Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) has proudly received the prestigious title of “Google Cloud Industry Solution Technology Partner of the Year” within the Retail & CPG sector. This esteemed accolade commends Manhattan Associates for its groundbreaking innovations, exceptional customer service, and exceptional utilisation of Google Cloud’s capabilities on a global scale. Leveraging the power of Google Cloud, the Manhattan Active® Suite of supply chain commerce solutions offers leading brands enhanced scalability, heightened security, and unmatched resiliency.

At the forefront of supply chain and omnichannel retail solutions, Manhattan Associates excels in delivering end-to-end applications for warehousing, transportation, order management, inventory tracking, and point-of-sale through SaaS applications. By seamlessly interconnecting these solutions, the brand empowers businesses to dismantle information silos, enhance visibility, optimise operations, and ultimately boost profitability.

“Google Cloud’s partner awards celebrate the substantial impact and customer triumphs achieved by our partners throughout the past year,” remarked Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President of Global Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud. “We’re thrilled to acknowledge Manhattan Associates as a recipient of the 2023 Google Cloud Partner Award and eagerly anticipate fostering our robust partnership to continue serving our mutual clientele.”

Sanjeev Siotia, Executive Vice President and CTO of Manhattan Associates, expressed his excitement over the recognition: “We are thrilled that Manhattan has secured the title of Google Cloud Partner of the Year. With our industry-leading cloud-native software platform built on microservices architecture, we offer unparalleled flexibility and agility. Collaborating with Google Cloud, we deliver horizontally scalable and consistently accessible solutions that drive revolutionary advancements in supply chain commerce, exceeding the expectations of the world’s premier brands.”

In a recent joint effort, Manhattan Associates and Google Cloud combined their expertise to create the Unified Commerce Benchmark—an industry-first analysis of Unified Commerce within specialty retail. Drawing insights from actual transactions, returns, and customer journeys spanning both digital and physical channels, this benchmark unveiled the key attributes of prosperous retailers, concrete best practices, and opportunities for others to elevate their customer value and modernise their operations.

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Lexxic, a pioneering consultancy championing neurodiversity, is set to host an enlightening webinar on September 27, 2023, from 12pm to 1pm, coinciding with National Inclusion Week. This event aligns with Lexxic’s mission to assist businesses in cultivating diverse and neuro-inclusive work environments. National Inclusion Week, established by Inclusive Employers, honours inclusion while spotlighting the imperative for diverse workplaces.

Under the theme “Take Action, Make Impact,” this year’s initiative prompts individuals and entities to contemplate actions that can drive positive change in the lives of others. National Inclusion Week underscores the significance of fostering an atmosphere where every individual’s distinct perspective is cherished and integrated.

With an estimated 1 in 7 individuals in the UK and Ireland identifying with a neurodivergent trait, a growing awareness about inclusivity is evident. Lexxic acknowledges the necessity for businesses to establish a corporate culture that embraces diverse minds, ensuring a sense of belonging for neurodivergent individuals.

Lexxic’s forthcoming webinar, titled “How to Foster a Neuro-Inclusive Culture at Work,” will furnish attendees with practical insights for crafting a culture of neuro-inclusion that permeates the entire employee journey.

The interactive session will delve into defining neuro-inclusion’s pivotal role in shaping an organisational culture, offering strategies to kick-start and advance the journey towards neuro-inclusion, showcasing the myriad benefits of nurturing a neuro-inclusive environment, including its impact on neurodivergent individuals. Furthermore, the webinar will spotlight Lexxic’s proficiency in guiding organisations towards achieving neuro-inclusion.

Attendees will actively participate in the discourse, posing queries to the host and neurodiversity experts during the interactive webinar.

“At Lexxic, we firmly believe that genuine progress towards a more inclusive world originates within the confines of every workplace,” remarked Brooke Elias, Director of Marketing and Communication at Lexxic.

“Our webinar aims to arm organisations with knowledge and strategies to embrace neurodiversity, establishing an environment where every mind finds its place.”

This enlightening event is poised to mark a significant stride in advancing workplace inclusivity. For comprehensive details and registration, please visit Take Action, Make Impact: How to Create a Neuro-inclusive Culture at Work (lexxic.com).

Ben Wild Studios, a leading animation company renowned for its creative excellence and unique skill in animation, is excited to announce the official launch of its new film division.

“We’ve had the most incredible 12 months and seen our client base continue to grow with the scope of work increasing from initial animation briefs to full video content creation and production.”

Ben Wild Film has partnered with Upturn Social Enterprise to showcase the company’s journey over the past two decades while reflecting its core mission to unlock the potential and improve the lives and the health & wellbeing of people from diverse groups and disadvantaged communities.

Employers are being urged to expand cost-of-living support for workers following the announcement of the latest Ofgem price cap.

While the price per unit of energy has come down under the new price cap level, higher standing charges and the end of the Government £400 energy payment means that for most households with lower usage, bills will be even higher this winter than last.

Greg Marsh, CEO and Co-founder of Nous.co, a service which saves employees money by managing their household bills, said: “The energy bill crisis is far from over – for many households their bills will be the same or even higher this winter than last. It’s essential that employers do whatever they can to help their workforce.

“We know many managers want to help, but many simply aren’t able to meet inflation-linked pay demands.

“High-quality workplace perks can help untangle this problem – a well-placed benefit can save an employee far more money than it costs the business to roll out. The best approach is to focus on benefits that solve the issue of soaring bills directly at the source.”

Polling by Nous.co has found that energy bills are the biggest source of concern for UK households. Some 68% of people are worried about their energy bill, compared to 43% who are worried about their mortgage or rent, and 38% who are worried about their council tax.

From October to December, the price cap will be set at a level where a typical dual-fuel household paying by direct debit faces an annual bill of £1,923, based on average consumption.

Daily standing charges will increase from 53p to 53.37p for electricity, and from 26p to 26.26p for gas.