Affirmative action

Essex Property Trust Joins CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion and Receives 2021 NAA Excellence Award

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced that the Company has joined the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge .

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  • Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) announced that the Company has joined the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge .
  • In joining the pledge, the Company is committed to further improving diversity and inclusion within Essex and the business community.
  • We believe diversity and inclusion within the workplace is essential and is a key pillar in the Companys mission of fostering a great place to work.
  • In recognition of the Companys ongoing efforts, Essex was recently awarded the 2021 Excellence Award for Diversity & Inclusion as recognized by the National Apartment Association (NAA).

Aramark Named by Seramount as One of the Best Companies for Multicultural Women

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)an honor recognizing companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining, and promoting multicultural women in the United States.

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  • Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)an honor recognizing companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining, and promoting multicultural women in the United States.
  • The Company was recently named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount.
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    Since 2003, Seramounts Best Companies for Multicultural Women has tracked corporations progress in creating cultures that encourage multicultural women to join and rise through the ranks.
  • Aramark is honored to be recognized as one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women, for our ongoing commitment to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of multicultural women, said Ash Hanson, Aramarks Chief Diversity Officer.

MetLife Named a Best Company for Multicultural Women

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has been named to Seramounts 2021+ Best Companies for Multicultural Women list, in recognition of its success in promoting workplace inclusion for multicultural women.

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  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has been named to Seramounts 2021+ Best Companies for Multicultural Women list, in recognition of its success in promoting workplace inclusion for multicultural women.
  • MetLife is proud to have a workplace culture that amplifies and advances the career goals of multicultural women, said MetLife Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Cindy Pace.
  • To determine the 2021+ Best Companies for Multicultural Women list, Seramount evaluated companies in the areas of representation, hiring, attrition and promotion rates, recruitment, retention and advancement programs, and company culture.
  • WBNs manage over 100 Lean In Circles in nine countries, with 36% of participants being ethnically and racially diverse women.

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Announces Joining CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FND), a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, announced today that Tom Taylor, Floor & Decors Chief Executive Officer, has become a new signatory of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.

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  • Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FND), a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, announced today that Tom Taylor, Floor & Decors Chief Executive Officer, has become a new signatory of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.
  • By making this commitment, Floor & Decor joins a growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • I signed the pledge because the values of CEO Action align with the vision we have for our company in this area.
  • About CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion: CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

The Advanced Leadership Initiative Transitions from Initiative to Institute; The Advanced Leadership Institute Announces Program Expansion and Honors Founding Underwriters

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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With this bold move, The Advanced Leadership Institute is planting its feet with an increased capacity to serve Black professionals at different phases of their careers.

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  • With this bold move, The Advanced Leadership Institute is planting its feet with an increased capacity to serve Black professionals at different phases of their careers.
  • These Founding Underwriters, along with annual sponsors and contributors, have demonstrated ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • The mission of The Advanced Leadership Institute is to cultivate Black executive leadership to strengthen companies, institutions, and communities.
  • Companies, organizations, and individuals can support the work of The Advanced Leadership Institute in multiple ways.

Freshworks Appoints Former Comcast and McDonald's DEI Advisor as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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SAN MATEO, Calif., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Freshworks Inc., a leading software company empowering businesses to delight their customers and employees, announced the appointment of diversity advocate Randi Bryant as the company's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Freshworks Inc., a leading software company empowering businesses to delight their customers and employees, announced the appointment of diversity advocate Randi Bryant as the company's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
  • Bryant's expertise will be critical to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) continues to be woven into every part of the Freshworks organization -- from hiring and supporting employees to partner vetting, product strategy, and beyond.
  • "I've spent my career disrupting the way legacy organizations manage diversity and inclusion and it was clear right away that Freshworks is a kindred spirit in its approach to upending the status quo with a better way," said Randi Bryant, chief diversity and inclusion officer of Freshworks.
  • "Freshworks has been a global company since day one and we've long been committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace," said Girish Mathrubootham, founder and chief executive officer of Freshworks.

The Open Tech Pledge Movement to Increase Representation of Marginalized Persons on Boards and C-Level Positions in Tech

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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Open Tech Pledge (OTP) announces its formation to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through increasing representation of marginalized persons on boards and c-level positions within tech.

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  • Open Tech Pledge (OTP) announces its formation to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through increasing representation of marginalized persons on boards and c-level positions within tech.
  • OTP is formed by respected tech leaders with experience in helping major organizations thread the needle on improving their DEI representation.
  • The Open Tech Pledge serves to inform candidates on those companies who are seeking to evolve their DEI representation at senior levels.
  • - Chlo Messdaghi
    Open Tech Pledge is working to increase representation of marginalized identities from less than 20% to 50%+ for all levels in tech by focusing on having representation of marginalized persons in leadership positions.

Want to Attract More Qualified Candidates? Prioritize Diversity, Jobcase Research Indicates

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Friday, June 25, 2021
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The findings indicate that diversity efforts benefit companies by attracting qualified candidates, but that attitudes appear slower to change among certain groups.

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  • The findings indicate that diversity efforts benefit companies by attracting qualified candidates, but that attitudes appear slower to change among certain groups.
  • Jobcase's study indicated that a majority of people consider a company's policies around supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace when looking for work.
  • That includes 84% of respondents who identified as LGBTQ+, 78% of people of color and 74% of women.
  • Less likely to consider an employer's diversity efforts when seeking work were men (60%), and specifically white men (52%).

Equilar Diversity Network Partners With Out Leadership to Expand Access for LGBTQ+ Board Candidates

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Equilar, the leading provider of corporate leadership data solutions, today announced a new Equilar Diversity Network partnership with Out Leadership .

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  • Equilar, the leading provider of corporate leadership data solutions, today announced a new Equilar Diversity Network partnership with Out Leadership .
  • Were proud to partner with Out Leadership and continue our efforts to disprove the notion that there is a lack of qualified, diverse board candidates.
  • Out Leadership is proud to be the LGBTQ+ partner of Equilar Diversity Network.
  • The Agenda Diversity 100 utilized the Equilar BoardEdge platform as a data source, which will now include Out Leaderships network.

Heartland Dental Announces Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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EFFINGHAM, Ill., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Dental, the nation's largest dental support organization (DSO), recently announced new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, including the implementation of a new DE&I policy, enhanced training and education for team members, employee resource groups, and the hiring of new DE&I leadership.

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  • EFFINGHAM, Ill., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Dental, the nation's largest dental support organization (DSO), recently announced new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, including the implementation of a new DE&I policy, enhanced training and education for team members, employee resource groups, and the hiring of new DE&I leadership.
  • "We have given purposeful thought to how we can better lead from a diversity, equity, and inclusion standpoint."
  • "At Heartland Dental, we have given purposeful thought to how we can better lead from a diversity, equity, and inclusion standpoint," said Patrick Bauer, President and CEO, Heartland Dental.
  • Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization providing non-clinical, administrative support services.