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Kushal Kolthe, a senior revenue manager at holiday home rental company Vista Rooms, was put on leave without pay in late March. “Initially some of us were asked to take a sabbatical but as the Covid situation worsened, we were told to go on LWP. They were very upfront and transparent about it,” says the Mumbai resident. “Of course I wasn’t really happy about it but I understood it’s a difficult decision.” In the intervening months, Kolthe tried to start a brand with his friends which kept him occupied for a while. Then, in August he got a new job… his old one.Rehiring has become a bit of a trend of late, says Munira Loliwala, Business Head, Permanent and Specialised staffing, Team-Lease, a staffing company. “Across industries, 40% of our client base is considering or looking at rehiring laid off workers. This is happening the most in the financial services industry, then in manufacturing, followed by hospitality and healthcare,” she says. For the most part, however, these are not permanent positions. “The rehiring is usually for some project work, or as freelancers to add certain skills or improve sales productivity. Of the 40% looking to rehire, only 5-10% would be as permanent positions,” adds Loliwala.Amit Damani, founder of Vista Rooms, says they had to put half their 200-people workforce on leave when the hospitality industry was badly hit by the pandemic. “We had hired a lot of people from January onwards because we were looking to expand quite aggressively, but when this happened, we had to, as all businesses did, reconfigure our plans,” he says. So 100-odd people were sent on leave and told that they were the company’s first priority when the situation improved.In July, as the interest in private homes and villas grew, they began to make good on their promise. They have brought about 50 people back. “Ninety per cent of the people were let go not because of performance but circumstances. This was a way of showing we value their experience,” says Damani. He also pointed out one big advantage of rehiring — those employees have already been part of the system and familiar with processes and culture.Loliwala says the definition of rehiring is different in these cases. “The typical example of it was someone who voluntarily resigns and rejoins two years later at a different level. Here, we’re talking about laid off workers.”Sahil Sharma, global head of Human Resources at travel and hotel software company RateGain, says they had to put 250 people across the globe on furlough. “Of the 130 people in India put on furlough, only 40 are still on it,” he says. “The rest have either come back or moved on to other opportunities. We kept our communication transparent about why we’re putting them on furlough, how soon they can come back, will they come back, all of that.” Their workers have returned on the same salaries, and any bonuses or promotions due were followed through on.As the HR head, though, Sharma had to have many conversations with employees who were let go. “March and April went into questions like ‘Why me? Why not her?’. But I explained that we didn’t look at performance but the role they have. The sales team, for instance, was reduced because no one was buying our product. But we needed our engineering team to address concerns of our existing clients.”Nisha Rawat, who works in client servicing at RateGain and was recently brought back, says despite the uncertainty, the furlough did give her some free time. “I appreciated their gesture to keep my medical cover throughout the furlough period.”

New Delhi: The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki Sunday reported a 17.6% growth in sales of passenger vehicles at 163,656 units in October. Sales of mini cars Alto and S-Presso dipped 0.3% to 28,462 units, those of compact cars (WagonR, Celerio, Baleno, Ignis, Swift, DZire, Tour S) grew 26.6% to 95,067 units in the month under review. Demand for midsize sedan Ciaz crashed 40% to 1,422 units. Wholesale volumes of utility vehicles (Vitara Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, S-Cross) were up 9.9% to 25,396 units. Sales of vans too increased 32.9% to 13,309 units. The company sold 3,169 units of light commercial vehicle Super Carry last month, which is an increase of 30.5% over the year-ago period. “The company remains committed to the health, safety and well-being of all members across the value chain. All manufacturing, sales and service operations continue to take place fully consistent with all safety requirements for employees and customers”, Maruti Suzuki said in a statement.

New Delhi: The trading of renewable energy certificates (RECs) is likely to be resumed after a gap of four months on November 25 as electricity tribunal APTEL has completed all hearings and may issue the final judgement soon on the REC pricing issue. Trading of RECs or green certificates is done on the last Wednesday of every month on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) and the Power Exchange India (PXIL). The green certificates trading was suspended in July this year after the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) decided to postpone the trading by four weeks, while hearing three separate petitions related to an issue of fixing floor and forbearance prices of RECs by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). Talking to on the issue, PXIL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Prabhajit Kumar Sarkar said, "The APTEL has completed all hearings and kept the order reserved on the issue (of REC pricing). We expect the final order to be released soon, which would pave the way for restart of transactions in RECs from 25th November onwards." Rohit Bajaj, Head and Senior Vice President-Business Development, IEX stated, "We understand that the APTEL will soon issue the order in the matter, and hopefully the trading in REC market on the power exchanges will resume in November (25, the last Wednesday of the month) after a gap of 4 months." According to the latest update on the case available on the APTEL portal, the arguments on the three petitions are concluded and judgement is reserved. It also says that the interim order, if any, shall continue till the judgment is pronounced. That means the REC trading would not be done till the final judgement is pronounced because APTEL had postponed the RECs trading in its interim order. Bajaj said, "The REC market on the exchanges has not been trading since July 2020 and this is affecting the obligated entities such as distribution utilities, open access consumers as well as captive power producers in meeting their renewable purchase obligation." He is of the view that the REC market is critical to building India as a sustainable energy economy as the market mechanism allows both obligated and voluntary entities to consume green energy in the most efficient and competitive manner. Earlier in July, APTEL had postponed the REC trading scheduled on July 29 by four weeks till August 26, after hearing three separate appeals filed by the Green Energy Association, the Indian Wind Power Association and Techno Electric and Engineering Company Ltd against the CERC order issued on fixing REC floor and forbearance prices. The REC trading was not done on August 26, September 30 and October 28, consequently. In the order issued on August 26 after hearing the three appeals again, APTEL said, "Interim order, if any, shall continue till the next date of hearing... List the matter for hearing on September 4 and 5." According to a CERC order in June, the floor price of solar and non-solar RECs has been reduced to zero from Rs 1,000 earlier. Similarly, the forbearance (ceiling) price of solar and non-solar was reduced to Rs 1,000 for both from Rs 2,400 and Rs 3,000, respectively. The forbearance price and floor price fixed by the CERC are effective from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 or until further orders of the commission. In June, the Supreme Court had refused to entertain Green Energy Association's (GEA) appeal on stopping REC price revision by the CERC. Industry experts were of the view that higher REC prices put additional burden on consumers in power tariff. Under the renewable purchase obligation (RPO), bulk purchasers like discoms, open access consumers and capacitive users are required to buy a certain proportion of RECs. They can buy RECs from renewable energy producers to meet the RPO norms. One REC is created when one megawatt hour of electricity is generated from an eligible renewable energy source. Sales of renewable energy certificates declined over 29 per cent to 89.27 lakh units in 2019-20, compared to 1.26 crore units in 2018-19.

Mumbai: This unproven Wall Street legend has endured nine long decades. It purportedly concerns a precocious shoe-shine boy, the father of JFK, and the catastrophic 1929 October crash that heralded the arrival of the Great Depression. The story is rather simple: When a shoe-shine boy gave stock tips to Joseph Patrick ‘Joe’ Kennedy in the summer of 1929, the wise investor equated his unsolicited advice to a grave warning sign. He cashed out – just days before the fatal crash.Nine decades later, in another October rendered more dreary and dull than usual by the protracted lockdowns, the initial share sale of a fintech company is reminding the faint hearted of the 1929 frenzy. Retail bidding for the Ant Group in mainland China and Hong Kong has lined up confirmed offers amounting to $3 trillion at last count – roughly equivalent to 80% of the 2020 nominal GDP of Germany, the world’s fourth-biggest economy.Of course, such staggering demand for the biggest IPO on record has meant unprecedented retail participation – about 800 times the stock earmarked for them in the Chinese leg of the listing. It has spawned stories of everybody and their aunt seeking a piece of Ant – at any cost. A Financial Times report published Friday, before the closure of the Hong Kong leg of the listing, cited a retiree who was unaware of Ant’s business model but willing to leverage and bid for the shares. The same report also quoted an executive at a brokerage where clients asked their kin to bid – to maximize the likelihood of allotment.So, does this evident democratization of equities as the chosen investment option point to another impending crash? Or, is this a reflection of maturing equity cultures across large economies where stock markets now have far greater depth and information symmetry than was available to the shoe-shine boy in the Wall Street legend?To be sure, the recent exuberance is bound to have its fair share of the irrational, and valuations will be frothy. Consumer technology stocks had pushed the S&P 500, the broadest US stock gauge, to highs from which the benchmark retreated more than 7% in just a couple of weeks in October. That follows a 4% decline in September.Yet, the reasons for such retail frenzy can’t be ascribed to exuberance alone – or the allure of little-understood tech.Yield Curve Drives Stock PushThe first reason is existential. Savers from Tokyo to Toronto are aware of low debt yields, with bonds roughly equivalent to the entire Euro zone’s combined economy trading in the negative. Even in relatively capital-starved but large economies, such as India, savers are getting very little from traditional deposits that are insufficient to even cover nominal inflation.So, the blockbuster retail response to Ant’s IPO is not an isolated event. In Mumbai, the response was also robust to two technology IPOs recently, although the companies involved were much smaller in scale and size. They came close on the heels of the Snowflake share sale, where the Oracle of Omaha broke with tradition to buy into an IPO that marked twin departures from his storied investment philosophy – no IPOs or complex technology.This begs the next question: Why such frenzy for technology IPOs? The definition of technology has changed. Successful technology is no longer a notoriously complex engineering concept understood only by the IIT nine pointers. Rather, the adoption of technology has been truly democratic and literacy agnostic – much more so than even the spread of the so-called equity culture. Technology has shrunk global borders, made location irrelevant and physical presence redundant, and - regardless of the periodically raging debates on the widening digital divide – drastically reduced information asymmetry.Technology Is the New FMCGWhere’s that reflected? Consumer-facing technologies have already replaced traditional consumer plays at the top of the valuation leader-boards in the US, enjoying premiums meant for the recession-proof cookies or toothpaste makers in another era. Seven out of the top ten US stocks by market capitalization - – Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook, Visa, and Tesla - are now top-draw consumer companies underpinned by immensely complex and interactive technologies, but don’t demand a Stanford PhD from their consumers.What’s more important, the valuations of the top five - Apple to Facebook - are a combined $6.76 trillion as of October 30, equivalent to about half of China’s GDP. Each of these companies is at the cutting edge of technology, but with mass following across borders.The US market-cap leader-board isn’t alone in highlighting the primacy of consumer technology as multi-bagger investment options – for both the pro and the novice. Blockbuster IPOs over the past decade - Facebook, Visa, Alibaba or Softbank – have gone on to show that technology might be born in the garages of Silicon Valley’s smartest minds, but its adoption has been spectacularly universal - regardless of IQ, income levels, or geography. That has whetted the appetite among their users to own the businesses that rule their daily lives – digitally.Had the shoe-shine boy advised his client to buy into Ant today, he might not have taken the stock tip as a transgression of his brief.

Kushal Kolthe, a senior revenue manager at holiday home rental company Vista Rooms, was put on leave without pay in late March. “Initially some of us were asked to take a sabbatical but as the Covid situation worsened, we were told to go on LWP. They were very upfront and transparent about it,” says the Mumbai resident. “Of course I wasn’t really happy about it but I understood it’s a difficult decision.” In the intervening months, Kolthe tried to start a brand with his friends which kept him occupied for a while. Then, in August he got a new job… his old one.Rehiring has become a bit of a trend of late, says Munira Loliwala, Business Head, Permanent and Specialised staffing, Team-Lease, a staffing company. “Across industries, 40% of our client base is considering or looking at rehiring laid off workers. This is happening the most in the financial services industry, then in manufacturing, followed by hospitality and healthcare,” she says. For the most part, however, these are not permanent positions. “The rehiring is usually for some project work, or as freelancers to add certain skills or improve sales productivity. Of the 40% looking to rehire, only 5-10% would be as permanent positions,” adds Loliwala.Amit Damani, founder of Vista Rooms, says they had to put half their 200-people workforce on leave when the hospitality industry was badly hit by the pandemic. “We had hired a lot of people from January onwards because we were looking to expand quite aggressively, but when this happened, we had to, as all businesses did, reconfigure our plans,” he says. So 100-odd people were sent on leave and told that they were the company’s first priority when the situation improved.In July, as the interest in private homes and villas grew, they began to make good on their promise. They have brought about 50 people back. “Ninety per cent of the people were let go not because of performance but circumstances. This was a way of showing we value their experience,” says Damani. He also pointed out one big advantage of rehiring — those employees have already been part of the system and familiar with processes and culture.Loliwala says the definition of rehiring is different in these cases. “The typical example of it was someone who voluntarily resigns and rejoins two years later at a different level. Here, we’re talking about laid off workers.”Sahil Sharma, global head of Human Resources at travel and hotel software company RateGain, says they had to put 250 people across the globe on furlough. “Of the 130 people in India put on furlough, only 40 are still on it,” he says. “The rest have either come back or moved on to other opportunities. We kept our communication transparent about why we’re putting them on furlough, how soon they can come back, will they come back, all of that.” Their workers have returned on the same salaries, and any bonuses or promotions due were followed through on.As the HR head, though, Sharma had to have many conversations with employees who were let go. “March and April went into questions like ‘Why me? Why not her?’. But I explained that we didn’t look at performance but the role they have. The sales team, for instance, was reduced because no one was buying our product. But we needed our engineering team to address concerns of our existing clients.”Nisha Rawat, who works in client servicing at RateGain and was recently brought back, says despite the uncertainty, the furlough did give her some free time. “I appreciated their gesture to keep my medical cover throughout the furlough period.”

TMP Worldwide - USA - As a Director, Client Strategy, you will manage client relationships while developing and leading multi-faceted digital strategies leveraging our integrated software solutions and digital delivery teams -- all for some of the most recognized brands in the world. You’ll identify and drive growth opportunities, fostering innovation that delivers on our clients’ business goals. And you’ll constantly push the limits of talent acquisition to change the way companies and candidates connect. It’s one of the roles at TMP that allows you to engage with all of our offerings – from software, media and metrics to creative and brand. Responsibilities What does a great Director, Client Strategy do? As the primary owner of your client relationships you'll be expected to anticipate client challenges, coordinate solutions for those challenges, and manage and develop the relationships necessary to increase our value and the reputation of TMP. You’ll be continually seeking innovative, digitally-oriented solutions to our clients’ recruitment marketing needs, and crafting strategies for implementing those solutions. The Client Strategist oversees a portfolio of clients, managing high-level client relationships, and working with them to define and distill their goals. S/he develops strategy to support those goals, creates success metrics, and leads client services teams to execute stellar service delivery. You will continually use your deep understanding of your clients’ business, including in-depth knowledge of industry segment, competitor behaviors, and target audiences, along with your knowledge of software, digital marketing, mobile, brand, creative, etc., to position TMP’s solutions so that they support clients’ goals. You will lead the integration of our proprietary career site software as a central part of your clients’ digital strategy, and will ensure our software platform is a productive part of that strategy. The Client Strategist is responsible for interpreting and presenting data analytics for media and digital properties, as well as using the learnings to make adjustments. You'll be responsible for ownership of client presentations, as well as coordinating agendas aimed at efficient and productive meetings. As a senior member of Account Services, you will lead and mentor Account Executives and Account Directors, developing their skills and knowledge and helping to expand connections across TMP departments and offices. As the client advocate, you will ensure our digital strategy delivery and support teams are working together to prevent or resolve support issues quickly. Qualifications Requirements for Consideration 7+ years of experience developing and presenting complex custom digital solutions within a digital marketing, PR, and/or advertising agency environment. Experience with HR technology preferred. A deep understanding of digital platforms, tools, technologies, and trends, and a passion for innovation on all fronts. Knowledge of audience segmentation, ideally candidate segments (e.g. campus recruiting, military, diversity, etc.). Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of Google Analytics. Excellent presentation skills are required. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive.... - Permanent - Full-time

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AstraZeneca - Gaithersburg, MD - Scientitst, Immunohistochemistry Are you a Lab scientist with clinical and/or research experience in immunohistochemistry and biomarker analysis? Do you have expertise in, and passion for, immunohistochemistry and biomarker analysis? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person. As a Scientitst, Immunohistochemistry within the Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) group, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the investigation of both the safety and efficacy of drugs within our projects in both a preclinical and clinical setting. We believe this is a truly exciting opportunity for a hardworking Image Analysis Scientist. Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) is changing the way imaging technologies are combined to offer unprecedented insight and impact. Our imaging hubs combines data from histology, digital pathology, multiplex assays, advanced molecular imaging techniques (including mass spectrometry imaging) and a full suite of in vivo imaging technologies. This position is in Gaithersburg, MD The AstraZeneca Gaithersburg campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This green, sustainable, modern, vibrant scientific campus is where we host some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces. Newly designed, state of the art research spaces and open seating floor plans are just a couple of ways we work cross functionally and collaboratively. The Gaithersburg campus also provides an award winning café, free garage parking with electric car charging stations, bike racks, free fitness center to include classed and personal training game rooms, outdoor patio, bocce ball court, arcade games and game tables, recharge Pod's, library, walking trails, onsite dry cleaning pickup, haircutting service, health and wellness center, starbucks café, and much more! Position Responsibilities: The Scientitst, Immunohistochemistry is a hands-on laboratory position responsible for performing routine and non-routine immunohistochemical (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) techniques in support of experimental research and clinical (GCP) projects. The Scientist I performs all tasks associated with IHC/ISH including but not limited to assay development, optimization and validation, assay interpretation and documentation, and works closely with pathologists and team members for highest quality assay performance. Key Responsibilities: Communicates the results to team members and is involved in the interpretation of data. Assesses and reports data in a clear and concise manner, with a clear understanding of its implications within the overall context of drug discovery May contribute to preparation of manuscripts and/or patent applications. Able to make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results, with potential for presenting findings at internal meetings. When appropriate shares relevant external published papers with peers Prepares and maintains precise technical summaries, protocols and all appropriate documentation of experiments in laboratory notebooks/electronic laboratory notebooks. Ensures own work, and work of peers, is compliant with Good Laboratory Practice, Safety, Health, and Environment standards and all other relevant internal AstraZeneca standards and external regulations. Performs routine and non-routine IHC and histology procedures responsible for the correct operation and utilization of lab equipment, and overall state of the shared lab space. Establish working relationships and credibility with department members and others within, and possibly outside, the company. Essential for the role Minimum Masters' degree (PhD preferred) with >2 years direct experience in immunohistochemistry. Experience using automated IHC staining platforms Multiplex staining, immunofluorescence and in situ hybridization experience preferred Biopharmaceutical industry, hospital or academic experience Proficient in use of relevant computer programs (Microsoft Office, Excel and MS Project) Desirable for the role Understanding of immunology/pathology Excellent oral and written communication skills Sample management Benefits: AstraZeneca is a leading company in the healthcare industry, with a mission to enrich the lives of others. It's our business to support healthy living, not only for our patients, but also for our employees. Our benefits program is flexible enough to meet employees' varying needs, offers valuable choices, and is highly competitive. Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Come and join our journey - Apply today! Where can I find out more? Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram #histology #pharmacology #massspectrometry... - Permanent - Full-time

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Cpl Life Sciences - Medics - Ohio, IL - CPL Physicians is currently working with a Successful, Progressive, Full-service global clinical research organization (CRO) headquartered in Ohio that provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with a broad range of clinical research services in support of Phase I-IV drug development. They are seeking a Drug Safety Physician to work as a Medical Director providing clinical safety and medical monitoring to various biotech clients across the US and globally. They work in various therapy areas but primarily oncology, neurology and dermatology. The company aims to provide a comprehensive suite of pre- and post-authorization services designed to ensure safety while focusing on the rapid approval of a compound and pharmacovigilance monitoring thereafter. The Medical Director will have overall responsibility for providing medical, scientific, and strategic leadership for the successful planning, execution, and reporting of that safety and PV aspects of clinical trials. Additionally, this role acts as the internal medical expert and will serve as a medical resource for the review, presentation, and interpretation of results in the Clinical Study Report. Responsibilities Provide medical management and expertise for clinical trials; Contribute medical expertise to study reports, regulatory documents, and manuscripts; Manage safety issues in clinical trials and work closely with associates in evaluation and assessment of the trials; Participate in new business development through involvement in proposal and sponsor meetings as requested; Coordinate with other departments in all phases of the studies and trials including feasibility assessments, design processes, educational efforts, management of medical information, and reviewing and editing of medical documents; Follow specific research related protocol and lead others in strict adherence to the policies. Qualifications Must have an M.D. with a demonstrable track record in successful pharmacovigilace provision to clinical trials We offer: Generous Base Salary Lucrative Bonus of up to 30% of your salary Full Benefits Stock options No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays! Relocation provided For more information please CLICK APPLY and forward an up to date resume... - Permanent - Full-time

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DHL - Memphis, TN - eCommerce Fulfillment Specialist Benefits: Pay rates up to $16.75 per hour Weekly cash bonuses Full medical benefits Paid Time Off 401k Role Purpose: The eCommerce Fulfillment Specialist is a cross-functional position trained in multiple areas of the operation, including inbound processing, order fulfillment, order packaging, and customer returns processing. This role’s primary responsibility will be the safe, secure, and accurate fulfillment of online customer orders. The associate will also be cross-trained in a variety of processes within the operation and will be trained to perform a number of activities including the inbound receipt and replenishment of unit and case inventory, picking orders via a hand held RF device or manual pick sheet, and configuring, packing and prepping customer parcels for shipment. Secondary activities and work assignments will include online order return inspection and credit, online order return salvage, inventory control, and parcel order load and shipment. Key Accountabilities: Order Fulfillment Efficiently pick customer orders or shipments with a RF hand held device to ensure that the correct number of units and type of product is picked and prepped appropriately for shipment within a highly automated pick/pack environment. Package product into bags, boxes, or totes per customer specifications. Read and disseminate information on the product specifications and packaging requirements. Inbound Receipt Efficiently unload, segregate, count and prep supplier and warehouse transfer inventory for compliance checks, customer defined pre-receipt checks, and systemic work station receipt. RF receipt single-unit item and multiple-unit item cases via the Warehouse Management System to ensure accurate unit item counts, product descriptions, product families and UPCs are captured and scanned into inventory prior to placing into automated sortation. Physically and systemically build a put-away cart consisting of single item, multi-item, and specialized case inventory, such as high value and bridal, and perform an RF transaction scan to locate each item to a forward pick location. Quality Control Process case and unit level inventory in adherence to stated customer Quality Compliance programs and requirements to include checking for correct case size, case information, and product type and unit match per advance shipment notice (ASN), and log action items per vendor and customer compliance programs. Process case and unit level inventory in adherence to stated customer Quality Assurance programs and requirements to include checking, logging, solving for and updating customer retail teams on errant shipments and inventory. Process case and unit level inventory in adherence to stated warehouse and customer conflict resolution programs and guidelines. Inventory Control Accurately count and process inventory by location, unit count, size, barcode, and product type during inventory reconciliation and inbound receiving activities. Understand and utilize system screens to monitor and move workload through the system. Verify proper item is in the original packaging in preparation for scanning. Assist in physical inventories and manage the accurate counting and reconciliation of customer unit and case inventory. Returns Processing Accurately distinguish inventory in order to pick inventory for a customer order or issue a customer credit during the returns and inspection process. Process returns, inspecting the items for wear and determining proper disposition. Conduct a quality inspection and, if determined to be a sellable unit, repackage, label, and enter back into inventory. If the item(s) are not in sellable condition, prepare the product for destruction. Requires a thorough understanding of health and hygiene standards. Identify items that require special processing or separation (e.g. hazardous material, store services, research, salvage). Ensure that scanned freight reaches the appropriate destination (e.g. slot, destroy, salvage). Material Handling Load, unload, move, stock, stage, and transport product to shipping locations utilizing non-powered material handling equipment. Trained in the special handling requirements of specific product categories (i.e. bridal wear). General Warehouse Generate and utilize system reports and audit sheets to evaluate the shift progress. Document quality checks and enter into the system. Maintain a clean, neat, orderly, and safe work area at all times. Complete daily inspection of equipment. Perform other duties as assigned by management or customer in a highly automated pick/pack environment. Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred 0 to 12 months experience in a warehouse setting, preferred Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer recblid voz6mi6tqx4cejuew073k0kez7cbhp... - Permanent - Full-time

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Berkeley Lab - California - The ESS-DIVE Project at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ( ) has an exciting interdisciplinary opportunity for a ESS-DIVE Community Engagement Lead Scientist to work with the DOE's environmental science community in dramatically improving the access and usability of their datasets and facilitating data integration through community engagement and adoption of community standards. The DOE's Environmental Systems Science Data Infrastructure for a Virtual Ecosystem ( ) is a data repository for Earth and environmental science data. ESS-DIVE stores diverse datasets from various environmental sciences that include hydrology, geology, ecology, geochemistry, biology, climate and geophysics. The project will involve working with the DOE's Environmental System Science (ESS) community as well as the broader earth science informatics community (e.g. NCEAS, AGU, RDA, ESIP) to enable ESS scientists to curate and publicly share data that are FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). We seek talented individuals with training in earth and environmental sciences, and a strong aptitude for and interest in data management and data science. What You Will Do: Research FAIR data practices as they apply to ESS-DIVE and ESS science, and lead the development of recommendations for ESS-DIVE and the community to adhere to FAIR principles. Coordinate and participate in ESS-DIVE efforts to research, provide, and adopt community data/metadata standards and data management best practices for diverse data types. Translate standards into actionable capabilities to enable data integration and advanced search within ESS-DIVE. Lead and supervise ESS-DIVE community engagement activities such as outreach to ESS science projects, collaboration with cyberinfrastructure working groups and advisory boards, managing user support, organizing an annual user workshop and monthly webinars. Represent ESS-DIVE in national and international meetings, including participation in the Earth System Information Partners (ESIP) and Research Data Alliance (RDA) activities. Lead and oversee efforts to create training and documentation materials for ESS-DIVE features and data standards. Build partnerships for the exchange of environmental data across other DOE programs and user facilities and federal agencies. Author peer-reviewed journal articles. What Is Required: Ph.D. or equivalent experience in the earth and environmental sciences, informatics, or data science related fields. Graduate or postdoctoral research experience in field measurements, analysis, management or modeling of complex and diverse datasets. Previous research activities focused on environmental data management or standards. Familiarity with FAIR principles, and engagement with earth science informatics communities such as RDA and ESIP. Established record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment, such as across earth and environmental sciences, informatics/digital libraries, and computer science. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Additional Desired Qualifications: 2+ years of experience with data management and earth science informatics best practices, and familiarity with the earth science data repository landscape. Experience with programming in scripting languages such as Python, R. Experience working with and organizing scientific communities. Requested Application Materials: Curriculum Vitae and publication list. Statement of research experience and interests. List of three references. For full consideration, please apply by November 15, 2020. Notes: This is a full time, 2 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Learn About Us: Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4. Click to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law." Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups presently considering scientific research careers.... - Permanent - Full-time

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Berkeley Lab - California - Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's ( ) Joint Genome Institute ( ) Division has an opening for a Computer Systems Engineer to join the team. In this exciting position you will be responsible for the development of the IMG systems including helping with the development and maintenance of the IMG databases and bioinformatics tools and performing data loading. You will work closely with computer scientists, biologists, and other members of the department in updating and utilizing multiple sources of biological data and participate in the analysis of microbial genomes sequenced at the JGI. You will work with internal groups, external collaborators, and members of the JGI's user community to lead development projects and troubleshoot and solve diverse and challenging problems. What You Will Do: Participate in the IMG database design, development and maintenance. Help isolate genome and metagenome data integration and data loading. Work closely with senior group members to maintain and improve the IMG data loading pipelines. Work closely with JGI biologists to gather requirements, and to improve the IMG databases. Use NERSC clusters to perform big data computation for the IMG database contents. Work closely with the IMG pipeline team and IMG User Interface (UI) team to ensure the integrity and consistency of the IMG system. Provide customer support by responding to software defect reports, requests for new features, or ad hoc requests. Participate in writing documentation and user guides. Attend weekly IMG development meetings and code review meetings. Participate in collaboration with other JGI groups and KBase when requested by managers. What is Required: A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent experience. Multi-year experience with multiple programming languages including perl and python. Multi-year experience with relational database systems such as Oracle and MySQL. Excellent communication skills and writing skills. Ability to work in a collaborative environment. Some experience with user support. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of public genomic data sources such as Genbank and KEGG. Familiar with cluster computing. Notes: This is a full-time, 1 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs and the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. This position will be remote initially, but limited to individuals residing in the United States tentatively until 2021 due to COVID-19. Once the Bay Area shelter-in-place restrictions are lifted, work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Learn About Us: JGI & Berkeley Lab: A View to Fuel Innovative Science in the Public Interest They say it's all about location and Berkeley Lab has it all: a view above the San Francisco Bay, cool breezes, and world-class multidisciplinary science within a diverse and respectful research ecosystem of 5,000 people. Nearly 90 years ago, Ernest Orlando Lawrence, the inventor of the cyclotron, brought physicists, biologists, engineers and mathematicians together in Berkeley above the University of California campus to tackle the most urgent scientific challenges. Today, after garnering 13 Nobel Prizes, Berkeley Lab has sustained and grown that tradition of open, interdisciplinary team science, exemplified by how the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (JGI) addresses the most pressing energy and environmental challenges using integrative genome science approaches. JGI takes up residence in the new, state-of-the-art Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) along with the U.S. Department of Energy Systems Biology Knowledgebase (KBase) to expand the frontiers of energy and environmental science in partnership with the worldwide community of researchers. Will you join us and be a critical part of our next ground-breaking discoveries? (LBNL) addresses the world's most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab's scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Working at Berkeley Lab has many rewards including a competitive compensation program, excellent health and welfare programs, a retirement program that is second to none, and outstanding development opportunities. To view information about the many rewards that are offered at Berkeley Lab- . Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the under 41 CFR 60-1.4. Click to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. 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Berkeley Lab - California - Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Joint Genome Institute ( ) Division has an opening for a Metatranscriptome Analysis Postdoctoral Scholar to join the team. In this exciting role, you will work with metatranscriptomic data generated by the JGI. You will develop best practices and pipelines, optimize data model and analysis tools for metatranscriptome data in Integrated Microbial Genomes and Metagenomes (IMG/M) system. You will use JGI-generated metatranscriptome data to analyze patterns of antisense and intergenic expression looking for novel regulatory mechanisms. You will be responsible for the design of the analysis workflows, development and testing of the software, summarizing the results of the analysis in publications and contributing to the development of standards in collaboration with the scientific community and Genomics Standards Consortium. What You Will Do: Compare the results of the mapping of metatranscriptomes to different reference datasets in order to inform further development of the JGI processing pipelines and community standards. Develop a workflow for assessment of the quality of gene models in metagenomes and metatranscriptomes by analyzing the expression data. Communicate the results of the assessment to pipeline developers, collaborate with IMG pipeline group on the pipeline improvements. In collaboration with IMG group and NMDC participate in the development of an optimal data model, visualization, and statistical tools to support large-scale metatranscriptome data analysis. Contribute to the analysis of antisense and intergenic expression patterns looking for novel regulatory mechanisms. Be substantially (and independently) responsible for the design, development, testing, and documentation of the software necessary to perform the above analyses. Summarize the results of the analysis in publications and contribute to the development of standards for metatranscriptome data processing, recording, and analysis. Additional Responsibilities as needed: Participate in other bioinformatics projects within the JGI Microbial and Metagenome Programs. Assist the JGI internal and external customers with metatranscriptome data analysis. Develop training materials for IMG system users to inform them of the protocols, practices, and tools for metatranscriptome analysis. What is Required: Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or a related discipline. Good understanding of DNA and RNA sequencing methods and molecular biology. Good knowledge of tools commonly used in bioinformatics, such as short read aligners (bwa, bowtie); software for interaction with sequencing data (samtools); genome annotation tools (GeneMark, hmmsearch, pairwise alignment tools). Experience writing Unix scripts (python, bash). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience working in a diverse team environment. Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Desired Qualifications: Familiar with databases (Oracle, MySQL). Familiar with design and methods for statistical analysis of expression data. Notes: This is a full-time, 3 year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 2 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Learn About Us: JGI & Berkeley Lab: A View to Fuel Innovative Science in the Public Interest They say it's all about location and Berkeley Lab has it all: a view above the San Francisco Bay, cool breezes, and world-class multidisciplinary science within a diverse and respectful research ecosystem of 5,000 people. Nearly 90 years ago, Ernest Orlando Lawrence, the inventor of the cyclotron, brought physicists, biologists, engineers and mathematicians together in Berkeley above the University of California campus to tackle the most urgent scientific challenges. Today, after garnering 13 Nobel Prizes, Berkeley Lab has sustained and grown that tradition of open, interdisciplinary team science, exemplified by how the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (JGI) addresses the most pressing energy and environmental challenges using integrative genome science approaches. JGI takes up residence in the new, state-of-the-art Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) along with the U.S. Department of Energy Systems Biology Knowledgebase (KBase) to expand the frontiers of energy and environmental science in partnership with the worldwide community of researchers. Will you join us and be a critical part of our next ground-breaking discoveries? (LBNL) addresses the world's most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab's scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Working at Berkeley Lab has many rewards including a competitive compensation program, excellent health and welfare programs, a retirement program that is second to none, and outstanding development opportunities. To view information about the many rewards that are offered at Berkeley Lab- . Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the under 41 CFR 60-1.4. Click to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. 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Amazon - Cambridge, MA - Shifts: Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend Location: Dedham, MA Job opportunities vary by location. We update postings daily with open positions. Hourly pay rate: Base pay rate is $15 per hour. Earn an extra $5 per hour on our Monday Shifts through 01/17/2021 and 1.5 times base wage on Sundays! Immediate openings available now.  Amazon remains open as an essential business to serve our communities delivering critical supplies directly to the doorsteps of people who need them. Find out what Amazon is doing to provide a safe environment for employees at this time on our . Become part of the dedicated team that gets orders ready for people relying on Amazon’s service. As a Whole Foods Shopper, you’ll work inside a Whole Foods Market, getting customer grocery orders ready for delivery. Here are some of the things you’ll get to do: Use smartphone, manage apps, and scan bar codes Shop the store for customers using their grocery lists Get grocery orders prepared for delivery Check for order quality Communicate with customers about their orders through the app This role allows you to choose from available shifts each week to create your own schedule. Shifts can be on the weekend and during the week. Availability depends on business need. Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes. Reasons you’ll love working here: Health and safety are a top priority with all of our roles and sites. We continue to consult with medical and health experts, and take all recommended precautions in our buildings and stores to keep people healthy. Earn more: You can expect a competitive wage and reliable pay check when you work for Amazon. Flexible hours: You can choose your shifts to create a schedule that works for you. Career development: Many of our entry-level employees become leaders in operations, HR, and other areas. See where your Amazon journey can take you. Basic qualifications: ·High school, GED, or equivalent diploma Apply now to view available shifts. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit . PandoLogic. Keywords: Store Shopper, Location: Cambridge, MA - 02238... - Permanent - Full-time

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Amazon - Lexington, MA - Shifts: Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend Location: Newton, MA Job opportunities vary by location. We update postings daily with open positions. Hourly Pay Rate Base pay rate is $15 per hour. Earn an extra $5 per hour on our Monday Shifts through 01/17/2021 and 1.5 times base wage on Sundays! Immediate openings available now.  Amazon remains open as an essential business to serve our communities delivering critical supplies directly to the doorsteps of people who need them. Find out what Amazon is doing to provide a safe environment for employees at this time on our . Become part of the dedicated team that gets orders ready for people relying on Amazon’s service. As a Whole Foods Shopper, you’ll work inside a Whole Foods Market, getting customer grocery orders ready for delivery. Here are some of the things you’ll get to do: Use smartphone, manage apps, and scan bar codes Shop the store for customers using their grocery lists Get grocery orders prepared for delivery Check for order quality Communicate with customers about their orders through the app This role allows you to choose from available shifts each week to create your own schedule. Shifts can be on the weekend and during the week. Availability depends on business need. Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes. Reasons you’ll love working here: Health and safety are a top priority with all of our roles and sites. We continue to consult with medical and health experts, and take all recommended precautions in our buildings and stores to keep people healthy. Earn more: You can expect a competitive wage and reliable pay check when you work for Amazon. Flexible hours: You can choose your shifts to create a schedule that works for you. Career development: Many of our entry-level employees become leaders in operations, HR, and other areas. See where your Amazon journey can take you. Basic qualifications: ·High school, GED, or equivalent diploma Apply now to view available shifts. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit . PandoLogic. Keywords: Store Shopper, Location: Lexington, MA - 02420... - Permanent - Full-time

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Amazon - Walnut Creek, CA - SHIFTS: Overnight, Sunrise, Day, Evening, Weekend LOCATION: Livermore Job opportunities vary by location. We update postings daily with open positions. PART-TIME WAREHOUSE TEAM MEMBER HOURLY PAY RATE:Earn $15.25/hr or more Immediate openings available now. Start as soon as 7 days. No resume or previous work experience required. Become part of the dedicated team that gets orders ready for people relying on Amazon's service. From flexible part-time roles to full-time set schedules with health care benefits, Amazon has a variety of jobs. Find the right Amazon opportunity for you today. Amazon remains open as an essential business to serve our communities delivering critical supplies directly to the doorsteps of people who need them. Find out what Amazon is doing to provide a safe environment for employees at this time on our COVID-19 FAQ page: Candidates must be 18 years or older with ability to read and speak English for safety. REASONS YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE: Health and safety are a top priority with all of our roles and sites. We continue to consult with medical and health experts, and take all recommended precautions in our buildings and stores to keep people healthy. Earn more: You can expect a competitive wage and reliable paycheck when you work for Amazon. Career development: Many of our entry-level employees become leaders in operations, HR, and other areas. See where your Amazon journey can take you. Benefits: Our range of benefits can include health care starting on day one, employee discounts, 401(k) savings plans, paid time off and more! Find out which benefits you'll get after you choose your role with us. Stay active: You'll be on the move for your whole shift in our fast-paced environments. Check out what some of our employees have to say about their jobs: AMAZON IS HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ROLES IN YOUR AREA: DELIVERY STATIONS Amazon's delivery stations are the final stop before an order heads out for delivery to the customer's door. In this active job you sort packages into delivery routes. To ensure we meet customer-promised delivery times, shift times will vary. Depending on your location, you'll work a set schedule with hours that range between full-time and part-time. Basic qualifications: High school, GED, or equivalent diploma Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit PandoLogic.Category: Logistics, Keywords: Warehouse Worker... - Permanent - Part-time

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Amazon - Saint Peter, MN - LOCATION: 5825 11th Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379 - MSP5 Sortation Center HOURLY PAY RATE: $15.75 PLUS A $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS* *$1000 limited-time bonus (Bonus is split into two payments and paid out on 12/18/20 and 1/1/21. Must still be employed at each designated date to receive payment) Amazon remains open as an essential business to serve our communities delivering critical supplies directly to the doorsteps of people who need them. Find out what Amazon is doing to provide a safe environment for employees at this time on our COVID-19 FAQ page [ You're on your way to joining the dedicated team that gets orders ready for customers. Enjoy the flexibility of picking your own schedule while earning a reliable pay rate. Stay active during your work day in this fast-paced warehouse environment. Learn new skills and build your experience by doing a range of different types of work. Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Sort, scan, stack packages on pallets Get customer orders ready for delivery Use technology like scanners, computers, and handheld printers These duties will rotate on a daily basis. SHIFT DETAILS: This role puts you in control of your schedule. Choose the shifts that work best for you now. You will be able to adjust your schedule in the future, as needed. Work about 16-24 hours each week Shifts are 3 5 hours long Choose to work more shifts when available - depends on business needs Your schedule will be based on availability and the preferences you selected in your application. WHAT IT'S LIKE INSIDE THE WAREHOUSE: Your safety is important to us. We'll give you protective gear, such as a facial covering and safety vest to wear. Temperature checks are being conducted at sites around the U.S. Anyone registering a temperature over the CDC-recommended 100.4F will be asked to return home and only come back to work after they've gone three days without a fever. Associates are expected to follow social distancing guidelines, participate in safety exercises such as daily stretching, and share safety tips with co-workers. You will work around moving machines. Flexibility is key. You should be open to working extra hours and ready to work at a fast pace. You'll be on the move for your whole shift. Your shifts will include standing in one place for long periods, walking around, and climbing stairs. You will need to wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Even with climate controls, temperatures in some parts of our warehouses may vary between 60F and 90F. Temperatures can go over 90F in the truck yard or inside trailers on hot days. It can get noisy. We will give you hearing protection, if you need it. The dress code is relaxed with a few rules to follow for safety. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO BE ABLE TO: Lift up to 49 pounds Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during long shifts Use carts, dollies, and hand trucks and other gear to move stuff around Go up and down stairs (for sites with stairs) Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (for some sites) BENEFITS Paid time off 401(k) savings plan Holiday pay opportunities On-the-job training and skill development Employee Assistance Program Learn more here: WHAT'S NEXT? Learn more about our hiring process here: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school, GED, or equivalent diploma Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please [ Logistics, Keywords: Warehouse Worker... - Permanent - Full-time

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Shipt - Thompson Ridge, NY - Shipt is a membership-based marketplace that helps people get the things they need, like fresh produce and household essentials, from stores they trust. Help people save time and have fun while you're at it - there's never been a better time to join Shipt. As a Shipt Shopper, you will: Use the app to accept orders from Shipt members in your area. Accurately shop and deliver orders to member homes. Bring the magic with every delivery to ensure the best customer experience. Why Shipt? Earn up to $22/hr or more. Save up for a dream trip, pay down debt, or donate to your favorite cause - it's up to you! Help people in your community: Get out and stay active, providing an invaluable service to Shipt members. Set your own hours: Be your own boss and work part-time, full-time, or any time in between. Free Shipt membership: Discover the benefits of same-day delivery for yourself. Be part of the Shipt family: Get to know fellow shoppers through online groups, exclusive events, and meetups. Work wherever you are: Easily shop in any of our service areas when you're on the road. All applicants must: Be at least 18 years old. Have access to reliable transportation (car year of 1997 or newer) and car insurance coverage. Have a current U.S. driver's license. Have knowledge about handpicking fresh produce. Provide your own insulated cooler bag. Be able to lift 25+ pounds. Be familiar with using an Android or iPhone. Job Type: Contract... - Contract - Part-time

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Transdev North America - Indianapolis, IN - Overview $1,000 sign-on bonus! You will provide transportation to the disabled community, ensuring they get where they need to go safely. Paratransit Drivers provide passengers with safe, reliable transportation and excellent customer service. How we are keeping our employees and customers safe: Strict adherence to CDC Guidelines Enhanced vehicle cleaningdisinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas PPE Distribution (Hand Sanitizer, masks, gloves) Social Distancing Enforced Enhanced facility cleaningdisinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas What we offer: $14.50hour starting wage MedicalDentalVision health benefits - Blue Cross Blue Shield 401(K) retirement plan Paid time off Paid holidays Ability to advance your career Responsibilities What you will be doing: Provide door-to-door transportation for passengers safely and efficiently Ensure passengers are properly secured and provide assistance with all entries and exits Greet passengers, accept fare payment and maintain a safe environment Properly report all incidents, accidents, mechanical concerns Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections Other duties as required Qualifications Who you are: Must be at least 21 years old or older with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Must have a clean certified driving record and be able to provide a Motor Vehicle Record with aleast 1 yeardriving history. Must have a valid driver's license with a For Hire Endorsement. Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Must be punctual with an emphasis on your attendance. Must submit to drug testing, DOT physical, and a criminal background check. Must be able to work in all types of weather. Must be able to complete paid driver training. About us: Transdev is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of passenger transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit and shuttle services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and contribute to a more sustainable environment. If you have any questions, please contact us: Craig Coe For more information please visit our website at https://ift.tt/35VB3hh The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law Job Locations US-IN-Indianapolis Posted Date 2 weeks ago ( 5:32 PM) Requisition ID 2020-13363 Position Category DriverOperator - Bus, Paratransit, Taxi, Limo, Shuttle Internal Reference 317 CompanyDivision Transdev Services... - Permanent - Full-time

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MUMBAI: Broadcaster Zee Entertainment Enterprises may post around 50 per cent decline in net profit in the quarter ended September, while net revenues may have dropped up to 28 per cent as advertising rates continue to reel under pressure due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and subscriptions revenues may be flat on a high base.While industry-wide advertising revenues have been improving gradually, they still remain under pressure as corporate spending has not yet picked up fully amid the current economic slowdown.Analysts also hope for better cash generation, sustained balance sheet improvement and update on funds recovery on sale of overseas investments earlier this year.Kotak Institutional Equities expects Zee Entertainment to report a decline of 53.3 per cent in the net profit from a year ago, while it believes net sales may have shrunk 17.4 per cent.Kotak analysts expect 25 per cent decline in ad revenues (down 65 per cent YoY in 1Q) and modest 2 per cent YoY growth in domestic subscription revenues.They foresee a decline in EBITDA margin by 900 basis points (bps) to 23.6 per cent, largely due to revenue decline and partly due to higher inventory amortization.Anand Rathi expects Zee’s revenue to drop 18.8 per cent YoY due to a 30 per cent YoY fall in domestic advertising revenues and flat YoY growth in domestic subscription revenues. It also expects the EBITDA margin to contract 1,070 bps YoY to 22 per cent, though it may rise 520 bps on a QoQ basis.Edelweiss expects Zee to report a 49.9 per cent drop in adjusted profits, while revenues may have dropped 17.6 per cent.“With the economic activity gradually picking up across the country, we expect Q2FY21 to be a much better quarter for ZEE owing to: i) improvement in the advertising environment; ii) resumption of fresh programming on GEC channels; and iii) reasonable recovery in viewership share across key markets (Hindi, Tamil, Marathi).,” Edelweiss analysts said in a note.“However, given that full economic recovery is yet to transpire, ad rates are likely to remain under pressure,” they added.The brokerage expects advertising revenue to dip around 28 per cent YoY (65 per cent dip in Q1FY21) in Q2FY21 for Zee, while subscription revenue growth is likely to be flattish at 2.5 per cent owing to a high base (27 per cent domestic subscription growth in Q2FY20). That said, content cost and marketing expenses are likely to inch up.

Nachiket Shetye and Bansi Kotecha have a lot on their plate since the pandemic began. Six months ago, they co-founded Kytchens, a “kitchen as a service” tech platform, out of Mumbai. Almost instantly, restaurants from across the country inundated them with requests to create models to take food to clients’ doorsteps, while retaining the packaging, presentation and taste patrons would have experienced if they had come in to eat. Many of these requests that turned into business for Shetye and Kotecha — who get into strategic partnerships with food and beverage brands to help them grow and expand — were from restaurants that seldom or never delivered before. It showed how even the fanciest of restaurants were adapting to the new reality. In a pandemic-struck world, where going to a restaurant has become anxiety-ridden or bothersome, restaurateurs have decided to take gourmet food and great experiences to the customers. Hundreds of high-end restaurants have suddenly popped up on the delivery map for the first time and a bunch of firms have gotten on to the gourmet cloud-delivery bandwagon.The pandemic was reason enough for hospitality industry veterans Anirudh Singhal, Prasanjit Singh and Abhijit Mukherjee to set up a new gourmet cloud kitchen, Shackhood, in Gurgaon. They didn’t want to sell step-down affordable food like other cloud kitchen brands. Ripped bags, crumpled packaging or soggy boxes were just not acceptable. “It isn’t just that the food has to have topend restaurant quality taste, it also has to come in good packaging,” says Singhal, who was keen on catering to their target audience in upscale residences even during the pandemic. Two months into the business, Shackhood has enough business to look at expanding. Food has never looked more attractive, Singhal says. “Inconsistencies were not an option for us. We have made YouTube style tutorial videos for our chefs on how to make and pack food to retain the gourmet experience.” Everything is boxed in the finest quality cardboard with glazed butter paper. This is not the usual cloudkitchen product, he clarifies. The average order for their gourmet delivery business is about Rs 1,500 for two — 3.5-4x more than the usual. 78972203Gourmet deliveries are especially characterised by customised service offering, better trained riders and food handlers as well as a dedicated call centre for patrons.Since the in-home dining experience has to be different albeit more attractive, Shetye says, it also must come with correct-sized service portions. “Some of these restaurants are not designed for delivery orders and are delivering large-sized sharing portions. It has to be more personalised than that. Customers wouldn’t mind paying restaurant-style prices but only as long as they get customised experience,” he says.As the pandemic shut down restaurants for good for a short period, Amit Ahuja, who runs Asian restaurant chain Misu in Bengaluru, realised that people’s cravings for good food would remain unfulfilled. Deliveries were never a big money spinner for Misu as their in-restaurant dining experience was the star attraction. So Ahuja decided to adapt to the new reality at warp speed. “With restaurants shut, we quickly switched from being a dine-in space to a delivery platform. We noticed there was so much demand for good-quality restaurant food at home that we even opened another cloud kitchen space to service a different part of the city.” Misu’s restaurants are now open but it will continue to operate its cloud kitchen to cater to the additional demand, Ahuja adds.If that does not indicate the potential of this segment, check out these numbers: Before the Covid-19 outbreak, Misu made only 10% of its revenue from deliveries. Now, it delivers 60-70% of its food; in-dining business is yet to take off like earlier. “It helped that we already had a brand. We only had to set up extra kitchens and make newer delivery friendly recipes,” he adds. 78972210While restaurant promoters are gung-ho about the revenue potential of the new model, gourmet chefs are happy to go beyond their kitchens to reach patrons.So when Sorrentina in Mumbai decided to send its exotic dishes to customers’ homes, it added a chef to the package. That way, its tajarin tartufo and burrata caponata can have the restaurant’s signature flavour till the end.Executive chef Aabhas Mehrotra says the restaurant has done about 10 such experiences since they launched this service a couple of months ago and has another 13 events lined up for next month. “This is not exactly a restaurant experience but we’re able to at least bring the gourmet experience to homes. We’ve been getting a lot of queries for preDiwali parties,” he says. The average at home experience from Sorrentina is Rs 2,500 per person. In Mumbai, Chef Prateek Sadhu, the coowner of Masque, says businesses will have to adapt to keep business going. The fine-dining restaurant delivered everything from brisket burgers to thukpas during the pandemic with surprise elements like balloons with the baskets of food. They also hosted tailgate events in their parking lot — customers could come and eat in their cars while maintaining social distance. “Customers don’t mind paying a little extra for personalised menus and qualitative food. Kitchens are restructuring their business models,” says Sadhu.In Delhi, Rishiv Khattar has taken the concept a step ahead by targeting the home chefs. His company, Makery, delivers do-it-yourself kits to customers who want ingredients — fresh and cleaned — so that they can make gourmet food at home easily. 78972230It has signed up with some of the most eclectic restaurant companies to cater to patrons. Makery puts the kits together, with an instruction card, while the restaurants collaborate at the recipe stage. The packages are hand-delivered by the company staff — sometimes in a car to ensure the packaging is intact.As fine-dining restaurants join the delivery bandwagon, pure cloud-kitchen players are getting into the gourmet space.Zomato sees a big potential in the segment, says Mohit Sardana, COO-food deliveries. The restaurant aggregator set up a gourmet delivery service this month with 350 partner restaurants in five cities. “Consumer behaviour has changed a lot since the pandemic. It has created this opportunity for us and the restaurants. And as we’ve noticed before, once a behaviour gets instilled, it is less likely to go away. People are likely to continue to order gourmet food at home even after the pandemic,” adds Sardana. 78972238Zomato didn’t have a gourmet category before. Next year, the company expects 15-20% of its business from this segment. “That is close to double of what it is right now. We will also soon have a dedicated fleet of riders for gourmet deliveries. They will be specially groomed and trained,” he adds. The company will also help create more rider-friendly packaging solutions.Restaurateurs say aggregators charge 20-30% of the order value as commission. The bigger the order, the larger the commission. Swiggy, the other major food aggregator in the country, has partnered with hotels such as ITC Hotels, Marriott, Hyatt and the Hilton across major cities. Some of these chains even tailored their offerings with a deliveryspecific menu to ensure the experience is best suited for home delivery. 78972254The aggregator has noticed that one in seven customers now order from gourmet restaurants. When compared with its preCovid levels, there has been a five-fold increase every month in signing up fine-dining restaurants for online deliveries. Its order value has grown 3X from pre-Covid days.Swiggy even has a curated gourmet selection for its sub-platform, Scootsy, in Mumbai. A Swiggy spokesperson says it has on boarded top-notch restaurants like Yauatcha and Hakkasan, The Table, Masque and Royal China, among others. “The delivery partners for Scootsy undergo a specialised training programme which covers grooming, food handling, restaurant etiquette and customer interaction. In fact, Scootsy on Swiggy has a list of special items for which we provide detailed training on right handling,” the spokesperson adds. 78972268As malls and restaurants shut down, LiteBite Foods, which usually positions its brands in food courts, was quick to realise that innovation was required to stay afloat. So it improved its packaging to enter the gourmet delivery space. Sushi is delivered on ice packs so it remains cold and fresh, airlock packaging keeps food hot, the company changed its menus five times in the last seven months to incorporate local, seasonal products. It also added more “food that travels better”.Rohit Aggarwal, director at Lite Bite, is confident of this business doing well. “Eating out has reduced but celebrations will continue,” he adds.

By Kriti GuptaJust days before the U.S. election investors are largely positioned for a surge in risk sentiment under a Blue Wave scenario. For a handful of assets, there’s a chance that they’re completely wrong.Will a Joe Biden victory trigger an equities rally if the Senate remains Republican? Can Big Tech repeat its 273% ascent under President Donald Trump? Does the Democrats’ plan to shift to renewable energy mean oil’s dead? Bloomberg’s Markets Live team debated these topics and more in a live discussion and came up with alternative views beyond the consensus.Senate RiskConsensus view: A Biden victory helps risk assetsNon-consensus view: A Trump win helps risk assets -- but only with a Democratic SenateThe Senate race is key for fiscal stimulus. The gap between aid proposals from the Trump administration and House Democrats is narrow, so a flipped Senate could unlock more than $2 trillion of assistance. That could send the S&P 500 toward 3,650, a two standard deviation move from the index’s 12-month average closing price of 3,137. Beyond that, the next level to watch is 3900, the third standard deviation.78978108Alternatively, a Trump victory without a GOP Congress could be similar to a Biden victory without a Blue Wave, meaning more delays for federal aid. That would be troubling for equities and commodities. A split government could also influence how the White House deals with China, the European Union and other trading partners -- all of which could introduce risk to markets.JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Chief Equity Strategist Dubravko Lakos-Bujas is eyeing the S&P 500 at ~3,900 in an “orderly Trump victory as the most favorable outcome for equities.”Tech ThreatConsensus view: A Blue Wave will hurt technology stocks, while a Trump win will help themNon-consensus view: Big Tech’s dominance is over, regardless of who’s in the Oval OfficeWhile a Blue Wave is considered pro-risk, potential antitrust action alongside rising corporate taxes would weigh on tech makers and suppliers in the U.S. and Europe. Asian tech could be an alternative given the lower valuations, earnings momentum and strong balance sheets, according to Societe Generale strategists.Among the companies that could entice investors are Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the biggest tech names on the MSCI Emerging Markets index. The MSCI Asia Pacific Information Technology Index gained 1.5% in October compared with a roughly 1.5% decline in the Nasdaq 100.78978113Meanwhile, a Trump win would likely bring less regulation and lower corporate taxes from about 21% to 15%. While that could keep Big Tech humming, a Trump second term also presents a double-edged sword. He’s openly attacked Amazon.com Inc. and Facebook Inc. for anticompetitive behavior and could step up his critique.Oil WhimsConsensus view: A Blue Wave hurts oil, while a Trump victory is crude-positiveNon-consensus view: The only sure thing for oil is more volatilityIn the short term, oil could rally on a Blue Wave, which the market is positioning for (as shown in the chart below). JPMorgan strategists estimate that a Biden win and Democrat Senate could add as much as 15% to crude prices on a combination of dollar weakness and fiscal stimulus. Eventually, however, the market will have to confront Biden’s plan to transition to renewable energy. And most Blue Wave policies could raise U.S. production costs, limiting the growth of shale supply, according to Goldman Sachs.78978118But these risks will play out over years and decades. Immediately after the election, oil’s more likely to follow broader risk assets.Trump has been a strong advocate for American oil and has brokered the biggest-ever voluntary output cuts by OPEC members. A second term could boost crude benchmarks, but also introduce more volatility. OPEC members facing their own domestic pressures are less likely to comply with further output cuts. And tough talk on trade and diplomacy -- like Trump’s dealings with China -- could hamper crude’s gains.

By Sarah PonczekThere’s been a narrative in trader circles for some time now that they’re fine with, maybe even a little excited about, the prospect of a Joe Biden presidency. Many a rally has been ascribed to growing chatter about the possibility of a blue wave on Election Day.And yet, for some investing veterans, there’s a nagging concern that this view is a little optimistic, that some of the things that have made Biden an attractive candidate for voters craving change could make for a rougher ride in markets.For one thing, they note, there’s his pledge to roll back the huge tax cuts that President Donald Trump handed corporate America back in 2017, a move that, irrespective of the public-policy merits it may have, at least has the potential to create stress for equities. There’s also the fact that Biden repeatedly says he cares little about what happens to the market. Even if that’s sloganeering and not quite true, it’s hard to believe he cares about it as much as Trump, who at times has seemed maniacally focused on goosing shares higher.Higher it did go, of course. So high that stock valuations are richer on the eve of next week’s election than they have been in any previous campaign cycle in history. That is perhaps the single biggest thing that worries the pessimists out there, that so much euphoria is baked into prices already -- about an end to the pandemic, about the economy’s ability to recover, about a rebound in earnings -- that almost any president taking over from Trump would wind up doing something to shatter the balance. 78978036“Biden has been clear his focus is not the stock market, it’s the economy,” said David Bianco, CIO of the Americas at DWS Group. “Inheriting the equity market at these levels is a big challenge to drive it substantially higher.”Biden’s old boss, Barack Obama, it should be noted, inherited the opposite situation a decade ago: a market rendered dirt cheap by the financial crisis. It’s perhaps little surprise then that, despite all the misgivings of his naysayers, he presided over one of the greatest bull markets of all time. Conventional wisdom on the sitting president was also wrong. Trump the candidate was panned as a loose cannon that markets would deplore, then went on to preside over the fourth best return for any first-term president.History shows that presidents matter little for equity prices, or at least their party affiliation: S&P 500 returns look alike regardless of who’s in power, and usually they’re positive. The bigger influence has tended to be what’s going on in the economy and markets themselves. And right now, not only are a pandemic and recession raging, but stocks, particularly tech stocks, are trading at prices that even hardened bulls struggle to justify.While valuations are a poor tool for timing, they’re a consideration in expected returns, meaning Biden could face an uphill battle keeping equities aloft no matter what he does. At the end of September, the S&P 500 fetched 36 times profits under standard accounting, more than double the usual at this point heading into elections. When multiples were near this high, stocks averaged 5 per cent annual gains in the ensuing decade, according to S&P 500 Dow Jones data compiled by Bloomberg since 1936. That’s half the gain coming off the lowest ones. 78978039Into that mix would walk Biden, whose platform, while never framed as anti-business, seeks to roll back at least a few of the policies that have given cover to anyone parking money in high-priced stocks. His campaign rhetoric may be just that, rhetoric, but its contrast with Trump is self-evident. “Where I come from,” he said in the last debate, “people don’t live off of the stock market.”Should the polls bear out and Biden prevail, “the market will likely celebrate, because it will be relieved that you’ll get that necessary fiscal support,” said Evan Brown, head of multi-asset strategy at UBS Asset Management. “But investors in U.S. equities may become a little bit more concerned about the less market-friendly ideas coming from his administration.”A Biden spokesman said the Democrat’s agenda would lift the economy in a more equitable way than Trump’s.“Joe Biden sees this race as Scranton versus Park Avenue because he is determined to ensure that our economy rewards work -- not just wealth,” said Andrew Bates. “Independent economists have demonstrated that Joe Biden’s agenda would create 7 million more jobs than Donald Trump, while growing our economy by more than Donald Trump, faster than Donald Trump.”Still, one question that has given investors pause is Biden’s approach to Covid-19 and whether his administration would be more willing to sacrifice the economy to control its spread. The former vice president has been hard to pin down on the question, pledging to rely on science and saying it’s possible to “walk and chew gum at the same time.” With coronavirus case counts surging anew, however, and stocks having their worst week since March, the issue is gaining urgency.“Whether you like Trump or you don’t like Trump, at least you know where he stands on Covid. You know he’s not going to shut down the economy,” said Vance Howard, chief executive officer at Howard Capital Management. “We don’t know where Biden stands. We don’t know if he would shut down the economy. That’s really got people over the past week with a lot of heartburn.”Bates, the Biden spokesman, said the goals aren’t mutually exclusive. “Joe Biden will shut down the virus -- not our economy -- by listening to medical experts, rather than undermining our response by disregarding and attacking them,” he said. 78978043Another worry for bulls is the Democrat’s pledge to roll back the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Trump administration’s most explicit gift to investors. The year after it was enacted, profits for S&P 500 companies surged more than 20 per cent in three consecutive quarters, a rate not seen since the financial crisis ended, as earnings in aggregate for large public companies rose to a record.For his part, Biden has expressed desire for a higher minimum wage. His tax plan also includes raising long-term capital gains tax rates for high earners. And he’s pledged to roll back President Trump’s corporate tax cut, raising the rate to 28 per cent from 21 per cent, a move that could directly eat into the earnings component of stock valuations.“The emphasis of a Biden administration is more likely to be on consumers versus companies,” said Lori Heinel, deputy global chief investment officer at State Street Global Advisors. “It’s more likely to be on regulating certain industries like energy or financial services than not regulating or deregulating them. It’s likely to be an environment where the infrastructure spend is more geared toward areas like education versus potentially other kinds of infrastructure.”Trump’s other big economic policy initiative, his trade war with China, bore less obvious fruit for investors, and is viewed by many negatively, though it mainly played out in a year when the S&P 500 managed a 29 per cent gain, one of the best of the new century. While tit-for-tat threats frequently led to selloffs in the Dow, one feature of the fight was Trump’s seeming willingness to tone down rhetoric or return to the negotiating table when faced with a market in free fall.That divergence -- Trump as president most likely to kowtow to investor whims, Biden as the candidate who says his policies will be aimed at boosting everything but the 10 per cent of American families who own 84 per cent of all stocks -- is a difference that might matter, if all you care about is share prices.“They say the stock market will boom if I’m elected. If he’s elected, the stock market will crash,” Trump said in the last debate. To that, Biden responded: “That the stock market is booming is his only measure of what’s happening.” 78978044

By DK AggrawalInvesting in dividend yield stocks is one of the ways of creating wealth and receiving a steady stream of income. Dividend-paying stocks allow investors to profit in two ways: stock price appreciation and payouts made by the company. Dividends are basically a portion of the income that a company distributes among its shareholders.Some established companies have the practice of disbursing the majority of their annual profits annually among investors in order to establish goodwill in the market.A company's dividend policy is often seen as a testament to its confidence in future earnings growth and sustainability of the business. In another words, a good track record of dividend payments is a strong sign of reliability and an indication that the stock would give good returns in future.Such companies already tend to have strong market presence, which justifies the risk factor to some extent. Holding stakes in the companies that distribute regular dividends can lead to higher yields in the future. Investors can use dividends that they receive to buy more stocks and reap the benefits of dividend reinvestment.Dividend yield stocks are generally less risky than non-dividend ones. Yet, it’s important to avoid judging a company based on dividend payment alone. When looking at high dividend yield stocks, one should also avoid the temptation of seeking out names with the highest yields.Remember, paying dividend is not an obligation, and a company may decide to cut the same any time in the future. It means, thereby, that it is up to the company to decide whether it wants to pay dividend to shareholders or avoid such payments at any point of time for any reason.Moreover, if tax rates on dividend earnings rise, it may become a less attractive option for a company to pay out. Also, any cut in regular dividend always tends to undermine investor confidence, causing stock prices to fall sharply. That may make it double trouble for dividend stock investors.One of the best strategies to make money in stocks is to use the old philosophy of ‘buy and hold’, which is best suited for long-term investors. One should understand that any investment needs to be kept locked in for a certain period in order for it to be able to deliver profits.In dividend yield stocks, an investor enjoys the benefit of dividend income along with capital appreciation. But before picking such stocks in the hope of dividend earning, one should make it a point to go through the financial statement of the company, look at its dividend payment history and check out its market reputation.(DK Aggarwal is the Chairman and MD of SMC Investments and Advisors)