ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 18, 2025--
EDS Service Solutions, a national leader in workforce management and staffing solutions, is entering the second quarter of 2025 with a powerful lineup of initiatives focused on innovation, agility and measurable results during peak seasons. With proprietary platforms and a people-first approach, the company is setting new benchmarks for staffing performance across the car rental, hospitality and automotive industries.
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Technology That Empowers People
“At EDS, innovation always begins with people,” said Sonya Locke, founder and CEO of EDS Service Solutions. “Technology isn’t replacing people, it’s empowering them. With real-time visibility, smarter scheduling and predictive analytics, we’re helping our clients lead with clarity and confidence, even during their most demanding seasons.”
Key to the company’s Q2 strategy are its proprietary platforms, Workforce Velocity and EDS Track, which provide real-time labor and fleet data. These tools allow clients to monitor productivity, adjust staffing models and respond to operational shifts with precision.
With predictive labor insights, clients can reduce overstaffing, improve service delivery and operate with greater efficiency.
Precision Staffing, Proven Results
EDS’s innovative approach is already delivering measurable impact. In a recent case study, a national car rental company overcame years of seasonal staffing challenges by partnering with EDS. Using the Workforce Velocity platform and synchronized recruiting strategies, EDS helped the client cut labor costs by 21 percent, improve task timeliness by 38 percent, fulfill 100 percent of peak-hour staffing needs, and consistently surpass customer service benchmarks. The outcome was a smoother, more cost-effective peak season driven by data and delivered by people.
Scaling Smart for Peak Demand
With travel activity volumes rising in 2025, EDS is scaling its solutions to help clients meet seasonal and weekly fluctuations. The company’s on-demand staffing model flexes based on live volume and predictive demand forecasts, providing full coverage without wasted labor hours.
Fast-track recruiting and onboarding pipelines ensure compliance without slowing hiring timelines, enabling clients to go from job requisition to activation quickly and effectively.
Smarter Logistics With EDS Tracking
In Q2, EDS is expanding the capabilities of its EDS Track platform, which delivers full visibility into vehicle location, usage and performance. Features include real-time geofencing and live vehicle data, helping logistics teams reduce delays, manage inventory and streamline operations.
“Tools like EDS Track redefine what’s possible in fleet management,” Locke said. “With full visibility, our clients are not just prepared, they’re ahead.”
Blending Technology With the Human Touch
Despite a strong focus on automation and analytics, EDS emphasizes the value of personalized service. Every client is supported by a dedicated account manager, culturally aligned workforce integration and live performance feedback to drive continuous improvement.
“We don’t just deliver technology,” Locke said. “We deliver experiences because people are what power everything we do.”
What’s Ahead in 2025
With continued momentum, EDS is focused on scaling innovation and expanding partnerships nationwide. Initiatives underway for the remainder of the year include: new features and third-party integrations for Workforce Velocity and EDS Track, expanded presence in the hospitality industry, enhanced recruiting and compliance tools, and client success initiatives in key regions.
About EDS Service Solutions
EDS Service Solutions is a workforce innovation company that helps clients in the car rental, hospitality and automotive industries scale staffing with agility and precision. By combining proprietary technology with a service-first mindset, EDS enables clients to operate faster, smarter and more efficiently.
For more information, visit edsservicesolutions.com or follow EDS on LinkedIn.
EDS Service Solutions Launches Q2 With Tech-Driven Workforce Innovations and Expanded Industry Reach
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 4, 2026--
Kraft Heinz, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), is pleased to announce that Taber, Alberta has been named the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2026.
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Taber, Alberta will receive $250,000 for rink upgrades, plus the opportunity to host an NHL® Pre-Season game for their community in the fall of 2027. The runner-up, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia , will be awarded $100,000 for rink upgrades—four times the runner-up prize of previous years, as part of the initiative’s expanded prize pool to mark its 20th anniversary year. In total, Kraft Hockeyville 2026 represents more than $1 million in total prizing: the largest investment in program history. Both Taber, Alberta and Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, along with the 11 Provincial and Territorial finalists, will also receive $10,000 in brand-new hockey equipment to help more children play the game, courtesy of NHLPA Goals & Dreams and the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund.
Through a nationwide vote, Canadians selected Taber, Alberta, as the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2026, with the town earning the title for its powerful story of resilience, pride, and the central role its rink plays in bringing the community together. Sportscaster Ron MacLean and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the news on Sportsnet’s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast earlier tonight.
For more than 50 years, the Taber Community Centre has been a cornerstone of local life. The arena is home to teams like the Oil Kings and AA Golden Suns, and is a hub for games, tournaments and local events. After a December 2025 explosion left the arena inoperable, the town lost a vital gathering place. Winning Kraft Hockeyville 2026 will support critical repairs and help restore the rink as a space where the community can come together once again.
“Congratulations to Taber, Alberta on being named the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2026, and to all of this year’s first-ever Provincial & Territorial Winners,” said Simon Laroche, President, Kraft Heinz Canada. “For more than a century, Kraft Heinz has been enriching Canadians’ lives through food and the moments of connection it brings—both at the table and in communities across the country. Now, in our milestone 20th anniversary year of Kraft Hockeyville, we’ve seen just how deeply local rinks matter—not only as places to play, but as the heart of communities. From stories of resilience to moments of connection, this year’s communities reminded us that hockey is about far more than the game—it’s about showing up for one another. We’re proud to help bring this spirit to life in rinks across Canada.”
The announcement of the 2026 winning community officially concludes the 20th-anniversary year of the Kraft Hockeyville program. This year introduced an all-new Top 13 phase, awarding funding to one community from every province and territory—meaning more Canadian communities than ever before could benefit from critical rink upgrade funding. Communities from coast to coast to coast showed up in full force, reinforcing the vital role of local rinks.
Kraft Hockeyville will continue to support Canadian communities and the rinks that help keep them connected. For complete program details, please visit krafthockeyville.ca.
About Kraft Heinz Canada
Kraft Heinz Canada's heritage can be traced back over a century to when James Lewis Kraft of Stevensville, Ontario began selling cheese from a horse-drawn wagon in 1903. Heinz Canada was established in 1909 in Leamington, Ontario where its first products were pickles sourced from local growers. Following the 2015 merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company, Kraft Heinz Canada became a subsidiary of the newly formed Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Now the country's second largest food and beverage company, iconic Kraft Heinz Canada products like Kraft Peanut Butter, Heinz Ketchup, KD, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Renées Dressing, Jell-O, Classico, Kool-Aid and Maxwell House are found in over 97 per cent of Canadian households.
Kraft Heinz Canada is driving transformation inspired by Kraft Heinz's global purpose, Let's Make Life Delicious, by creating memorable community moments through local initiatives and the impactful program we're celebrating here, Kraft Hockeyville, while also supporting food banks across Canada through Kraft Heinz Groceries for Good program. Learn more about our journey by visiting kraftheinz.com or following us on LinkedIn.
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Taber, AB named winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2026
