Election Day

SSPR Joins 1,700 U.S. Companies in 'Make Time to Vote' Movement, Encouraging Staff & Clients to Cast Their Ballots in 2020 Election

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

The firm has also compiled and shared an informational guide with its clients, encouraging them to participate in boosting their own employee voter turnout.

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  • The firm has also compiled and shared an informational guide with its clients, encouraging them to participate in boosting their own employee voter turnout.
  • Because 65% of employees are more likely to vote based on information received from their employers, SSPR has been extremely active in encouraging voter participation.
  • The award-winning national public relations firm will close its offices on Election Day to ensure employees have ample opportunity to cast their votes.
  • The firm's goal is 100% staff participation in casting a ballot for the 2020 election.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to Recognize Election Day as Corporate Holiday

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Baltimore, Md./Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced it will formally recognize Election Day as a corporate holiday during presidential election years.

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  • Baltimore, Md./Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced it will formally recognize Election Day as a corporate holiday during presidential election years.
  • All CareFirst associates will receive a full day of paid time off this year and in future presidential election years.
  • Between presidential election years, CareFirst associates will receive an additional eight hours of paid time off to be used for civic engagement.
  • To learn more about CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, visit our website at www.carefirst.com or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn or Instagram .

Rite Aid Announces New Election Day Work Policy to Encourage Voter Participation

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) today announced a new paid time off and flexible hour policy for associates on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, to ensure that all Rite Aid associates have time to vote and make their voices heard.

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  • Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) today announced a new paid time off and flexible hour policy for associates on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, to ensure that all Rite Aid associates have time to vote and make their voices heard.
  • For hourly associates scheduled to work on Election Day, Rite Aid is providing up to two hours of paid time off to guarantee that every associate has time to cast a ballot, without the worry of missing work obligations.
  • Rite Aid is the first drugstore chain to announce a paid time off program for hourly associates.
  • As an essential healthcare business that is committed to serving the community, Rite Aid will remain open during Election Day to provide customers with the healthcare essentials and prescription medications they need.

Broadvoice Joins Nonpartisan 'Time to Vote' Coalition

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

In support of its Time to Vote pledge, Broadvoice is providing paid time off for employees to cast their ballots and volunteer at the polls on Election Day.

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  • In support of its Time to Vote pledge, Broadvoice is providing paid time off for employees to cast their ballots and volunteer at the polls on Election Day.
  • "Broadvoice is pleased to support the Time to Vote coalition by giving our employees paid time off to vote or volunteer at polling stations on Election Day."
  • Time to Vote is a nonpartisan, business-led initiative to help ensure employees across America don't have to choose between voting and earning a paycheck.
  • Broadvoice is ranked in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America.

Pearson Joins Time to Vote Coalition Providing US Employees Paid Time Off on Election Day

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson, the world's learning company, today announced it has joined Time to Vote a business-led, nonpartisan coalition that aims to increase voter participation in the U.S. election.

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  • HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson, the world's learning company, today announced it has joined Time to Vote a business-led, nonpartisan coalition that aims to increase voter participation in the U.S. election.
  • Pearson is committed to making it easier for employees to exercise their right to vote by providing a paid day off for the November general election.
  • Pearson has more than 10,000 employees in the U.S.
  • The recommendation to allow employees to receive paid time off on Election Day was made by the company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, and will be implemented along with a number of other significant changes.

1105 Media, Inc. Will Close on Election Day to Allow Employees to Vote and Volunteer

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Irvine, CA, Oct. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1105 Media, Inc. today announced the decision to mark November 3rd an official company holiday to allow its employees the time to vote and volunteer as a poll worker on Election Day.

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  • Irvine, CA, Oct. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1105 Media, Inc. today announced the decision to mark November 3rd an official company holiday to allow its employees the time to vote and volunteer as a poll worker on Election Day.
  • All 1105 Media, Inc. offices will be closed and employees that choose to vote by mail or vote early are encouraged to use Election Day to give back to their local communities.
  • In addition to designating Election Day as a company holiday, 1105 Media, Inc. has also partnered with Employees Vote and Civic Alliance to challenge other companies to do the same.
  • Kapur hopes that by taking these actions, other business leaders will be motivated to encourage civic engagement among their employees and consumers.

Square Survey Finds 76% of Small Business Owners Plan to Give Their Employees Time Off to Vote this Election Day

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Monday, September 28, 2020

Among small business owners giving employees time off to vote, 83% plan to give paid time off.

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  • Among small business owners giving employees time off to vote, 83% plan to give paid time off.
  • 26% of small business owners would be willing to make Election Day a company-wide holiday to encourage voting in the presidential election.
  • 37% of small business owners say the opportunity to make a difference in the community is the top benefit of giving employees the flexibility to take time off to vote.
  • Business owners, consumers, Square employees, and anyone else can learn about their local election deadlines and receive assistance registering to vote at square.turbovote.org.

Kisling, Nestico & Redick to Give Paid Time Off to Employees Who Volunteer as Poll Workers on Election Day

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Friday, September 25, 2020

It was the idea of the partners at KNR to extend the law firm's Volunteer Day, part of KNR's year-long KNR Cares campaign, to include Election Day volunteering.

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  • It was the idea of the partners at KNR to extend the law firm's Volunteer Day, part of KNR's year-long KNR Cares campaign, to include Election Day volunteering.
  • KNR Cares Volunteer Day is an effort at the firm to give back to the community by encouraging staff to volunteer at their favorite charity.
  • KNR will provide eight hours of paid time off to employees who volunteer as poll workers.
  • In addition, KNR will provide employees with four hours of paid time off for poll worker training and four hours of paid time off to vote in this year's general election.

Idea Grove Makes Election Day a Company Holiday, Joins "A Day for Democracy" to Encourage Civic Engagement

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

"Election Day is the single most important day for our democracy; it should be honored and celebrated.

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  • "Election Day is the single most important day for our democracy; it should be honored and celebrated.
  • All of us including America's employers should do what we can to make voting easier," said Idea Grove CEO Scott Baradell.
  • "For this reason, Idea Grove is adding Election Day as a paid holiday for our employees, not only on Nov. 3, but every two years from now on.
  • "Even though Election Day is now a holiday at Idea Grove, we recommend to our employees that they beat the crowds by voting during the early voting period," Baradell said.

Noodles & Company Expands Team Member Benefits to Include Voter Resources and Paid Time Off to Vote

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Whether team members plan to vote at the polls on Election Day or complete a mail-in ballot, Noodles & Company is granting one hour of paid time off to vote* and has also created an online resource library for its team members.

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  • Whether team members plan to vote at the polls on Election Day or complete a mail-in ballot, Noodles & Company is granting one hour of paid time off to vote* and has also created an online resource library for its team members.
  • "We believe that voting is a right and a privilege we encourage all team members to take the time and vote," said Dave Boennighausen, chief executive officer of Noodles & Company.
  • We are pleased to offer these resources in time for our team members to register to vote nationwide in the upcoming election."
  • Paid time off to vote is the latest addition to LifeAtNoodles, Noodles' comprehensive, competitive team member benefits package.