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Flourishing Takes Center Stage with the WFO, Harvard, Baylor, and Gallup

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1 year ago

April 30, 2025

The World Flourishing Organization (WFO), in partnership with Harvard University, Baylor University, and Gallup, has announced the unveiling of the first-year results from the Global Flourishing Study-the largest and most rigorous research effort of its kind-at Gallup Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2025. The event responds to alarming new data showing global employee engagement has dropped for the second consecutive year, highlighting urgent challenges in workplace motivation and productivity. The WFO is introducing “flourishing” as a new, science-backed benchmark for human performance, aiming to help organizations move beyond traditional engagement metrics. Key initiatives include the F-Org™ Trustmark for recognizing flourishing organizations, the Work Flourishing Index for rapid workplace assessment, a Flourishing Bootcamp for leadership development, and a Flourishing Blueprint program for executives. These tools are designed to make flourishing practical, measurable, and scalable, offering both individual and organizational insights. Flourishing is defined as a multi-dimensional state encompassing happiness, health, meaning, character, relationships, and financial stability. The WFO’s mission is to enable 1 billion people to flourish by 2035, positioning flourishing as essential for both individual well-being and organizational success. The Global Flourishing Study, led by Harvard, Baylor, and Gallup, is tracking 240,000 people across 22 countries over five years to provide unprecedented insights into what drives human flourishing worldwide.

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As burnout rises, disengagement spreads, and organizations struggle to deliver real human value, the World Flourishing Organization (WFO) introduces a bold new benchmark: flourishing as the future of human performance. On April 30, Gallup HQ will unveil the first-year results of the Global Flourishing Study, the largest and most rigorous research effort of its kind.

“Our goal is to make flourishing practical, measurable, and scalable — so every organization, no matter where they start, can unlock the full potential of their people and achieve peak performance.” said Eleanor Allen, CEO of the WFO

Backed by Harvard University and Baylor University, this event marks a historic moment where science meets strategy, and the future of work re-begins. WFO CEO Eleanor Allen will join Professors Tyler VanderWeele, Byron Johnson, and Matt Lee to explore how flourishing is being activated at scale, from research labs to leadership teams, and from global policy to workplace culture.

In 16 years of Gallup’s global study, engagement has never dropped twice in a row — until now. In 2024, it fell to 21%, down from 23%, triggering an estimated $438 billion in lost productivity. Europe and MENA remain at the bottom with 13% and 14% engagement. This back-to-back drop is an alarm to action. Business as usual won’t fix it. A new standard is needed — one built on flourishing.

WFO, with Harvard, Baylor, and SHAPE Global, offers a science-backed, action-driven path forward:

• F-Org™ Trustmark – Global recognition for organizations designing the best journeys for their people.

• Work Flourishing Index – A rapid 14-question diagnostic adapted from the global research to assess workplace flourishing.

• Flourishing Bootcamp – An online individual leadership experience to build flourishing-first organizations.

• Flourishing Blueprint – A six-month transformation program for executives to elevate their organization’s potential.

WFO also supports the rollout of Harvard’s 12-question flourishing measure, offering personal reports for employees and organizational data to guide decisions. Participating organizations are recognized as Rising F-Orgs™.

“Flourishing is serious business. It’s an asset on your balance sheet. It warrants focus and attention from the board and management committees.”

— Gordon Watson, Chair, WFO

Why Flourishing? Why Now?

Flourishing is a multi-dimensional state of human strength, encompassing happiness, health, meaning, character, relationships, and financial stability. It bridges what matters to people with what drives organizational success.

This event is a call to action. Join our mission to elevate 1 billion people to flourish by 2035.

About the World Flourishing Organization

The World Flourishing Organization (WFO) is a global platform redefining great work. Co-developed with leading academic institutions and powered by science, the WFO helps organizations measure, activate, and scale flourishing to unlock performance, retention, and resilience.

About the Global Flourishing Study

Led by Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program, Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion, and Gallup, the Global Flourishing Study tracks 240,000 people across 22 countries over five years, providing unprecedented insights into human flourishing worldwide.

Learn more: worldflourishing.org | globalflourishingstudy.com

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Karen Seymour, Chief Impact Officer, karen@worlflourishing.org

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Karen Seymour, The World Flourishing Organization, 1 5104970510, karen@worldflourishing.org, https://worldflourishing.org/

Eleanor Allen, The World Flourishing Organization, 1 3038082515, eleanor@worldflourishing.org, https://worldflourishing.org/

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Breaking Traditional Financial Barriers: HTX Launches U.S. Stock Futures TradFi Trading Contest with a Massive 50,000 USDT Prize Pool

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6 minutes ago

June 3, 2026

APIA, Samoa, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, officially launched its U.S. Stock Futures TradFi Trading Contest on June 1, 2026. From now until June 11 at 12:00 (UTC), both new and existing users can trade designated pairs to compete for a share of a generous 50,000 USDT prize pool.

Breaking Down Traditional Finance Barriers: Seamless 24/7 Trading of U.S. Stock Assets

As traditional finance and the crypto market continue to converge, crypto users are showing growing demand for cross-market and diversified asset allocation. To help global users participate in traditional financial markets with lower barriers and higher efficiency, HTX has innovatively launched the U.S. Stock Futures TradFi Trading Contest, enabling users to seize investment opportunities in global core assets within a crypto trading framework.

According to the official announcement, this event covers the world’s most highly watched traditional commodities and tech giants. On the HTX platform, users can directly use USDT to trade USDT-M Perpetual Futures for highly sought-after premium U.S. stocks and TradFi assets, including USOIL, SPX500, XAU, NVDA, TSLAX, MSTRX, GOOGL, XAG, and INTCX.

By removing the trading-time and geographical restrictions of traditional stock markets, HTX delivers a true 24/7 U.S. stock-trading experience. Users can flexibly adjust their positions according to market shifts, allowing them to capture timely trading opportunities amid global macroeconomic events, industry trends, and asset price fluctuations, ultimately achieving more efficient asset allocation and risk management.

50,000 USDT Prize Pool to Incentivize Both New and Existing Users

This trading contest features a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT, rewarding both new and existing users for their participation.

During the event, users who complete futures trades on designated pairs and reach a cumulative trading volume of 10,000 USDT will be eligible to compete for rankings and share a 47,000 USDT prize pool. Notably, the top three users by trading volume will walk away with fixed rewards of 10,000 USDT, 8,000 USDT, and 5,000 USDT, respectively.

To encourage more users to experience the unique appeal of U.S. stock futures, HTX has rolled out a dedicated 3,000 USDT prize pool for newcomers. During the event, new users who complete futures trades on designated pairs with a cumulative trading volume of 500 USDT, while maintaining a position of ≥100 USDT for at least 2 days, will have the chance to receive a 3 USDT reward. Rewards will be distributed based on the trading-volume rankings of eligible users on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Event Details: https://www.htx.com.ph/microapps/en-us/contract-transaction/web/competitionDetail?activityId=177993903503225&bizLine=1

HTX Leads a New Trend in Crypto Trading with a User-First Approach

In recent years, as the crypto market’s user base has matured, demand for cross-asset and cross-market trading instruments has surged. HTX continuously expands its product boundaries. While consistently optimizing trading services for mainstream crypto assets, HTX actively explores pathways for integrating traditional financial assets into the crypto trading ecosystem, providing users with a more diversified selection of investment vehicles.

The launch of the U.S. Stock Futures TradFi Trading Contest not only opens a new channel for users to participate in global core asset markets, but also further enriches HTX’s trading product lineup. Moving forward, HTX will continue to optimize the product experience centered around user needs, expand high-quality asset categories, and build a secure, transparent, and highly efficient comprehensive digital asset trading platform for global traders.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.

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Visteon expands its premium cockpit portfolio with 12.3-inch narrow border display in all-new Lexus ES

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6 minutes ago

June 3, 2026

YOKOHAMA, Japan, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visteon Corporation (NASDAQ: VC), a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics, today announced that its 12.3-inch Narrow Border Driver Display is featured in the recently launched Lexus ES. This marks Visteon’s first production program in Lexus driver information systems, further expanding the company’s footprint across the global premium automotive segment.

Key Highlights:

The 12.3-inch Narrow Border Driver Display is engineered for premium in-cabin environments and includes:

Full LCD panel with corner-cut design, ultra-slim border, and an ultra-thin profile for a seamless cockpit integration.Full display construction with optical bonding for high contrast, reduced glare, and exceptional visual clarity.High-brightness panel optimized for superior readability under direct sunlight across all driving conditions.Smooth, premium animations crafted specifically to reflect the Lexus brand’s signature feel and attention to detail.

“This milestone reflects the strength of our global execution model and our ability to deliver premium cockpit technologies at scale. Our debut collaboration with Lexus is an indicator of the trust placed in us by the world’s leading automakers. Strong collaboration between our team in Japan and our global operations made this possible – and positions us well to accelerate innovation in digital cockpit experiences worldwide,” said Francis Kim, Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Commercial Excellence, and General Manager, Rest of Asia.

The program represents a manufacturing milestone for Visteon in Thailand, where the team completed full in-house display construction and optical bonding for this application, strengthening end-to-end control of the production process and supporting greater speed, consistency, and quality across Visteon’s global manufacturing network.

About Visteon

Visteon (NASDAQ: VC) is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. The Company’s state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global OEMs to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys.

Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities. In 2025, the Company recorded annual sales of approximately $3.8 billion and secured $7.4 billion in new business. For more information, visit visteon.com.

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ASRock Rack Unveils Next-Generation AI Infrastructure Powered by NVIDIA Vera CPU at COMPUTEX 2026

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6 minutes ago

June 3, 2026

TAIPEI, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ASRock Rack Inc., a leading innovative server company, today announced its latest portfolio of AI-native infrastructure designed for the era of agentic AI. Showcasing at COMPUTEX 2026 (Booth No.: R0514), ASRock Rack is introducing the new 2UXGM-VERA2 system powered by NVIDIA Vera CPU. The company is also presenting its next-generation AI platform portfolio for AI factories, inference cloud deployments, and edge AI applications, delivering a unified vision for the next wave of AI computing at every scale.

Accelerating the Era of Agentic AI

The AI industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as scaling laws move beyond model size into the era of agentic AI. This shift from “human talking to AI” to “AI talking to AI” has placed CPU execution on the critical path. To enable this next wave, ASRock Rack is introducing the 2UXGM-VERA2, powered by NVIDIA Vera CPU, a processor purpose-built for the age of AI. Combining custom-designed NVIDIA Olympus cores with high-bandwidth LPDDR5X memory and NVIDIA Scalable Coherency Fabric, Vera delivers a unified compute architecture that completes complex agentic and reinforcement learning workloads 50% faster than traditional CPU infrastructure.

“The AI industry is entering a new frontier where systems move beyond generating responses to executing autonomous actions,” said Weishi Sa, President of ASRock Rack. “NVIDIA Vera is the CPU for the age of AI, providing the high-speed execution layer that turns model reasoning into autonomous action at the speed of the AI factory. To power this next frontier, ASRock Rack is planning a comprehensive new lineup of AI servers powered by NVIDIA Vera, ranging from standalone CPU servers to scale-up AI servers incorporating NVIDIA HGX Vera Rubin NVL8 for every type of AI factory and data center deployment.”

Driving the AI Computing Wave at Every Scale

At COMPUTEX 2026, ASRock Rack is showcasing AI server platforms integrated with advanced liquid-cooling solutions from ecosystem partners. The company’s exhibit highlights the NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72, cooled with a double-rack-width liquid-to-air coolant distribution unit (CDU) for next-generation AI factory environments. Also on display are liquid-cooled systems incorporating NVIDIA HGX Rubin NVL8, including the fully liquid-cooled 2U16X-GNR2/DLC and the 5U16X-GNR2/DLC, which combines liquid cooling for CPU and GPU with sufficient airflow for flexible integration of other key peripherals. The company is also demonstrating rack-scale liquid-cooling solutions with in-row CDU for high-density AI deployments.

In addition to its rack-scale solutions, ASRock Rack will demonstrate a diverse lineup of MGX-based servers for enterprise and edge environments. This includes the 6UXGM-GNR2/DLC, supporting up to eight liquid-cooled NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs to accelerate enterprise AI and visual computing. Also featured is the 4UXGM-GNR2 CX8, a NVIDIA RTX PRO Server optimized for inference cloud environments. Bridging to the industrial edge, the 2UXGI-Thor, built on NVIDIA IGX Thor platform, showcases capabilities for Physical AI, enabling real-time sensor processing and functional safety for next-generation autonomous robotics and medical applications.

Visit ASRock Rack at COMPUTEX 2026

Visitors to COMPUTEX 2026 are invited to explore ASRock Rack’s latest AI platforms from edge to cloud and experience live agentic AI demonstrations at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, Booth No. R0514.

For more information, please visit https://www.asrockrack.com.

About ASRock Rack Inc.

ASRock Rack Inc., established in 2013, specialized in the field of cloud computing server hardware. While inheriting ASRock’s design concepts, “Creativity, Consideration, Cost-effectiveness,” the company is dedicated to bring the server industry out-of-the-box thinking with the passion to innovate. Leveraged by ASRock’s growing momentum and distribution channels, this young and vibrant company targets booming market of cloud computing, and commits to serving the market with user-friendly and eco-friendly do-it-yourself server hardware, featuring flexible and reliable products.

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