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FIRST ANNUAL INCLUSION@WORK GENDER REPORT LAUNCHES MARCH 12, DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SXSW — The first annual INCLUSION@WORK | Gender Report, a groundbreaking survey for inclusion practitioners, executive leadership, and board directors will be released by lead pollster Prisca and discussed at a March 12 panel hosted by The Female Quotient's Equality Lounge at SXSW in Austin, TX.

Key Points: 
  • The Gender Report is part of a national survey that yielded seven annual reports (Gender, Latino, Black, Asian, Indigenous, Silicon Valley, Generations) being released throughout 2023.
  • The purpose of the study is to give inclusion champions the hard data needed for budgeting processes around diversity and inclusion.
  • Each annual report has different data sets, regressions, and action-based metrics for executive leadership.
  • The research was conducted by pollsters Prisca, Momentive , and AAPI Data, organized by Dr. Karthick Ramakrishnan and Dr. Pelin Kesebir.

Qorvis Relaunches Brand with New Markets, Expanded Capabilities

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qorvis announces the relaunch of the global advisory and strategic communications agency's brand, combining a 20-year legacy with new markets and expanded capabilities to more effectively serve clients in the face of an increasingly volatile geopolitical climate and economy.

Key Points: 
  • The relaunch comes following the management buyout announced December 31, led by long-time Qorvis executive Matt J. Lauer.
  • In addition to a refreshed brand, the Qorvis relaunch includes:
    Two new primary hubs in Geneva and Dubai, in addition to the Washington, D.C. HQ and a presence in additional global business and policy centers.
  • "I'm excited to return to Qorvis, which has been reimagined with an unmatched global outlook, and expanded set of capabilities," says Richard Silipigni, who will lead global business development efforts from the D.C. office.
  • Matt J. Lauer, Chief Executive Officer: With Qorvis since 2004, Lauer founded the agency's public diplomacy brand and manages communications campaigns for multinational corporations and sovereign governments.

Henry Schein Announces Support for Empower and Grow 2023, a Women in DSO Event

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Women in DSO® is the official nonprofit organization supporting the empowerment and growth of women leaders in dental support organizations (DSOs).

Key Points: 
  • Women in DSO® is the official nonprofit organization supporting the empowerment and growth of women leaders in dental support organizations (DSOs).
  • Henry Schein is also engaged with Women in DSO® at the leadership level.
  • “Women in dentistry have continued to make countless contributions and innovations in the dental industry,” said Ms. Titus, Founding Women in DSO® Board Member.
  • “On behalf of all of us at Women in DSO®, we are excited to have Henry Schein as a founding partner and sponsor of our keynote speaker at the 2023 Women in DSO® event,” says Dr. Aman Kaur, Women in DSO® Founder and Board President.

Linus Health Earns Numerous Awards as Digital Health Pioneer in Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Linus Health , a digital health company focused on transforming brain health, today announced that it recently won awards in several prominent recognition programs, including Mass Technology Leadership Council’s (Mass TLC) Tech Top 50 Awards, BostInno’s Fire Awards , and Built In Boston’s 2023 Best Places to Work Awards .

Key Points: 
  • Linus Health , a digital health company focused on transforming brain health, today announced that it recently won awards in several prominent recognition programs, including Mass Technology Leadership Council’s (Mass TLC) Tech Top 50 Awards, BostInno’s Fire Awards , and Built In Boston’s 2023 Best Places to Work Awards .
  • In October, Linus Health received top honors as “Technology of the Year” in the Healthcare Tech category of Mass TLC's Tech Top 50 award program.
  • Linus Health also earned recognition in the 2022 BostInno Fire Awards program as one of the stand-outs in Medtech and Healthtech.
  • Most recently, Built In featured Linus Health on its 2023 Best Places to Work in Boston list.

Waterdrop CEO Peng Shen Elected as a Member of the School Affairs Council of HKU Business School

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 9, HKU Business School announced the new membership list for the School Affairs Council.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 9, HKU Business School announced the new membership list for the School Affairs Council.
  • After nomination and voting by HKU Business School's alumni and publicity by the school, Peng Shen, Founder and CEO of Waterdrop, was elected as a member of the School Affairs Council of HKU Business School.
  • Established in 2001, HKU Business School is the youngest and most dynamic member of HKU.
  • Its main organs include the University Board, University Affairs Council, Teaching Affairs Council and School Affairs Council, among which the School Affairs Council takes charge of the school's teaching and other affairs.

Joseph Kenner Calls Upon Business Leaders at World Economic Forum to Adopt Open Hiring After Winning Social Innovators of the Year Award

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Open Hiring® battles the current labor shortage by offering work on a first-come, first-hired basis, with no interviews, background checks, or resumes.

Key Points: 
  • Open Hiring® battles the current labor shortage by offering work on a first-come, first-hired basis, with no interviews, background checks, or resumes.
  • Per the US Chamber of Commerce, transportation, accommodation, and food sectors are amongst the industries with the highest numbers of job openings.
  • As Greyston has proved over the years, these industries are ripe for embracing Open Hiring®.
  • "The people who come through our doors through Open Hiring are making a world-class product enjoyed worldwide through Ben & Jerry's ice cream."

McCormick & Company Ranked World's 22nd Most Sustainable Corporation and No. 1 in Food on the Corporate Knights 2023 Global 100 Sustainability Index

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today was named the world's 22nd most sustainable corporation and No.

Key Points: 
  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today was named the world's 22nd most sustainable corporation and No.
  • 1 in the Food Products sector by the Corporate Knights Global 100 Sustainability Index at the Davos World Economic Forum.
  • This year, the company retained its top position among its food industry peers and was also ranked No.
  • "McCormick is honored to be recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights as part of the Global 100 for the seventh consecutive year," said Lawrence E. Kurzius, Chairman and CEO of McCormick & Company.

Tech downturn slashes billions from value of world's top brands

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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LONDON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon has reclaimed top spot as the world's most valuable brand despite its brand value falling 15% from US$350.3 billion to US$299.3 billion, according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance.

Key Points: 
  • Every year, leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance puts the world's biggest brands to the test, ranking brands across all sectors and countries.
  • The 500 most valuable and strongest brands are included in the annual Brand Finance Global 500 ranking.
  • As consumer habits partially revert to pre-pandemic patterns, demand for the services of tech brands has been hit particularly hard.
  • Tech brands fall in value, Apple loses its top ranking, down US$57.6 billion
    Apple (brand value down 16% to US$297.5 billion) has fallen to be the world's second most valuable brand.

Tech downturn slashes billions from value of world's top brands

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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LONDON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon has reclaimed top spot as the world's most valuable brand despite its brand value falling 15% from US$350.3 billion to US$299.3 billion, according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance.

Key Points: 
  • Every year, leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance puts the world's biggest brands to the test, ranking brands across all sectors and countries.
  • The 500 most valuable and strongest brands are included in the annual Brand Finance Global 500 ranking.
  • As consumer habits partially revert to pre-pandemic patterns, demand for the services of tech brands has been hit particularly hard.
  • Tech brands fall in value, Apple loses its top ranking, down US$57.6 billion
    Apple (brand value down 16% to US$297.5 billion) has fallen to be the world's second most valuable brand.

Saudi Arabia Is Creating a Global Model for Economic Resilience and Collaboration

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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The rapid economic transformation of Saudi Arabia and its global role in bringing near-term stability while driving long-term transformation was the subject of a high-level panel on the third day of the World Economic Forum at Davos.

Key Points: 
  • The rapid economic transformation of Saudi Arabia and its global role in bringing near-term stability while driving long-term transformation was the subject of a high-level panel on the third day of the World Economic Forum at Davos.
  • Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States of America, underlined the importance of the Saudi-US relationship.
  • That’s not just good for the United States of America or good for Saudi Arabia, it creates a more stable world,” she said.
  • We believe the Kingdom can be a global force for integration and a partner of choice for bridging these divides,” he said.