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Schulte Roth & Zabel Expands Employment & Employee Benefits Practice with Addition of Martin Schmelkin

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ) is pleased to announce the addition of Martin Schmelkin as a partner in the firm's Employment & Employee Benefits practice in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ) is pleased to announce the addition of Martin Schmelkin as a partner in the firm's Employment & Employee Benefits practice in New York.
  • Marty has nearly 30 years of experience in employment law, with a particular focus on employment and employee benefits issues for investment managers.
  • "There is tremendous need for employment counsel that intimately understands the private funds space," said Mark Brossman, co-head of SRZ's Employment & Employee Benefits Practice.
  • About Schulte Roth & Zabel:
    Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in New York, Washington, DC and London.

Jon D. Meer is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon D. Meer is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his professional excellence with Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon D. Meer is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his professional excellence with Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
  • Mr. Meer has been a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP since 2008.
  • With this sentiment, he defends employers in significant class actions alleging wage theft, discrimination, harassment, unfair competition, and theft of trade secrets.
  • Finding vast success in his law career, Mr. Meer has received a number of impressive accolades.

DXC Technology Rolls Out Global Initiative to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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LONDON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, is expanding the DXC Dandelion Program which helps neurodivergent individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurological conditions to build careers in the IT industry.

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  • Following the success of the program in Australia and New Zealand, DXC is now launching the initiative across European and Asia Pacific countries.
  • The DXC Dandelion Program was launched in 2014 in Australia with a focus on creating employment pathways and careers for neurodivergent individuals within the IT industry.
  • With no prior professional experience required to participate, DXC has made the program available to individuals of all abilities with the motivation to work in technology.
  • In addition to offering employment, DXC provides participants with technical and vocational training plus professional support by specialised consultants.

DXC Technology Rolls Out Global Initiative to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Following the success of the program in Australia and New Zealand, DXC is now launching the initiative across European and Asia Pacific countries.

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  • Following the success of the program in Australia and New Zealand, DXC is now launching the initiative across European and Asia Pacific countries.
  • The DXC Dandelion Program was launched in 2014 in Australia with a focus on creating employment pathways and careers for neurodivergent individuals within the IT industry.
  • With no prior professional experience required to participate, DXC has made the program available to individuals of all abilities with the motivation to work in technology.
  • In addition to offering employment, DXC provides participants with technical and vocational training plus professional support by specialised consultants.

McKesson Names LeAnn B. Smith as Next Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced that LeAnn B. Smith has been selected to become executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO).

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  • McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced that LeAnn B. Smith has been selected to become executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO).
  • Ms. Smith will succeed Tracy L. Faber, McKessons current CHRO, who will be retiring after an accomplished 11-year tenure with McKesson.
  • In her new role, Ms. Smith will report to Brian Tyler, chief executive officer (CEO), and serve as a member of the executive operating team.
  • McKesson is committed to developing talent at all levels of the organization and we are pleased to promote LeAnn to the role of chief human resources officer, said Brian Tyler, CEO, McKesson.

Dada Announces Change to Certain Executive and Board Composition

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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Mr. Xin joined JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618) in 2012 and has held several key positions within JD.com.

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  • Mr. Xin joined JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618) in 2012 and has held several key positions within JD.com.
  • Later on, he led the establishment of JD.coms healthcare business and was appointed as chief executive officer of JD Health International Inc. (HKEX: 6618) in July 2019.
  • I am also thrilled to welcome Mr. Lijun Xin to join as chairman of the Board of Dada.
  • I am honored to take on the role of the president of Dada and would like to thank the Board for the trust in me.

Blythe E. Lovinger Joins Kelley Drye, Bolstering Labor and Employment Practice

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP today announced that Blythe E. Lovinger has joined as a partner in the firm's Labor and Employment group.

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  • NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP today announced that Blythe E. Lovinger has joined as a partner in the firm's Labor and Employment group.
  • "Blythe is a great fit with our national Labor and Employment practice group," said Rob Steiner, Kelley Drye New York office managing partner.
  • The Kelley Drye Labor and Employment practice group provides strategic counseling and comprehensive representation on the full spectrum of workplace issues, from employment law compliance to organized labor.
  • "I am excited to join Kelley Drye's robust and well-regarded Labor and Employment practice group," said Blythe.

M&T Bank Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Rich Gold Announces Retirement

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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BUFFALO, N.Y., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard ("Rich") Gold , president and chief operating officer for M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB), has announced his intention to retire, effective after the first quarterof 2023.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard ("Rich") Gold , president and chief operating officer for M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB), has announced his intention to retire, effective after the first quarterof 2023.
  • Gold plans to remain on the Board of Directors of M&T Bank .
  • After joining the bank in 1989, Gold held management positions in retail banking, business banking, mortgage, consumer lending and marketing.
  • In 2014, he was named vice chairman and took on the role of chief risk officer.

Investing in Employees to Drive Long-term Growth and Value

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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LAUREL, Miss., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanderson Farms, Inc., the nation's third largest poultry producer, has made a name for itself by investing in and executing on a prudent growth strategy that is unparalleled by industry competitors. The Fortune 1000 company has grown its production base primarily by greenfield expansion, building eight of the last 10 poultry complexes constructed in the U.S. over the span of more than two decades, and its portfolio of facility assets is the newest in the industry.  However, Sanderson Farms attributes much of its success over the last 75 years to its investments in another type of asset: human capital.

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  • These development programs include employee training, future leader trainee programs, tuition and high school equivalency exam reimbursement, as well as formal mentoring programs.
  • The first of those two programs was established in 2012 and recently celebrated the graduation of its ninth class of participants.
  • The second program is focused on identifying and cultivating future leaders and is an important initiative to drive shareholder value as the company continues to grow.
  • Sanderson Farms strongly believes that its strategy to develop and prepare new generations of leaders has enabled the strategic growth and value creation that has become synonymous with the brand name Sanderson Farms.

Amanda Platia Joins CoWorx Staffing Services as Head of Human Resources

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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MORRISTOWN, N.J., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoWorx Staffing Services today announced the addition of Amanda Platia as Head of Human Resources. With more than thirteen years of HR experience, Platia has a history of helping teams successfully navigate the ever-changing landscape of the work environment. As Head of HR for CoWorx, Platia will manage and optimize staffing, recruitment, and retention processes across the organization for both internal CoWorx employees and external field talent. She will also be responsible for leading the HR department and its staff to advance company-wide goals and ongoing compliance and talent strategies.

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoWorx Staffing Services today announced the addition of Amanda Platia as Head of Human Resources.
  • As Head of HR for CoWorx, Platia will manage and optimize staffing, recruitment, and retention processes across the organization for both internal CoWorx employees and external field talent.
  • Platia previously served as the Human Resources National Director for CohnReznick LLP, where she managed the company's national tax, national assurance, and practice management departments.
  • For 45 years, CoWorx Staffing Services has been helping job seekers grow their careers and employers build their workforces.