Equity

ARENA STAGE HONORS U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON WITH THE AMERICAN VOICE AWARD

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, February 22, 2024, as part of the Opening Night celebration for the world premiere of Kia Corthron's Tempestuous Elements.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, February 22, 2024, as part of the Opening Night celebration for the world premiere of Kia Corthron's Tempestuous Elements.
  • Established in 2005, the American Voice Award honors public officials recognized for their extraordinary support of and advocacy for American arts and arts education.
  • Justice Jackson has repeatedly demonstrated her dedication to fighting for human and civil rights and her deep commitment to equal justice.
  • She is both the first Black woman and the first former federal public defender to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dr. Zeev Neuwirth to Collaborate With Equity Quotient to Advance Health Equity

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Monday, March 4, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Zeev Neuwirth is pleased to announce his new advisory role and collaboration with Equity Quotient to address the critical issue of health equity.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Zeev Neuwirth is pleased to announce his new advisory role and collaboration with Equity Quotient to address the critical issue of health equity.
  • Together, Dr. Neuwirth and Equity Quotient will partner to achieve the following initiatives:
    INFORM - drive public awareness: For over 20 years Dr. Neuwirth has been highlighting and deploying innovative solutions in healthcare, including those focused on health equity.
  • MOBILIZE - establish a Health Equity Advisory Board: Dr. Neuwirth will be chairing Equity Quotient's Health Equity Advisory Board, a group of national leaders championing Health Equity across patients, payors, providers, and public agencies.
  • Equity Quotient's public health data solution helps healthcare leaders navigate the evolving health equity compliance mandates and reporting requirements by the IRS, AHA, and CMS.

BRG Leg Up Program Registration Opens for 2024

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Monday, March 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that registration will open on March 4, 2024, for this summer's BRG Leg Up Program, an accessible educational and mentorship program intended to inspire lifelong learners and enhance participants' opportunities for college and career success. The four-day intensive workshop on entrepreneurship introduces rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to the world of consulting and other career options. Participating BRG office locations include Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.

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  • High school mentorship program enhances opportunities for college and career success for students in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.
    WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that registration will open on March 4, 2024, for this summer's BRG Leg Up Program, an accessible educational and mentorship program intended to inspire lifelong learners and enhance participants' opportunities for college and career success.
  • Participating BRG office locations include Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.
    "The BRG Leg Up Program is an extension of one of BRG's core values: to drive change with action.
  • We are proud to give valuable mentorship and guidance to talented and motivated high school students across the country," said Carmen Rios, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager at BRG.
  • Engaged, qualified participants will have access to enhanced networking opportunities and early consideration for BRG summer internships and full-time positions.

Harris Teeter hosts hiring event on March 5 for retail positions

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Monday, March 4, 2024

MATTHEWS, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter is thrilled to announce a hiring event scheduled for Tuesday, March 5. Harris Teeter is ready to hire hundreds of new associates in roles across all departments for full-time and part-time employment. Harris Teeter is eager to add qualified associates to its retail operations, which include roles such as produce clerks, bakery clerks, baggers, plus hourly and salaried leadership roles. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at all Harris Teeter locations.

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  • MATTHEWS, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter is thrilled to announce a hiring event scheduled for Tuesday, March 5.
  • Harris Teeter is ready to hire hundreds of new associates in roles across all departments for full-time and part-time employment.
  • Harris Teeter is eager to add qualified associates to its retail operations, which include roles such as produce clerks, bakery clerks, baggers, plus hourly and salaried leadership roles.
  • The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at all Harris Teeter locations.

Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategic Research Report 2024: Market to Reach $24.4 Billion by 2030 - Top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends for 2023 and Beyond

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives have become increasingly vital in the corporate world, reflecting humanity's ongoing struggle with achieving equality across various demographics.
  • Despite these challenges, the economic benefits of diversity and inclusion are well acknowledged, prompting companies worldwide to prioritize D&I initiatives.
  • Recent market activity reflects the growing emphasis on D&I, with players worldwide exhibiting varying degrees of competitive market presence in 2023.

CGI U.S. earns perfect score for the third year in a row in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index is the nation's foremost benchmarking tool measuring corporate policies, practices and benefits related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) workplace inclusion.

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  • The HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index is the nation's foremost benchmarking tool measuring corporate policies, practices and benefits related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) workplace inclusion.
  • "Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging," said Tim Hurlebaus, President of CGI's U.S. Commercial and State Government operations.
  • "CGI continues to invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and champions equality.
  • Launched in 2002, the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index has become a roadmap for equality in the workplace.

Fidelity Investments Canada to migrate 12 ETFs to Cboe Canada

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Fidelity Investments Canada ULC (Fidelity) today announced its intention to change the listing venue for the following exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to Cboe Canada Inc. (Cboe Canada):

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Fidelity Investments Canada ULC (Fidelity) today announced its intention to change the listing venue for the following exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to Cboe Canada Inc. (Cboe Canada):
    Fidelity has received conditional approval from Cboe Canada to list the units of the ETFs on its exchange.
  • Fidelity anticipates that the ETFs will be voluntarily delisted from the TSX at the close of business on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 and listed on Cboe Canada on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
  • After this change, units of the ETFs will only be available for trading on Cboe Canada.
  • Fidelity's ETF lineup ranges from All-in-One ETFs, Active ETFs, and Equity ETFs to Fixed Income ETFs, Balanced or Multi-Asset ETFs, Digital Asset ETFs and liquid alternative ETFs.

Newsweek Names Mercury Insurance one of its 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024. Companies were judged on criteria including competitive salaries, growth opportunities compared with other employers, work-life balance and non-discriminatory hiring practices. Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California. By way of comparison, there are 5,929 insurance companies in total in the United States.

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  • Award Recognizes Mercury's Foundational Embrace of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024.
  • Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California.
  • "We're honored to be included on the 2024 Newsweek list," stated Heidi Sullivan, Vice President, Chief Human Capital Officer for Mercury.
  • Across these categories, Mercury stands alongside a wide range of renowned companies on the Diversity 2024 list, including Google, Walt Disney, Nike, Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz.

JOURNEY OF A GERM: New study reveals backpacks can harbor hundreds of thousands of germs

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

"They move among people and on surfaces, sometimes causing illnesses that could impact our families or impact our daily activities.

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  • "They move among people and on surfaces, sometimes causing illnesses that could impact our families or impact our daily activities.
  • Items we least suspect can often be culprits for spreading germs, as shown by our study."
  • Backpacks were chosen to represent how similar everyday items can be responsible for transmitting germs.
  • The backpacks came into contact with a surface for about two minutes, three times a day for two days.

Newsweek Names Mercury Insurance one of its 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024. Companies were judged on criteria including competitive salaries, growth opportunities compared with other employers, work-life balance and non-discriminatory hiring practices. Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California. By way of comparison, there are 5,929 insurance companies in total in the United States.

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  • Award Recognizes Mercury's Foundational Embrace of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024.
  • Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California.
  • "We're honored to be included on the 2024 Newsweek list," stated Heidi Sullivan, Vice President, Chief Human Capital Officer for Mercury .
  • Across these categories, Mercury stands alongside a wide range of renowned companies on the Diversity 2024 list, including Charles Schwab, Century 21, IBM and General Motors.