N.J. Mastro’s “Solitary Walker: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft,” depicts how the first feminist struggled to become an author in a male-dominated world.
AIKEN, SC, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Today, Mary Wollstonecraft may be best known as the mother of Mary Shelley, but she was a dynamic personality in her own right who defied convention by voicing her opinions about marriage and the need for women to have the same rights as men. Wollstonecraft is depicted in N.J. Mastro’s new biographical novel, “Solitary Walker: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft” (ISBN: 978-1-68513-561-4, Black Rose Writing, 2025).
In addition to winning the Reader Views Best Historical Fiction award, N.J. Mastro has won the Tyler R. Tichelaar Best Historical Fiction Award in this year’s Reader Views Literary Awards for “Solitary Walker: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft.” This debut novel blends fiction and biography to create an illuminating portrait of the woman described as the world’s first feminist.
Mary Wollstonecraft was at the forefront of revolutionary ideas in late eighteenth-century England as a political writer, novelist, career woman, wife, and mother. Faced with family poverty, she set out to support herself—and by extension her family members—by working first as a lady’s companion, then as a teacher and as a governess before becoming a writer. She wrote for newspapers, penned novels, and when the French Revolution erupted, wrote to support the need for equality among all men, followed by her most famous political treatise, “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.”
More interested in intellectual pursuits than romance, Wollstonecraft believed marriage was detrimental to women and opposed it, but most men could not understand the kind of relationship she wanted. Mastro takes us into Wollstonecraft’s thoughts as she attempts to befriend artist Henry Fuseli, who ultimately rejects her. Next, Mastro details how Wollstonecraft was persuaded into feigning marriage to Gilbert Imlay, only to have him abandon her and their daughter. Finally, Mastro deftly explores how Wollstonecraft found short-lived happiness with William Godwin before her untimely death.
Tyler R. Tichelaar, winner of the 2009 Reader Views Best Historical Fiction Award for his novel “Narrow Lives” and the award sponsor since 2010, says, “Solitary Walker” is “one of the most significant novelizations of a famous woman in recent years. Mastro offers a convincing portrait of just how daring Wollstonecraft was to try to live life on her own terms. Rather than place her subject on a pedestal, Mastro makes her someone we can all empathize with in her quest for acceptance, happiness, and justice for her sex.”
Reader Views reviews more than 2,000 books each year by self-published and small-press authors. Its Annual Literary Awards recognize the very best of these up-and-coming authors. “Solitary Walker” joins a series of previous historical fiction winners on such diverse topics as pirates, opera composers, wars, and witchcraft. In addition, Maestro has also won the Autocrit Emerging Writer Award for a debut novel in the Reader Views Literary Awards contest.
Readers agree “Solitary Walker” deserves all of its accolades. Reader Views states, “the book delves into Wollstonecraft’s inner life without presumption. We see her thoughts and feelings in a way that allows us to see Wollstonecraft as she might have been. The inclusion of actual letters and quotes from her and those around her added to the realism.” Kirkus Reviews declares: “A captivating work of historical fiction, intellectually stimulating and dramatically engrossing.” And Joan Fernandez, author of Saving Vincent: A Novel of Jo van Gogh, says, “I wept at the end. Mastro’s meticulous research brings to life a heartbreaking tale …. An unputdownable novel and more.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
N.J. Mastro is a historical fiction writer and book blogger who publishes Herstory Revisited, a blog dedicated to biographical novels about audacious women from the past. Mastro has a master’s degree and a doctorate in educational leadership. Besides being an experienced public speaker, she is an avid reader, master cook, and wine enthusiast. Originally from Minnesota, Mastro now resides in South Carolina.
“Solitary Walker: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft” (ISBN: 978-1-68513-561-4, Black Rose Writing, 2025) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. For more information, visit www.NJMastro.com.
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Limited-Edition Flip Flop Returns After Four Sellouts, Celebrating Two Texas Brands Built on Craft and Legacy
It felt only right to bring this collaboration back for Nokona’s 100th anniversary. The demand for our first collaboration sandal was incredible. It’s still one of our most requested flip flops.”
— Jeremy Stewart, CEO, Hari Mari
DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Hari Mari, the premium footwear brand known for infusing color, comfort, and craftsmanship into its popular sandal lines, today announced the return of its highly sought-after collaboration flip flop with Nokona, the iconic Texas-based baseball glove maker, in celebration of Nokona’s 100th anniversary.
Originally introduced from 2017 to 2019 to overwhelming demand and four separate sell outs, the Nokona x Hari Mari collaboration flip flop makes its long-awaited return on March 15th, ahead of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day.
The updated release features Nokona’s proprietary, full-grain American Steerhide paired with Hari Mari’s signature comfort-first flip flop construction, offered in two classic ballglove leather colors, inspired by Nokona’s heritage glove models: Generation (tan) and Walnut (rich brown).
‘It felt only right to bring this collaboration back for Nokona’s 100th anniversary,’ said Hari Mari CEO Jeremy Stewart. ‘The response and demand for our first collaboration sandal was incredible. Six years later, it’s still one of our most requested flip flops. We’re honored to offer this new and updated version of the collab to customers, while also marking Nokona’s century-long history of American-made excellence. Nokona makes the best ballgloves in the market, bar none. And, we’re proud to partner with them on what we think is the best flip flop in the market.’
The limited-edition flip flop blends Nokona’s storied ballglove leather with Hari Mari’s comfortable, wear-anywhere design. Each sandal features Nokona ballglove leather footbeds and straps, and design details true to Nokona’s rich history, including baseball diamond-shaped outsole treads and its heritage logo.
‘Nokona’s longevity is a testament to the quality of our products, and the great people in Nocona, Texas who make them,’ said Nokona CEO Jeff Beraznik. ‘Our leathers stand the test of time, and we know fans of the Nokona brand are going to love the relaunch of this new collaboration flip flop with Hari Mari.’
The Hari Mari x Nokona flip flop comes packaged in a custom magnetically-sealed box, complete with a branded duster bag and a specialty ballglove leather keychain. Pairs will retail for $170 beginning March 15th on HariMari.com and Nokona.com, along with select retailers.
ABOUT HARI MARI (@HariMari)
From its launch in 2012, Hari Mari differentiated itself with a comfort-first approach, using the highest quality leathers, textiles and memory foams to create flip flops with immediate, out-of-the-box comfort that also last. Add-in tasteful pops of color, and Hari Mari products present a timeless flip flop look with a plush, modern feel.
The brand’s patented MemoryFoamToe™ – present in each pair of its flip flops – provides immediate ‘first step softness’, keeping feet & toes in constant cushioning and helping the brand to quickly grow its customer base and distribution presence, now including over 1,000 specialty retail stores in the U.S. and abroad, including Nordstrom, Dick’s, and REI, as well as its own website HariMari.com.
In addition to its premium men’s & women’s flip flops, Hari Mari now offers cold-weather slippers, apparel, hats, and gear. Hari Mari recently launched its new 2026 flip flop lineup, including water-friendly and premium leather options retailing from $70 to $170.
ABOUT NOKONA (@Nokona)
Celebrating 100 years of American craftsmanship, Nokona was founded in 1926, handcrafting leather goods in a small Texas town along the famed Chisholm Trail. Since 1934, Nokona has been making ball gloves in the USA, using its legendary leathers, and drawing from generations of proud tradition combined with cutting-edge innovation. Nokona is built around exceptional quality and classic American craftsmanship, using techniques developed for over a century, and celebrating the timelessness of baseball.
Nokona is also famous for its ShowBelts®—game belts that have surged in popularity with the pros, and worn across the League by hundreds of players, including phenoms Bobby Witt Jr. and Paul Skenes.
In addition to its premium ballgloves, Nokona also has an American-made lifestyle line, including belts, bags, carry goods, and outerwear, all made with ballglove leather. See the full line at www.nokona.com.
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Disruptive Futures Institute Affirms Metaruptions Concept as Word of the Year, Demonstrating Prescient Framework that Predicted the Collapse of Isolated Trends
The world still chases trends as reliable harbingers. That era ended long ago.”
— Roger Spitz, Founding Chair Disruptive Futures Institute
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Over five years in the making – spanning seminal publications and global boardrooms – Roger Spitz’s Metaruptions have shifted from foresight concept to the dominant reality of 2026. As isolated trends collapse into systemic compounding change, we face the end of the ‘trend’ era and the rise of the Metaruption.
What was once a specialized framework for navigating complex change has become the defining lens of 2026. The Disruptive Futures Institute (DFI) traces the evolution of “Metaruptions” from a 2019 foresight construct to the structural reality now dictating geopolitics, business, society, and culture. Today, the term moves from the boardroom into the center of public discourse. Coined by Roger Spitz in 2019, and codified in the Disruptive Futures Institute’s body of work from 2020 to 2024, Metaruptions describe multidimensional, self-reinforcing systemic disruptions, where technological breakthroughs, ecological shifts, geopolitical frictions, societal transformations, and human evolutions intersect and amplify in interconnected, unpredictable cascades.
“Leaders long clung to trends as the currency of foresight,” said Spitz. “Metaruptions reveal change as a networked force: combinatory, exponential, and boundaryless. What were once perceived as provocative constructs are now the pervasive reality of 2026 – presenting both existential challenges and unprecedented opportunities. Welcome to the end of trends” – Roger Spitz, Creator of Metaruptions Framework
“Spitz is particularly compelling on the concept of the “metaruption,” which he describes as “a multidimensional family of systemic disruptions, including shifts in the notion of disruption itself.” These “metaruptions” defy all the rules, and here, as elsewhere, the author itemizes the opportunities that can accompany the “unparalleled messiness” of change.” — Kirkus Reviews, on Disrupt With Impact
“While Roger Spitz mentions John Naisbitt’s notion of Megatrends as an earlier awareness of a polycrisis, he makes a convincing case for the concept of a “metaruptions” instead.” — Jim Dator, “Thoughts on Thoughts About the Polycrisis”, APF Compass Magazine April 2025 Welcome to the Polycrisis
Original Metaruptions References in Roger Spitz Citations: Spitz, R. “The Future of Strategic Decision-Making”. Journal of Futures Studies, July 26, 2020, available at https://jfsdigital.org/2020/07/26/the-future-of-strategic-decision-making/ • Spitz, R., The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption: Vol. I. Reframing and Navigating Disruption. Disruptive Futures Institute: San Francisco, 2022. • Spitz, R., The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption: Vol. II. Essential Frameworks for Disruption and Uncertainty. Disruptive Futures Institute: San Francisco, 2022. • Spitz, R. Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World. Kogan Page: London, 2024. • Spitz, R. “How anticipatory governance can help us with unpredictability”. World Economic Forum, July 31, 2024. See https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/07/anticipatory-governance-aaa-framework-unpredictability/ • Spitz, R. “Policrise ou Polipreparação? Conheça as metadisrupções”. MIT Technology Review Brasil, August 26, 2025. See https://mittechreview.com.br/policrise-ou-polipreparacao-metadisrupcoes/
FROM CONCEPT TO GLOBAL LEXICON The term Metaruptions achieved mainstream visibility in 2024, when Spitz’s Disrupt With Impact became a multi-award-winning bestseller and the concept was featured across mainstream media, including CNN.
Metaruptions gained explosive mainstream visibility in late 2025-early 2026 – first with Disrupt With Impact’s awards cascade and media exposure, then Forbes contributor Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva designated it Word of the Year, framing it as the essential lens for understanding the modern landscape of compounding systemic change. Forbes Japan subsequently translated the piece, signaling global resonance with Japanese leaders navigating a “Metaruption” era defined by the collision of semiconductor sovereignty, AI-driven energy demands, the systemic strain of demographic inversion, and geopolitical paradigm shifts.
The Disruptive Futures Institute’s earlier prescience anticipated this momentum. Spitz and his team demonstrated that isolated trend analysis – once the gold standard in strategy – was increasingly ineffective in environments where disruption propagates across sectors, geographies, and time horizons simultaneously. Metaruptions describe networks of disruption rather than discrete events, forcing organizations and governments to explore second- and third-order effects across domains.
From the World Economic Forum and Davos to corporate boardrooms, leaders have adopted Metaruptions as the operating vocabulary for strategic decision-making. Remarks on the “rupture in the global order” by leaders such as former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney and the Prime Minister of Canada reflect the linguistic and conceptual alignment Spitz pioneered. Similarly, the UK National Preparedness Commission, India’s Institute of Directors, Brazil’s IBGC, and Lux Carbon Standard (LuxCS) have embedded Metaruptive thinking into governance, scenario planning, and regulatory foresight. There is a World Economic Forum Global Foresight Network case study of LuxCS which leverages the AAA Framework to transform the carbon markets.
THE END OF TRENDS AND THE BIRTH OF DISRUPTION 3.0 Spitz’s work predates mainstream adoption by years. In the Disruptive Futures Institute’s body of work and publications dating back to 2020, Spitz articulated the “end of trends”, a precursor concept identifying the collapse of linear forecasting. Unlike trend extrapolation – which assumes that the past informs the future – Metaruptions recognize cross-domain compounding, simultaneity, and nonlinearity as the defining forces of systemic change.
THE PROVENANCE OF METARUPTIONS: A FIVE-YEAR TRACK RECORD The Disruptive Futures Institute has been building frameworks for a world that has moved beyond traditional volatility. Roger Spitz’s foresight work and publications have traced this evolution across three distinct epochs, demonstrating a consistent, multi-year lead over on-going adoption of the metaruptions concept:
DISRUPTION 1.0: Creative Destruction (Joseph Schumpeter, 1942) • The Mechanism: Institutional or Industrial shifts replacing old paradigms. • The Focus: “Incessant industrial mutation” – the process where the new economy destroys the old to move forward.
DISRUPTION 2.0: Disruptive Innovation (Clay Christensen, 1997) • The Mechanism: Entrant-incumbent dynamics within specific sectors, markets, or products. • The Focus: A specialized case of innovation where agile startups disrupt legacy giants through replicable, reliable, definable processes.
DISRUPTION 3.0: Metaruptions (Roger Spitz, 2019) • The Mechanism: Omnipresent, multidimensional, systemic change where disruptions cascade, intersect, and generate emergent effects far beyond original domains. • The Focus: Nonlinearity and “UN-VICE” (UNknown, Volatile, Intersecting, Complex, and Exponential). In this era, impact cascades across sectors, geographies, paradigms, and time horizons – transforming business risk and opportunities into metaruptive challenges that require a new operating system for agency and hope in unpredictability.
“Prediction was never enough,” Spitz said. “Disruption 3.0 requires leaders to build systems that learn, adapt, and thrive amid flux. Metaruptions are value-neutral – breakdowns or breakthroughs are determined by perspective and preparedness, not inevitability.”
AAA FRAMEWORK: ANTIFRAGILE, ANTICIPATORY, AGILITY To address the systemic challenges and opportunities of Metaruptions, the Disruptive Futures Institute developed the AAA Framework in Spitz’s 2020 seminal article “The Future of Strategic Decision-Making” (Journal of Futures Studies). This framework equips organizations and leaders with the cognitive and operational capabilities to navigate compounding systemic shocks:
• Antifragile: Moving beyond mere resilience to build systems that gain strength from volatility and disorder. • Anticipatory: Scanning weak signals, questioning assumptions, and preparing for multiple futures. • Agility: Creating the strategic flexibility to bridge long-term vision with emergent, real-time pivots.
By operationalizing the AAA Framework, the Disruptive Futures Institute enables decision-makers to transform the metaruptive dynamics of Disruption 3.0 into catalysts for sustainable value creation and systems innovation.
Where traditional forecasts fail under compounding uncertainty, AAA transforms vulnerability into optionality, enabling leaders to convert crises and systemic change into strategic advantage.
UN-VICE: UPDATING VUCA FOR 2026 The Disruptive Futures Institute’s UN-VICE paradigm extends beyond the 1980s-era VUCA model to capture the compounding nature of the era of Metaruptions. While VUCA describes a state of confusion, UN-VICE describes a state of systemic acceleration:
• UNknown: Recognizing fundamentally unknowable drivers. • Volatile: Harnessing change for gain; volatility is no longer a bug, it is the system. • Intersecting: Boundaries dissolve and disruptions from disparate domains collide to create entirely new risks or breakdowns, innovations and breakthroughs. • Complex: Nonlinear interactions where small triggers create disproportionate, global and systemic consequences. • Exponential: The velocity and speed of change; where compounding rates of transition defy linear planning.
These dimensions define the environments in which Metaruptions unfold, reinforcing the shift from isolated trend-spotting to a mandate for systemic change: preparation over prediction.
2026 IN ACTION: VALIDATING METARUPTIONS GLOBALLY The past few years, and not least the early months of 2026 illustrate the explanatory power of Metaruptions. These events are not isolated crises; they exemplify the second- and third-order interactions Spitz’s framework predicted:
• Multipolarization in Flux: Hybrid conflicts in the Arctic, tensions in the Taiwan Strait, and decentralized crypto regimes are no longer separate from global trade and energy systems – they effectively share the same theater of risk and influence.
• AI & Techistentialism: Debates on superintelligence, agency, governance, and ethical design of AI are increasingly intertwined with national sovereignty, security agendas, and climate policy, rather than occurring in purely technical silos.
• Climate Cascades: Lithium and rare-earth bottlenecks, extreme weather events, and migration waves are contributing to societal polarization and geoeconomic friction, as stresses in one domain quickly spill into others.
ILLUSTRATION: GEOPOLITICS OR METARUPTIONS? With Metaruptions, geopolitics no longer pivots on diplomacy or military posture alone. The landscape is now hybrid and liminal – configured by supply-chain exposure, technology bottlenecks, weaponized trade regimes, and contested control of critical resources.
Multipolarization – the dispersal of power across state, non-state, and decentralized networks – amplifies deep uncertainty. It generates persistent unpredictability by forcing four fundamental questions that traditional strategy or orderly geopolitics can no longer answer: • Who leads? • What rules prevail? • How are crises resolved? • What fault lines will cascade into irreversibility?
THE ANATOMY OF A CASCADE How do seemingly unrelated events interact? Metaruptions are defined by structural, interacting discontinuities that continually reconfigure the environment.
A shift in geotechnology (for example, a breakthrough in quantum encryption) can trigger a geoeconomic shock (for example, a loss of confidence in digital financial infrastructure), which in turn creates geopolitical instability (for example, a breakdown in diplomatic transparency and trust). These interactions evolve in complex, nonlinear, and sometimes chaotic ways, setting off feedback loops that reshape everything that follows.
CULTURAL RESONANCE Metaruptions have also entered artistic and popular discourse. London-based contemporary artist Dylan Gill’s January 2026 Neo-Cubist work, Metaruptions, reflects the concept’s felt reality – fragmentation, interconnectedness, and emergent beauty arising from rupture.
Mainstream media coverage and TV appearances, including CNN, demonstrates how Spitz’s ideas transcend strategy and reach public consciousness.
Metaruptions describe both the fracture and the opportunity – the Kintsugi of our era.
GLOBAL RECOGNITION AND ADOPTION Spitz’s frameworks have achieved broad validation across multiple domains:
• World Economic Forum: Agenda contribution on unpredictability → foresight shift. • Forbes US & Japan: Word of the Year contributor recognition. • APF COMPASS, Dubai Future Forum, & MIT Technology Review Brasil: References in professional foresight analyses. • Lux Carbon Standard (Brazil): AAA Framework-informed voluntary carbon market redesign. • National Preparedness Commission (UK): Policy incorporation of Metaruptive risks. • CFA Institute: Scenario planning under deep uncertainty. • Bloomberg, Connect Magazine, CNN, Fast Company, Kirkus Reviews: Thought leadership coverage.
Roger Spitz was named #1 Global Futurist Speaker for systemic disruption, strategic foresight & AI 2026 by leading assessments, reflecting both originality and real-world influence.
SELECTED SPITZ QUOTES FOR PRESS Quotes by Roger Spitz on Metaruptions:
“The question is no longer whether we face Metaruptions – but whether we meet them by design or by surprise.”
“By naming the phenomenon, we reclaim agency. We move from being surprised and disrupted to becoming architects of adaptive systems.”
“Imagining the interplay of metaruptions is a creative endeavor, not a number-crunching exercise.”
“Networks of disruption aren’t threats to avoid – they are realities to navigate. Preparedness, optionality, and adaptability define success.”
“Metaruptions cause widespread and self-perpetuating effects that extend beyond their initial disruptions.”
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THE END OF TRENDS: WHY SPITZ DEVELOPED THE CONCEPT OF METARUPTIONS Naisbitt’s Megatrends are slow-to-form, long-lasting, large-scale evolutions resulting from a combination of individual trends. Similarly, Metatrends are beyond individual evolutions; they represent a transformative global impact from a confluence of drivers. The prefix “meta” represents a higher level of abstraction, transcending silos.
Trend analysis can be useful, but trends only describe our past, implying some degree of continuity. Many trends die out, replaced by newer, equally ephemeral ones.
Trends are not disruptions. Systemic disruption forces us to acknowledge unpredictability. Metaruptions unlock many futures, as cascading consequences follow the initial shifts. New insights emerge from the knock-on effects of change because cross-impacts determine outcomes.
Every year, we’re flooded with thousands of pages of trend reports and analyses. As with Naisbitt’s Megatrends, these approaches often over-index on extrapolating the past into the future, assuming trends will interact in orderly or predictable ways, offering a false sense of clarity, comfort, and confidence that may not hold. Relying on extrapolating trends, Megatrends, or Metatrends is dangerous:
• They compound flawed assumptions; with time, assumptions magnify; wrong assumptions cascade and blow up. • The greater the pace of change, the harder it becomes to understand the long-term trajectory of a Metatrend by looking in the rearview mirror. • They are derived from the past, extrapolating history towards the future. • They present unrelated shifts as if they interact predictably with each other. • They seldom account for second- or third-order consequences, implying continuity and a lack of spillovers. • They over-index technology as a driver of change. • They create a false sense of comfort, reliance, and knowability.
With Metaruptions we must ask: What are the higher-order implications? What lies beyond what we can currently see?
While terms like Polycrisis and Permacrisis frame the world through a lens of perpetual disaster, Metaruptions are inherently value-neutral. They are the raw mechanics of systemic change – leading to either breakdown or breakthrough based on our agency, mindset, preparation, and response.
METARUPTIONS DEFINED • Etymology: A portmanteau of the prefix “meta” (beyond/transcending) and the Latin “rumpere” (to rupture or erupt). • The Concept: A multidimensional family of systemic disruptions that are self-reinforcing and self-perpetuating, extending far beyond the initial event. • The Distinction: Unlike “trends” or “megatrends” which rely on linear extrapolation, Metaruptions identify the meta-layer of change where disruptions begin to disrupt the very frameworks we use to understand them. • The Mechanism: As initial changes spill over, their impacts combine and propagate, ultimately disrupting disruption itself. • Value-Neutrality: Metaruptions are not inherently negative or positive; they are dynamic processes whose outcomes (breakdown or breakthrough) are determined entirely by agency, preparedness, and response. • Provenance: Coined by Roger Spitz in 2019 and formally codified in the Disruptive Futures Institute’s 2020-2024 body of work.
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FUAN, FUJIAN, CHINA, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global pursuit of holistic wellness has never been more prominent, fueling a significant transformation in the consumer electronics market. Driven by increasing health awareness, stress-related issues, and the demand for convenient health management tools, the market for wearable health devices is experiencing exponential growth. A key player in this surge is the dedicated segment of personal massagers, specifically abdominal massage belt solutions. As consumers prioritize at-home therapies for comfort, digestion support, and relief from muscular tension, the demand for sophisticated devices is soaring globally. In this dynamic landscape, identifying a Top-Notch Abdominal Massage Belt Solutions Provider in China remains crucial for global brands that seek innovation and uncompromising quality.
Modern technology has transformed the abdominal massage belt far beyond simple vibrating mechanisms. Today’s devices integrate advanced systems such as Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), heat therapy, and deep tissue vibration to offer multifaceted therapeutic benefits. Consumers increasingly seek these belts for applications ranging from post-workout recovery and menstrual pain relief to assisting with bloating. This blend of medical-grade function and consumer accessibility defines the current industry trend.
The Expanding Horizon of Wearable Wellness
The industry trend points toward greater integration and personalization. Several key dynamics characterize the future of the wearable massager market.
Smart Integration: First, smart integration represents a major shift. Next-generation abdominal massage belt solutions are integrating with health apps and biometric sensors. This connectivity allows for personalized therapy protocols based on user data, making the experience more effective and data-driven. The transition from generic settings to AI-driven, customized therapies creates substantial market opportunities for retailers.
Medical Validation: Furthermore, medical validation is becoming a necessity as consumers become more discerning. Products must move beyond mere comfort to offer scientifically validated therapeutic outcomes. Suppliers who invest in research and clinical data to back the efficacy of their products, especially those incorporating advanced TENS or EMS, will likely dominate the global market.
Sustainability and Materials: Environmental consciousness also influences purchasing decisions today. Manufacturers that adopt sustainable practices and use eco-friendly materials gain a competitive edge in mature markets. These companies ensure energy-efficient operation for devices like the abdominal massage belt while reducing their carbon footprint.
Ergonomics and Aesthetics: Finally, ergonomics and aesthetics play a vital role in mass-market adoption. The professionalization of home health requires devices that are not only effective but also comfortable, discreet, and aesthetically pleasing. Sleek designs allow users to wear the belt under clothing during daily activities.
Why China Remains Central to the Supply Chain
China maintains an indispensable role in the global wellness technology supply chain due to its robust manufacturing ecosystem. In this environment, professional providers differentiate themselves by moving beyond simple production to become partners in innovation. The ability to rapidly source components and scale production efficiently provides a significant time-to-market advantage. This ecosystem allows for the seamless integration of complex electronic components and textile materials, which is a critical factor for success in the personal wellness sector.
MoreFit’s Edge: Defining High Quality Standards in OEM Solutions
MoreFit Wellness Co., Ltd. has established itself as a premier partner by tackling the industry’s need for both scale and stringent quality control. The organization’s operational framework eliminates common pain points in the supply chain. Consequently, global brands receive products that meet authoritative international certifications and exceed consumer expectations.
Operational Excellence and Reliability
The foundation of this competitive advantage lies in a streamlined supply chain and manufacturing control. Several factors contribute to this excellence:
Factory-Direct Supply Chain: By eliminating intermediate distribution links, the enterprise ensures cost-competitiveness. This model maintains full control over product quality and supply stability from the assembly line to delivery. Such transparency is vital for managing lead times in a volatile global market.
Flexible OEM Capabilities: The team offers customized manufacturing and design services tailored to specific client needs. These services include detailed product specification adjustments, packaging customization, and brand labeling. Such flexibility enables brands to adapt quickly to diverse market demands and launch specialized versions of the abdominal massage belt.
Strict Quality Control System: Rigorous quality management covers the entire production process. Technicians perform thorough raw material inspections and finished product testing. This dedication ensures consistent performance and compliance with global industry standards, providing partners with absolute confidence in every unit.
Certified Trust and Customer Focus
For global retailers, compliance and customer support are non-negotiable requirements. The company ensures its partners stay protected by providing documented proof of product integrity and comprehensive after-sales partnership.
Product Compliance and Certification: Product compliance remains a top priority. The core product line, including the abdominal massage belt and other wellness devices, holds authoritative international certifications such as CE, RoHS, FCC, ETL, PSE, and KC. This comprehensive compliance confirms the safety and reliability of the hardware.
By providing this documentation, the provider effectively reduces the legal burden and costs for clients entering new markets like Europe or North America.
Logistics and Delivery Efficiency: In addition, logistics and delivery efficiency play a crucial role. Optimized production planning and a coordinated logistics network effectively reduce manufacturing lead times. This agility ensures the timely global delivery of both bulk and small-batch orders, supporting aggressive market launch schedules.
Customer Service and After-Sales Support: Finally, the company provides extensive post-purchase support. This commitment includes technical consultation and maintenance guidance. A rapid response mechanism for client feedback ensures the stability of long-term partnership relations. By prioritizing the client’s success, the manufacturer builds lasting trust within the wellness industry.
Application Scenarios and Product Focus
The flagship abdominal massage belt caters to a wide range of wellness applications. Beyond basic muscle relief, consumers utilize these belts for targeted fat reduction support and chronic pain management. They are especially effective for the lumbar and abdominal regions. Additionally, these tools serve as indispensable aids in women’s health by alleviating menstrual discomfort through controlled heat and vibration.
The comprehensive product line extends into other wearable wellness categories, including smart scales and blood pressure monitors. However, the expertise applied to the integration of heat and electrotherapy within the abdominal massager exemplifies a high technical competency. By specializing in these complex solutions, the firm provides a complete package of manufacturing, certification, and logistics support.
In conclusion, MoreFit does not simply produce wellness technology. The organization actively shapes industry quality benchmarks. It offers a reliable bridge between manufacturing innovation in China and the global demand for high-performance health devices. For brands seeking a dependable partner, this provider offers the perfect blend of technical skill and market experience.
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We realized that many of the therapies that made such a difference in our own lives simply weren’t accessible to people here in the West Valley”
— Jen Potter
GOODYEAR, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A West Valley wellness studio is entering a new chapter. MeTime Wellness, a locally owned wellness studio in Goodyear, has officially rebranded as Renew Wellness Studio, reflecting an expanded vision to make modern wellness therapies more accessible, sustainable, and approachable for the growing West Valley community. The studio will celebrate the transition with a public open house on May 4, 2026, inviting residents to tour the space, meet the team, and learn more about the therapies offered.
Renew Wellness Studio was founded by Jen and Travis Potter after Jen’s personal health journey led her to explore recovery therapies, nutrition, and functional wellness practices. After decades of working as a first responder, Jen discovered that many of the therapies that supported her physical and mental recovery were difficult to access in the West Valley, often requiring long drives, high costs, or specialized providers outside the community.
“We realized that many of the therapies that made such a difference in our own lives simply weren’t accessible to people here in the West Valley,” said founder Jen Potter. “Renew Wellness Studio was created to bring those tools closer to home and make them something people can realistically incorporate into everyday life.”
Today, Renew Wellness Studio offers a range of services designed to support both recovery and long-term well-being. Therapies include infrared therapy, therapeutic massage, halotherapy, and other treatments that support the mind and body in a welcoming, educational environment.
To celebrate the rebrand, Renew Wellness Studio will host a community open house on Monday, May 4, 2026, where guests can explore the studio, meet the team, and learn more about the therapies available.
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Senate Candidate Challenges Incumbent in District 28 with Focus on Safety and Accountability
NEW YORK, NY AND MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 15, 2026 / TGI Group (OTC:TSPG), a leader in sustainable technology and innovative development, is pleased to announce that its specialized digital marketing subsidiary, AdBuzz, on behalf of Alina Bonsell, candidate for New York State Senate in District 28. Representing Manhattan’s East Side, Bonsell joins a growing movement of leaders focused on safety, economic recovery, and accountable governance.
“‘We win together’ isn’t just a slogan,” says Bonsell. “At the end of the day, we all want the same basic things: safe streets, protected communities, opportunity for our families, and leadership that actually listens.”
In Manhattan politics, races are often framed through party labels. But New York State Senate candidate Alina Bonsell, who is challenging longtime incumbent Liz Krueger in District 28, says voters on the East Side are thinking about something much simpler.
District 28 covers Manhattan’s East Side, Central Park South, and Roosevelt Island neighborhoods that Bonsell says represent some of the very best of New York.
“When communities are strong and safe, this part of Manhattan thrives,” she says. “We have some of the best schools, hospitals, and cultural institutions anywhere in the world. This district should be leading the way in unity.”
For Bonsell, that means putting her neighborhood first, community first, East Side first.
“Leadership should reflect the people who live here,” she says. “Right now, many residents feel that leadership in Albany has failed them miserably when it comes to protecting the character and safety of our neighborhoods.”
Before entering politics, Bonsell spent more than fifteen years working in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. She says that experience taught her how complex systems work and how policy decisions affect everyday life.
“In healthcare and business, outcomes matter,” she says. “You can’t hide behind ideology. Policies either help people or they don’t.”
Public safety is at the center of Bonsell’s campaign.
“Safety is not partisan,” she says. “Families want their children walking to school safely. Seniors want to feel comfortable in their neighborhoods. Businesses want streets where customers feel secure.”
Economic policy is another major focus.
“Small businesses are the lifeblood of Manhattan neighborhoods,” Bonsell says. “They want less bureaucracy, fair terms, and a real chance to thrive and succeed.”
Her platform also includes targeted tax relief for young adults starting their careers, working parents, and seniors, groups she says are increasingly squeezed by New York’s cost of living.
“Government should reward hard work, not penalize success,” she says.
Bonsell has also been outspoken about policies she believes push the city in the wrong direction.
“When I talk about policies that penalize success, I’m referring to the socialist direction from Mayor Mamdani that’s being imposed on New Yorkers,” she says. “Many residents feel these ideas are being pushed without enough concern for how they affect neighborhoods and opportunity.”
Despite running as a Republican in a heavily Democratic district, Bonsell insists the campaign is about broader principles.
“This race isn’t about left versus right,” she says. “It’s about whether our communities are safe, our small businesses can survive, and if our children will have the same opportunities we had.”
Her campaign slogan “We Win Together” captures a united message that focuses on safety, opportunity, and strong neighborhoods so everyone benefits.
About Alina Bonsell:
Alina Bonsell is a healthcare professional and community advocate running for New York State Senate in District 28. Her campaign is focused on restoring safety, transparency, and economic vitality to Manhattan’s East Side.
More information about Bonsell’s campaign platform can be found at alinabonsell.com
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Anchored by AMC Theatres in the Top 10 U.S. Markets/Dozens of Cities Nationwide, Opening Theatrical Run with High-Voltage Friday the 13th Horror-Comedy Debut!
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The irreverent, high-voltage horror-comedy Scared to Death, from award-winning music video and feature director Paul Boyd, is now playing in theaters nationwide, launching in wide release across the country as a major Friday the 13th opening weekend attraction. Led by horror legends Lin Shaye of the Insidious franchise and Bill Moseley of The Devil’s Rejects and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, the film builds on strong festival momentum and delivers its genre-blending spectacle to audiences coast to coast.
Anchored by AMC Theatres in the Top 10 U.S. markets – New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Boston, and the San Francisco Bay Area – and playing in dozens of additional major cities nationwide, Scared to Death unites an eclectic, high-profile ensemble including rock frontman Kurt Deimer, daytime favorite Victoria Konefal of Days of Our Lives, Hollywood royalty Rae Dawn Chong, Olivier Paris of The Wrong Tutor, B.J. Minor of Grey’s Anatomy, Jade Chynoweth of The Last Ship, Lucinda Jenney of Practical Magic, and introduces Deimer in a breakout performance as the scene-stealing Grog.
In Scared to Death a group of filmmakers attend a séance at an abandoned children’s orphanage to do research for a horror movie. Soon, supernatural events begin to manifest, in both horrific and darkly comical fashion. That’s their first mistake…
The film taps into classic haunted-house tradition while embracing a contemporary edge, creating a theatrical experience that invites audiences to laugh, jump, and react together.
Scared to Death’s wide release is anchored by AMC Theatres, with additional engagements across Marcus Theatres, Studio Movie Grill, CMX Cinemas, Epic Theatres, Maya Cinemas, Regal Cinemas, Apple Cinemas, and Brenden Theatres, among other prominent multiplex partners throughout North America. Now playing in over 180 theaters nationwide, with sustained presence across nearly all the Top 20 U.S. markets and continued play in key regional territories, Scared to Death reinforces the enduring draw of horror-comedy as a theatrical genre and stands as one of the season’s most energized genre offerings.
The film was written and directed by Scottish filmmaker Paul Boyd and the filmmaking team also features producers Eric Barrett and Todd Slater, Executive Producers Kurt Deimer, Peter Tochet, Lin Shaye, and Steven Poster, ASC, casting by Lindsay Chag, CSA, edited by Ed Shiers, cinematography by Steven Poster, ASC, music composer Misha Segal, Production Design by Scott Campbell and featuring original songs by Kurt Deimer. The film comes to theaters in a deal that was negotiated by Todd Slater of Convoke Media on behalf of the filmmakers, with Harmon Kaslow representing Atlas Distribution Company.
ABOUT BALD MAN FILMS
Specializing in producing genre content, Bald Man Films was founded by Cincinnati-born rock icon, actor, and producer Kurt Deimer. The company is the culmination of Deimer’s unconventional journey from the school of hard knocks, to entrepreneur, to rock musician, to acting in and producing films.
ABOUT MIRROR FILMS
Mirror Films is an emerging player in the film industry, recognized for its innovative approach to storytelling and commitment to producing high-quality, thought-provoking content. Founded by Eric Barrett, Mirror Films specializes in independent films that focuses on diverse narratives and documentaries that blend artistic vision with commercial appeal. Recent films include Scared to Death, Fight Like Hell, Echo in the Canyon, and the upcoming Relapse.
ABOUT CONVOKE MEDIA
Todd Slater is a senior media executive and investor operating at the intersection of global content, institutional capital, and scalable media platforms, and is the founder and principal of Convoke Media, a strategic investment and content firm focused on premium film, television, digital media, and adjacent sports and entertainment ventures with global commercial potential. Over the course of his career, Slater has financed, structured, or secured worldwide distribution for more than 150 motion pictures, while also leading principal investments across multiple media and technology platforms, consistently emphasizing scalable IP, global reach, and durable asset value. He previously served as Executive Vice President at both Philip Anschutz’s AEG media group and Paramount Pictures, where he held senior responsibility for content financing, distribution strategy, and commercial partnerships, with film credits including the Academy Award–winning Ray (Jamie Foxx), The Parts You Lose (Aaron Paul), Madame (Toni Collette), Sahara(Matthew McConaughey and Penélope Cruz), and Swimming Upstream (Geoffrey Rush). Earlier in his career, Slater built a foundation in private wealth management, investment banking, and public policy through roles at UBS Private Wealth Management, Meridian Capital’s Investment Banking Division, and senior congressional offices in Washington, D.C., experience that continues to inform his disciplined, globally minded investment approach; he has also been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter in its annual “Next Generation” issue honoring Hollywood’s leading executives.
ABOUT ATLAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
Atlas Distribution Company is a leading independent U.S. film distributor having theatrically released more than 50 titles. Atlas leverages CinemaCloudWorks, a proprietary technology platform offering independent filmmakers access to studio-level tools and analytics to help ensure a successful theatrical release. CinemaCloudWorks has empowered over 1200 films since its launch. For more information about Atlas Distribution Company please visit: https://atlasdistribution.com/
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Personal Injury Lawyer, Ashworth Nord Uses Insider Legal Strategies to Help Injury Victims in Huntington, WV Beat Insurance Companies at Their Own Game
I spent years behind closed doors with the insurance companies. Now, I use that knowledge to get the maximum possible compensation for the people who are hurting the most.”
— Ryan Ashworth
HUNTINGTON, WV, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — After years representing major insurance companies, attorney Ryan Ashworth has shifted his focus to representing injury victims throughout West Virginia and Ohio through his law firm, Ashworth Nord.
Ashworth, a former insurance defense attorney and U.S. Marine, now uses his knowledge of how insurance companies evaluate and defend claims to advocate for individuals and families who have been injured due to negligence. Ashworth Nord maintains offices now as a personal injury lawyer in Huntington, West Virginia, and Marietta, Ohio, and represents clients across both states in serious personal injury cases.
“I spent years behind closed doors with the insurance companies,” said Ashworth. “I know how they think, how they delay, and how they try to devalue legitimate claims. Now, I use that knowledge to get the maximum possible compensation for the people who are hurting the most.” Ashworth aims to bring the same discipline and grit of his U.S Marine background to fight for each victim of personal injury in Huntington, WV, Marietta, Ohio, and beyond.
A Different Perspective on Injury Law
Ashworth’s background as both an U.S Marine and a former insurance defense attorney has shaped the firm’s approach to litigation and case preparation. Before founding Ashworth Nord, he worked on the defense side of injury claims, helping large organizations evaluate and defend complex litigation. During that time, Ashworth represented major insurance companies including State Auto, Nationwide, and State Farm, as well as large corporate clients such as Massey Energy.
His work also included representing high-profile individuals and professionals facing significant legal claims, including famous comedian Andy Dick. Today, he applies that experience while representing injured clients navigating the same system.
“We treat every case like it’s going to war – because that’s how you win,” Ashworth said. “Insurance companies don’t hand out fair settlements out of kindness. They only move when they know you’re ready to take it all the way.”
Focus on Serious Injury Cases in Huntington, WV
Ashworth Nord represents individuals and families who are victims of personal injury in Huntington, West Virginia, and throughout the surrounding region who have been seriously injured due to negligence. The firm focuses on personal injury cases involving significant physical, financial, and long-term impacts on victims and their families.
The firm handles a range of personal injury matters, including:
• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Wrongful death claims
• Catastrophic and serious personal injuries
These cases often involve complex liability issues, insurance negotiations, and substantial damages, requiring careful investigation and strategic case preparation.
Ashworth Nord’s experience on both sides of the legal system provides additional insight into how insurance companies evaluate claims and approach litigation. That perspective helps guide the firm’s strategy when representing injury victims seeking accountability and fair compensation.
A Website Rebrand Reflecting the Firm’s Approach
Ryan Ashworth believes the rebrand of the firm’s website to “TheMarineLawyerDotCom” reflects a deeper purpose: to deliver “aggressive, trial-ready representation built on military discipline and inside knowledge of how insurance companies work”.
Said Ashworth, “while some attorneys settle for quick wins, like poachers who take the horn and leave the rest behind – we go after the whole animal. Every angle, every loss, every damage is pursued with precision and strategy to ensure clients get the full justice they’re owed.”
Serving Clients Across West Virginia and Ohio
Ashworth Nord represents injury victims across West Virginia and Ohio and offers consultations for individuals seeking legal guidance after an accident or serious injury. The firm operates from offices in Huntington, West Virginia, and Marietta, Ohio, and works with clients throughout both states.
Individuals who believe they may have a personal injury claim, or who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, are encouraged to contact Ashworth Nord to discuss their situation and determine what legal options may be available. The firm offers free case evaluations and represents clients on a “No-Win, No-Fee” contingency basis.
For more information, visit themarinelawyer.com, call (304) 944-4994, or visit the Huntington office at:
Ashworth Nord
911 3rd Ave, Suite 210
Huntington, WV 25701
About Ashworth Nord
Ashworth Nord is a personal injury law firm serving clients across West Virginia and Ohio with offices in Huntington, WV, and Marietta, OH. Founded by attorney Ryan Ashworth, a former insurance defense lawyer and U.S. Marine – with Steve Nord – the firm represents individuals and families involved in serious injury cases including vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims. Ryan Ashworth has represented major insurance companies including State Auto, Nationwide, and State Farm, large corporate clients such as Massey Energy, and high-profile individuals, including famous comedian Andy Dick.
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Viking Bags receives patent for a saddlebag mount engineered to match bolted stability while allowing tool-free removal across select hard-shell models.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Viking Bags, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of motorcycle luggage and aftermarket parts, has been granted a patent for its Quick-Mount Motorcycle Saddlebag System. The patented system is available across select models within Viking Bags’ hard-shell saddlebag range and offers two mounting configurations designed to allow riders to remove saddlebags quickly without sacrificing the structural stability associated with traditional hard-mounted installations.
Two Mounting Configurations
Quick Disconnect System: Drilled and bolted directly to the hard bags and the motorcycle. The bag remains fixed during operation and detaches by turning a knob, with no tools required for removal. Designed for riders who prefer a mechanically secured connection with the option for fast detachment when needed.
Quick-Mount System: Includes a side carrier that mounts to the motorcycle. The saddlebag slides onto the carrier and locks into place without drilling or tools. Intended for riders who transfer bags between motorcycles or require a faster installation process.
Availability
The Quick-Mount Saddlebag System is available through company’s official website alongside the company’s full range of motorcycle saddlebags. Both the Quick Disconnect and Quick-Mount configurations can be found with complete fitment information on the respective product pages.
Patent Overview
The patent covers a mounting mechanism designed to deliver the structural hold of a bolted installation while enabling tool-free removal. Viking Bags developed the system in response to a long-standing design tradeoff in the motorcycle saddlebag category, where riders have historically had to choose between a securely fixed bag and one that could be removed quickly. The patented mechanism aims to address both requirements within a single system.
About Viking Bags
Viking Bags is a manufacturer of motorcycle luggage and custom aftermarket parts headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company’s product range includes hard-shell and leather saddlebags, sissy bar bags, tank bags, an ADV touring series, handlebars, fairings, crash bars, and seats.
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AI surveys reveal applicant self-reported misconduct risks often missed by resumes, background investigations, and reference checks
Our ability to gain insight into a candidate’s character and integrity has also consistently saved us in ways that are difficult to quantify.”
— Brady Roberts, Chief Operating Officer at Emergent Risk International
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Verensics, a software company that uses rule-based, AI-powered questionnaires to assess personnel risk across the employee life cycle, has published a private-sector case study examining how pre-employment behavioral screening can surface misconduct risk indicators that are not revealed through resumes, interviews or references.
The case study, “Pre-Employment Behavioral Screening to Prevent Workplace Misconduct: Private Sector Case Study,” analyzes self-reported responses from 500 completed applicant questionnaires across eight categories: internal theft, workplace violence, bribery, sexual harassment, illegal drugs and alcohol, bullying, confidential information and reporting reliability.
“Organizations often do a solid job validating skills and experience, but high-consequence risk is frequently behavioral,” said Russ Law, Founder & CEO of Verensics. “This case study shows how structured pre-employment behavioral screening can surface meaningful risk signals early, so teams can make more informed decisions, protect culture, and reduce preventable downstream investigations.”
The report highlights examples of disclosures and attitudes that employers should consider red flags. Among the findings: 0.8% of applicants reported prior theft of company equipment or supplies, and 5.6% expressed permissive attitudes toward stealing and/or covering it up. In another category, 4.0% reported driving under the influence of illegal drugs, and 3.0% said they would cover for a coworker using illegal drugs at work.
On workplace safety and confidentiality, the case study noted that 0.4% reported making a threatening phone call to a workplace after being fired, and 1.4% said they would not report a colleague planning violence at work. It also found 1.8% reported passing inside information they agreed not to disclose, and 1.8% said they would not report proprietary information leaks.
Verensics’ approach is designed to collect what it calls human intelligence (HUMINT) directly from candidates and employees by using adaptive questionnaires that follow up based on responses, with the goal of giving hiring and risk teams clearer insight earlier in the process.
“Over the past two-plus years that we’ve deployed Verensics’ Pre-Employment Behavioral Screening as an integral part of our recruitment process, we have regularly observed candidates – who have had stellar-appearing resumes and who have interviewed very well – self-report prior misconduct in a past workplace or indicate that they would be willing to overlook or potentially participate in unethical behavior in the future,” said Brady Roberts, Chief Operating Officer at Emergent Risk International, a Verensics client. “Our results, at times, have shocked our recruitment team hiring managers in the wake of what they thought had been outstanding interviews.”
Roberts said the screening has influenced decisions earlier in recruiting and reduced additional steps later, “These results have prevented us from making numerous poor hires and they have saved us time and money by negating additional due diligence when the tool is used effectively, early in the interview process,” he said. “Our ability to gain insight into a candidate’s character and integrity has also consistently saved us in ways that are difficult to quantify, by preventing us from placing the wrong new hires into trusted consultant roles inside our clients’ operations, where our risk of liability increases.”
Verensics said the case study is intended to provide organizations with an example of how structured integrity and conduct questions can be used alongside standard hiring controls to help identify risks at the point of hire.
Verensics provides a SaaS platform that uses rule-based, AI-powered questionnaires to evaluate personnel risk across the employee life cycle, including pre-employment screening and employee investigations.
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