Prestige

Survey Reveals Shift in Career Aspirations: Passion Over Prestige as Airline Pilots Surge in Popularity

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Texas – A recent survey indicates that Americans are redefining career success, moving away from traditional markers like titles and degrees. The Thrust Flight 2025 Career Perceptions Survey reveals a significant shift in values, with many prioritizing passion and immediate financial returns over status. The findings suggest a growing preference for careers perceived as offering practical benefits and quicker financial rewards, particularly in industries like aviation. Conducted in June 2025 with 1,000 adult participants via the Pollfish platform, the survey sheds light on the evolving motivations behind career choices. While financial compensation remains a priority, … Read more

Tech Titans Clash for Prestige: igus, Schaeffler, and Siemens Vie for Coveted HERMES AWARD at Hannover Messe 2025

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HANNOVER, Germany — Three leading companies, igus, Schaeffler, and Siemens, have been selected as finalists for the prestigious HERMES AWARD, one of the most esteemed recognitions in the industrial sector. The announcement was made by an independent jury of prominent figures from politics, business, academia, and media. The winner will be revealed at the opening ceremony of the HANNOVER MESSE on March 30, 2025. The HERMES AWARD annually honors breakthrough innovations in the industry presented at HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. The criteria for this accolade include the technological novelty, … Read more

From Prison to Prestige: Guatemalan Prosecutor Wins Global Human Rights Award After Battling Corruption and Facing Persecution

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London, UK – In a significant acknowledgment of her relentless fight against corruption under perilous conditions, Virginia Laparra Rivas, once a prosecutor in Guatemala, was honored with the prestigious Sir Henry Brooke Award for 2025. The ceremony, organized by the Alliance for Lawyers at Risk, took place here last night, celebrating her exceptional commitment to human rights and the rule of law. Virginia Laparra Rivas initially took the helm of the Special Prosecutors Office Against Impunity in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala’s second-largest city, in 2016. During her tenure, she spearheaded a crucial investigation into a corruption case … Read more