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The Manhattan, New York based Facial Plastic Surgery Group of NYC announced today that the cosmetic facial plastic surgery practice has noticed a significant increase in patients seeking facelift surgery. The founder and medical director,

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Artificial Intelligence is a tool that is being used across many sectors today, including by forward-focused law firms keen to evolve. There are many different ways in which this innovative tech can make a big difference operationally. For example, it is already proving vital in the area of legal research, with organizations such as LexisNexis already employing artificial intelligence to make researching thousands of instances of case law much more straightforward. E-discovery is another area where this technology is making waves, as well as when it comes to automated translation, which artificial intelligence can process at a much lower cost and much more quickly than any other means. Artificial intelligence is also proving to be game-changing for transcription, enabling the conversion of phone calls, bodycam footage etc. into the evidence required for litigation. Technology has a lot to offer law firms keen to upgrade for efficiency - and artificial intelligence is going to be a particularly vital asset going forward.

The market for legal compliance jobs is vibrant right now, as a combination of factors creates a spike in demand for talented people. The tightening of the labor market, combined with a range of constantly evolving regulatory pressures means that organizations are increasingly looking to build stronger internal compliance teams that can insulate against increasing regulatory scrutiny. Competition for corporations seeking to attract talent is tight and many are offering a range of incentives, from high salaries to much more flexible working conditions. As a result, the nationwide unemployment rate for compliance officers fell to 2.4% in 2021, according to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is compared to the overall national average unemployment rate of 5.3% in the same period. Average salaries are also moving in the right direction, with a 1.5% increase in salary data for a compliance chief in 2022 over the figures for the previous year.

Cincinnati-based supermarket giant Kroger has been driving a series of recruitment events over the past year. Most recently it has been targeting workers who can support its logistics and supply operations. In June 2021, the business was seeking to add another 10,000 workers and in October last year an additional 20,000. The most recent hiring push, in April 2022, was focused on targeting 23,000 new staff for the business. Kroger hosts hybrid hiring events that are designed to allow it to reach even more people through both virtual and in-person recruitment means. The increase in workforce has become necessary to support the ongoing expansion that Kroger is investing in when it comes to its online grocery service. The partnership with retailer Ocado has played a particularly important role in generating logistics and supply chain jobs at the retailer. Plus, the launch of Kroger delivery in South Florida over the summer will also see another 200 roles that need filling in areas such as logistics and human resources.

The cost of land necessary for industrial development has made expansion difficult for many in recent years. However, multi-storey construction is set to change that, offering a new way to optimize on available land in urban markets. In most densely populated areas there is an ongoing shrinkage happening when it comes to industrial land alongside a key need for businesses to occupy locations that are close to their customer base. The solution is the multi-storey warehouse, something that isn't often seen in the US, but which is becoming increasingly economically justifiable. There are many benefits to integrating this type of construction, not least that it allows for greater use of a single piece of land by building up. Companies that are looking to deliver to customers within tight windows are attracted to this type of development because it can remain within urban areas, offering distribution facilities with close proximity to customers.

There are a number of key trends that are dominating procurement for 2022. There is, for example, the ongoing need for businesses to invest more in IT solutions, as well as the fact that transparency in supply chains has become vital. Another key procurement trend for 2022 is putting risk management at the center of operations, especially after the challenges of the past couple of years. However, one of the most important trends for 2022 - and one that stands out among the top 5 - is the focus on procurement recruitment. Skills gaps and talent shortages are a general theme right now and this is especially so in procurement. That's why the industry is prioritizing recruitment this year, as well as looking at diversifying the way that this is managed. Alongside building strong permanent workforces there is an emphasis on the support of contingent workers - 70% of executives anticipate hiring more freelancers and contingent workers in the coming two years.

Two players from the world of procurement have joined forces to create the new Rethink Group, expanding reach in both the UK and the US. The first of the two collaborators is Lifecycle Management, an end-to-end provider of contract management services based in Oxford, which focuses on improvements and efficiency through contract and supplier lifecycle. The second is Procura, an award-winning management consultancy that delivers transformation of client procurement functions. The Rethink Group is made up of 80+ professionals across the UK and US and will provide opportunities for both businesses to add depth to their individual offerings. This is likely to include an extension in business lines at Procura, for example, moving from consulting to managed services. Together, the combined forces within the Rethink Group will be able to offer a broader spectrum of options to many more clients across an expanded geographical area.

Larson Maddox, a well-known talent acquisition agency, offers regulatory recruitment services for the energy sector. Their aim is to connect the best talent with the most exciting jobs and innovative companies in the energy industry. The company provides contract, interim and permanent recruitment solutions covering the full project life cycle within many dedicated areas of the industry including renewable, power, nuclear, water and many more. Their team of dedicated recruitment experts helps source candidates with the perfect skill-sets for businesses looking to quickly adapt in this dynamic landscape.

Actuarial personnel is critical for businesses as they utilise mathematics, statistics, and theories of finance and risk to calculate and model the probability of future events. They also develop solutions to reduce adverse outcomes and protect people and companies from potential harm. Actuarial professionals are in high demand these days as businesses look to avoid any financial harm, especially during the pandemic. Selby Jennings, a well-known financial recruitment agency, offers recruitment services to fill job opportunities in the actuarial sector.

Clinical development defines the process of bringing a drug to the market from scratch. It can be a long and difficult process as many crucial factors play a part. The process helps advance scientific knowledge, propels the life sciences field forward, and ultimately delivering a successful and safe product to market that transforms millions of lives. Therefore, qualified professionals are in high demand in the industry. EPM Scientific, a well-renowned recruitment firm, offers recruitment services for the clinical development sector.

Procurement is an important part of the supply chain industry, it includes sourcing raw materials and services to managing contracts and relationships with suppliers. According to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs), companies can spend more than 70% of their revenue on procurement. Personnel in this sector need to have the knowledge of the underlying service technology to coordinate and implement corrective measures during any major incident. DSJ Global, a leading logistics and supply chain recruitment agency, offers recruitment services for the supply chain procurement sector.

Transportation systems like highways, roads, bridges and more are critical for the functioning of a country. However, increasing demand, advancing age, and natural disasters have negatively impacted these facilities. In the past, the US Department of Transportation had announced $871.2m in Emergency Relief to make vital repairs to the nation's backbone of commerce and economic activity. This has also led to a great demand for qualified professionals in the sector. LVI Associates, a global recruitment firm, offers recruitment services for the transportation sector.

Cyber security is a major part of all business with the need to keep information private a top priority for companies. The number of jobs in the cyber security sector are increasing year on year with the sector set to experience exponential growth in the years to come. A skilled cybersecurity workforce is hard to find and the service of the best cyber security recruiters can prevent major gaps in resilient cybersecurity posture. Glocomms, a leading recruiter in the thriving IT market, offers recruitment services to help fulfil job roles in the cyber security sector.

NFTs are constantly generating headlines and today have become an increasingly important priority for many companies. Now, the crypto sales and trading platform eToro has announced the launch of a $20 million NFT fund that will enable it to buy more NFTs and do more for creators. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are digital assets that represent real world objects. That could be anything, from property to art. Focusing on NFTs in this way represents the beginning of a new strategy for eToro. Once this has become fully matured it will allow the sales and trading platform to provide a broad spectrum of services to those who are looking to invest in NFTs. From pop stars to artists, many more high-profile figures have begun to use NFTs in recent times, particularly as a way to offer a stake in their brand. Companies like eToro will play a vital role in the way that this economy expands and the opportunities that exist to participate in it.

Sustainable investment is a key growth area in the financial services world and this is leading to a huge drive to secure business-critical talent. Competition for those who have the skills and experience to help build sustainable investment businesses is hot, with bidding contests becoming a reality and salaries spiraling. In fact, for top talent, financial rewards are increasing by around 50%. ESG talent are being identified as 'the stars of asset management' right now and this is making it challenging for even some of the biggest institutions to recruit the best people. Aligning investment with social benefits and climate goals is not new - it has had a momentum that has been building for some time - but the widespread commitment to it is. Assets in sustainable funds grew 53% year-on-year to $2.74tn in 2021. While demand for talented people to manage these assets is spiking, the talent pool remains relatively modest, which is why there are such significant opportunities for the right candidates today.

A report published in April of this year by the U.S.-China Business Council indicates that all 50 US states exported goods to China last year - and that these exports supported 858,000 US jobs. In fact, exports from America to China spiked last year, increasing by 21% which meant they reached a record high of $149 billion. Many of the rural states in the US were the ones that benefitted the most, especially in terms of commodities. Here, Chinese companies bought a wide range of goods, from soybeans to corn and pork. Many other sectors also benefited from the strong exports performance, including technology and pharmaceuticals. Strong goods exports were responsible for a significant level of job creation and were welcomed by many industries. However, ongoing issues with the travel and service industries meant that the export of services was not as successful. While the future of the relationship between the USA and China may not be clear, the export numbers for the past year have obviously had a big impact in the present in terms of supporting profitability and competitiveness among US businesses.

Expansion is taking place across the legal sector today on a global level. Now, a business that began as a personal injury law firm in Liverpool, UK, is about to go global thanks to significant investment designed to fuel an international expansion. The Spirant Group oversees five companies in the legal and medical services sector, including Accident Claims Lawyers UK. It has now secured more than £13 million in funding that will give the company the resources to pursue new markets, in particular in Dubai and the USA. Spirant has more than a decade in the industry, now has 150 staff and a turnover of more than £20 million. The company launched Accident Claims Lawyers UK back in 2012 and then took the business to Australia in 2017. The next step - seeking to establish a foothold in the profitable USA market - is a logical one and, the firm says, part of a robust long-term strategy to help it deal with shifting financial and regulatory environments.

While the war in Ukraine - and subsequent sanctions on Russia - have created a challenging environment for many in the financial services industry, not every role is negatively impacted. In fact, there are some - in the compliance sphere - that are enjoying a resurgence as a result. Sanctions specialist is probably one of the most in-demand legal compliance jobs today as a result of the war in Ukraine. Sanctions are not new but the effect of the round currently being applied to Russia means that there is unprecedented pressure on compliance teams. This is not just with respect to reviewing what the impact of sanctions is likely to be but also when it comes to ensuring that policies, procedures, systems, controls and guidance all reflect the current situation. This has been exacerbated by the way that sanctions have been introduced on a gradual basis, requiring many institutions to be in a constant state of updating and reviewing.

In April this year, FedEx Logistics announced the opening of its new premises in Memphis, which will serve as a global headquarters and a focal point for international operations. FedEx Logistics is a subsidiary of global freight transportation and logistics services provider FedEx and its services include ocean and air cargo, customs brokerage and warehousing and distribution. The premises in Memphis have gone through significant improvement since the site was identified as a potential headquarters location, with $50 million spent on a sustainable renovation. The new building is a 200,000-square-feet former guitar manufacturing facility, which is positioned opposite the FedExForum. It is designed to be a landmark site within the family of FedEx operations and signifies the ambitious plans and vision that the business has for the coming years. The past year has been kind to FedEx - in March the company reported a 10% annual increase in quarterly revenue at $23.6 billion, and a 32% annual gain.

A 3,508-acre piece of land in the Phoenix region is soon to be the home of a new, huge intermodal logistics hub for BNSF Railway Co. In April this year, BNSF made the winning bid for the property, which went for more than $49 million at an Arizona State Land Department auction. As well as being the winning bidder, BNSF was also the sole bidder. The property sits right next to the BNSF railway line and is viewed as a smart long-term investment for BNSF. The company intends to focus on how it can best develop the land to transform it into "an economic engine in the West Valley." Although BNSF itself did not reveal details about what it was proposing to do with the land, public records show that it is planning to create a large logistics hub. The land is currently undeveloped and being used for livestock.

Hybrid working models have taken the world by storm ever since the start of the pandemic forced companies to reassess workforce management. Talent gaps in procurement and supply chain have made it even more important to update the way that opportunities are offered to candidates in order to be able to attract the best people. In fact, according to Gartner, being able to offer hybrid working is now vital for firms to even remain competitive. 61% of industry leaders believe that the pandemic has created permanent hybrid working models in procurement teams. Most employers forecast that the expectations that employees have when it comes to hybrid working will become more demanding and, in order to win the talent war, it will be necessary to take those expectations into account. That's why procurement headhunters today are increasingly focused on the fact that hybrid working is now a priority for enterprises globally.

Two key factors are having a big influence on the nature of procurement jobs going forward: automation in the sector and the increasing prevalence of hybrid working structures. This is changing the way that those who are looking to get ahead in procurement jobs need to approach career development. For example, soft skills are becoming increasingly key in this industry, with the emphasis on being able to demonstrate empathy, an understanding of what customers want and where sector trends are going - as well as being business savvy. Being comfortable with technology is also vital and an area where most young professionals are much more at ease with. Automation is affecting many different areas of procurement jobs, from analytics and distribution to supplier payments and inventory management. It's vital for individuals working in this industry to understand how that will impact an enterprise, and their role within it.

New figures have revealed that a record number of insurance companies are planning to increase staff employment over the course of 2022. 72% are already looking to boost headcount this year, despite the major squeeze that already exists in the labor market. For many organizations in insurance, this is the most competitive labor market yet and there is huge competition for the brightest and best talent. This is thanks to the number of people retiring from the sector increasing at the same time as significant proliferation in job opportunities and openings, as well as the creation of brand-new roles. The main reason for companies seeking to boost headcount over 2022 is an anticipated increase in business volume over the coming 12 months - just 3% anticipate any staff reductions will be necessary. Interestingly, most insurers are planning to offer flexible working as standard as they seek to fill these new roles. 89% will offer a hybrid working model and 45% fully remote working options.

Larson Maddox is one of the leading legal and regulatory recruiting firms, Larson Maddox offers recruitment services for the media, sports & entertainment sectors. They can help recruit quality talent in the highly sought-after sectors of media, sport and entertainment to perform various tasks ranging from negotiating complex commercial contracts to understanding relevant regulatory standards and ensuring data privacy practices are first class. They use specialised industry knowledge to secure the very best experts in the media sector whether businesses are searching for a specific skill-set or looking to guarantee compliance.

Medical safety and vigilance are becoming increasingly important in the pharmaceutical sector. There have been reports of many safety issues when it comes to pharmaceutical drugs in recent times. Statistics highlight a key challenge of modern medicine, the need to track adverse events long after regulatory agencies have approved new drugs. This is why pharmaceutical safety personnel are in high demand in the industry. EPM Scientific, a well-renowned recruitment agency, offers recruitment services to fill jobs in the safety & pharmacovigilance job sector.

Logistics is an important part of the supply chain sector as more and more packaged goods are moving throughout the globe. By 2023, the market will grow to £15.5 trillion, with an estimated 54.5 billion tonnes of goods being moved annually. Logistics has become increasingly more important as the global economy has expanded following a slowdown at the start of the decade. DSJ Global, a leading logistics and supply chain recruitment agency, offers specialised recruitment services for the supply chain logistics sector.