Sentences with phrase «changes to the benefits of»

While the pupils above were making important changes to the benefit of their personal and social development, they and their class mates were also learning about rivers and the hydrological cycle, co-operative working, and many other things that supported the work of the class teacher.

While I'm pleased to see they've made some changes to the benefit of their supporters (such as preview pages), I still won't be supporting this project as a pledger.

There won't be drastic changes to the benefits of status, but upgrades will become harder to get.

Effective July 23, 2017, there are several changes to the benefits of Citi Prestige card.

With the recent launch of the Chase Sapphire Reserve and recent changes to the benefits of the Citi Prestige card, many travelers and credit card consumers are probably wondering how -LSB-...]

Effective July23rd, 2017, there will be a number of changes to the benefits of the card.

«The organisation's positive impact and the fact that it is run by passionate leaders with a vision to use the power of business to create real social and environmental change to the benefit of us all.»

The opportunity for explosive growth and radical change to the benefit of consumers only happens when a Downturn affects the Consumer.

Not exact matches

«Overall, some folks will really benefit from AMT repeal, but we can't look at taxes in a vacuum,» said LaBrecque, also head of the Michigan Association of CPAs» special task force on tax changes, which ran simulations on more than 900 tax returns to see the impact of the proposed Trump tax changes.

While it may take time for most traditional institutions to fully account for the benefits of the blockchain, only few can sit on the sidelines, as this technology can positively change how we do payment and online transactions.

Shum and Colaco point out that any reclassification of risk would be heavily scrutinized by Canadian regulators, in order to make sure that changes aren't self - serving on the part of policy providers and in fact benefit consumers.

Chriss pegs growth in the contingent work force to structural changes in employment over the past decades, including a decline in enrollment in defined - benefit pension plans and growth in the average duration of unemployment.

Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons, including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.

Trump called this claim a «joke» during a January appearance on Fox & Friends after Sen. Bernie Sanders pointed out the 2012 tweet but he quickly added that, «this is done for the benefit of China, because China does not do anything to help climate change.»

What's more, those who have fertility - related expenses for any of the 10 previous calendar years and have not claimed them can request a change to previous income tax and benefit returns to include these eligible expenses.

«The government has changed the rules on Social Security, for example, so what's to stop them from diluting the benefits of this plan in the future?

Now that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here to stay for a while, at least, this challenge will come to a head in the form of the Cadillac Tax, as employers brace for a potentially drastic change in the way they offer benefits to their employees.

That does have the benefit of propping up the U.S. stock market in the near future and enabling the Fed to navigate a soft landing for the U.S. taking into account rapidly changing global conditions.

Steve Seelig, senior regulatory advisor at benefits consulting firm Willis Towers Watson, said that, of three changes related to executive compensation in the tax reform plan — the other two involve stock options and performance - based pay — it's the hit on tax - exempt executive compensation that is the most significant.

Jack Raudenbush, vice president of the $ 4.6 million company, which is based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, estimates that the change costs a few thousand dollars per year but calls it money well spent: «This was the type of plan our competitors had, and we needed to offer competitive benefits.»

Retirees who want to know how much their Social Security cost - of - living adjustment will change their benefits should check their online statements come December.

Black has also said he thinks his proposed refinery, by providing permanent jobs and economic benefits to British Columbians hitherto wary of oil exports, «will change the debate on the pipeline.»

These forward - looking statements include, among other things, statements about full - year 2018 guidance, project milestones, increased opportunities in the market, backlog, bids and change orders outstanding, target projects and revenue opportunity pipeline, to the extent these may be viewed as indicators of future revenues or profitability, the expected impacts of the F2G program and progress toward completing the proposed combination with CB&I and the anticipated benefits of that transaction.

As the needs of employees change, employers are beginning to offer non-traditional benefits such as financial planning, online education and career development.

But that's changing as more employers come to realize education debt is a problem for many of their workers, said Katie Berliner, account executive at YouDecide, a benefits firm.

Delta has changed its policy about bumping passengers off of flighs, and its customers stand to benefit.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

But his next steps also carry risks as he seeks changes that could spawn more of a popular backlash than he has previously faced, including a proposed overhaul of unemployment benefits which aims to tighten conditions for these subsidies.

The following pages will provide a guide to how to price your services, the benefits and risks of certain pricing structures, and how to monitor and change the pricing for your services without alienating customers.

«We believe changes to personal taxes will drive an increase in consumption, benefiting a variety of spending categories and demographic segments in the coming quarters,» Michael Lasser, analyst at UBS, wrote to clients Thursday.

At the same time, regulators change trading «ticks,» or the increments in which stocks can trade, from the current decimalization to nickel sizes, eliminating the benefits that high - frequency traders enjoy from capitalizing on moves of pennies.

There have been numerous times when Musk's endeavors would have benefited by having more capital, yet he has resisted the urge to take SpaceX public because the board of directors of a publicly - held firm would undoubtedly force him to make changes in the company that would improve its profitability at the expense of its chances for reaching Mars.

CVS began as a pharmacy chain, acquired pharmacy benefit management (PBM) capacity, and added numerous Minute Clinics to provide easy access and low - cost usual care, then discontinued the sale of tobacco products as it changed its name to CVS Health.

But even the staunchest of hold - outs are likely to have their minds changed as some real health benefits of Internet - enabled mobile devices make themselves clearer over the next few years.

But, the benefits of a learning culture are real, especially as the modern workplace demands continuous learning to keep up with ever - changing business needs and technologies.

The governor also changed the eligibility threshold for SNAP benefits from 130 percent of the poverty line to 150 percent so that more households could get help.

Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).

Adding to the crisis is the fact that by the end of this year, up to 1 million Americans will have lost food - stamp benefits because of changes in the law that affect eligibility.

But while the RNC's new recommendations may not be directly aimed at quashing another Paul's White House run, conservative activists argue that the changes to the primary process would inevitably benefit candidates who are well - funded and have high - name recognition, to the detriment of those who draw their support from the GOP's activist base.

Wright argues that the driving factor in these changes is the perception of non-zero-sum relations: In situations in which both sides can benefit, people find a way to get along.

The reason: Recent Social Security claims changes could spell the beginning of «means testing» to obtain social security benefits at all.

Regulatory changes had been in the wind for some time as the evidence against the program built up, yet employers relied on the lobbying efforts of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to maintain the program rather than taking steps to improve domestic recruitment and training efforts or adjust wages and benefits to attract workers.

Though BCE claimed it desperately needed the deal for its Bell Media division to compete in an ever - changing and increasingly international market (not to mention to bulk up its presence in Quebec), and altruistically promised to undertake a variety of tangible benefits for the greater good of Canadian society, Blais was having none of it.

«We will announce new actions that will help clear the path for the kinds of next generation technologies that can drive game - changing economic growth, along with new efforts to support American entrepreneurs and expand the benefits of entrepreneurship to all parts of our country,» Zients wrote.

The cost - benefit calculation has changed enough for the company to bring production of some goods from China back to North America, he said.

The answer lies in hiring people whose expertise allows them to keep up with the rapid evolution of online marketing and implement the necessary changes for business benefit.

But the Internal Revenue Service said it is working on a new W - 4 form, which a significant number of workers will have to fill out in order to benefit from the changes in 2019.

Having a number is going to make such a dramatic change in so many of the decisions you make, habits you cultivate and people you associate with that the benefits will be so extraordinary, it won't matter if the original method of getting to a number had a technical flaw or two buried in it.

These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).

Then, the powers - that - be can weigh the cost of changing to a more efficient, yet still practical process - one that more effectively uses the aisle - against the benefit of recovering only a portion of that potential savings.