Global Economic Press

Award-winning HR Software HiBob Named Zendesk 2026 Best Collaborator Partner of the Year

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the intersection of human resources technology and artificial intelligence, highlighting the achievements of HiBob, an innovative HR software company. HiBob has been recognized as the Best Collaborator Partner of the Year in the Zendesk 2026 Partner of the Year Awards. This accolade underscores HiBob's successful integration with Zendesk, which enhances the connection between people operations and service delivery. By aligning human resources and customer experience workflows, the partnership enables organizations to achieve greater visibility, faster issue resolution, and more cohesive ways of working, ultimately improving both employee and customer experiences.
The episode also features insights from industry leaders, including Carrie Francey from Zendesk and Andy Lezon from HiBob, who emphasize the importance of collaboration in leveraging artificial intelligence to drive productivity and improve decision-making. HiBob's platform, Bob, is designed to transform how modern businesses manage their people, offering integrated capabilities that streamline human resources, payroll, and finance operations. With a focus on agility and insight, Bob supports growing multinational businesses in accelerating hiring, improving retention, and enhancing the overall employee experience. For more information about HiBob and its offerings, visit HiBob's website.

Swiss Serenity Publishes Informative Guide on Vested Benefits Accounts to Help Swiss Workers Better Understand the Second Pillar

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the complexities of the Swiss pension system, with a particular focus on vested benefits accounts. Swiss Serenity, a company dedicated to locating unclaimed second pillar assets, has published a comprehensive guide to assist Swiss workers in navigating this intricate area. The guide addresses essential questions that arise during job changes, periods of unemployment, or professional transitions that impact occupational pensions. With over 10 billion Swiss francs in pension assets remaining unclaimed, the guide aims to shed light on the administrative and legal aspects of vested benefits accounts, including their definition, critical moments for necessity, administrative processes, and pitfalls to avoid.
The guide also highlights the six situations that necessitate a vested benefits account, such as periods of unemployment, career breaks, and stays abroad. It outlines the administrative process in four steps, from departure notification to administrative management, and discusses the possibility of opening multiple accounts for diversification. Additionally, the guide explains the six legal cases for early withdrawal and the legal hierarchy of beneficiaries in case of death. Swiss Serenity, based in Porrentruy, Switzerland, specializes in locating unclaimed second pillar assets and has assisted over 110,000 clients in recovering dispersed or forgotten pension assets. For more information, visit Swiss Serenity's website.

Asya Nail Studio Redefines Manhattan’s Beauty Standard with Elite Russian Manicure Hub in Flatiron District

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the luxury beauty services sector in Manhattan, focusing on Asya Nail Studio's innovative approach to nail care. Located in the Flatiron District, Asya Nail Studio is setting a new standard with its elite Russian Manicure hub. The studio is redefining precision-based nail care by offering specialized dry techniques that ensure a flawless finish and superior durability. This makes it a highly sought-after service among Manhattan's busy professionals who demand both elegance and longevity in their beauty treatments.
Asya Nail Studio is strategically positioned in the Flatiron District to cater to clients seeking alternatives to standard nail treatments. The studio offers a range of services, including precision Russian Manicure and Pedicure, bespoke designs, and advanced gel extensions, all within a modern and welcoming space. By focusing on high-end, technical nail services, Asya Nail Studio is filling a gap in the New York City beauty market, ensuring each client receives a personalized experience that mirrors the sophisticated energy of the city. For more information, visit their website at Asya Nail Studio.

Subdivisions.com Launches Micromarket Intelligence to Explain Condo Price Gaps of Up to 25–35%

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the intricacies of real estate technology, focusing on a groundbreaking platform by Subdivisions.com. The discussion centers around the company's new Subdivision-Anchored Micromarket Intelligence platform, which aims to clarify the often confusing price discrepancies in condominium markets. By utilizing micromarket-level data, Subdivisions.com explains why two seemingly identical condo units can have price differences of up to 35 percent. This innovative approach highlights the importance of factors such as unit stack, view, exposure, and layout, which are often overlooked in broader geographic averages.
Subdivisions.com, based in Miami, is revolutionizing the way residential pricing is understood by making micromarket context visible and usable. The platform structures data around subdivisions and buildings, offering realistic price ranges and local trends rather than a single automated estimate. This beta release, which focuses on high- and mid-rise condo markets, is supported by an artificial intelligence-assisted agent that helps users interpret data and make informed decisions. As the system expands, Subdivisions.com plans to include additional residential property types, continuing to refine and enhance the platform. For more information, visit Subdivisions.com.

SPS-International Announces Immediate Stock Availability of POLOS Spin Processors and Hotplates for R&D Labs

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses the recent announcement from SPS International, a prominent supplier in the semiconductor equipment industry. The company has made its POLOS Spin Processors and Hotplates immediately available from stock, a strategic move that is expected to significantly impact research and development laboratories worldwide. This development is particularly noteworthy as it allows research universities and semiconductor fabrication facilities to acquire essential wet and thermal processing tools without the usual manufacturing lead times, thereby accelerating project timelines and enhancing operational efficiency.
The POLOS SPINx series, designed for high-precision coating and etching, is compatible with substrates ranging from 150 millimeters to 450 millimeters. These processors feature an indirect brushless drive reaching 12,000 revolutions per minute, programmable motor homing for robotic integration, and versatile rotation capabilities. Additionally, the POLOS Hotplate systems offer precision thermal stability with temperature control up to 230 degrees Celsius, ensuring repeatable soft and hard bake processes. SPS International's decision to keep these core tools in stock underscores their commitment to supporting the semiconductor research and development sector. For more information or to request a quote, visit SPS International's website.

StorageX Unveils New Storage Guide for Clayton Residents and Businesses

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the realm of self-storage solutions, spotlighting a new initiative by StorageX, a prominent self-storage facility located in Melbourne. StorageX has unveiled a comprehensive guide titled "Living or Working in Clayton? Smart Storage Solutions for Homes and Businesses," aimed at assisting both residents and businesses in Clayton to optimize their storage needs. The guide offers detailed insights into various storage options tailored specifically for the unique requirements of Clayton's diverse community, addressing the challenges of managing space efficiently in urban environments.
Harry Katsiabanis, Chief Executive Officer of StorageX, emphasizes the company's commitment to providing practical storage solutions that enhance living and working environments. The guide highlights the benefits of utilizing self-storage facilities, such as enhanced security, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, which can alleviate common space constraints faced by urban dwellers and businesses. This resource is part of StorageX's ongoing initiative to support the communities it serves by offering innovative and accessible storage solutions. For more information and to access the guide, visit the StorageX website.

Permutable AI Launches Country-Level Macro Signals to Help Investors Navigate Heightened Global Volatility

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the latest innovation from Permutable AI, a prominent artificial intelligence-driven market intelligence provider. The company has launched a revolutionary tool designed to assist investors in navigating the complexities of today's volatile global markets. The new country-level macro signals offer early warnings and insights, enabling investors to manage risk more effectively and seize opportunities amidst persistent inflation uncertainty, geopolitical fragmentation, policy divergence, and sharp cross-asset swings. By providing structured economic, policy, and sentiment indicators for over 40 economies, Permutable AI empowers traders, analysts, and portfolio managers to detect shifts in growth, sovereign risk, and policy credibility before they are reflected in traditional data or prices.
Permutable AI's platform analyzes millions of local and international sources in real time, transforming unstructured information into systematic, tradable signals. This approach highlights policy pressure, inflation stress, and political risks before they are officially recognized, allowing investors to adjust their strategies proactively. The platform's dual-lens approach captures both domestic sentiment and international perception, revealing critical narrative disconnects that can lead to mispricings. By offering comprehensive on-the-ground macro sentiment updated every minute, Permutable AI provides intelligence that supports better decision-making in real time. For more information about Permutable AI's country-level macro signals, visit their website at Permutable AI.

Cate & Chloe Publishes Valentine’s Day Gift-Ready Jewelry Checklist for Online Shoppers

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the intricacies of online shopping and seasonal gifting, with a particular focus on jewelry. The episode highlights a newly released checklist by Cate & Chloe, aimed at assisting online shoppers in making informed decisions when purchasing jewelry gifts for Valentine's Day. The checklist emphasizes the importance of evaluating product listings based on packaging details, material information, and fit specifications. Alex provides listeners with valuable tips to enhance their jewelry shopping experience, ensuring that they select the perfect gift for their loved ones.
The episode further explores the components of Cate & Chloe's "gift-ready jewelry" checklist, which includes key considerations such as packaging presentation, center-stone and setting details, metal and plating disclosure, skin-sensitivity notes, fit and closure, customer feedback context, and timing and availability. Cate & Chloe also highlight the importance of checking retailer product pages for the most current specifications, availability, and pricing. As an example, the Amora Heart Necklace listing on Walmart's website is referenced, showcasing multiple checklist attributes. For more information on Cate & Chloe's offerings, visit their website at Cate & Chloe.

More Leverage Solutions Launches Visibility Snapshot Revealing Why Strong Service Businesses Are Being Filtered Out by AI

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady explores the significant impact of artificial intelligence on service businesses, particularly how AI-driven search and recommendation systems influence which businesses gain visibility and trust. The discussion centers around the recent release from More Leverage Solutions, the Visibility Snapshot, which aims to address the challenges faced by strong service businesses that are being filtered out by artificial intelligence systems. Patty Dominguez, Founder of More Leverage Solutions, highlights that many excellent firms are overlooked not due to the quality of their work but because their authority signals are difficult for artificial intelligence to interpret. The Visibility Snapshot provides a customized diagnostic tool that reveals how artificial intelligence systems currently interpret a business's brand authority, offering insights into gaps and misinterpretations.
The Visibility Snapshot is designed for established service businesses, consultants, advisors, and expert-led firms that rely on trust, reputation, and selection to drive growth. Unlike traditional search engine optimization audits, the Snapshot focuses on how artificial intelligence systems categorize and evaluate a business's authority signals. It provides a detailed analysis of identity signals, credibility indicators, and visibility signals, helping businesses understand where their authority is clear and where it may be leaking or misread. The Snapshot is available at no cost for a limited time, and business owners can request it at More Leverage Solutions.

Project REAP and Hampton University Partner to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Commercial Real Estate Pathway for Professional Athletes

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady explores an innovative collaboration between Project Real Estate Associate Program and Hampton University, aimed at creating a unique career pathway for professional athletes transitioning into commercial real estate. The initiative, named 3P: Pro Players Property, is designed to equip active and retired athletes from the National Football League, National Basketball Association, and Women's National Basketball Association with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in real estate. By combining Project Real Estate Associate Program's extensive experience in training real estate professionals with Hampton University's academic infrastructure, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes both online and in-person learning experiences.
The partnership is set to launch its athlete recruitment at the Super Bowl 2026 in San Francisco, with the pilot program beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Participants who complete the program will receive a professional certificate jointly issued by Hampton University and Project Real Estate Associate Program. This initiative not only addresses the financial uncertainties faced by many athletes post-retirement but also aims to build a new pipeline of investors, developers, and industry leaders in the commercial real estate sector. For more information about Project Real Estate Associate Program and its initiatives, visit Project REAP's website.