Affirmative action

McGraw Hill CEO Simon Allen Joins Nearly 2,000 CEOs in a Commitment to Advance Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill CEO Simon Allen has joined the growing coalition of nearly 2,000 CEOs committing himself, and McGraw Hill, to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill CEO Simon Allen has joined the growing coalition of nearly 2,000 CEOs committing himself, and McGraw Hill, to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • By signing on to the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, McGraw Hill pledges to take continued action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion.\n"I am proud to sign this pledge and further the actions we\'re taking to advance inclusion and diversity at McGraw Hill," Allen said.
  • "We realize the importance of attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent that represents the customers we serve.
  • "\nMcGraw Hill\'s commitment to inclusion and diversity includes actions such as:\nParticipating in inclusive leadership training for Executive Leadership, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers\nBy signing this pledge hosted by CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, McGraw Hill will openly share its actions with the other organizations who have made this commitment.

Elion Partners Joins CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™

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Monday, May 17, 2021

b'Elion Partners (\xe2\x80\x9cElion\xe2\x80\x9d), a vertically integrated private equity real estate investment firm, today announced it has joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion\xe2\x84\xa2.

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  • b'Elion Partners (\xe2\x80\x9cElion\xe2\x80\x9d), a vertically integrated private equity real estate investment firm, today announced it has joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion\xe2\x84\xa2.
  • Elion joins nearly 2,000 CEOs who, through this initiative, have come together to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.\nCEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion\xe2\x84\xa2 is cultivating a new type of ecosystem centered around collaboration and sharing.
  • As a vertically integrated platform, Elion is both a fiduciary and operator, managing real estate assets through closed-end funds and permanent capital investment vehicles.
  • For more information, please visit www.elionpartners.com .\nCEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion\xe2\x84\xa2 is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Forbes Recognizes Conduent as One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

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Friday, May 14, 2021

b'FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT) today announced that the company has been named to Forbes magazine\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cAmerica\xe2\x80\x99s Best 500 Employers for Diversity 2021\xe2\x80\x9d list.

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  • b'FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT) today announced that the company has been named to Forbes magazine\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cAmerica\xe2\x80\x99s Best 500 Employers for Diversity 2021\xe2\x80\x9d list.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is key to maintaining a positive and productive environment and we are constantly striving to improve.
  • When compiling the list, the diversity of corporations\xe2\x80\x99 boards and executive ranks were also considered, as were diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and any recent allegations or unresolved lawsuits related to workplace diversity.
  • Through process, technology and our diverse and dedicated associates, Conduent solutions and services automate workflows, improve efficiencies, reduce costs and enable revenue growth.

Emtrain Workplace Culture Report Reveals Key Causes of Diversity and Inclusion Failures in Companies

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

That\'s according to findings released today by Emtrain, which delivers workplace culture analytics through its online training to prevent bias, discrimination and harassment in the workplace while increasing ethics, respect, diversity and inclusion.\nIn the newly-released 2021 Workplace Culture Report on Inclusion , Emtrain collected sentiment data from more than 83,000 employees at nearly 100 companies, and identified six inclusion indicators that show businesses how they\'re tracking towards diverse and inclusive outcomes.\n"The world has changed.

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  • That\'s according to findings released today by Emtrain, which delivers workplace culture analytics through its online training to prevent bias, discrimination and harassment in the workplace while increasing ethics, respect, diversity and inclusion.\nIn the newly-released 2021 Workplace Culture Report on Inclusion , Emtrain collected sentiment data from more than 83,000 employees at nearly 100 companies, and identified six inclusion indicators that show businesses how they\'re tracking towards diverse and inclusive outcomes.\n"The world has changed.
  • It is no longer an option to expect people to intuitively understand inclusion," said Emtrain President Odessa Jenkins.
  • For all the investments in Diversity and Inclusion, few companies are making progress.
  • Emtrain partners with industry experts and uses current events to teach on topics such as sexual harassment, unconscious bias, diversity, equity, inclusion and ethics.

Stellantis Earns Spot on DiversityInc's 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity List

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

"Our company has a longstanding, enterprise-wide commitment to diversity and inclusion, striving to create a work culture that enables each of our employees to realize their potential and fueling the company pursuit of consistently strong business results.

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  • "Our company has a longstanding, enterprise-wide commitment to diversity and inclusion, striving to create a work culture that enables each of our employees to realize their potential and fueling the company pursuit of consistently strong business results.
  • DiversityInc Top 50 and Noteworthy Companies have a metrics-evidenced ability to treat people more fairly than other large companies.
  • The DiversityInc Top 50 and Noteworthy Companies for Diversity lists began in 2001, when many corporations were beginning to understand the business value of diversity-management initiatives.
  • Stellantis aspires to become the greatest, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders, as well as the communities in which it operates.\nFollow company news and video on:\n'

UK Leadership Study: UK's Most Diverse Boards Using Three Types of Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

In comparison, a mere 15% of non-diverse companies set Board or C-suite level I&D targets.\nReducing unconscious bias in the recruitment process is another hallmark of diverse organisations.

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  • In comparison, a mere 15% of non-diverse companies set Board or C-suite level I&D targets.\nReducing unconscious bias in the recruitment process is another hallmark of diverse organisations.
  • Only 31% of non-diverse organisations had these measures in place.\nKester Scrope, CEO of Odgers Berndtson, said: "Achieving truly diverse Boards and leadership teams is a strategic imperative all organisations need to work towards.
  • This report provides clear insights into the measures that can be implemented and the actions that can be taken to help organisations make diversity at the top table a reality.
  • However, over two-thirds of NEDs and C-suite members do not believe that large organisations require a dedicated Chief Diversity Officer.

Hilton Ranked #1 on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity List

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Friday, May 7, 2021

b'Hilton has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc, placing #1 on the 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list.

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  • b'Hilton has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc, placing #1 on the 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list.
  • This award marks the company\xe2\x80\x99s seventh consecutive year on the list, which highlights the nation\xe2\x80\x99s top companies that hire, develop, retain and promote a broadly diverse workforce.
  • The hospitality leader has committed to achieve global gender parity and 25 percent ethnic diversity at its corporate leadership levels in the U.S. by 2027.
  • Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210507005292/en/\n'

Iron Mountain Announces 20 New Sustainability Focused Goals as Part of Their Commitment to Secure A Sustainable Future

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cI\xe2\x80\x99m proud of the resilience we\xe2\x80\x99ve shown, the commitment and care we\xe2\x80\x99ve demonstrated for our customers, employees and communities, as well as our collective spirit of innovation and collaboration.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cI\xe2\x80\x99m proud of the resilience we\xe2\x80\x99ve shown, the commitment and care we\xe2\x80\x99ve demonstrated for our customers, employees and communities, as well as our collective spirit of innovation and collaboration.
  • The company is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can succeed and thrive and where diversity is regarded as the greatest asset for innovation and growth.
  • Progress and goals include:\nGender pay parity was achieved within 10 percent in the U.S., Canada, and the UK for all reported leadership roles.
  • Founded in 1951 and trusted by more than 225,000 customers worldwide, Iron Mountain helps customers CLIMB HIGHER\xe2\x84\xa2 to transform their businesses.

Ken Paulus signs CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'EAGAN, Minn., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Therapeutics LLC\'s (Prime) President and CEO Ken Paulus is joining over 2,000 other chief executive officers by signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.

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  • b'EAGAN, Minn., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Therapeutics LLC\'s (Prime) President and CEO Ken Paulus is joining over 2,000 other chief executive officers by signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.
  • It is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace.\n"By signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge, we are committing to promote D&I efforts at work and in the community," said Paulus.
  • "\nThe CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion commitment is driven by a realization that addressing D&I is a societal issue, not a competitive issue.
  • "\nCEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Destination XL Group, Inc. Joins Nearly 2,000 CEOs in Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'CANTON, Mass., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destination XL Group, Inc. (OTCQX: \xe2\x80\x9cDXLG\xe2\x80\x9d), the leading omni-channel specialty retailer of Big + Tall men\xe2\x80\x99s clothing and shoes, announced today that it joins the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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  • b'CANTON, Mass., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destination XL Group, Inc. (OTCQX: \xe2\x80\x9cDXLG\xe2\x80\x9d), the leading omni-channel specialty retailer of Big + Tall men\xe2\x80\x99s clothing and shoes, announced today that it joins the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • A diverse and inclusive workforce facilitates community, but also drives innovation and creativity.
  • The actions, available via CEOAction.com , showcase real-life examples of the open and transparent conversations to cultivate more diverse and inclusive workplace environments.
  • For more information, please visit the Company\'s investor relations website: https://investor.dxl.com .\nCEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion\xe2\x84\xa2 is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.