NewsroomPress releases from Geographic Solutions and news about our clients' siteshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/NewsroomGeographic Solutions Announces Hire of Sales Managerhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/402/geographic-solutions-announces-hire-of-sales-managerCompany News,General,Geographic SolutionsThu, 14 Mar 2024 12:37:22 GMT<p>We are thrilled to announce the recent hiring of Charles “Britt” Lambert as the company’s new Sales Manager.</p> <p>In his new role, Lambert will lead and oversee the daily operations of the sales department. He will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies and campaigns, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. He will also conduct product demonstrations and contribute to the development of marketing collateral and proposals.</p> <p>"We are beyond excited to have Britt join our team," said Deane Toler, the Director of Sales & Marketing at Geographic Solutions. "Britt wealth of knowledge and proven success in sales make him the perfect fit to lead our sales team. We believe he will play a key role in driving our sales efforts, strengthening our relationships with clients, and expanding our presence in the market.</p> <p>Lambert brings over 22 years of sales experience to Geographic Solutions. In his most recent role, Lambert served as the Sales Director of National Financial Crime Compliance for LexisNexis Risk Solutions (LNRS). In this position, he led a team of eight sales representatives and managed LNRS's financial crime compliance offerings. Before this, he held the position of Sales Director - National Sales at the same company, where he was responsible for leading a sales team of account managers and executives in selling cloud-based and SaaS enterprise data products and solutions.<br />  </p> 402Inc. Magazine Features Geographic Solutions in Its March 2024 Issuehttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/399/inc-magazine-features-geographic-solutions-in-its-march-2024-issueAwards,Company News,General,Geographic SolutionsWed, 06 Mar 2024 18:58:14 GMT<p>We are thrilled to share that Inc. magazine published a feature story about Geographic Solutions in their March 2024 issue, which is now available online and on store shelves. This month’s magazine highlights select honorees of the 2023 Inc. Power Partner Awards, including Geographic Solutions which was recognized in the Customer Relationship Management category. </p> <p>Click the image below to access the feature article. You can read the full profile on <a href="https://www.inc.com/brandedcontent/the-software-company-that-helps-individuals-find-meaningful-employment.html">Inc.’s website</a> or by purchasing a copy of the magazine.</p> <div class="thumb-info thumb-info-lighten"><a href="/Portals/0/Documents/Awards/2023/Inc Profile Story 1.pdf"><span class="thumb-info-wrapper"> <img alt="Project-Image" class="img-fluid" src="/Portals/0/Documents/Awards/2023/Inc-Featured-Article_v1.png" /> <span class="thumb-info-action-icon"></span> </span> </a></div> <p><a href="/Portals/0/Documents/Awards/2023/Inc Profile Story 1.pdf"><span class="btn-text-indent"></span> </a></p> 399Geographic Solutions Announces Hire of Chief Information Security Officerhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/397/geographic-solutions-announces-hire-chief-information-security-officerCompany News,General,Geographic SolutionsMon, 26 Feb 2024 20:30:24 GMT<p>Geographic Solutions is thrilled to welcome Felipe Medina as the company’s new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).</p> <p>In his new role, Felipe will be responsible for overseeing the company's security program, including maintaining security compliance initiatives, implementing cybersecurity policies, and monitoring Geographic Solutions’ software and hardware networks. He will also work closely with the Information Technology team to design, manage, and implement various strategies to improve security processes and procedures internally for employees and externally for clients.</p> <p>"We are thrilled to welcome Felipe Medina to the Geographic Solutions team," said Paul Toomey, President and Founder of Geographic Solutions. "His extensive experience and expertise in information security will be invaluable as we continue to prioritize the protection of our clients. We are confident that under Felipe's leadership, Geographic Solutions will further strengthen its position as a trusted provider of workforce development software solutions." </p> <p>Felipe brings over 16 years of experience in information security and technology management to Geographic Solutions. Most recently, Felipe worked as the Business Information Security Officer for BankUnited, where he was responsible for designing and implementing the company’s security program. Before that, Felipe worked for DigitalEra Group as the Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer where he oversaw all technical aspects of the company, including the hiring and training of IT personnel, leading a team of service engineers, and delivering highly technical software deployments with platforms such as Splunk, McAfee, Cylance, and others.</p> <p>Felipe is actively involved within the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay cyber communities and mentorship programs. In addition to being a founding member of the Tampa Bay and Miami CISO Executive Networks, he is a contributing member of the Cyber Ohana Project, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, and the Tampa Bay Infragard. Moreover, Felipe is an instructor and advisory board member for Miami Dade College and Keiser University.<br />  </p> 397Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey Published Forbes Articlehttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/395/geographic-solutions-paul-toomey-published-forbes-articleCompany News,General,Geographic SolutionsTue, 13 Feb 2024 15:22:03 GMT<p>We’re thrilled to share that Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey has published a contributed article on Forbes as part of the Forbes Council. In the article, Paul breaks down five workforce trends that business leaders should follow in 2024, such as the resurgence of apprenticeships and the decline of remote work.<br />  <br /> Click <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/02/13/five-workforce-trends-for-leaders-to-follow-in-2024/?sh=1c3e16805c26">here </a>to read the full article on the Forbes website.</p> 395Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey Featured in Forbeshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/392/geographic-solutions-paul-toomey-featured-forbes-articleCompany News,Geographic Solutions,Paul ToomeyThu, 08 Feb 2024 17:07:29 GMT<p>We’re excited to share that Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey, contributed to a collaborative Forbes article for the Forbes Council, called “20 Innovative Strategies For Unlocking Local Business Potential”. In the article, Paul emphasized the importance of giving back and supporting the local tech community while also showcasing the many initiatives Geographic Solutions has started and the ways they are fostering tech careers through apprenticeships and internships.</p> <p>Click <a aria-label="Link here" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/02/05/20-innovative-strategies-for-unlocking-local-business-potential/?sh=a25543b52da5" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/02/05/20-innovative-strategies-for-unlocking-local-business-potential/?sh=a25543b52da5">here</a> to read the full article on the Forbes website. And, while you are there, don't forget to check out Paul's <a aria-label="Link Forbes Council profile" href="https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Paul-Toomey-President-Founder-Geographic-Solutions/3e5bb3a6-c397-4963-923e-ecd41c83489f" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://councils.forbes.com/profile/paul-toomey-president-founder-geographic-solutions/3e5bb3a6-c397-4963-923e-ecd41c83489f">Forbes Council profile</a>.</p> 392Geographic Solutions Announces Hire of Western Regional Business Development Executivehttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/389/geographic-solutions-announces-hire-western-regional-business-development-executiveCompany News,General,Geographic Solutions,New HiresFri, 02 Feb 2024 17:43:41 GMT<p>Geographic Solutions is excited to announce the recent hiring of Jeff Fitzgerald as the company’s new Western Regional Business Development Executive.</p> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p> <p>In his new role, Fitzgerald will focus on fostering new business relationships with labor agencies across the western region of the United States while working closely with current clients to meet their evolving business needs and help them maximize their return on investment. He will also conduct product demonstrations, contribute to the development of marketing collateral and proposals, and provide insight and direction for the company’s current and future software solutions.</p> <p>"We are beyond thrilled to have Jeff join our team," said Deane Toler, the Director of Sales & Marketing at Geographic Solutions. "Jeff’s extensive experience and knowledge of the workforce and unemployment insurance (UI) industries will open new doors for us and help to foster partnerships with public employment agencies who are looking to modernize their legacy employment systems".</p> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p> <p>Fitzgerald has over 19 years of experience working in state and local government agencies and federal programs. Jeff began his public sector career with the City of Denver administering several labor and employment programs, including operating Denver’s American Job Centers. Most recently, Jeff worked for the U.S. Department of Labor as the Enterprise Program Manager, where he led the implementation of the Employment and Training Administration’s first national UI Tiger Team – a consultative service for states which addressed national policies and operational challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to working with the U.S. Department of Labor, Jeff served as the UI Division Director for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for nine years.</p> 389Geographic Solutions Launches VOScast Podcast Serieshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/386/geographic-solutions-launches-voscast-podcast-seriesCompany News,Geographic Solutions,Partnerships,Workforce DevelopmentFri, 19 Jan 2024 22:29:30 GMT<p><strong>Palm Harbor, FL – January 19, 2024 –</strong> <a href="https://www.geographicsolutions.com">Geographic Solutions</a>, in partnership with <a href="https://workforce180.com/">Workforce180</a>, is excited to announce the launch of VOScast, a 12-episode podcast series that delves into the world of workforce development, unemployment insurance, and creative ways to reach hard-to-serve demographics.</p> <p>Hosted by Geographic Solutions’ Digital Content Specialist, Evan Brenner, the VOScast series tackles a range of timely workforce-related topics, as well as thought-provoking discussions with industry experts, workforce development professionals, and policymakers. Each episode will explore the latest developments and challenges in the industry, as well as delve into ancillary aspects of workforce development, including innovative software that secures employment for the justice-involved prior to parole and aligning collegiate programs with local hiring needs in order to feed talent pipelines.</p> <p>"We are excited to launch the VOScast series and provide a platform to discuss the critical issues, trends, and news facing the workforce development industry," said Paul Toomey, President of Geographic Solutions. "Our goal is to hit the airwaves, foster meaningful conversations and share insights that will empower and inspire organizations as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of workforce development."</p> <p>The podcast series is part of Geographic Solutions’ ongoing commitment to supporting workforce development efforts and providing innovative solutions that support and drive those in the workforce industry. In partnering with Workforce180, an established and well-respected industry professional, the two entities hope to cast a broader listener net in an effort to bring together a community of workforce development professionals to offer a sounding board, share knowledge, best practices, and valuable insights.</p> <p>The first episode features the Executive Director of WorkSource East Central Georgia, La Tunya Goodwin as a guest. The VOScast is now available on the Geographic Solutions <a href="https://www.geographicsolutions.com/Resources/VOScast-Podcast">website </a>and on popular podcast platforms, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voscast/id1724237284?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_appicon">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/36Yde5G0OxGLqPh1ff36JX?si=002cf2fb72f6418b&nd=1&dlsi=ab64bde20ce44efe">Spotify</a>.<br />  </p> 386Introducing the VOS Sapphire "My Dashboard Assistant": A Smarter Way to Navigate Your Dashboard!https://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/381/introducing-the-vos-sapphire-my-dashboard-assistant-a-smarter-way-to-navigate-your-dashboardCompany News,Geographic Solutions,Job Search,Job Seeker,Product and Site Launches,Virtual OneStopTue, 28 Nov 2023 17:42:35 GMT<p>Geographic Solutions is thrilled to unveil My Dashboard Assistant, an innovative new feature that will seamlessly be integrated into both guest and registered individual’s dashboards. This exciting new integration is designed to simplify and enhance the user experience for job seekers within the VOS Sapphire system. My Dashboard Assistant will be accessible for users on December 1, 2023.</p> <p>My Dashboard Assistant offers a more personalized user experience for registered individuals, allowing them to better optimize their workflow. The system provides users with tailored recommendations based on how they routinely use VOS Sapphire to help them easily navigate their daily needs - such as checking messages, filing a claim, managing their virtual recruiters, and more.</p> <p>Individuals accessing the system as a guest will also be presented with a generalized list of suggestions aimed at helping them get started within the system. This will enable new users to quickly familiarize themselves with the features and functionalities of the dashboard to ensure a smoother onboarding process.</p> <p>Guest and registered Users will be able to effortlessly navigate My Dashboard Assistant’s suggestions by simply clicking the left and right arrow symbols, allowing them to effortlessly explore and select the features that align with their needs and preferences. The new feature also offers individuals the ability to expand their dashboard and view all the standard sections, including widgets, pinned links, and recent job posts by selecting the "View Full Dashboard" link below the section.</p> <p>The introduction of My Dashboard Assistant reflects Geographic Solutions’ commitment to continuously improving and streamlining the user experience. With this integration users will be able to access a wider range of features and sections that are relevant to their tasks and objectives - making it easier for individuals to navigate and utilize the full capabilities of VOS Sapphire.</p> <p>If you have any questions regarding the My Dashboard Assistant or need configuration assistance, please reach out to your assigned Project Manager.<br />  </p> 381Geographic Solutions Named to Inc’s Second Annual Power Partner Awardshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/376/geographic-solutions-named--incs-second-annual-power-partner-awardsAwards,Geographic SolutionsTue, 24 Oct 2023 13:46:00 GMT<p>We’re thrilled to announce that Geographic Solutions has been named as an honoree on Inc.’s 2023 Power Partner Awards list in the Customer Relationship Management category!</p> <p>This year’s award recognized Geographic Solutions’ extensive efforts in fostering symbiotic relationships with its clients and partners - working closely with them to deliver intuitive software that meets their current needs, as well as the ever-evolving legislative landscape.</p> <p> </p> <div class="thumb-info thumb-info-lighten"><a href="/Portals/0/Documents/Awards/2023/Inc%20Power%20Partners%20Awards%20Magazine.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="thumb-info-wrapper"> <img alt="Project-Image" class="img-fluid" src="/Portals/0/Documents/Awards/2023/Inc-Magazine-Award_v2.png" /> <span class="thumb-info-action-icon"></span> </span> </a></div> <p> </p> <p>“Being recognized as an Inc. Power Partner is an honor that all of us at Geographic Solutions accepts with immense pride,” said Paul Toomey, President and Founder of Geographic Solutions. “This award is truly a reflection of our team’s dedication and commitment to continuously evolve and adapt our innovative solutions to address our clients’ ever-changing needs.”</p> <p>The Power Partner Awards honors B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records in providing entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to start, run, and grow their business. The list recognizes 389 firms in marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, and software development, as well as other areas of business.</p> <p>To view the list of Power Partners, click <a href="http://https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards/2023">here</a>. You can also read the complete press release <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/geographic-solutions-named-to-incs-second-annual-power-partner-awards-301966472.html">here</a> - which has been syndicated to <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/geographic-solutions-named-inc-second-110000246.html">Yahoo Finance</a>, <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/geographic-solutions-named-to-inc-s-second-annual-power-partner-awards-695a3757?mod=search_headline">MarketWatch</a>, <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/pr/19509211-geographic-solutions-named-to-inc-s-second-annual-power-partner-awards">Seeking Alpha</a>, and 174 additional publications.</p> 376Geographic Solutions Named As Finalist for the 2023 Tampa Bay Tech Awardshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/375/geographic-solutions-named-as-finalist-for-the-2023-tampa-bay-tech-awardsAwards,Geographic SolutionsThu, 12 Oct 2023 14:59:05 GMT<p>We’re happy to announce Geographic Solutions has been named a finalist as the Tech Company of the Year for the Tampa Bay Tech Awards. This year’s award recognizes all of the company’s work to help establish Geographic Solutions as an impactful and trusted member within the Tampa Bay tech community.</p> <p>The Tampa Bay Tech Awards celebrates Tampa’s talented community of technology leaders, organizations, projects, and professionals across a variety of specialties. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on November 10th, at Armature Works in Tampa, Florida.</p> 375Geographic Solutions Named as Finalist for Digiday Media’s 2023 Greater Good Awardshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/373/geographic-solutions-named-as-finalist-for-digiday-medias-2023-greater-good-awardsAwards,Disaster Recovery,Geographic SolutionsWed, 11 Oct 2023 12:56:03 GMT<p>We’re excited to announce Geographic Solutions has been named a finalist in the Employment category for <a href="https://digiday.com/announcement/awards/bmw-soylent-nbcuniversal-and-pinterest-are-finalists-for-this-years-greater-good-awards/">Digiday Media's 2023 Greater Good Awards</a>!</p> <p>This year’s award recognized Geographic Solutions’ rapid deployment of a Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal to help Floridians find employment and aid local businesses following Hurricane Ian in 2022. The Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal played a significant role in the state’s reemployment effort after many businesses were temporarily, and in some cases, permanently closed.</p> <p>The Greater Good Awards showcases the work being done around social causes, its impact, and ultimately those working toward the greater good. From racial equality to the environment to solving employment issues, the award recognizes the companies and their work that’s helping to create a positive impact on the world.</p> 373Paul Toomey Named as a Finalist for 2023 Apogee Awardshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/374/paul-toomey-named-finalist-2023-apogee-awardsAwards,Geographic SolutionsThu, 28 Sep 2023 15:01:00 GMT<p>We’re excited to share that Geographic Solutions' President, Paul Toomey has been selected as a finalist for CEO of the Year of a Large Company for the 2023 Apogee Awards, presented by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth (TBBW) Magazine. The award was created by TBBW to recognize the dedication and contribution both C-Suite leaders and companies from across Southwest Florida have made in their respective industries and local communities.</p> <p>On September 27th, Paul and the Geographic Solutions’ team attended the 2023 Apogee Awards reception dinner at Tampa's Armature Works, which honored the finalists from each category.</p> 374The Fed is Likely to Pause Rate Hikes, Despite Inflation Growthhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/368/the-fed-is-likely-to-pause-rate-hikes-despite-inflation-growthCompany News,Economic Commentary,General,Geographic SolutionsWed, 13 Sep 2023 15:58:52 GMT<p>CNET published an article today which focused on the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting and included commentary from our Economist & Labor Market Analyst, Phillip Sprehe. He shared his thoughts about what could happen if the Federal Reserve became too passive or aggressive with interest rate hikes.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/advice/the-fed-likely-wont-raise-rates-next-week-experts-say/">here</a> to read the full article on the CNET website.</p> 368Economist & Labor Market Analyst, Phillip Sprehe, quoted in GOBankingRates articlehttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/362/economist-labor-market-analyst-phillip-sprehe-quoted-in-gobankingrates-articleCompany News,Economic Commentary,General,Geographic SolutionsFri, 18 Aug 2023 15:26:30 GMT<p>GOBankingRates recently published an article on their website, which included a quote from our Economist & Labor Market Analyst, Phillip Sprehe, as to why many Americans continue to tightly budget their finances when inflation rates are decreasing.</p> <p>The original article was also syndicated to the Nasdaq, MSN, both Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Finanzas, and Yahoo Sports Canada websites.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/inflation-easing-but-americans-see-prices-rise-across-these-categories/">here</a> to read the full article on the GOBankingRates website.</p> 362Geographic Solution's Economist, Phillip Sprehe, Quoted in GOBankingRates.com Articlehttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/356/geographic-solutions-economist-phillip-sprehe-quoted-in-gobankingratescom-articleCompany News,Economic Commentary,General,Geographic SolutionsTue, 11 Jul 2023 14:12:03 GMT<p>GOBankingRates.com recently ran an article regarding the negative effects that return-to-office mandates are having on the financial job market. Geographic Solutions' Economist and Labor Market Analyst, Phillip Sprehe, believes <em>“If companies continue to push for return-to-office mandates, this will result in more open positions and higher employee turnover in the short term — which is something we’ve already begun to see with the influx of job openings and quit rates in finance."</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/jobs/how-return-to-office-mandates-could-impact-the-financial-job-market/">Click here</a> to read the full GOBankingRates.com article.</p> 356Insider features Geographic Solutions Economist, Phillip Sprehe, regarding US Debt Ceilinghttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/351/business-insider-features-phillip-sprehe-regarding-us-debt-ceilingCompany News,Economic Commentary,General,Geographic SolutionsTue, 30 May 2023 15:55:15 GMT<p>Geographic Solutions' Economist, Phillip Sprehe, was featured in an article by Insider, this past weekend. The article details the potential economic crisis that could ensue if the US Congress does not vote in favor of raising the debt ceiling. This action could result in millions of Americans losing their jobs across many industries, with the business and health sectors being hit the hardest. </p> <p><em>"It would really be with those companies that have kind of delicate financial positions where they're relying on interest payments from US Treasuries that they hold and they're doing this month to month, so that if they don't get that revenue in, then that could jeopardize their ability to do business and to keep up with payroll."</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-will-happen-to-jobs-if-us-defaults-debt-ceiling-2023-5">Click here</a> to read the full article from Insider.<br />  </p> 351International Publication, Le Monde, Features Geographic Solutions' Paul Toomeyhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/347/international-publication-le-monde-features-geographic-solutions-paul-toomeyGeographic Solutions,Paul ToomeyMon, 24 Apr 2023 18:41:58 GMT<p>The international publication, Le Monde, featured a story about the employment shift happening in the tech industry. It mentions how more and more tech workers heading away the tech giants such as Google and Apple and focusing their sights on smaller businesses where their tech talents are greatly needed. Geographic Solutions’ Founder and President speaks to our own experience with finding talented software engineers amid the pandemic. </p> <p>Read the full article on the <a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/employment/article/2023/04/10/american-stores-factories-and-small-businesses-open-their-doors-to-tech-workers_6022382_103.html">Le Monde Website</a>.</p> <p>Can't access the article? <a href="https://www.geographicsolutions.com/Portals/0/Documents/Articles/04-10-2023_Le_Monde.pdf?ver=raOWbaRnotFem6MWwEMGrw%3d%3d&timestamp=1682361735598">Download a PDF version here</a>. </p> 347Geographic Solutions President, Paul Toomey, to Present at Public Sector Data Summit in Londonhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/328/geographic-solutions-president-paul-toomey-present-public-sector-data-summit-londonCompany News,Economic Development,Geographic Solutions,Labor Market Information,Paul Toomey,Workforce DevelopmentTue, 17 Jan 2023 16:08:06 GMT<p><strong>LONDON</strong> – Geographic Solutions Founder and President Paul Toomey will serve as a featured speaker at the Public Sector Data Summit in Westminster, London on January 19, 2023. Geographic Solutions is a leading provider of software solutions for workforce development, unemployment insurance, career exploration, and labour market information. The company’s business activities are focused on the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, as well as Asia Pacific.</p> <p>Toomey, who is originally from the United Kingdom, will present ‘The Value of In Context and Just in Time Labour Market Information.’ This informative session will focus on the importance of and complexities with providing labour market information to job seekers and employers at the exact point and time that they need it. The presentation will offer examples from state public employment systems in the United States, as well as research on the use of near real-time workforce-related data to estimate the economic future of large corporations.</p> <p>The Public Sector Data Summit features case studies and the newest technologies that aid improvements, efficiencies and savings across local and central government, the National Health Service (NHS), and the wider public sector. Presenters include leading senior public sector officials and experts from private sector solution providers. Toomey’s presentation will take place from 14:30-14:50 (GMT) at the Mountbatten Theatre – QEII Centre.</p> <p>Over the past 30 years, Geographic Solutions has established itself as an innovative, best-in-class software systems developer – amassing a solid and sophisticated clientele of governments, universities, labour, and economic researchers. The company specializes in developing and maintaining online software for workforce development, economic development, education, corrections, human services, and unemployment insurance benefits.</p> <p>The company is credited with implementing state-of-the-art online employment portals that collectively serve millions of job seekers, staff, and employers in more than 35 U.S. states and territories, far surpassing the reach and experience of any other vendor in the industry.</p> 328Geographic Solutions’ Unemployment Insurance Software Reaches Record High Of $30 Billion Year-To-Date Paymentshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/255/geographic-solutions-unemployment-insurance-software-reaches-record-high-of-30-billion-year-to-date-paymentsGeographic Solutions,Geographic Solutions Unemployment System,GUS,Pandemic Unemployment Assistance,Unemployment InsuranceMon, 17 Aug 2020 20:42:00 GMT<p><strong>PALM HARBOR, FL (August 4, 2020)</strong> – As the world changes in ways never anticipated, Geographic Solutions, a software development firm who specializes in large-scale workforce development and unemployment insurance systems, has stayed in sync with the rapidly shifting needs of the modern world. As of August 5, 2020, the company has processed and distributed a combined, historic $30.1 billion and counting (year to date) in unemployment compensation payments for clients across eleven states and U.S. territories.</p> <p>The record peak in payments is comprised of traditional unemployment claims, expanded <a href="http://www.dol.gov/coronavirus/unemployment-insurance">Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Insurance</a> claims, and $600 stimulus stipends, which ended on July 25, 2020, distributed as part of the <a href="https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200404">Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)</a> program.  Batch compensations are uploaded nightly as an Automated Clearing House (ACH) file transfer to be paid out in the form of bank direct deposits, debit cards, and printed checks. The most widely-used method of payment for claimants is direct deposit.</p> <p>Weekly certification claims are accepted seven days a week on all of Geographic Solutions’ unemployment compensation systems, however most individuals who file their certifications do so on Sunday or Monday of each week – with the number of claims steadily decreasing as the week progresses. Payment transfers are processed each night. So for example, individuals who enter their weekly certifications on Sunday should receive a processed payment by Monday night. For more information regarding filing initial and weekly claims, check out our <a href="https://www.geographicsolutions.com/blog/answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-regarding-unemployment-and-pua-claims">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.</p> <p>As the nation tries to stabilize the public health crisis, many companies large and small were forced to close, furlough workers, or eliminate positions all together. As a result, many states and territories struggled to alleviate traffic bottlenecks on unemployment insurance websites, handle the intake of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claims, and the distribute benefits in a timely manner. Guided by Geographic Solutions’ around-the-clock support, our clients have been able to handle the new workload, highlighting their systems’ flexibility, resilience, and reliability.</p> <p>For media inquiries or more information email <a href="mailto:news@geosolinc.com?subject=Media%20Inquiry">news@geosolinc.com</a>.</p> <p><em>Geographic Solutions is the leading provider of integrated software for state and local workforce agencies in over 30 states and U.S. territories. The company’s custom online solutions manage all federally-funded workforce and unemployment programs and have been designed specifically to meet the diverse needs of American Job Centers, unemployment insurance and economic development agencies, corrections facilities, and educational institutions. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.geographicsolutions.com">www.geographicsolutions.com</a>.</em></p> 255