Psychological resilience

Doritos® Launches "SOLID BLACK™," An Initiative To Amplify The Voices Of Black Innovators And Creators

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Monday, June 28, 2021

In its 2020 #AmplifyBlackVoices work, Doritos recognized this and is now launching SOLID BLACK, a new multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding designed to bolster the voices of Black innovators and creators and provide them with resources to continue driving change.

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  • In its 2020 #AmplifyBlackVoices work, Doritos recognized this and is now launching SOLID BLACK, a new multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding designed to bolster the voices of Black innovators and creators and provide them with resources to continue driving change.
  • In total, Doritos will invest more than $5 million as part of the SOLID BLACK campaign to amplify stories of Black joy, strength, and resilience.
  • Their mission is to connect thousands of foodies to Black restaurants and culinary events while amplifying the dining experience for and by Black communities.
  • The SOLID BLACK initiative was first highlighted during the BET Awards on June 27 in a new Doritos TV commercial.

Adapt now or pay later: Pan-Canadian coalition pushes for action on climate resilience

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Today marks the launch of Climate Proof Canada, a broad coalition of insurance industry representatives, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, environmental non-government organizations (NGOs) and research organizations.

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  • Today marks the launch of Climate Proof Canada, a broad coalition of insurance industry representatives, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, environmental non-government organizations (NGOs) and research organizations.
  • The coalition is encouraging the federal government to take action now to create a culture of preparedness and build a more disaster-resilient country.
  • The Climate Proof Canada coalition believes that with prompt and comprehensive government action, Canada can be better positioned to cope with these emerging and accelerating challenges.
  • That's more than a four-fold increase in such losses caused by severe weather events, which are increasingly attributed to climate change.

Bio-techne Announces Opening Of New Ireland Facility

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Monday, June 28, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH) today announced the opening of its new Ireland facility located in Dublin.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH) today announced the opening of its new Ireland facility located in Dublin.
  • This new facility reflects Bio-Techne's commitment to supporting the broader life sciences industry in Europe as well as expectations for continued growth and staffing needs in this geography.
  • This new facility provides Bio-Techne additional support and resilience to its EMEA supply chain operations for years to come."
  • Michael Lohan, Global Head of Life Sciences, IDA Ireland said, "Bio-Techne's decision to establish a new facility in Ireland to serve its growing European customer base is really welcome.It demonstrates a vote of confidence in Ireland and our reputation as a global centre of excellence for life sciences."

New Planet Classroom Show Focuses on the Human Rights of Sex Workers and Transgender People

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Monday, June 28, 2021

NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Resilience and dedication pave the path for those willing to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Resilience and dedication pave the path for those willing to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
  • In the new episode of the Planet Classroom Podcast entitled Pride and Prejudice, Orb, the show's virtual host, unites the creator of the acclaimed film, One Leg In One Leg Out (now screening on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube Channel), along with international youth voices to explore the human rights of sex workers and transgender people.
  • What happens when a transgender woman wants to become a social worker so she can help other girls in her position stay safe and turn away from that way of life?
  • "I think what really makes this film so inspiring is that it shows the gritty reality of those marginalized in society, particularly transgender individuals."

Cyber Resilience Rating Company VisibleRisk Expands Executive Team, Prepares for Rapid Growth

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Friday, June 25, 2021

All three have deep industry experience that will help bring VisibleRisks cyber resilience platform to market and guide the company into a phase of rapid growth.

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  • All three have deep industry experience that will help bring VisibleRisks cyber resilience platform to market and guide the company into a phase of rapid growth.
  • Chief Marketing Officer Liesl Geier also joins VisibleRisk from CyberGRX, where she established the CyberGRX brand as the leading SaaS provider of third-party cyber risk management.
  • VisibleRisk is pioneering cyber resilience ratings by automating validated cyber risk assessments and presenting the results in financial terms so organizations, from the CISO to the boardroom, can confidently weigh cyber risk against business reality.
  • Co-founded by Derek Vadala and Yigael Berger, the VisibleRisk cyber resilience rating and real-time monitoring platform is the first of its kind, enabling organizations globally to continuously monitor and manage cyber risk as they would financial risk.

Picton Property Income (PCTN): Positive outcome in a challenging year

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

FY21 results underlined the resilience of Picton Property Income's business model and strategy.

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  • FY21 results underlined the resilience of Picton Property Income's business model and strategy.
  • Its property portfolio showed further strong outperformance, driven by sector positioning and asset management, and with moderate gearing providing a benefit, EPRA NAV total return was a positive 6.6%.
  • Strong reversionary potential and financial flexibility for accretive acquisitions are positive indicators for future progress.
  • About Edison: Edison is a leading research and investor relations consultancy, connecting listed companies to the widest pool of global investors.

GE, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Centura Health, SAIF and IBM's Jonathan Gelfand Honored for Achievements in Supporting Employee Resilience

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

One of the highlights of the conference was the annual meQuilibrium Resilience Awards, which honored one extraordinary HR leader and five exceptional organizations for their achievements in organizational resilience.

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  • One of the highlights of the conference was the annual meQuilibrium Resilience Awards, which honored one extraordinary HR leader and five exceptional organizations for their achievements in organizational resilience.
  • "I am honored to receive the "Resilience Champion of the Year" award for creating new wellbeing initiatives to meet the needs of IBM employees," Gelfand said.
  • "Employee well-being is one of our most important goals as we work to supportIBMers who have faced uncertainty and challenges.
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. "Best Enterprise Strategy" for a stellar job in embedding resilience across the HR ecosystem--impacting individuals, teams, and the firm.

EVRYTHNG and epb Global Partner to Help World Leading Brands Deliver on New Consumer Expectations for Transparency, Authenticity and Personalized Experiences

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

According to Digital Commerce 360, worldwide consumer spending online jumped to $4.29 trillion in 2020, up over 24% from 2019.

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  • According to Digital Commerce 360, worldwide consumer spending online jumped to $4.29 trillion in 2020, up over 24% from 2019.
  • At the same time, manufacturers shifted to local sourcing and near-shore production for better resilience, while consumer purchasing values shifted.
  • The EVRYTHNG Product Cloud helps global consumer product brands run their businesses differently by knowing what their products know.
  • EVRYTHNG is a World Economic Forum Global Innovator and EVRYTHNG's founders originated the W3C Web of Things and GS1 Digital Link global standards.

Mimecast Names David Raissipour as Chief Technology & Product Officer

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

LEXINGTON, Mass., June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email security and cyber resilience company, today announced the appointment of David Raissipour as Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO).

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  • LEXINGTON, Mass., June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email security and cyber resilience company, today announced the appointment of David Raissipour as Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO).
  • The need for simpler, more effective protection and cyber resilience is clear, said Peter Bauer, Mimecasts chief executive officer.
  • We have an opportunity to contribute at an even greater scale through product development and growth, and David will help us get there.
  • Im excited to be a part of Mimecast as a technology innovator, and look forward to accelerating product innovation, and expanding our enterprise business.

PG&E Funds New Grant Program to Support Community Response to Extreme Weather Events

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The company is now expanding that portfolio to include support for local safe gathering places and access to critical services during extreme weather events and other emergency situations.

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  • The company is now expanding that portfolio to include support for local safe gathering places and access to critical services during extreme weather events and other emergency situations.
  • Once developed, these resilience hubs can also be accessed year-round as a community resource.
  • Priority for both grant programs will be given to projects that address the needs of disadvantaged and/or vulnerable communities.
  • To be eligible, applicants to either program must be a governmental organization (including tribal governments), educational institution or 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.