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L'Oréal USA Named To Highest Level Of Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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The DBP index helps organizations understand gaps in demographic representation, and creates a roadmap to drive internal change and solutions through proven best practices.

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  • The DBP index helps organizations understand gaps in demographic representation, and creates a roadmap to drive internal change and solutions through proven best practices.
  • This year, 148 organizations participated in the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, a 17 percent year-over-year increase.
  • Key findings from the 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index include:
    Recruitment: Top 10 percent organizations require diverse interview slates.
  • Diversity Best Practices, a division of Working Mother Media, is the preeminent organization for diversity thought leaders to share best practices and develop innovative solutions for culture change.

Baxter Recognized With Highest Achievement on 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medical products company, today announced it has been named a 2019 Top 10 Percent Inclusion Index Company , the highest-scoring category of Diversity Best Practices (DBP) annual Inclusion Index.

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  • Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medical products company, today announced it has been named a 2019 Top 10 Percent Inclusion Index Company , the highest-scoring category of Diversity Best Practices (DBP) annual Inclusion Index.
  • Of the 148 companies that participated this year, Baxter is one of just 14 recognized for superior achievement in creating an inclusive workplace.
  • Baxters diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy is comprehensive, with robust initiatives that target recruitment and hiring practices, education and training, leadership development opportunities and more.
  • The company continues to be featured on Forbes Americas Best Employers for Diversity and Americas Best Employers lists, with an additional 2019 ranking on the Americas Best Employers for Women list.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Technology Platform Launches in Dallas

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Monday, July 29, 2019
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DALLAS, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanarys , a first-of-its-kind technology platform that fosters collaboration between companies and employees on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, launches to the public today.

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  • DALLAS, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanarys , a first-of-its-kind technology platform that fosters collaboration between companies and employees on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, launches to the public today.
  • "When I first heard about Kanarys, I was drawn to its potential for industry-level transformation with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion in workplace cultures.
  • "Being deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, Munsch Hardt was excited to sign on to the Kanarys platform as a founding partner," said Nolan C. Knight, Co-Chair of Munsch Hardt's Diversity Committee.
  • Kanarys plans to launch a seed round of funding this Fall that will be used to build out and iterate the technology platform and expand their diverse team of technology experts.

Statewide Survey on Diversity Shows Offensive Comments in Workplace Have Decreased Since 2017

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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"Our fourth consecutive New Jersey State of Diversity survey shows some very positive trends around workplace inclusion," said Taft President Ted Deutsch.

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  • "Our fourth consecutive New Jersey State of Diversity survey shows some very positive trends around workplace inclusion," said Taft President Ted Deutsch.
  • "The survey results underscore the great strides New Jersey employers have made in creating workplaces that are open and inclusive.
  • A series of questions asked since 2017 explored the prevalence of offensive comments directed toward various groups.
  • Those who said such comments are heard "very often" was 5% in 2017 and remained at that level in 2019.

Namely's Second Annual Workplace Diversity Report Reveals Improvement, But Finds Continued Gap in Pay Across Industries

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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However, while many companies have invested in diversity, the true impact of these efforts remains unclear.

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  • However, while many companies have invested in diversity, the true impact of these efforts remains unclear.
  • In the second edition of Namely's Workplace Diversity Report, research pinpoints where mid-sized businesses are succeeding with diversity and equality, and uncovers opportunities for improvement.Key insights include:
    Ten percent of today's HR teams offer employees gender identity options beyond "male" or "female."
  • Within that dataset, companies recognize over 25 unique gender identities, an increase of5 terms from last year's report.
  • With its 2019 Workplace Diversity Report, executives can better understand how their workforce stacks up against other companies and use these insights to drive diversity and equality forward.

Grainger Earns High Score on the 2019 Disability Equality Index Company Designated a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for Third Year

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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The DEI measures key performance indicators across organizational culture, leadership, accessibility, employment, community engagement, support services and supplier diversity.

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  • The DEI measures key performance indicators across organizational culture, leadership, accessibility, employment, community engagement, support services and supplier diversity.
  • "This reinforces Grainger's strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that supports those with disabilities and their allies."
  • For more information on the 2019 Disability Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.disabilityequalityindex.org .
  • To learn more about how Grainger cultivates a diverse and inclusive environment for its team members, visit https://www.graingercsr.com .

Transformify Announces a Cutting-edge Diversity Hiring Solution

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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LONDON, June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Transformify , an award-winning HR Software company focused on creating jobs for social good, announced the launch of a cutting-edge diversity hiring solution.

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  • LONDON, June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Transformify , an award-winning HR Software company focused on creating jobs for social good, announced the launch of a cutting-edge diversity hiring solution.
  • Although most companies have adopted diversity hiring practices, it is still hard to run diversity hiring campaigns.
  • A bespoke diversity hiring strategy is designed for each client based on client's priorities and social initiatives and typically consists of (i) communications and marketing plan and (ii) diversity hiring plan.
  • The diversity hiring plan is designed around client's hiring needs.

Tech Data Signs CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Tech Data (Nasdaq: TECD) today announced that chief executive officer Rich Hume has signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.

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  • Tech Data (Nasdaq: TECD) today announced that chief executive officer Rich Hume has signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.
  • The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
  • In addition to signing the pledge, Tech Data has received numerous accolades for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, earning a 100 percent rating on Human Rights Campaigns Corporate Equality Index for 14 years.
  • Click to tweet : @Tech_Data signs the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge.

Waddell & Reed Financial Continues to Expand Diversity & Inclusion Strategies

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE: WDR), parent company of Ivy Investment Management Company and Waddell & Reed, Inc., has taken further action to advance its position as a values-based and purpose-driven organization.

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  • Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE: WDR), parent company of Ivy Investment Management Company and Waddell & Reed, Inc., has taken further action to advance its position as a values-based and purpose-driven organization.
  • Highlights of the additional actions include:
    When Philip J. Sanders, CEO of Waddell & Reed Financial, signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge in March, he acknowledged that the organization will act to cultivate trust, diversity, flexibility and understanding.
  • CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
  • CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion aims to rally the business community to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace by working collectively across organizations and sectors.

Vulcan Materials CEO Pledges to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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Friday, June 21, 2019
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) announced today that it has joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion,furthering the Company's efforts to advance its ongoing Diversity and Inclusion initiative.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) announced today that it has joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion,furthering the Company's efforts to advance its ongoing Diversity and Inclusion initiative.
  • "Vulcan is proud to join over 700 leading companies and business organizations in committing to change starting at the executive level.
  • The initiative is led by a Diversity and Inclusion Council, which developed a strategic plan to include Company-wide diversity and inclusion awareness training while focusing on diversity and inclusion as part of its efforts to attract and retain the best talent.
  • CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.