Organizational culture

Aledade Appoints National Equity Expert to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Bethesda, MD, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aledade , the nation’s largest network of independent primary care, has named a highly regarded diversity, equity and inclusion expert to its Board of Directors.

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  • Bethesda, MD, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aledade , the nation’s largest network of independent primary care, has named a highly regarded diversity, equity and inclusion expert to its Board of Directors.
  • Joyce A. Sackey , M.D., FACP, Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Associate Dean at Stanford Medicine, is the newest member of Aledade’s Board of Directors.
  • “We are grateful to have Dr. Sackey join our board and share her expertise with us,” said Farzad Mostashari, M.D., co-founder and CEO of Aledade.
  • “At Aledade, we are deeply committed to advancing equity and inclusion as part of our mission and core values.

Children’s Home Society of NC Appoints Chief People Officer

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Greensboro, NC, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children’s Home Society of NC (CHS) is pleased to announce the addition of Joshua Townsend as Chief People Officer.

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  • Greensboro, NC, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children’s Home Society of NC (CHS) is pleased to announce the addition of Joshua Townsend as Chief People Officer.
  • Most recently, he has served as Global Director, Human Resources, for Market America Worldwide | SHOP.COM.
  • "I fervently believe that if you create a great place to work, great work takes place."
  • For more information on Children’s Home Society, joining our CHS team, becoming a foster or adoptive parent, providing financial support, or volunteering please call 1-800-632-1400 or visit www.chsnc.org .

Creating an Innovation Culture

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What if ideas, innovation, and inventions come from our understanding of culture?

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What if ideas, innovation, and inventions come from our understanding of culture?
  • Dr. Collins believes there is no external force more influential than culture.
  • The same mechanisms of culture that sway our consumption also inform organizational behavior and societal dynamics.
  • This creates an opportunity for leaders to leverage the power of culture to inform their inventions and establish an organizational culture for constant idea generation.

Strong Tower Consulting Named One of the Best Places to Work in Consulting

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Strong Tower Consulting , a Bellevue, Washington-based management-consulting firm, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Consulting by Best Companies Group.

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  • Strong Tower Consulting , a Bellevue, Washington-based management-consulting firm, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Consulting by Best Companies Group.
  • This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in the consulting industry.
  • Through a survey of its employees, Strong Tower was recognized for its unique “Inclusion Consulting” approach to the industry.
  • “Based on decades of experience across the consulting industry, we set out to create something that would help clients achieve great results by bringing more diverse ideas to the table,” said Strong Tower Partner Lorna Croswell.

She Builds Nation Report: Women in Construction Face Lack of Safety Equipment and Restroom Accessibility Gaps

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Lumber, a pioneering construction workforce management platform, developed this report from insights gleaned from a survey of over 100 women construction owners, executives, and decision-makers, delving into critical issues impacting women in construction.

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  • Lumber, a pioneering construction workforce management platform, developed this report from insights gleaned from a survey of over 100 women construction owners, executives, and decision-makers, delving into critical issues impacting women in construction.
  • Among the notable revelations, a staggering 67% of respondents cited the dearth of gender-friendly (smaller-sized) safety equipment such as PPEs, safety harnesses, hard hats, etc., with 85% expressing concerns over the absence of maternity-friendly safety gear.
  • Additionally, 64% of women reported the absence of women's restroom facilities at construction sites, highlighting a significant gap in infrastructure to address their needs.
  • Together, we can build a future where diversity is celebrated, opportunities abound, and women play a pivotal role in shaping the construction landscape."

Sharp Ranked as a 2024 Best Places to Work in Technology in the U.S.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MONTVALE, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) is pleased to announce it was recently named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Technology by the Best Companies Group.

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  • MONTVALE, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) is pleased to announce it was recently named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Technology by the Best Companies Group.
  • Sharp is ranked 12th in the program alongside several other top technology corporations.
  • The Best Places to Work in Technology awards program aims to acknowledge and celebrate the top employers in the technology industry in the U.S.
  • The winners are featured in a digital publication in March 2024, posted on The Best Companies Group website and were honored during a virtual awards ceremony on March 1, 2024.

Seattle Business Magazine and Best Companies Group Recognize BDR for Outstanding Workplace Environment and Company Culture

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SEATTLE, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has been recognized as a top workplace by Seattle Business Magazine, the Pacific Northwest's premier business publication and leading employee engagement and workplace culture experts.

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  • BDR was also recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Consulting by Best Companies Group.
  • Best Companies Group compiles its regional results to create national rankings based on industry.
  • Seattle Business Magazine had Best Companies Group manage Washington's overall registration and survey process, analyze the data, and determine the final rankings.
  • Regional results were compiled from nationwide lists for the Best Places to Work in Consulting award, managed by Best Companies Group.

ETHISPHERE NAMES JOHNSON CONTROLS AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES FOR THE 17TH TIME

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Monday, March 4, 2024

CORK, Ireland, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has received the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, marking the 17th time Johnson Controls has been named to this list. 

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  • "What we do every day at Johnson Controls makes the world more productive, more secure, and more sustainable.
  • Creating winning solutions for our customers is the key to winning in the marketplace, and how we do it matters," said Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver.
  • This recognition underscores our deeply engrained culture of ethics at Johnson Controls."
  • To view the full list of this year's honorees, please visit the World's Most Ethical Companies website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees .

Core BTS Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Technology

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Monday, March 4, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core BTS, a full-service digital transformation consulting firm, announced today that the company has been named a Best Place to Work in Technology by Best Companies Group, an independent research firm specializing in identifying and recognizing the best workplaces around the world.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core BTS, a full-service digital transformation consulting firm, announced today that the company has been named a Best Place to Work in Technology by Best Companies Group, an independent research firm specializing in identifying and recognizing the best workplaces around the world.
  • This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in the industry.
  • Core BTS' achievement of this distinction underscores the company's ongoing commitment to team member development and organizational connectedness.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Technology," said Gina Logozar, Vice President of Human Resources at Core BTS.

New Charter Announces Leadership Transition to Support Success and Longevity

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Charter Technologies, a portfolio company of Palo Alto-based private equity firm Oval Partners, just announced a leadership evolution as part of its continued innovation and remarkable growth trajectory.

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  • Founder Mitch Morgan will assume the role of Executive Chairman, while Peter Melby has been appointed as the next CEO of New Charter.
  • Melby, a seasoned leader in the industry, brings with him a proven track record of driving operational excellence and fostering innovation.
  • Morgan revealed the transition at New Charter's 2024 Kickoff event in Nashville, TN.
  • "This natural progression in our plan enhances our leadership team and solidifies the longevity of our vision and our industry-leading model."