Diversity

Aledade Appoints National Equity Expert to Board of Directors

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Lundi, mars 11, 2024

Bethesda, MD, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aledade , the nation’s largest network of independent primary care, has named a highly regarded diversity, equity and inclusion expert to its Board of Directors.

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  • Bethesda, MD, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aledade , the nation’s largest network of independent primary care, has named a highly regarded diversity, equity and inclusion expert to its Board of Directors.
  • Joyce A. Sackey , M.D., FACP, Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Associate Dean at Stanford Medicine, is the newest member of Aledade’s Board of Directors.
  • “We are grateful to have Dr. Sackey join our board and share her expertise with us,” said Farzad Mostashari, M.D., co-founder and CEO of Aledade.
  • “At Aledade, we are deeply committed to advancing equity and inclusion as part of our mission and core values.

From the Beach to the Boardroom: Unispace's 'Art for Impact' Program Partners with NGO to Turn 50,000 Ocean Plastic Bags into Office Art

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Vendredi, mars 8, 2024

The one-of-a-kind tapestries were designed by Unispace and woven by Las Tejedoras using more than 50,000 recycled plastic bags that once littered the coastal areas in Nicaragua.

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  • The one-of-a-kind tapestries were designed by Unispace and woven by Las Tejedoras using more than 50,000 recycled plastic bags that once littered the coastal areas in Nicaragua.
  • Today, the art pieces serve as inspiration for individual and corporate action in environmental conservation and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).
  • A local collective of 17 women, Las Tejedoras has been crafting art from the waste on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua since 2007.
  • When they started, the beach was so overrun with plastic it was affecting tourism, the local economy, and posing a serious threat to marine species – specifically the turtles that use the beach for nesting.

Micron Releases ‘What Makes Us Micron’ 2023 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Report

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024

“Micron is focused on cultivating a work environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds combine to create innovative solutions to challenging technology problems,” said Micron President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra.

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  • “Micron is focused on cultivating a work environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds combine to create innovative solutions to challenging technology problems,” said Micron President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra.
  • “This impressive engagement underscores the vibrant, supportive community Micron fosters,” said Vice President and Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer Fran Dillard.
  • Micron also scored 100 on the Disability Equality Index and the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index in 2023.
  • The full Micron report, titled “What Makes Us Micron: 2023 DEI Report,” can be found at www.micron.com/dei .

Martinrea International Inc. Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

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Vendredi, mars 1, 2024

VAUGHAN, Ontario, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martinrea International Inc. (TSX: MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report.

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  • VAUGHAN, Ontario, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martinrea International Inc. (TSX: MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report.
  • This report showcases Martinrea’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) by featuring sustainability achievements over the past year and our strategy for further improvement.
  • “By utilizing our expertise in product development and lightweighting technologies, we are committed to advancing our sustainability initiatives; helping to decrease global carbon emissions and remain ahead of market changes.”
    “Our sustainability and success also comes down to culture, as emphasized in our 2023 Sustainability Report,” said Rob Wildeboer, Executive Chairman.
  • To view or download Martinrea’s 2023 Sustainability Report, visit: www.martinrea.com/sustainability/

Meltwater wins Comparably awards for “Best Company for Diversity”, “Best Company for Women”, and “Best CEO”

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, is proud to announce that it is the recipient of Comparably awards for “Best Company for Diversity,” “Best Company for Women,” and “Best CEO”.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, is proud to announce that it is the recipient of Comparably awards for “Best Company for Diversity,” “Best Company for Women,” and “Best CEO”.
  • Comparably awards are based on data compiled from 15 million employee ratings across 70,000 companies.
  • Earning recognition for “Best Company for Diversity” and “Best Company for Women” underscores Meltwater’s dedication to creating an environment where employees feel valued, respected and have equal opportunities for advancement in their careers.
  • Additionally, Meltwater was also named “Best CEO for Women,” “Best Company for Career Growth,” “Best Company Outlook,”, “Best Sales Teams,” and “Best Company Global Culture” in 2023.

Philips delivers strong ESG performance in 2023

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Mardi, février 20, 2024

Marnix van Ginneken, Chief ESG & Legal Officer at Royal Philips, said: “Building on our strong heritage in environmental and social responsibility, we have a fully integrated approach to doing business responsibly and sustainably, in line with our company purpose.

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  • Marnix van Ginneken, Chief ESG & Legal Officer at Royal Philips, said: “Building on our strong heritage in environmental and social responsibility, we have a fully integrated approach to doing business responsibly and sustainably, in line with our company purpose.
  • For example, regarding gender diversity, Philips reached a 31% representation of women in senior management in 2023.
  • In 2023, Philips expanded its circular revenues to 20% of sales, and alongside remaining carbon-neutral in its operations since 2020, Philips achieved 78% renewable energy usage, exceeding its 75% science-based target goal for 2025.
  • A full overview of Philips’ Environmental, Social, and Governance achievements is provided in chapters 5 and 12 of the Philips Annual Report 2023 , which was published earlier today.

Brandon Hall Group Releases Future-Focused "HCM Outlook 2024" Report

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Lundi, février 19, 2024

Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brandon Hall Group, the leading independent Human Capital Management research firm, has published its annual future-focused HCM trends report, “HCM Outlook 2024: Navigating Through the Evolving Global Workforce Dynamics.” The 120-page report available for download at www.brandonhall.com outlines seven critical areas HR teams must address to empower workforces for success.

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  • Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brandon Hall Group, the leading independent Human Capital Management research firm, has published its annual future-focused HCM trends report, “HCM Outlook 2024: Navigating Through the Evolving Global Workforce Dynamics.” The 120-page report available for download at www.brandonhall.com outlines seven critical areas HR teams must address to empower workforces for success.
  • "There’s no question of HCM becoming more data-driven and savvy with AI-enabled technologies," said Brandon Hall Group CEO Mike Cooke.
  • "HR simply cannot take a wait-and-see approach as the nature of work evolves quickly," said Brandon Hall Group COO Rachel Cooke.
  • HR's Enduring Challenges and Opportunities
    Download the full 120-page HCM Outlook 2024 report at https://web.brandonhall.com/hcm_outlook_2024 .

Customer Confidence, Trust in UKG Solutions Drive Strong Results for First-Quarter Fiscal 2024

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Vendredi, mars 8, 2024

UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today provided a business update for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, ending December 31, 2023.

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  • UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today provided a business update for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, ending December 31, 2023.
  • “The first quarter was a celebration of our customers’ loyalty and ingenuity,” said Chris Todd, CEO at UKG.
  • “The momentum of customer migrations to modern UKG solutions continued, especially among our largest customers, and customer retention across the board continues to be strong.
  • These factors, along with a particularly strong quarter for both public sector and retail sales, combined to help surpass expectations for new contracts won by UKG.

SkyWest Named One of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women” by Newsweek

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Jeudi, mars 7, 2024

SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) is pleased to be named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women” by Newsweek in 2024.

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  • SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) is pleased to be named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women” by Newsweek in 2024.
  • SkyWest was the only regional airline to be recognized on either list.
  • The more than 500 employers on Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 list were chosen based on an independent survey of over 220,000 U.S. employees at over 1.5 million companies in their U.S. operations.
  • SkyWest was also named a Forbes Best Employer in 2021, 2022 and is a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award recipient for 2020 and 2021.

Aptia Announces Jeff Williams as U.S. President

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024

New health, benefits, and pensions administrator Aptia today announced the appointment of Jeff Williams as U.S. President and CEO.

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  • New health, benefits, and pensions administrator Aptia today announced the appointment of Jeff Williams as U.S. President and CEO.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305369517/en/
    Based out of Aptia’s U.S. headquarters in Boston, Jeff will be responsible for Aptia’s benefits administration services book of business and will report directly to Bala Viswanathan, Aptia Founder & Group CEO.
  • “We are excited to welcome Jeff to Aptia as he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the North American benefits administration industry,” said Viswanathan.
  • “I am incredibly excited to join Aptia and embark on this journey of growth and innovation,” said Williams.