ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Habitat for Humanity International is honored to launch the Carter Circle, a distinguished community of corporate partners and individual donors whose leadership-level support advances Habitat's mission of building homes, communities and hope.

The Carter Circle recognizes the organization's inaugural corporate and individual giving members for their commitment to helping Habitat open doors of opportunity through access to safe, affordable housing.

"The Carter Circle reflects the extraordinary impact that is possible when people and organizations come together in support of a shared vision," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. "We are deeply grateful to the inaugural members who have made a remarkable commitment to Habitat's mission. Their leadership, generosity and partnership extend far beyond homes, creating opportunities for families to thrive and strengthening communities for years to come."

Named in honor of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the Carter Circle celebrates their extraordinary legacy as champions of affordable, decent housing for all. Its inaugural partners and donors carry that legacy forward through strategic investments that make Habitat's work possible. Together, their support helps expand access to affordable housing and creates lasting pathways to stability and opportunity for families and individuals around the world.

As Habitat continues to help build brighter futures through affordable housing, the organization extends its heartfelt appreciation to every member of the Carter Circle for their unwavering support of creating a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.

Corporate Carter Circle partners

- Lowe's

- State Farm

- Wells Fargo

- Whirlpool

Individual Giving Carter Circle donors

- George and Carol Bauer

- Ted and Ann Dosch

- Edwardson Family Foundation

- John and Betsy Garibaldi

- Suzan Gordon

- Carolyn Taper Kleefeld

- Larson Foundation

- Charles and Mildred Murray

- Scot and Keely Sellers

- Staley Family Foundation

- James and Janet Stanard

- Harlan and Sabina Stone

- J. Ronald Terwilliger

- Bill and Kelly Yoh

About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in your local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Since our founding in 1976 as a Christian organization, together we have helped more than 65 million people globally build their futures on their own terms through access to decent housing. We've done that by working alongside people of all walks of life to build, repair and finance their homes, by innovating new ways of building and financing, and by advocating for policies that make constructing and accessing housing easier for everyone. Together, we build homes, communities and hope. To learn more, visit habitat.org

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Intensivist and physician executive will lead Sound Critical Care programs caring for more than 170,000 critically ill patients each year

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sound Physicians announced today the appointment of Sergio Zanotti, MD, FCCM, to Chief Executive Officer, Critical Care, putting him at the helm of business strategy for the medical group's Critical Care specialty.

In this role, Dr. Zanotti will oversee operations for programs that care for more than 170,000 critically ill patients annually. He will work closely with regional and specialty leadership and Sound's hospital and health system partners nationwide to support clinical programs that apply the latest evidence-based practices and consistently achieve outstanding patient outcomes in alignment with partner objectives. He will also continue working with physician leadership in development across all clinical specialties at Sound.

Dr. Zanotti is board-certified in Critical Care Medicine and Neurocritical Care. An accomplished physician executive, intensivist, educator, and nationally recognized leader in critical care, he was honored with the Barry A. Shapiro Memorial Award for Excellence in Critical Care Management, awarded by the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Society of Critical Care Medicine in 2022. For his contributions to critical care, he has received numerous Presidential Citations from the Society of Critical Care Medicine and teaching awards.

"I have worked side-by-side with Sergio for many years and have seen firsthand his commitment to clinical excellence, physician leadership, and strong hospital partnerships," said Dr. Stephen Matchett, outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Critical Care, Sound Physicians. "I am confident Sound's critical care operations will continue to thrive under his leadership, and I am excited to see how he advances the specialty on behalf of our clinicians, partners, patients, and families."

Dr. Matchett will support the transition through the end of 2026 and will continue to serve Sound in an advisory capacity, supporting special projects and strategic initiatives.

A graduate of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción in Paraguay, Dr. Zanotti completed his medical residency and served as chief resident at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, where he also completed a fellowship in Critical Care medicine. Dr. Zanotti is a prolific author, lecturer, and researcher who has written more than 100 articles, book chapters, and abstracts, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook of Critical Care Medicine and the Society of Critical Care Medicine Self-Assessment in Adult Multiprofessional Critical Care. He hosts the popular "Critical Matters," a podcast covering a wide range of topics in the practice of Critical Care medicine.

"Great patient care starts with great clinicians guided by practices that put patient outcomes at the forefront," Dr. Zanotti said. "The ICU can be an intimidating place for patients and families, and I'm honored to lead our Critical Care teams nationwide to build programs that ensure the best possible experience delivered by clinicians invested in the communities they are serving."

Sound Critical Care is one of four acute care specialties within Sound Physicians, alongside Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Anesthesia. The specialty partners with hospitals and health systems nationwide to provide evidence-based, physician-led Critical Care to ICU patients and support for their loved ones.

About Sound Physicians

As a physician-founded and led medical group, our priority is building lasting partnerships with hospitals and health systems to ensure every patient receives the care they need – and deserve. Shaped over two-plus decades by clinical excellence and well-honed business acumen, we're proud to have more than 4,000 clinicians serving across emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, and anesthesia. Through these specialties, we touch the lives of millions of patients each year in local communities across 45 states. We also support the health and well-being of tens of thousands of long-term care residents, some of the most vulnerable patients, through our accountable care organization. From addressing universal challenges to unique community needs, we help our partners and clinical teams thrive today and well into the future. For more information, visit SoundPhysicians.com

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DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Codoxo has been included in the second edition of TIME's list of the World's Top HealthTech Companies 2026. This prestigious award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on September 17th, 2026, and can be viewed on Time.com.

The World's Top HealthTech Companies 2026 ranking recognizes leading innovators advancing healthcare globally through technology. Companies were evaluated using three primary data sources: Financial Performance Metrics, Reputation Analysis, and Online Engagement. Out of thousands of health-tech companies reviewed, the top 500 were recognized for their outstanding performance across these critical areas.

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

"Healthcare has reached a breaking point – incremental improvements are no longer enough to address the scale of rising costs and administrative complexity," said Dr. Musheer Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Codoxo. "To achieve our mission of making healthcare more affordable and effective, we're using AI to fundamentally rethink payment integrity, moving from fragmented, reactive approaches toward connected intelligence that can identify risk earlier, improve decisions, and prevent unnecessary costs. This recognition from TIME reinforces our commitment to advancing this industry-wide transformation."

Codoxo's AI-powered healthcare cost containment solutions support healthcare payment integrity for more than 167 million members. Traditional payment integrity solutions focus on identifying and recovering overpayments after claims are processed, an approach that can be costly, slow, and create friction between payers and providers. Codoxo's AI and real-time provider education enable health plans and government agencies to collaborate and intervene much earlier, catching potential issues before healthcare claims are created.

To learn more about Codoxo and its AI and generative AI-powered healthcare payment integrity solutions, visit https://www.codoxo.com or connect with them at the NHCAA Annual Training Conference, November 3–6 in San Diego, California.

About Codoxo

Codoxo empowers healthcare payers with its Generative AI-driven Unified Cost Containment Platform, delivering intelligent, end-to-end payment integrity and fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) solutions—from pre-claim to prepay and postpay. At the earliest intervention point, Codoxo's Point Zero Payment Integrity solutions identify and prevent payment errors before claims are even submitted, stopping issues at their source. The platform's comprehensive AI capabilities span across provider education, data mining, clinical chart and medical record reviews, no-code concept ideation, fraud detection, audit workflow and case management, and provider contract and medical policy compliance. These help payers achieve unmatched accuracy across the entire claim lifecycle. Codoxo's platform transforms payment integrity by shifting payers from reactive detection to proactive prevention—reducing costs and improving provider relationships. Codoxo has been recognized with a Fierce Healthcare Innovation Award and named to the Inc. 5000 list for its rapid growth. All Codoxo solutions operate in a HITRUST-certified environment. For more information, visit www.codoxo.com.

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Company completes spin-off of seed business, well positioned to advance its robust pipeline with 12 new actives, including 5 biologicals, for launch in the next decade

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced it has successfully spun off its advanced seed and genetics business and will move forward as a leading, pure-play global crop protection company.

"This is a new day for Corteva, and we couldn't be more excited as we move forward with greater focus, agility and a renewed commitment to innovation and operational excellence," said Corteva CEO Luke Kissam. "As the challenges facing agriculture continue to evolve, we're ready to meet the needs of the future with the industry's best people, portfolio and pipeline—advancing safe, effective and sustainable solutions that deliver for farmers, our channel partners and our shareholders."

Corteva begins this next chapter with strong momentum and a proven record of excellence in execution. Between 2020 and 2025, the crop protection business increased revenue by over $1 billion while expanding operating EBITDA margins by approximately 250 basis points on a segment basis. This progress includes establishment of an industry-leading biologicals and natural products platform, and intentional evolution of the company's product mix toward differentiated technologies—now representing ~65% of sales—to bring new, critically-needed innovations to farmers.

With an $11 billion crop protection pipeline, world-class R&D capabilities, including our microbial discovery, integrated development, and predictive safety platforms, Corteva's future growth will be driven by innovation farmers need most. Today, the company's nearly 9,000 employees serve growers in approximately 110 countries.

About Corteva

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global crop protection company with a leading portfolio of differentiated solutions, including award-winning conventional chemistries and advantaged biologicals, seed-applied technologies and nature-inspired products that help farmers increase yields and protect crops from the stresses of weather, insects, weeds and diseases. Driven by a robust innovation pipeline, deep customer relationships, operational excellence, and disciplined capital allocation, Corteva is focused on creating value for its farmers, channel partners, employees, shareholders, and the communities in which it operates.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K, including the information furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 and Item 9.01 hereto, contains certain forward-looking statements. Words such as "believe," "will," "plan," "may," "expect," "see," and variations of such words and similar future or conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Corteva's intent to separate and its related expectations for Corteva and Vylor. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond Corteva's and Vylor's control. Important factors that may affect Corteva's or Vylor's respective businesses and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, whether the objectives of the separation will be achieved; the terms, structure, benefits and costs of any action or transaction resulting from the separation; the timing of any such separation or related action and whether any such separation will be consummated at all; the risk that the announcement of the intended separation could have an adverse effect on the ability of Corteva or Vylor to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders and other business relationships and on its operating results and business generally; the risk the separation could divert the attention and time of each company's management; the risk of any unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the separation process or separation itself; and the risk of any litigation relating to the separation, as well as the risks and uncertainties described in Corteva's and Vylor's risk factors, as they may be amended from time to time, set forth in their respective filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Corteva and Vylor disclaim and do not undertake any obligation to update, revise, or withdraw any forward-looking statement in this press release, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

For more information on Corteva's historical segment performance, please see the "Segment Information" footnotes to Corteva's consolidated financial statements in each of its annual reports on SEC Form 10-K.

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TCL X5 Commercial energy storage system is now available in Europe, open for order

A compact storage solution complete with factory-assembled inverter for small C&I sites lands in Europe, giving installers a plug-and-play alternative to custom-built systems.

LYON, France, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL SunPower, a global leader in solar energy solutions, today confirmed that its TCL X5 industrial hybrid energy storage system is now available for order throughout Europe. The launch expands TCL SunPower's offering beyond solar generation and residential storage, enabling distributors and installers to deliver integrated solar-plus-storage solutions for commercial and industrial customers.

X5 is designed to simplify commercial battery installations by integrating the 50kW hybrid inverter directly inside the cabinet. Unlike many commercial storage systems that require the inverter to be transported, mounted and wired on site, X5 arrives as a factory-assembled and pre-wired solution, reducing installation complexity and minimizing on-site work. TCL estimates this approach can reduce last-mile transport and installation costs by up to 60% compared with systems assembled on site.

"X5 is the first milestone in a broader strategy to bring a complete commercial and industrial energy portfolio to Europe," said Steven Zhang, General Manager at TCL SunPower Global. "Over the next 12 months, we will expand from hybrid storage systems for small and medium businesses to megawatt-scale solutions, allowing our partners to address a much wider range of customer needs. We enter this market with a strong industrial foundation already in place. The power electronics, thermal management expertise and manufacturing scale behind X5 have been developed and proven across other TCL businesses for years. We are now applying that capability to energy storage, and this new solution represents the beginning of a much broader journey."

X5 addresses a specific market need: sites too small to justify a custom-engineered battery system, but too demanding for a residential-scale solution. It flexes easily to accommodate a wide range of applications, supporting on-grid, off-grid, and microgrid operation, with islanding in less than 20 milliseconds and black-start capability without any grid or PV connection. The system also accepts generator input up to 138 kVA.

The base unit is rated at 50kWh/100kWh and scales to 400kWh by connecting up to four units in parallel. This allows sites to start with a single cabinet and expand capacity as energy demand grows, without replacing the system. The cabinet is designed to fit where larger systems often cannot. Measuring 1.90 meters tall, with a footprint of just 1.37 square meters and a weight of 1,200 kg, X5 combines a compact footprint with scalable capacity. The system is rated IP66 for the inverter and IP55 for the cabinet and operates in temperatures from -30°C to 50°C, making it suitable for rooftop, outdoor and industrial applications.

Safety and system management are built into the platform. Three layers of monitoring across the cabinet, battery pack, and individual cells support fire suppression, gas detection, and arc-fault interruption. The system is managed through TCL's EMS controller and web/app interface, is VPP-ready, and complies with GDPR and ETSI EN303645 cybersecurity requirements for connected devices.

Early deployments are already demonstrating the system's flexibility in real-world applications. In Spain, installer Electricidad EUFON used TCL X5 to convert an existing off-grid solar water-pumping system, originally installed in 2015 without battery storage, into a hybrid system without expanding the site's solar array.

"The TCL X5 enabled us to upgrade an off-grid solar water-pumping system serving a farm into a hybrid system with battery storage, without having to expand the photovoltaic array," said Adolfo Bartolomé Redondo, Head of Renewable Energy at Electricidad EUFON. "Surplus solar energy that previously went unused can now be stored and used to extend pumping beyond daylight hours. Its all-in-one architecture, off-grid capability and integrated generator input made it straightforward to connect with EUFON's own automation and control systems. The result is a more flexible system that supports the farm's growing irrigation needs while reducing dependence on diesel generation."

TCL X5 is available now across Europe, backed by technical support covering installation, commissioning and warranty. Installers and site owners can learn more about the system and see it explained in detail during an upcoming webinar co-hosted by TCL SunPower and pv magazine on 23 October. Link for registration here.

About TCL SunPower Global

Backed by the global strength, financial stability, and technological leadership of the TCL Group, TCL SunPower Global is a leading solar energy provider committed to delivering high‑performance, reliable, and accessible solar solutions worldwide. The company combines advanced technology, vertically integrated manufacturing, and a strong focus on sustainability to drive the global energy transition. TCL SunPower Global brings together two complementary brands: SunPower, delivering premium, fully integrated residential energy solutions, and TCL-TCL Solar, providing high-performance, cost-effective solar and energy solutions. Together, they meet the diverse needs of the global solar market - from residential rooftop installations to commercial projects and utility‑scale developments.

More information: tclsolar.com, and LinkedIn.

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Christian kids' media company expands its flagship Bible franchise across animation, books, and audio – and plans a new animated Bible story every week beginning in 2027.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Minno, the #1 source of Christian content for kids and families, today announced the launch of Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids: Jesus Stories, a new animated series and companion book from the creators of the bestselling Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids, winner of the 2020 Christian Book Award, and the award-winning animated series. The launch marks the next phase of a much larger expansion for the Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids franchise. Beginning in 2027, Minno plans to release one new animated Bible story every week, building toward more than 200 stories spanning the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.

Premiering October 2 on Minno, Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids: Jesus Stories brings the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus to kids through true Bible stories—from unforgettable miracles and parables to His encounters with the people around Him. The companion book launches October 13, with a screen-free audio experience also available on Minno.

What began as a book and animated series has grown into a multiplatform Bible franchise that now includes more than 65 animated episodes, Bedtime Stories, a Learning Series, screen-free audio stories, music, holiday specials, bestselling books, Spanish, Portuguese, and American Sign Language versions, and a growing presence across digital platforms. Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids content on YouTube alone has been viewed more than 200 million times in the last year.

Minno's YouTube channel now has more than 1.7 million subscribers, putting Minno in the top 0.06% of most subscribed YouTube channels globally (source: VidIQ global rankings) and making it the fastest-growing Christian YouTube channel for kids. The company recently launched dedicated Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids channels for Music and Bedtime Stories. Together with the full Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids experience on Minno's streaming platform, this growing ecosystem gives families a trusted Bible destination spanning streaming, books, audio, music, and YouTube.

With Jesus Stories, Minno is taking the franchise even deeper—helping kids get to know the person at the heart of the Bible: Jesus.

"We want kids to experience Jesus not simply as a character in a Bible story, but as the Person at the center of God's story—someone who knows and loves them deeply and whom they can know for themselves," said Jess Wolstenholm, M.Ed., VP of Education, Co-Writer, and Executive Producer of Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids: Jesus Stories. "These are true stories from the Bible that reveal who Jesus is—how He loved people, what He taught, and what it looks like for us to follow Him and love like Him. We've presented each story with wonder, emotion, adventure, and moments kids can connect with. Our hope is that kids walk away not only remembering what Jesus did, but wanting to know Him more."

Each new story will uphold Minno's 50-point quality standard, combining biblical depth, child-development expertise, and creative excellence that families have come to expect from all of Minno's original shows, including Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids: Jesus Stories.

"There are more than 200 stories in the Bible, and no one has ever animated all of them for kids. We're going to be releasing a new story every week, so churches and families everywhere have a way to teach the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation," said Erick Goss, CEO and Co-Founder of Minno. "We are beginning our expansion from the Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids with Jesus. Most kids' Bibles cover the highlights of His life. Jesus Stories goes deeper, with 52 stories from the Gospels, because He's the center of the whole story and the One through whom we come to know God. Our mission is to help kids experience Jesus every day through media and technology, and we believe Jesus Stories can become a foundation for that in homes around the world."

Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids: Jesus Stories Launches October 2

- October 2, 2026: Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids: Jesus Stories animated series and audio series premieres on Minno.

- October 13, 2026: The Jesus Stories companion book launches.

- 2027: Minno begins releasing one new animated Bible story every week as part of the expanding Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids with a plan to cover the full Bible narrative from Genesis to Revelation with over 200 stories.

Families can watch Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids: Jesus Stories with a free trial of Minno beginning October 2 at GoMinno.com.

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About Minno

Minno is the leading faith-based streaming platform and media company for kids and families. Named after the Greek word menō ("to abide") from John 15:4–5, Minno exists to help families abide in Christ in the everyday moments of life. With a fast-growing streaming platform, the #1 YouTube channel for Christian kids, screen-free audio and bestselling books including The Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids, Minno helps kids and their families experience Jesus every day, on and off screens. Minno's original shows are created in partnership with Christian creators, child-development experts, theologians and educational media specialists, bringing together biblical truth, developmental expertise and world-class creative storytelling. Available across major platforms and supported by resources, devotionals and blogs for parents, Minno is where God's goodness and love come to life in stories kids love.

Learn more at gominno.com.

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More than half of employers are offering higher-than-planned salaries to attract new hires

San Francisco, Denver and Seattle lead U.S. cities in employers offering higher-than-planned salaries

MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half has released its 2027 Salary Guide, featuring projected salaries for hundreds of positions across 7 professional fields, along with compensation trends and hiring insights. The salary ranges reflect base salaries for new hires across all levels of experience.

Key findings from Robert Half's 2027 Salary Guide highlight how competition for talent with specialized skills is shaping compensation strategies:

Workers with specialized skills command more pay: 57% of managers say they're offering higher-than-planned salaries to attract new talent, citing specialized skills as the top reason.

AI fluency and expertise are driving higher salaries: 72% are increasing pay for relevant AI skills, with 42% offering more for AI-related expertise than other technical skills.

Offers are more competitive: 64% say job offers are more competitive than they were 3 years ago.

Salary transparency enhances hiring: 60% say pay transparency has helped attract higher-quality candidates.

AI-related skills command higher pay

Employers are factoring AI capabilities into salary offers. Nearly three-quarters of managers (72%) say they are increasing pay for relevant AI skills and 42% say AI expertise commands more than other technical skills. The findings highlight how a candidate's skills can influence pay within a given role.

"Compensation expectations are evolving as employers compete for talent with specialized and emerging skills," said Dawn Fay, operational president of Robert Half. "Our Salary Guide gives employers the market insight they need to make informed offers, move quickly on top candidates and build compensation strategies that support their business priorities."

Where salaries for new hires are increasing

Nationally, 57% of managers say they are offering higher-than-planned salaries to new hires. Among the U.S. cities where managers were surveyed, San Francisco, Denver and Seattle have the highest share of employers reporting this practice.

Selected roles expected to outpace salary growth within their fields

The following roles are in demand, and salaries for them are projected to experience growth that exceeds the national average of 1.9% in 2027.

Salary transparency strengthens hiring outcomes

Most employers say pay transparency helps hiring and retention outcomes. 96% say they include salary ranges in job descriptions or plan to do so, citing the top benefits as:

Attracting a higher-quality candidate pool—60%

Improving employee retention—57%

Strengthening salary negotiations—53%

Reducing time-to-hire—34%

"Salary transparency and market-informed compensation strategies are critical hiring differentiators," Fay added. "When employers provide clarity around pay and align salaries with current market conditions, they are better positioned to attract talent, retain employees and streamline the hiring process."

Flexibility remains a top differentiator

While competitive compensation remains critical, workers continue to place a premium on flexibility when evaluating job opportunities. When asked which perks and benefits beyond healthcare would most influence their decisions, workers cited:

Robert Half has been publishing salary forecasts for more than 75 years. Since 1950, the Salary Guide has served as a trusted source for employers, job seekers, government organizations, educational institutions and business leaders. The guide features salary benchmarks informed by market data and insights from Robert Half recruiters, along with survey findings from more than 2,000 hiring managers, business leaders and employed workers across the United States.

FAQ:

How much are salaries for new hires expected to increase in 2027? Average salaries for new hires across the 7 specializations Robert Half serves are projected to rise 1.9% in 2027, with selected roles expected to see larger increases.

Why are organizations paying more for specialized skills? Organizations are paying more for specialized skills because competition remains strong for professionals with expertise tied to business-critical priorities. In addition to salary, employers are evaluating total rewards strategies to remain competitive during candidate negotiations.

What are the benefits of salary transparency and benchmarking? Salary transparency and benchmarking can help organizations attract higher-quality candidates, improve retention, strengthen salary negotiations and reduce time to hire.

About Robert Half Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and full-time solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services. Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the past 12 months, Robert Half, including Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at roberthalf.com.

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Financial leaders in media and entertainment join FEI's cross-industry community

as MFM members become FEI Members today

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Executives International (FEI) today opened its Media Finance Section, the association's first industry-specific section and the new home for the members, programming and peer networks of the Media Financial Management Association (MFM). The Section gives financial leaders in media and entertainment a permanent place inside one of the longest-standing communities of senior-level corporate financial executives, and it gives that community a direct line into an industry that is rewriting how subscription, advertising, and content revenue is earned, valued and reported.

MFM members voted to approve the merger on July 15, 2026, following due diligence and board endorsement by both organizations. MFM, founded in 1961 and serving approximately 1,200 business and financial executives across broadcast, cable, publishing, streaming and digital media, now operates as FEI's Media Finance Section.

"Media and entertainment financial leaders are working through questions that much of corporate finance is only beginning to confront: bundled revenue, content valuation, structural separations and the use of AI in the close," said Andrej Suskavcevic, CAE, President and CEO of FEI. "Giving that work a named seat inside FEI does two things at once: it connects media finance professionals with peers across every industry, and it brings their hard-won experience to the broader finance community. Both were overdue."

What is live today

- A dedicated Media Finance Section serving as the hub for media-specific programming, content, research and networking.

- Full FEI membership for every former MFM member, including access to FEI's professional development, career services, publications and research through the Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF).

- Access to FEI's local Chapter network, a benefit not previously available to MFM members. Chapters add a second, geographic layer of peer connection alongside the industry one.

- Continuity of the media finance programming members have relied on, including the Financial Leaders Forum, the Executive Summit, and the Section's webinar and education calendar.

"Our members were clear about what they wanted: their community intact and their programming stronger, not smaller," said Joseph Annotti, Executive Director of FEI's Media Finance Section and former President and CEO of MFM. "That is what today delivers. The Financial Leaders Forum, the peer networks and the media-specific education all continue, now with the research, Chapter network and professional voice of a larger organization behind them."

Why it matters

Finance teams across media and entertainment have absorbed a sustained run of structural change: revenue arriving through bundles and platform intermediaries rather than direct customer relationships, content assets whose carrying values move with shifting distribution strategy, mid-year separations of linear and streaming businesses, and advertising sold against inventory that did not exist in the prior reporting period. Those are no longer media-only problems. They are appearing across consumer products, software, sports and healthcare as more businesses shift from selling units to sustaining subscriptions.

Placing media finance inside a broader financial-executive community is intended to move expertise in both directions: cross-industry peer exchange, research capacity and policy voice for media finance professionals, and early visibility into emerging reporting and control questions for the wider membership.

Availability

Media Finance Section membership information and the Section's program calendar are available at www.financialexecutives.org.

About Financial Executives International (FEI)

Founded in 1931, FEI is a leading association for senior corporate financial management. Members hold policy-making positions as chief financial officers, chief accounting officers, controllers, treasurers and tax executives at companies across major industries. FEI supports member professional development through peer networking, career services, conferences, research and publications, and members participate in local Chapters across the United States. FEI is headquartered in Morristown, N.J. Learn more at www.financialexecutives.org.

About the Media Finance Section

The Media Finance Section is FEI's first industry-specific section, formed on October 1, 2026, through the merger of the Media Financial Management Association (MFM) into FEI. Founded in 1961, MFM served business and financial executives in media and entertainment with networking, education and media-specific information services. The Section continues that work inside FEI.

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Claros Technologies and Daikin America Announce Commercial Agreement for Full-Scale Deployment of Permanent PFAS Destruction Technology

Large-scale, long-term commercial deployment establishes high-flow, on-site PFAS destruction as a proven solution for industrial manufacturing, marking a watershed moment for the global PFAS industry.

MINNEAPOLIS and DECATUR, Ala., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Claros Technologies, Inc. (Claros), a global leader in permanent PFAS destruction and analytical services, and Daikin America, Inc. (Daikin), a leading manufacturer of advanced materials for use in critical applications across various industries, today announced the commercial agreement for full-scale deployment of the ClarosTechUV™ PFAS destruction system at Daikin's manufacturing facility in Decatur, Alabama.

This pivotal moment represents the culmination of a multi-phase collaboration between the two companies that progressed from successful pilot demonstration to commercial optimization and now permanent deployment. The large-scale, long-term installation will integrate the ClarosTechUV™ technology directly into Daikin's manufacturing operations, creating a continuously operating PFAS destruction system engineered for industrial-scale performance.

Beyond the installation itself, today's announcement represents a defining moment in the evolution of industrial PFAS management. Claros' technology supports the continued use of PFAS in critical applications across industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices and healthcare, aerospace and clean energy, while enabling the destruction of all target fluorine chemistries (long, short and ultra-short, including TFA) at an industrial scale, mitigating the impact on the environment. The result is a solution that advances both innovation and environmental stewardship—providing industry with a proven new approach that permanently eliminates PFAS where it is generated.

The deployment also represents a significant commercial validation for Claros and the availability of its proprietary ClarosTechUV™ platform. The installation will be incorporated into broader facility improvements currently underway at Daikin's Decatur campus over the next few years. The deployment will combine permanent PFAS destruction through ClarosTechUV™ with continuous analytical testing and performance verification through ClarosLabs™, creating an integrated platform for treatment, measurement and operational validation.

The commercial agreement extends beyond a single installation. It establishes a long-term strategic relationship between Claros and Daikin and creates opportunities for the companies to evaluate additional applications for ClarosTechUV™ across Daikin's global operations.

"Daikin America, Inc. is pleased to continue our partnership with Claros through our agreement for full-scale PFAS destruction deployment to demonstrate our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship" said Yuichi Hashikawa, CEO of Daikin America, Inc.

"Our work together these past few years have shown that it is possible to be a responsible manufacturer while providing materials essential to today's society. DAI hopes to establish a roadmap for all of industry."

"This is the defining commercial achievement in Claros' history," said Michelle Bellanca, CEO and Co-Founder of Claros Technologies.

"We believe this marks a turning point not only for Claros, but for the entire industry. For decades, organizations have focused primarily on managing PFAS—capturing it, concentrating it and transporting it elsewhere for disposal or destruction. Manufacturers now have a proven, commercially available solution capable of permanently destroying PFAS on-site as part of normal industrial operations. When environmental stewardship aligns with operational performance and commercial practicality, transformative technologies move from innovation to adoption.

"This announcement is about far more than one installation. It demonstrates that permanent PFAS destruction has crossed the threshold from scientific achievement to commercial reality. We believe future generations will look back on this period as the point when industry began moving beyond PFAS management toward permanent PFAS elimination."

As governments around the world continue to strengthen PFAS regulations across drinking water, industrial wastewater and manufacturing operations, industries increasingly require technologies capable of permanently eliminating PFAS rather than simply transferring contaminants between waste streams. The commercial deployment of ClarosTechUV™ demonstrates that manufacturers now have access to a proven solution capable of delivering permanent, regulatory-compliant, on-site PFAS destruction at industrial scale with the operational and economic characteristics required for long-term commercial implementation.

About Claros Technologies

Founded in 2018 and based in Minneapolis, Claros Technologies deploys PFAS destruction solutions across industrial wastewater, groundwater, data center water, and municipal wastewater applications. The company operates through two core divisions: ClarosTech™ delivers permanent PFAS destruction through commercially available, high-flow UV-based systems that permanently destroy 99.99% of target PFAS species—long, short, and ultra-short chains; and ClarosLabs™, its ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited analytical division and leading commercial laboratory specializing in PFAS detection, quantification, and exposure assessment.

Claros is on a mission to take the "forever" out of "forever chemicals" and destroy PFAS for good.

About Daikin America

Daikin America, Inc. was established in 1991 and today is the world's foremost developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials with unique properties that make them critical for society's needs. With concern for the global economy and environment, our commitment is to develop products that do more with less – less waste, less energy, less material – yet produce increased performance and greater longevity. Our advanced engineering and technical expertise is backed by experienced service and support.

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company®, today announced that it will hold its quarterly conference call on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. PT). The company will discuss third-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2026.

To hear the conference call live, please dial 1-517-308-9482 (domestic and international) and reference the passcode: EQIX. A simultaneous live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations site. A replay of the call will be available one hour after the call through Thursday, December 31, 2026, by dialing 1-800-814-6745 and entering the passcode: 2026. In addition, the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations site (no password required).

About Equinix

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) shortens the path to boundless connectivity anywhere in the world. Its digital infrastructure, data center footprint and interconnected ecosystems empower innovations that enhance our work, life and planet. Equinix connects economies, countries, organizations and communities, delivering seamless digital experiences and cutting-edge AI—quickly, efficiently and everywhere.

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