CHANGZHOU, China, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Trinasolar has signed the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, reaffirming its commitment to advancing global gender equality and empowering women.

Designed to guide companies in empowering women in the workplace, marketplace and the community generally, the principles are the result of collaboration between UN Women and UNGC. As a global signatory of the WEPs, Trinasolar integrates the UN SDGs into its corporate strategy and operations.

To continually improve internal policies and practices, Trinasolar strictly complies with laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where it operates and aligns policies with international human rights conventions and labor standards, such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Building policies and cultures of equity and diversity

Trinasolar is committed to establishing a governance structure that values diversity in all forms. Women hold one third of the seats on the company’s board of directors. Trinasolar promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment through initiatives such as hosting women’s leadership-sharing events.

Supporting women’s health and work-life balance

Trinasolar organizes annual health checkups tailored to female employees. The company has set up Carnation Service Stations to provide more amenable work arrangements for pregnant employees. Customized gift packages are offered to women who marry or give birth. In addition, both male and female employees are entitled to parental leave benefits.

Valuing women’s skills and celebrating their contributions

In its recruitment, promotion and training, Trinasolar emphasizes gender equality and equal pay for equal work. The company has developed a comprehensive talent development system that provides employees with broad opportunities. Special attention is given to female employees, with their average training hours almost tripling in recent years.

The Chairman and CEO of Trinasolar, Gao Jifan, said: “We firmly believe that a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion is crucial to the long-term success and growth of any organization. At Trinasolar, this has been at the heart of our corporate culture from the very beginning. Joining hands with the WEPs platform, we are committed to creating an environment where all employees, especially women, have equal opportunities to thrive. By empowering women and fostering an inclusive workplace, we are not only supporting our people but also advancing our mission ‘Solar Energy for All’. Together, we will drive global progress in energy conservation, emissions reduction, and sustainable development, building a zero-carbon future for all.”

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Industry leader urges potential entrants to apply with eight days left

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Housecall Pro, the premier software platform serving over 45,000 home service companies, continues to accept applications for its Trade Academy scholarship, which expanded this year to include electrical and plumbing, in addition to HVAC. The Dec. 31 application deadline is quickly approaching, and they encourage those interested to apply right away.

“Response to our call for applications for the Trade Academy scholarship has been substantially higher than previous years,” said Roland Ligtenberg, Housecall Pro co-founder and SVP of Innovation. “With only eight days left to apply, we want to reach even more aspiring trades professionals.”

In the four years since the program began, the number of annual scholarships awarded has increased to more than 40 with the volume of applications steadily increasing. Reflecting its broad appeal, the program attracted applicants ranging in age up to 82 years old.

The Trade Academy Scholarship is sponsored by Housecall Pro in collaboration with SupplyHouse.com and WD-40®. Scholarship winners will be notified by the end of February and will receive:

A $2,500 financial scholarshipA Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit provided by SupplyHouse.comOne-year supply of WD-40® productsHousecall Pro one-year Essentials membership

“Home service companies have a limited pool of qualified applicants applying for their open positions,” Ligtenberg said. “These scholarships can help provide access and training for careers across essential trades, preparing more candidates for careers in the industry.”

To apply for the Trade Academy Scholarship, visit tradeacademy.com/trade-school/scholarship. For more information about Housecall Pro, visit housecallpro.com/.

About Housecall Pro

Housecall Pro is a top-rated comprehensive platform that empowers home service professionals to save time, sell bigger jobs and provide best-in-class service. With tools for scheduling, dispatching, invoicing and more, Housecall Pro empowers businesses to focus on what they do best. Founded in 2013, Housecall Pro has been championing Pros to success through innovative product solutions and strong community support.

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OSLO, Norway, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Looking ahead to 2025, leading no-code/low-code application development platform vendor Neptune Software is anticipating the continued use of AI and generative AI in low-code development, as well as a significant demand for increased efficiency and advanced security features. Neptune’s 2025 trends in low-code app development are:

Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities will be extensively integrated into low-code platforms, enabling developers to automate repetitive tasks, improve code quality, assist with documentation and learning, and accelerate the development process.AI-driven low-code platforms will begin to incorporate advanced security features, like real-time threat detection, automated vulnerability scanning, and compliance monitoring, to ensure that applications built on these platforms remain secure, resilient, and bias-free.Low-code / no-code development is expected to expand to include more industries and use cases, and tools will continue to evolve and address the unique challenges these industries face.Companies will turn to platforms for further advancements in low-code development for mobile platforms, improving efficiency and productivity across industries.

With the time-consuming processes and methodologies of traditional software development, low-code application development is gaining popularity as it allows organizations to rapidly deploy and deliver solutions, bridging the gap between IT professionals and business users. Neptune provides an easier way to design, build, deploy, and maintain SAP and other enterprise apps so that companies remain competitive in a mobile-first world.

About Neptune Software
Neptune Software provides a leading app development platform that empowers businesses to easily create digital solutions that simplify complex enterprise processes for SAP & beyond. For decades, they’ve pioneered advancements in no-code, low-code, pro-code and AI-driven application development. They help businesses to accelerate their digital enterprise’s innovation and execution while maximizing ROI through optimized technology and processes.

With a focus on bridging the gap between business and IT, they enable tech teams, business counterparts, and operations to easily build and deliver custom solutions that drive enterprise innovation at scale and with ease.

Neptune has been named a Top 50 Best Software in G2 Inc.’s Software Development Awards and made it into the Gartner Magic Quadrant year after year.

Today, Neptune boasts a global reach, serving over 800 companies and impacting more than 5 million end-users and developers worldwide with easy-to-use corporate applications.

Visit www.neptune-software.com.

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Nell Callahan
nell@frontwoodstrategies.com

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