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Highlights At Singapore Cocktail Festival 2019


The annual Singapore Cocktail Festival (SGCF) is back from 10 to 18 May 2019, with this year’s Festival Village returning to Empress Lawn with an exciting line-up of bar pop-ups, masterclasses, brand experiences, live entertainment acts and more
Supported by Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Cocktail Festival is now into its fifth year and will once again spotlight the city’s cocktail culture on the world stage. The Festival presents an impressive gathering of over 100 of the world’s best bartending talents at the Festival Village; further augmented by a collaboration with The World’s 50 Best Bars organisation to introduce ’50 Minutes with 50 Best’, a series of exclusive cocktail masterclasses, for the first time. The awards for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 will take place in Singapore on 9 May 2019, the evening prior to the opening of SGCF.
What’s new at the Festival Village?
Open 10 to 12 May from 4 to 11pm, the Festival Village on Empress Lawn is the heart of the cocktail celebrations. Highlights include:
- Headlining bartenders from The World’s 50 Best Bars and Asia’s 50 Best Bars lists such as Kazuhisa Arai of Sober Company, Shanghaiand Lolita Goh from Junglebird, Malaysia, who will be serving signature cocktails at $12 nett.
- ’50 Minutes with 50 Best’ Masterclasses, presented by The World’s 50 Best Bars organisation. Sample signature cocktails from acclaimed bartenders, and learn the stories behind their bars and cocktails. Entry to these classes are limited to Festival Village ticket holders through contest giveaways on the SGCF Facebook and Instagram. A limited number of tickets can also be purchased through: https://sgcf2019.hungrygowhere.com/ from 5 April 2019.
- The “Barstylez International Bartender Championship”, where over 60 bartenders from more than 25 countries will compete in two categories — ‘Flairing’ (International) and ‘Cocktail’ (Asia).
- Bar and brand pop-ups under one roof offering signature tipples and brand-new concoctions.
- Brand experiences such as the Four Pillars Gin putting green; the “Hendrick’s Botanical Sanctuary” and a “Monkey Shoulder Boom Box Bar”.
- Debut brands at the Artisanal Spirits Tasting Room, including Amrut Distilleries and Tanglin Gin; and restaurant pop-ups on the Food Street like COMO Cuisine and Neon Pigeon.
- Live music and DJ acts
Festival Village tickets are priced from $35 for a one-day pass, inclusive of a welcome drink. For a complete list of ticket categories and prices, visit www.singaporecocktailfestival.com.
Cocktail experiences around the city
From 10 to 18 May 2019, expect a diverse round-up of cocktail experiences around the city across 45 participating venues. Highlights on the Festival calendar include:
- Thematic bar tours such as ‘Whisky Business’, an all-whisky cocktail showcase; and ‘New Kids on the Block’ featuring the latest cocktail hotspots. Bar tours are available for booking on www.singaporecocktailfestival.com from 5 April 2019.
- Exclusive cocktail deals redeemable via the Sluggr App across participating bars.
- Guest Bartender feats around town include ‘One Thousand and One Drunken Nights’, featuring Jay Natividad from The Spirits Library (Manila, Philippines) and Ian Libang from NoKal (Manila, Philippines) at Fat Prince on 16 and 17 May 2019.
SOURCE: Singapore Cocktail Festival
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Applicant Tracking System [ATS] Market Size to Surpass $ 6.2 Billion, Globally, by 2031 at 10.0% CAGR – Report by The Insight Partners
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NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – According to a comprehensive new report from The Insight Partners, the global Applicant Tracking System (ATS) market is observing healthy growth owing to the rising recruitment volume across the globe.
The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. Several key factors drive the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) market. As organizations scale operations and expand geographically, the need to manage high volumes of job applications efficiently is pushing adoption of ATS platforms.
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Overview of Report Findings
- Market Growth: The Applicant Tracking System (ATS) market is expected to reach US$ 6.2 billion by 2031 from US$ 3.2 billion in 2024; it is expected to record a CAGR of 10.0% during the forecast period. As organizations scale operations and expand into new markets, the volume of job applications they receive increases significantly. This surge in recruitment activity, whether driven by organizational growth, geographic expansion, or the launch of new business units, necessitates more efficient methods of managing the hiring process. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are becoming indispensable tools for managing this increased recruitment volume.
- Rising Recruitment Volume: When companies hire at scale, manually reviewing resumes, sorting applications, and coordinating interviews becomes time-consuming and error-prone. Without an automated system, the hiring team might struggle to keep up with the sheer number of applications, leading to delays, human error, and ultimately, poor candidate experience. An ATS addresses these challenges by automating repetitive tasks, such as sorting resumes based on keywords or qualifications, scheduling interviews, and sending standardized communications to applicants. In addition to improving efficiency, ATS platforms help recruiters and hiring managers stay organized amidst the high volume. These systems centralize candidate data, providing easy access to resumes, interview notes, and application statuses all in one place. This allows recruiters to streamline communication and collaboration, ensuring a smoother hiring process and faster decision-making.
- Rising Remote and Hybrid Work Models: The rise of remote and hybrid work models, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and continued demand for flexible work options, has significantly transformed the recruitment landscape. With companies increasingly offering remote or hybrid positions, the traditional, in-person hiring processes have become less viable, making digital hiring solutions, like Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), more crucial than ever. In a remote-first world, the recruitment process must be conducted entirely online. Traditional methods of in-person interviews and on-site assessments are no longer feasible for many roles. As a result, businesses are turning to ATS platforms that integrate seamlessly with virtual communication tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) to facilitate remote interviews and assessments. ATS systems can schedule and manage these virtual interactions, making it easier for both recruiters and candidates to coordinate interviews across different time zones and locations.
- Growing Use of Data-Driven Hiring: The growing emphasis on data-driven hiring has fundamentally transformed how organizations approach talent acquisition. As competition for top talent intensifies and hiring becomes more complex, companies are increasingly turning to Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to leverage data analytics and gain insights into their recruitment processes. This shift toward data-driven decision-making is helping organizations optimize their hiring strategies, improve candidate quality, and ultimately enhance the overall effectiveness of their recruitment efforts. ATS platforms provide comprehensive performance metrics that enable organizations to measure the effectiveness of their recruitment processes. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source-of-hire give HR teams actionable insights into where improvements can be made. For instance, if the time-to-fill for certain roles is longer than desired, the ATS can help identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process, whether it’s in candidate sourcing, screening, or interview scheduling.
- Geographical Insights: In 2024, North America led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific, respectively. Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
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Market Segmentation
- Based on deployment model, the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) market is divided into cloud and on-premises. The cloud segment is anticipated to grow in the forecast period.
- By component, the market is segmented into solutions and services. The services segment is anticipated to grow in the forecast period.
- Based on end user, the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) market is divided into BFSI, IT and Telecom, manufacturing, and others. The BFSI segment are anticipated to grow in the forecast period.
Competitive Strategy and Development
- Key Players: A few of the major companies operating in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) market are ApplicantStack, ATS Ondemand, Clearcompany, Greenhouse Software, IBM, iCIMS, JazzHR, Jobvite, Oracle, SAP SE.
- Trending Topics: Workforce Management, Staffing and Recruitment, etc.
Global Headlines on Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Market
- Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) (NASDAQ: BBSI), a leading provider of business management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of BBSI Applicant Tracking System (ATS), a cutting-edge tool designed to simplify and enhance the hiring process for businesses of all sizes.
- WorkLLama, a company at the forefront of AI-driven talent solutions, announced the introduction of its new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), aimed at enhancing the recruitment process.
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Conclusion
In 2024, the United States dominated the North American applicant tracking system (ATS) market, holding a commanding 92.40% share. This leadership is primarily driven by robust employment growth across key industries, significantly increasing the need for efficient recruitment technologies. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, November 2024 saw notable job gains in several sectors. The healthcare industry alone added 19,000 positions in hospitals and 12,000 in nursing and residential care facilities. This surge in demand for qualified healthcare professionals underscores the critical need for streamlined recruitment processes, positioning ATS solutions as essential tools for hospitals and care providers to manage high-volume, time-sensitive hiring.
Similarly, the leisure and hospitality sector contributed 53,000 new jobs during the same period, further amplifying the requirement for scalable recruitment platforms capable of handling large applicant pools efficiently. Additionally, government employment grew by 33,000 jobs, highlighting the public sector’s increasing reliance on digital recruitment solutions to manage complex and large-scale hiring initiatives. These employment trends across healthcare, hospitality, and the public sector reflect a broader market shift toward the adoption of ATS platforms as strategic enablers of workforce expansion. Organizations are leveraging ATS not only to accelerate hiring timelines but also to enhance candidate quality, ensure compliance, and remain competitive in a tightening labor market. As a result, the growing demand for talent acquisition efficiency is solidifying the role of ATS as a critical investment for both private and public sector employers across the North America.
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Essity decides on new share buyback program of SEK 3bn

STOCKHOLM, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Essity’s Board of Directors has resolved to utilize the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting on March 27, 2025, and initiate a new program to buy back Class B shares in Essity for SEK 3bn. The program begins on April 24, 2025 and extends until the 2026 Annual General Meeting at the latest.
The share repurchase will be financed using cash flow from current operations after the ordinary dividend with the ambition to continue with share buybacks over time as a recurring part of Essity’s capital allocation.
The share buyback program will be managed by BofA Securities Europe SA, which will decide on the date for repurchasing independently from and outside of Essity’s influence. Repurchasing will take place on Nasdaq Stockholm in accordance with the stock exchange’s issuer regulations and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation).
In addition, the following terms and conditions apply to the share buyback program:
- The shares are to be acquired at a price per share within the band of prices prevailing at any given time on Nasdaq Stockholm, which refers to the range between the highest purchase price and lowest selling price prevailing and disseminated by Nasdaq Stockholm.
- The shares will be paid for in cash.
According to the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting, the program cannot exceed 10% of the total number of shares outstanding at any given time. The repurchased shares are expected to be canceled.
The total number of Essity shares is 693,054,489, of which 58,973,654 Class A shares and 634,080,835 Class B shares. Essity currently holds 782,500 Class B shares in treasury.
Information about repurchases under the program will be published each week on Essity’s website www.essity.com.
NB: This is information that Essity Aktiebolag (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 16:30 CET on April 23, 2025.
Karl Stoltz, Public Relations Director, +46 8 70 942 63 38, karl.stoltz@essity.com
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Stewardpoint Announces Co-Promotion and Data Licensing Agreement with Morningstar Sustainalytics

BOSTON, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stewardpoint, a pioneering provider of stewardship execution, tracking, and reporting tools, has announced today that it has entered into a co-promotion and data licensing agreement with Morningstar Sustainalytics, a leading independent ESG and corporate governance research, ratings and analytics firm. Asset managers, asset owners, NGOs, research providers and other sustainable investors will now be able to access Morningstar Sustainalytics company engagement data via the Stewardpoint platform. This collaboration will enable Stewardpoint users to more efficiently execute, manage, and report on their stewardship activities, ensuring alignment with their stewardship goals.
As part of this integration, Stewardpoint’s advanced stewardship tool will be available to Morningstar Sustainalytics clients who are part of the Stewardpoint platform. Morningstar Sustainalytics’ robust stewardship data solutions and services will be integrated into Stewardpoint’s platform, providing users with valuable insights to inform their decision-making processes.
“Incorporating Morningstar Sustainalytics data onto our platform represents a significant step forward in the stewardship landscape,” said Jeff Marsh, Founder and CEO of Stewardpoint, “By combining our stewardship tool with Morningstar’s rich stewardship data solutions and services, we are enhancing our user’s ability to make informed investment decisions and to demonstrate their prudent stewardship of the capital their clients have entrusted to them.”
“We are thrilled to work with Stewardpoint to enhance the stewardship capabilities available to our clients,” added Ruthann Bartello, Senior Director of Global Stewardship for Morningstar Sustainalytics. “Our clients now have more ways to access high quality stewardship tools and resources to effectively engage with their portfolio companies and navigate an increasingly complex and challenging investment landscape.”
This collaboration marks a significant advancement in the stewardship and engagement space, enabling investors to streamline their stewardship efforts while leveraging reliable data to drive their investment strategies and evidence the depth of their stewardship capabilities. As a result, investors will be better positioned to fulfill their fiduciary duties and align with their client’s stewardship objectives.
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Stewardpoint is an innovative technology company specializing in stewardship execution, management, and reporting tools designed for institutional investors and asset managers. We streamline the complex and critical processes of investment stewardship so that investors can perform their fiduciary duty and easily align with the stewardship goals of all constituents within the investment value chain.
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