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Element Named to Report on Business Magazine’s Fifth Annual Women Lead Here Benchmark of Executive Gender Diversity

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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TORONTO, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) (“Element” or the “Company”), the largest publicly traded, pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, is pleased to announce it has been included in the Globe and Mail’s 2024 Report on Business magazine’s annual Women Lead Here list.

Key Points: 
  • “Element's recognition in the Women Lead Here list is a milestone in the company's ongoing efforts to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce,” said J'Nai Buchanan, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Element.
  • The Women Lead Here benchmark was established in 2020 by Report on Business magazine and applies a proprietary research methodology to provide an overview of the largest Canadian corporations with the highest degree of gender diversity among executive ranks.
  • Element’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in its workforce has yielded important progress:
    Element’s Board of Directors membership is 60 per cent women.
  • The full list of 2024 Women Lead Here honourees can be found in the here .

Acxiom CIO Janet Cinfio Named a Women in Tech Leader to Watch in 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Acxiom , a global leader in customer intelligence, today proudly announced that Chief Information Officer (CIO) Janet Cinfio earned a spot on the Womentech Network's " 100 Women in Tech Leaders to Watch in 2024 ."

Key Points: 
  • Acxiom , a global leader in customer intelligence, today proudly announced that Chief Information Officer (CIO) Janet Cinfio earned a spot on the Womentech Network's " 100 Women in Tech Leaders to Watch in 2024 ."
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404573052/en/
    Acxiom CIO Janet Cinfio (Photo: Business Wire)
    As CIO at Acxiom, Janet is the pivotal force guiding the company's information technology (IT) strategy.
  • She has been instrumental in advancing Acxiom's technology capabilities, encompassing cutting-edge innovations in architecture, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity.
  • Notably, during her tenure, Acxiom witnessed a 16% increase in the percentage of women occupying senior leadership positions and 47% more women in tech leadership roles within the company since 2021.

University of Phoenix to Host Third Annual Inclusive Leadership Summit, “Transparency as the Catalyst for Belonging”

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Professional Services, Continuing, University, Human Resources, Education, Inclusion, Culture, Environment, Digital, Trust, Research, ERG, Health care, University of Phoenix, Phoenix College, Student, Empowerment, Workplace, Curriculum, Workforce, BRG, Doctor, Behavioural sciences, DEIB, Catalysis, Human, Individual, Management

University of Phoenix will hold its third annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, June 11-13, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix will hold its third annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, June 11-13, 2024.
  • The event will focus on developing skills to be an inclusive leader and providing opportunities for professional networking.
  • Those participating in the seminar will have the chance to earn a workforce-focused Inclusive Leadership Badge.
  • Additionally, all summit participants will have the opportunity to earn digital badges , including the “Inclusive Leader: Transparency in Practice” badge.

BRG Communications Receives Second-Consecutive Best Boutique Agency Win at 25th Annual PRWeek Awards

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, BRG Communications (BRG) earned top recognition from PRWeek as Outstanding Boutique Agency.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, BRG Communications (BRG) earned top recognition from PRWeek as Outstanding Boutique Agency.
  • Celebrated as one of the most prestigious awards in the communications industry, BRG was honored for agency growth, client and staff retention as well as innovation and training.
  • During the ceremony, PRWeek highlighted BRG's commitment to its motto: It's Better @ BRG, lauding the firm's exceptional staff and client retention, and fourth consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth.
  • The PRWeek awards are one of the industry's highest honors, representing leadership, innovation and exceptional results that set nominees apart in the fields of corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education.

Dr. Kristina Shampanier Joins BRG's Economics & Damages Community

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that Dr. Kristina Shampanier has joined its Economics, Disputes & Investigations business line as a managing director in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that Dr. Kristina Shampanier has joined its Economics, Disputes & Investigations business line as a managing director in Los Angeles.
  • She has worked on class action, false advertisement, product defect, trademark, trade dress and patent infringement cases, as well as antitrust and healthcare matters.
  • "Kristina's advanced understanding of marketing research and economics enables the top-level research that today's high-stakes class actions demand," said Jeffery Stec , a BRG managing director, leader of BRG's Intellectual Property practice and co-leader of its Economics & Damages community.
  • "With deep trademark, class action and damages experience, BRG provides an excellent platform for my practice," said Dr. Shampanier.

Edward Jones' Annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report Highlights Commitment to Client, Colleague and Community Impact

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services firm Edward Jones released its sixth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, "Growing Our Impact," featuring the many ways Edward Jones advanced its business and community goals throughout 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services firm Edward Jones released its sixth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, "Growing Our Impact," featuring the many ways Edward Jones advanced its business and community goals throughout 2023.
  • The report describes the achievements of Edward Jones' approximately 54,000 associates throughout North America through year-end 2023.
  • The report also includes Edward Jones' economic impact throughout 2023.
  • For every job Edward Jones directly creates as an employer, another 1.8 jobs are created in the community.

BRG Leg Up Program Registration Opens for 2024

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

M&A Disputes Expected to Increase Globally in Challenging Deal Market, BRG's M&A Disputes Report 2024 Finds

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global dealmakers expect more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) disputes in the year ahead as high interest rates, financing challenges and other pressures cast a persistent shadow over the deals landscape, according to Berkeley Research Group's (BRG) M&A Disputes Report 2024, released today. Those conditions are wreaking havoc on business calculations, deepening the risk of disputes over earnouts and other M&A provisions as parties seek to limit risk or recover value from transactions.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 6 in 10 of M&A practitioners and lawyers surveyed saw more disputes in 2023 than in 2022, and 65% expect both average dispute volume and value to increase in 2024.
  • "The report offers important insights into what may be coming in deals and disputes after a year of dealmaker uncertainty and rapid macroeconomic shifts."
  • Dealmakers predict that digital assets, followed by energy and climate, will be the two leading areas for M&A disputes, consistent with forecasts in BRG's Mid-Year M&A Disputes Report 2023.
  • Respondents expect regulatory scrutiny and political and investor pressure around ESG to further increase in 2024.

75% of Healthcare Professionals Expect Widespread Implementation of AI in Three Years, BRG's AI and the Future of Healthcare Report Finds

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the promise of higher valuations, lower costs and reduced burnout, three in four healthcare professionals surveyed believe artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies will be widespread within the next three years—with projected timelines diverging between healthcare provider and pharmaceutical respondents—according to BRG's AI and the Future of Healthcare report, released today.

Key Points: 
  • However, only 20% of pharmaceutical professionals surveyed report that AI adoption is already happening within their industry.
  • Though the report outlines near-term and current levels of AI adoption, healthcare organizations have taken limited steps to prepare for AI-related regulatory shifts.
  • "But today's uncertain regulatory landscape has led to slower AI implementation in other key areas like drug development and clinical trials."
  • Over half of professionals from healthcare organizations—both providers and pharmaceutical companies—say that accuracy, data privacy and data integrity are chief concerns in implementing AI.

Honda Launches 'Drive the Legacy' Initiative to Advance its Long-term Commitment to HBCUs

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has launched a new, multifaceted initiative called "Drive the Legacy" to advance the company's longstanding commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and attract top talent to Honda careers.

Key Points: 
  • TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has launched a new, multifaceted initiative called "Drive the Legacy" to advance the company's longstanding commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and attract top talent to Honda careers.
  • This unique four-day experience provided TMCF scholars with educational and career development opportunities, as well as an immersion into Honda operations and culture.
  • "While the FASTRAC Program is just one example, it highlights the broader impact of Honda's commitment to HBCUs.
  • To advance its leading investment in HBCUs, Honda is a member of the HBCU Partnership Challenge, a Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus initiative that brings together government, industry and HBCUs to create strategic, more sustainable HBCU partnerships.