Inclusion

Verisk Earns Eighth Consecutive Great Place To Work Certification™ in the United States

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the eighth consecutive year, leading global data analytics and technology provider Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is Certified™ in the United States by Great Place to Work.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the eighth consecutive year, leading global data analytics and technology provider Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is Certified™ in the United States by Great Place to Work.
  • "Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work.
  • According to Great Place To Work research , job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace.
  • Verisk also earned Great Place to Work certifications in the UK, Spain, Poland and India.

EPIC 2024 to Amplify New Voices and Ideas from Across HR Industry

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The upcoming Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) Conference today shared details about new voices coming to the event’s stage, April 24 – 26, 2024, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The upcoming Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) Conference today shared details about new voices coming to the event’s stage, April 24 – 26, 2024, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
  • Committed to delivering people-centric ideas that go beyond best practices, EPIC will showcase leaders from across the HR industry, creating a forum for like-minded attendees to learn from their peers and bring innovative and transformative opportunities back to their organizations.
  • Mark Stelzner, EPIC Conference Chair, shared, “For some time now, HR has had to cope with increased demands, limited resourcing and a disproportionate focus on digitization.
  • EPIC is embracing and amplifying this moment through voices known and new.”
    To see the full agenda and register now, visit www.EpicHR.com .

Round Rock Home Shopping Network Named Best Place to Work Finalist

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shop LC is honored to announce its recognition as a finalist in the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards in the Best Place to Work category.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shop LC is honored to announce its recognition as a finalist in the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards in the Best Place to Work category.
  • "Being named a finalist amongst such notable companies is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Shop LC," says Ganeriwala.
  • "Being named a finalist amongst such notable companies is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Shop LC," says Ganeriwala.
  • "We would like to thank the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce for this recognition and for organizing these awards that celebrate business excellence.

Brandon Hall Group Presents DEI Immersive Experience in West Palm Beach, Florida

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brandon Hall Group DEI Immersive Experience promises a day filled with insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies to drive DEI initiatives forward in organizations of all sizes and sectors.

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  • Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brandon Hall Group DEI Immersive Experience promises a day filled with insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies to drive DEI initiatives forward in organizations of all sizes and sectors.
  • Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group, expressed her enthusiasm for the event, stating, "The Brandon Hall Group DEI Immersive Experience is an opportunity for professionals to come together, learn from one another, and explore innovative approaches to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Additionally, attendees will receive an Inclusive Advocate certificate at the conclusion of the day, recognizing their commitment to advancing DEI initiatives.
  • For more information about the Brandon Hall Group DEI Immersive Experience and to stay updated on event details, visit the HCM Excellence Conference Website .

11 Northwestern Mutual Advisors Achieve Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Recognition

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual announced today that 11 of its exceptional advisors have been recognized on the prestigious Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list for 2024.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual announced today that 11 of its exceptional advisors have been recognized on the prestigious Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list for 2024.
  • "As a provider of comprehensive financial planning – pairing sophisticated wealth management strategies with world-class insurance products – Northwestern Mutual and our advisors stand among the best of the best in the country."
  • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State recognition showcases the top professionals in the industry, representing experts across the nation by state.
  • These recognitions along with the 11 female advisors on the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list exemplifies Northwestern Mutual's commitment to empowering women and diversity in the financial services industry.

Green Thumb Industries Publishes Second Annual Social Impact Report

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries , today announced the release of its 2023 Social Impact Report .

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  • CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries , today announced the release of its 2023 Social Impact Report .
  • Green Thumb’s second annual Social Impact Report documents and highlights the meaningful progress of its “Growing for Good” program across four key pillars: Community Engagement, Inclusion & Belonging, Restorative Justice and Environmental Stewardship.
  • “Our Growing for Good social impact program is deeply embedded in Green Thumb’s DNA and brought to life by our team members every day,” said Green Thumb Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ben Kovler.
  • To continue the momentum of the Company’s social impact initiatives, Green Thumb is introducing a matching component to its Round Up program in 2024.

PHYSICIAN-SCIENTISTS UNDERREPRESENTED IN MEDICINE TO CONDUCT HEALTH EQUITY RESEARCH AT MONTEFIORE AND EINSTEIN

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have been awarded a $1.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to provide advanced research training to post-graduate trainees from groups that are underrepresented in medicine and have research interests in heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. Over five years, nine researchers will receive intense research training and robust mentorship from almost 30 established, senior investigators across Montefiore and Einstein.

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  • Over five years, nine researchers will receive intense research training and robust mentorship from almost 30 established, senior investigators across Montefiore and Einstein.
  • , principal investigator, vice chair for clinical and community-based research at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore and professor of pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine .
  • The research projects conducted by the nine investigators will aim to understand and reduce these inequities.
  • The T32 Training Program is titled "Purposeful Outreach for Diversity and Inclusion of Underrepresented in Medicine (PODIUM) Physician-Scientists" (1T32HL172255-01) and is intended to support training of postdoctoral trainees at Montefiore and Einstein, institutions uniquely positioned to engage minority and other health disparity populations in research, translation, and implementation of research advances that impact health outcomes, as well as provide health care for these populations.

TEKsystems’ 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in IT Report Explores Value of DEI Initiatives Amid Ongoing Challenges in Communication and Execution

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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The report delves into the varied perspectives of HR leaders, IT leaders and IT employees regarding DEI programs and their impact, highlighting positive advancements and underscoring ongoing challenges.

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  • The report delves into the varied perspectives of HR leaders, IT leaders and IT employees regarding DEI programs and their impact, highlighting positive advancements and underscoring ongoing challenges.
  • The 2024 report found that 57% of enterprise decision-makers characterize their DEI policies as advanced or mature, a 46% increase from 2023.
  • In fact, 68% of enterprise decision-makers expect to increase their DEI spending and DEI hiring in 2024.
  • “It’s encouraging to see commendable strides being made around DEI in IT,” said Franklin Reed, executive director of global inclusion, diversity and equity.

Continual Engine and Virginia Tech Earn Brandon Hall Group Silver Award for Tech Advancements in Serving Learners with Disabilities

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Continual Engine is thrilled to announce that our partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), using breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) technology for document remediation, earned a Silver award in the category ‘Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation’ in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards.

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  • Continual Engine is thrilled to announce that our partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), using breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) technology for document remediation, earned a Silver award in the category ‘Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation’ in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
  • Virginia Tech is leveraging Continual Engine’s document accessibility solution, PREP , to make its communications inclusive and accessible for all learners while meeting accessibility standards and compliance requirements.
  • Mousumi Kapoor, Founder and CEO of Continual Engine, says, “Extending our gratitude to Brandon Hall Group for putting accessibility in education in the spotlight.
  • We're thrilled our collaboration was recognized with a Brandon Hall Silver award for excellence and are proud of what our teams have accomplished together in developing forward-thinking education solutions."

Independent Bank Corp. CEO Jeffrey Tengel, President Gerard Nadeau and CFO Mark J. Ruggiero to Participate in the 2024 KBW Winter Financial Services Conference

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Jeffrey Tengel, Chief Executive Officer, Gerard Nadeau, President, and Mark J. Ruggiero, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending of Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) will participate in the 2024 KBW Winter Financial Services Conference on February 15, 2024.

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  • Jeffrey Tengel, Chief Executive Officer, Gerard Nadeau, President, and Mark J. Ruggiero, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending of Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) will participate in the 2024 KBW Winter Financial Services Conference on February 15, 2024.
  • The conference will take place at The Boca Raton Resort, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432.
  • Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) is the holding company for Rockland Trust Company, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts.
  • The Bank also offers a full suite of mobile, online, and telephone banking services.