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An Internal Look at USAID with Glenn Pearce | Perspectives

4 weeks ago | wdiy.org | John Pearce

John Pearce welcomes Glenn Pearce, a former worker with USAID, to talk about the organization that's been circling in recent news. Glenn talks about the work he did with USAID in Honduras and Nicaragua and how funding for the organization works. Glenn shares the differences he experienced in South America and dispels misinformation that's been spread in recent months about USAID. He shares his thoughts on whether it would really matter if USAID was dismantled.
Gaining buy-in for payroll improvements: what are the barriers?

1 month ago | finextra.com | John Pearce

In the modern, technology-driven world, it’s crucial to ensure that all corporate systems are fully optimised, and delivering in the way individual businesses need them to. This is particularly key in a profession as focused on accuracy and efficiency as payroll. However, a recent study has shown that nearly half of all employers report facing difficulties with their existing pay technology.
US Sailing Releases Details on 2025 U.S. Youth Championship and Youth Sailing World Championship Selection

1 month ago | ussailing.org | John Pearce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBRISTOL, RI (March 21, 2025) – US Sailing has announced the dates and location of the 2025 U.S. Youth Championship, to be hosted by Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 10-13, 2025. The U.S. Youth Championship, also known as the “Youth Champs,” is US Sailing’s pinnacle youth regatta, featuring the top sailors ages 19 and under in seven boat classes: Formula Kite, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, International 420, iQFOiL Youth, and Nacra 15.
The Golden Age of TV Westerns with Dan Redington | Perspectives

1 month ago | wdiy.org | John Pearce

On this episode, John Pearce sits down with Dan Redington, Director of the Mary Meuser Memorial Library, to share his vast knowledge of TV Westerns. Going back more than 50 years, Dan talks about popular shows like Gunsmoke and Bonanza. John and Dan discuss why certain shows outlasted others, and why their episodes continue to be aired daily so many years later.
Verdi died on this date in 1901. The master of Italian opera was 87.

2 months ago | medium.com | John Pearce

John Pearce·Follow2 min read·--John PearceJan 27, 2025ShareOn the treadmill this morning I was listening to one of the great performances of Carmen (Domingo, Troyanos) when another link flashed by and attracted my attention — today is the anniversary of Verdi’s death, one of the thunderclap moments in European classical music. Giuseppe Verdi died January 27, 2001, from a stroke suffered in his suite at the Grand Hotel in Milan.
"Things Happen Very Fast": The Next Pandemic with Dr. Lindsay Burt | Perspectives

Jan 23, 2025 | wdiy.org | John Pearce

On this episode, John Pearce welcomes Dr. Lindsay Burt, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Managing Director of the Institute of Public Opinion at Muhlenberg College. Lindsay answers a few common questions: could we see another pandemic and what will it look like? Will we be prepared for the next one? Lindsay emphasizes the importance of learning from the past, as well as how present circumstances like climate change can impact disease outbreaks.
Outdated Payroll Technology?

Jan 21, 2025 | hr.com | John Pearce

According to a report, outdated and fragmented technology is the biggest obstacle faced by over two-thirds (67%) of pay, finance and HR leaders. Each pay error costs organizations $291, and for employers with large, international workforces, these costs quickly escalate into the hundreds of thousands. Many organizations struggle to secure payroll modernization investment due to financial constraints and competition with other business priorities.
The tangible impact of an outdated approach to payroll

Jan 15, 2025 | finextra.com | John Pearce

Failure to keep up to speed with the pace of the market can have drastic and profound effects. Kodak, once the behemoth of the photography world, for example, didn’t grasp the scale of the approaching digital era in the 1990s and ended up filing for bankruptcy in 2012. The early mobile phone pioneer Nokia also overestimated the strength of its brand and believed it could arrive late to the smartphone race, and suffered a similar fate.
Global Payroll Landing January 2025

Jan 8, 2025 | global.payroll.org | John Pearce

Over the past 12 months we’ve seen significant change within global payroll, driven by a combination of the emergence of new technologies and deeper global trends. But what does the new year have in store for the industry? There are several key issues global payroll leaders should pay attention to in 2025. AI Gaining Hold with Unified Technology SolutionsTechnology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), has gained a significant foothold in the business sector over the past 12 months.
Something Worth Buzzing About: Beekeeping with Rev. John Heinsohn and Chadwick Oxford | Perspectives

Nov 27, 2024 | wdiy.org | John Pearce

On this episode, John Pearce welcomes Chadwick Oxford and Rev. John Heinsohn to talk about their experience with beekeeping. They talk about taking care of multiple hives filled with thousands of honeybees and how they collect and use that honey. Chadwick and John share how they found and fell in love with the hobby, give a brief glimpse at the history of honeybees in the U.S., and reveal the differences between buzzing insects.