group as you would a pre-built list style. A custom list style goes with the document, so the list(s) will look exactly the way you want when opened elsewhere.
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I’m using Microsoft 365 desktop on a Windows 10 64-bit system, but you can use older versions. You can’t create custom list styles in Word for the web. However, a custom list style will show up in the library if the document has one. There’s no demonstration file: You won’t need one.
Microsoft Word comes with several pre-built list styles out of the box. Most of us use these lists a lot — I know that I do. Figure A shows the gallery of pre-built choices. When working with a single document that you don’t plan to distribute electronically, these lists are adequate.
Figure A
If you’re going to distribute the document electronically, meaning other viewers will open it on their own systems, consider creating a list style and applying it. Word stores list properties locally and the default list on a viewer’s system is likely to be different than yours. Sometimes the difference will be subtle and won’t matter. On the other hand, the viewer’s system could seriously distort a list.
Another problem is that Word’s pre-built lists are notorious for breaking, especially in long documents. You might never see it, but when it happens, you rarely can fix it. Everything happens behind the scenes, and you don’t have access to what Word is doing. My best advice is to start over.
A custom list is one that you design yourself. You control how many levels the lists support (up to nine), the font, the font size, the color, indentions and much more. After creating your custom list, it will be available in the Numbering gallery and free from pre-built lists problems.
Before we move on, notice the circle in Figure A in the top-right corner — List Library. This dropdown filters the lists available in the gallery. If you build a custom list and it doesn’t show up in the gallery, check this filtering option to make sure the filter allows custom lists.
You might be wondering about the two options at the bottom of the dropdown: Define New Multilevel List and Define New List Style. The truth is, there is little difference between the results when you apply either. However, a style is a bit superior because you can name it, share it, modify it and even delete it.
It’s important to remember that lists are a paragraph format, and the paragraph marks determine the beginning and ending of a paragraph. That means that each item in your numbered list is a paragraph. In a nutshell, numbering is a paragraph formatting, but paragraphs are in lists because a list comprises multiple paragraphs — the list items.
We’re going to create a custom list style because it’s easier to control. If you create a new list format, that list will be available in the List Library, but you can’t do anything to it once it’s in play. If it doesn’t work out, you must start over. You can, however, remove it from the List Library.
A custom list is easy to build and access once you’re done. If you’re building a template, users will have no idea they’re not using a pre-built list. Let’s build a two-level custom list, with the following properties:
It’s a simple list on purpose so we can focus on the steps rather than aesthetics. Now, let’s build the list style as follows:
Figure B
Figure C
Now that you’ve added a custom list style, let’s use it.
Word automatically adds your custom list style to the numbering list interface. To access it, click the Multilevel List dropdown. If you don’t see it, remember the filtering dropdown that we discussed earlier and change it. However, a custom list style should always be visible.
Figure D shows NumberListTwoLevels in the dropdown. Click it and start entering data. Figure E shows the custom list style applied.
Figure D
Figure E
The first thing you might notice is that all the formatting applies to only the numbers. Remember, we create a custom numbered list style, so the style formats only the numbers. This is consistent with Word’s pre-built list styles.
Are you surprised to see a third level? Word supports nine levels, and we only formatted the first two. If you add more levels to the actual list, Word applies the default formatting for those levels. But what if you want to change something?
One of the huge benefits of using a list style is that you can modify it. However, in the case of custom list styles, you can’t access it through Word’s Styles pane. For better or worse, when you apply the new list style, the Styles pane will default to the default Paragraph List when the custom list style is in use. However, you can apply it using the Apply Styles pane:
Either way displays the Apply Styles pane shown in Figure F.
Figure F
As you can see, it still displays Paragraph List as the style. Click the dropdown and you’ll see the new custom list style, NumberListTwoLevels. Click it and you’ll notice that there’s no change to the list. However, you can’t modify the style this way.
In the Styles pane, click Manage Styles at the bottom. In the resulting dialog box, choose Alphabetical as the sort order and thumb down until you find NumberListTwoLevels, as shown in Figure G. Click Modify and Word will display the earlier dialog (Figure B).
Now you can format the third or any other level. After making changes, every instance of NumberListTwoLevels will update accordingly.
Figure G
Save the custom list style technique for complex numbered lists and templates and documents that you share with others. Using a custom list style is the only way to ensure that the list formatting doesn’t change a bit from one system to another.
If you’re numbering section headings, don’t use a custom list style. In a future article, I’ll show you how to create a custom paragraph style with numbering.
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