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SMARTKEM, INC. APPOINTS MELISA A. DENIS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Ms. Denis will serve as the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board, a member of the Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

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  • Ms. Denis will serve as the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board, a member of the Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • SmartKem Chairman and CEO, Ian Jenks, commented, "We are pleased to welcome Melisa Denis to the SmartKem Board.
  • Ms. Denis has served as a member of the audit committee and mergers and acquisitions committee of the board of directors of Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYFM) since November 20, 2020.
  • Ms. Denis was appointed to the Board to fill a vacancy created by the resignation, effective November 21, 2023, of Barbra M. Keck as a member of the Board.

NEW BOARD OF MAGRABi RETAIL GROUP - LEADING THE WAY IN MIDDLE EAST GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAGRABi Retail Group, the Middle East's leading eyewear retailer, today announces a new, innovative board structure that re-envisions corporate governance practices in the Middle East.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAGRABi Retail Group, the Middle East's leading eyewear retailer, today announces a new, innovative board structure that re-envisions corporate governance practices in the Middle East.
  • "This achievement as a private company in the Middle East is a remarkable feat and a testament to our ambitions for the future," said Yasser Taher, CEO of MAGRABi Retail Group.
  • The newly appointed Independent Directors join the existing board Directors: Amin Magrabi, Chair of MAGRABi Retail Group; Yasser Taher, CEO of MAGRABi Retail Group; and Ahmed Magrabi, CEO of AMICO Group.
  • In addition to leading on gender equity, and in a rare step certainly for the Middle East, the Group has added formidable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expertise to the board.

NEW BOARD OF MAGRABi RETAIL GROUP - LEADING THE WAY IN MIDDLE EAST GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAGRABi Retail Group, the Middle East's leading eyewear retailer, today announces a new, innovative board structure that re-envisions corporate governance practices in the Middle East.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAGRABi Retail Group, the Middle East's leading eyewear retailer, today announces a new, innovative board structure that re-envisions corporate governance practices in the Middle East.
  • "This achievement as a private company in the Middle East is a remarkable feat and a testament to our ambitions for the future," said Yasser Taher, CEO of MAGRABi Retail Group.
  • The newly appointed Independent Directors join the existing board Directors: Amin Magrabi, Chair of MAGRABi Retail Group; Yasser Taher, CEO of MAGRABi Retail Group; and Ahmed Magrabi, CEO of AMICO Group.
  • In addition to leading on gender equity, and in a rare step certainly for the Middle East, the Group has added formidable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expertise to the board.

Global Fund for Women Unveils the Gender Justice Data Hub (GJDH): To Find and Fund Emerging Feminist Movements Worldwide

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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This tool, the Gender Justice Data Hub (GJDH), merges the latest technical tools with feminist values to recognize, support, and elevate emerging movements to instigate lasting change.

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  • This tool, the Gender Justice Data Hub (GJDH), merges the latest technical tools with feminist values to recognize, support, and elevate emerging movements to instigate lasting change.
  • At the heart of Global Fund for Women's mission has always been the unwavering commitment for gender justice and human rights by providing grants to support feminist movements worldwide.
  • The Gender Justice Data Hub harnesses cutting-edge data analysis techniques to identify and monitor emerging gender justice movements.
  • By nurturing these movements from their inception, Global Fund for Women seeks to create lasting change and gender equality on a broader scale.

Global Fund for Women Unveils the Gender Justice Data Hub (GJDH): To Find and Fund Emerging Feminist Movements Worldwide

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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This tool, the Gender Justice Data Hub (GJDH), merges the latest technical tools with feminist values to recognize, support, and elevate emerging movements to instigate lasting change.

Key Points: 
  • This tool, the Gender Justice Data Hub (GJDH), merges the latest technical tools with feminist values to recognize, support, and elevate emerging movements to instigate lasting change.
  • At the heart of Global Fund for Women's mission has always been the unwavering commitment for gender justice and human rights by providing grants to support feminist movements worldwide.
  • The Gender Justice Data Hub harnesses cutting-edge data analysis techniques to identify and monitor emerging gender justice movements.
  • By nurturing these movements from their inception, Global Fund for Women seeks to create lasting change and gender equality on a broader scale.

CAE once again recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) For the second consecutive year, CAE has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, a prestigious designation recognizing Canadian employers leading their industries by offering flexible and adaptable workplaces to their employees.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) For the second consecutive year, CAE has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, a prestigious designation recognizing Canadian employers leading their industries by offering flexible and adaptable workplaces to their employees.
  • CAE is proud to be recognized as a people-centric employer committed to creating new ways of working, anticipating employees' needs, and focusing on future skills development.
  • "At CAE, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
  • CAE was also recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for young people (2021, 2022) and Montreal Top Employer (2021, 2022).

transcosmos awarded Silver in the PRIDE INDEX 2023, an indicator of workplace commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive initiatives

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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TOKYO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the company was ranked with Silver in the PRIDE INDEX 2023, an overall indicator of workplace commitment to LGBTQ+ and other sexual minority-inclusive (LGBTQ) initiatives.

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  • transcosmos is driving efforts to increase LGBTQ allies and to create a pleasant workplace for all by fostering better understanding of LGBTQ (sexual minorities) and SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) among all employees.
  • The PRIDE INDEX was established in 2016 by a voluntary organization, work with Pride as the first performance index to measure LGBTQ inclusion efforts at workplaces in Japan.
  • Companies and organizations that satisfy designated requirements for each pillar receive scores, and are recognized as Gold, Silver and Bronze based on their ratings.
  • Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

Barb Mason, Group Head and Chief Human Resources Officer at Scotiabank, receives Catalyst Community Spotlight Award for unwavering commitment to workplace inclusion

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is pleased to share that Barb Mason, Group Head and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), was recognized at the Catalyst Honours Awards Ceremony with the Catalyst Community Spotlight Award.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is pleased to share that Barb Mason, Group Head and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), was recognized at the Catalyst Honours Awards Ceremony with the Catalyst Community Spotlight Award.
  • "Barb has shown unwavering commitment to enabling a workplace culture where all employees can thrive and be their very best selves," said Scott Thomson, President and CEO, Scotiabank.
  • Each year, Catalyst Honours recognizes exceptional role models for their inclusive leadership practices and efforts in advancing women in the workplace.
  • Over the course of her career, Barb has held leadership positions in Global Wealth Management, Wealth Management in Canada, Marketing and Sales & Service, and is currently Group Head and Chief Human Resources Officer.

Restaurant Workforce Builds Careers Empowered by Apprenticeship

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In dining rooms and kitchens across the country, restaurant apprentices are learning the skills and responsibilities that will get them ahead in their industry careers. While many may not associate apprenticeship with the restaurant industry, this year during National Apprenticeship Week, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is celebrating the successful role it is playing in building opportunity for industry workers in the years ahead.

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  • While many may not associate apprenticeship with the restaurant industry, this year during National Apprenticeship Week , the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is celebrating the successful role it is playing in building opportunity for industry workers in the years ahead.
  • Through apprenticeship, restaurant employees establish industry careers with a clear path to professional growth.
  • Restaurant apprenticeship merges hands-on training inherent in a foodservice environment, mentorship by restaurant staff, a formal training curriculum, and Department of Labor (DOL)-certified credentials.
  • A designated Apprenticeship Ambassador by the DOL , the NRAEF is creating industry apprenticeship opportunities through its Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center (RHLC), which houses its Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship Program (HSRA), RYRA, and Veteran Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act (VALOR) programs.

Parexel Named 2023 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association ACE Award Honoree

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parexel , one of the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs) providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services, today announced it has been recognized with the 2023 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association’s (HBA) “Advancement.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parexel , one of the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs) providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services, today announced it has been recognized with the 2023 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association’s (HBA) “Advancement.
  • Engagement (ACE) Award,” which recognizes companies for their creation and implementation of initiatives that deliver impactful outcomes designed to close the gender gap in the healthcare ecosystem.
  • HBA is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to furthering the advancement and impact of women in the business of healthcare.
  • ACE Award recipients are selected by an independent panel of healthcare industry leaders for their demonstrated efficacy in advancing female talent.