Diversity

Fresenius Medical Care publishes 2023 joint Annual Report and Sustainability Report: Shaping the Future of Kidney Care

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Titled "Shaping the Future of Kidney Care," the report provides detailed information about Fresenius Medical Care's economic, social and environmental performance in 2023.

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  • Titled "Shaping the Future of Kidney Care," the report provides detailed information about Fresenius Medical Care's economic, social and environmental performance in 2023.
  • Helen Giza, CEO and Chair of the Management Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG, said: "The year 2023 was a transformative one for Fresenius Medical Care, as we set out to achieve important structural, operational, and cultural changes.
  • The 2023 Annual Report summarizes Fresenius Medical Care's steps to successfully deliver on the transformation and contains Fresenius Medical Care's Non-financial Group Report, providing a comprehensive overview of its progress of sustainability activities and achievements in three strategic focus areas:
    Enhancing quality care and access to health care: In about 4,000 dialysis clinics in around 50 countries worldwide, Fresenius Medical Care provided care for over 332,000 patients in 2023.
  • It is available for download as pdf-file on the company's website: Annual reports | Fresenius Medical Care .

ABC Honors TDIndustries as No. 1 Top-Performing U.S. Construction Contractor for Plumbing and HVAC and No. 12 Overall

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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1 among top plumbing and HVAC contractors on Associated Builders and Contractors' (ABC) 2024 Top Performers publication .

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  • 1 among top plumbing and HVAC contractors on Associated Builders and Contractors' (ABC) 2024 Top Performers publication .
  • This publication ranks ABC contractor members that build the country's most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects by work hours.
  • "Receiving this recognition is a testament to the dedication and excellence of TDIndustries' skilled workforce," said Executive Vice President Lauren Turner.
  • In 2023, TDIndustries was awarded the National Safety Excellence Merit Award and the National Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence Award from ABC.

Leading NOW's Center for Diversity & Inclusion Introduces Latest Research: The Importance of Belonging in the Workplace™

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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BOSTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading NOW, the award-winning leadership authority and advisor to organizations seeking to create more equitable cultures, today released the latest research from its global think tank, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) on The Importance of Belonging in the Workplace™. Research shows that underrepresented populations have a significantly lower feeling of belonging @ work than their counterparts, resulting in higher and more rapid turnover––a serious issue for organizations. However, what that research does not do is tell organizations what to do about it. Until now. 

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  • However, what that research does not do is tell organizations what to do about it.
  • Kelly Lockwood Primus, CEO of Leading NOW, says "In a tight talent market, building a culture of belonging is critical to retaining top talent.
  • Leading NOW will also present The Importance of Belonging in the Workplace research in a LIVE webinar on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 12:00 pm/noon ET.
  • To request a copy of the Executive Summary of the research: The Importance of Belonging in the Workplace, click here .

Data Equity Advocate Ninez A. Ponce Receives 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, distinguished public health researcher, today received the 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

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  • ATLANTA, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, distinguished public health researcher, today received the 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.
  • This year's award was presented to Ponce at the annual meeting of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), along with her lecture entitled "No Equity without Data Equity."
  • The Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award, first presented in 1992, recognizes a health educator who has made a substantial contribution to advancing the field of health education or health promotion through research, program development or program delivery.
  • As of 2016, the CDC Foundation manages and administers the Fries Foundation's public health award programs, which include the Fries Prize for Improving Health and the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

U.S. Renal Care Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PLANO, Texas, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Renal Care, the nation's largest privately-held and fastest-growing kidney care provider, is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women for two years in a row, receiving five-star ratings in both categories.

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  • PLANO, Texas, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Renal Care, the nation's largest privately-held and fastest-growing kidney care provider, is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women for two years in a row, receiving five-star ratings in both categories.
  • U.S. Renal Care is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and equity at all levels of the organization.
  • Over the past five years, U.S. Renal Care has significantly increased its representation of women and people of color in leadership positions, more than doubling diversity at the senior leadership level.
  • When selecting U.S. Renal Care as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024, Newsweek examined over 1.5 million company reviews on topics related to corporate culture and working environment.

Awards Celebrate Vertafore's Exceptional Company Culture

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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DENVER, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertafore®, the leader in modern insurance technology, has earned recognition as a top employer with a series of awards for its company leadership, investment in employees, dynamic global culture and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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  • The company has doubled its team size since 2017, to nearly 2,500 employees worldwide.
  • For the second year in a row, Vertafore landed a coveted spot on Comparably's annual Best Global Company Culture list and was among Comparably's 100 highest-rated large Companies for Diversity for 2023.
  • The company was also recognized for regularly putting employee feedback into action on everything from product development to organizational improvements.
  • For its overall company achievements and excellence in elevating the customer experience at every turn, Vertafore took home a Bronze in the 2023 Large Company of the Year from the Best in Biz Awards.

SpartanNash Promotes Nicole Zube to Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the promotion of Nicole Zube from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Since joining SpartanNash in September 2022, Zube has played a critical role in advancing the Company's People First strategy to attract, develop and retain top talent.

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  • Zube most recently served as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, leading the company's strategy to put People First
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the promotion of Nicole Zube from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Since joining SpartanNash in September 2022, Zube has played a critical role in advancing the Company's People First strategy to attract, develop and retain top talent.
  • Prior to SpartanNash, Zube most recently served as Head of HR – U.S. Commercial at Kellogg Company.
  • Zube earned her bachelor's degree from Northern Kentucky University and her master's degree from Xavier University.

THE DERMATOLOGY FOUNDATION AND SKIN OF COLOR SOCIETY BESTOW THE FIRST-EVER SANOFI AND REGENERON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION MID-CAREER AWARD ON DONALD A. GLASS II, MD, PhD, FAAD

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dermatology Foundation (DF) and the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) announce that Donald A. Glass II, MD, PhD, FAAD, is the 2024 recipient of the first-ever Sanofi and Regeneron Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Mid-Career Award, given to support his research into "Genetics, Comorbidities and their Association with Keloids."

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  • A nationally recognized keloids expert, Dr. Glass is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
  • He served as 2021-2022 President of the Skin of Color Society.
  • The Sanofi and Regeneron DEI Mid-Career Award was developed especially for the exceptional mid-career investigator with an established trajectory of excellence in basic, clinical or translational science.
  • Our sincere congratulations to Dr. Glass, the outstanding first award recipient for this highly competitive award—and our sincere gratitude to Sanofi and Regeneron for making the award possible."

Cargill Awards More Than $3 Million Grant to National FFA Organization

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cargill awarded a three-year grant of $3.15 million to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders.

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  • Cargill awarded a three-year grant of $3.15 million to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders.
  • INDIANAPOLIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cargill awarded a three-year grant of $3.15 million to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders.
  • "We are honored to receive this grant from Cargill," said Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer of the National FFA Organization.
  • The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 945,000 student members as part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Taylor Morrison Ranked One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, America's Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) is being recognized for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices with inclusion on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies. The national homebuilder and land developer earned its top score in corporate governance and saw its highest score increase in the environmental category.

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  • "As ESG principles become increasingly important to both organizations and consumers, Taylor Morrison is dedicated to not only being a good steward across all areas of business but also providing greater transparency into our operations," said Taylor Morrison Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer.
  • "Our focus on strengthening our ESG strategy year-over-year and advancing our reporting practices continues to reinforce our trusted reputation."
  • Taylor Morrison will release its sixth annual ESG Report in the summer of 2024.
  • In its most recent ESG Report released in July 2023, Taylor Morrison provided greater insight into its ESG strategy than ever before with expanded disclosures and more robust data.