Cultural diversity

GLOBO Awarded Minority Business Enterprise Subscription in Houston

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GLOBO , an interpreting and translation services provider, has been added to the Minority Business Enterprise database of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council ( HMSDC ), a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council ( NMSDC ).

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GLOBO , an interpreting and translation services provider, has been added to the Minority Business Enterprise database of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council ( HMSDC ), a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council ( NMSDC ).
  • GLOBO maintains a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification by the NMSDC, which is granted to businesses that are at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by individuals from minority groups.
  • GLOBO’s national certification and new subscription to the HMSDC opens new opportunities and partnerships with organizations in the greater Houston community seeking supplier diversity.
  • “Receiving the Minority Business Enterprise recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts,” said GLOBO CEO Dipak Patel.

ARC Ltd. and Milliman Award Scholarships to Empower Africa's Next Generation of Climate Change Leaders

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Friday, February 23, 2024

The Africa Scholarship Programme aims to empower the next generation of leaders to drive solutions to Africa's climate threats.

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  • The Africa Scholarship Programme aims to empower the next generation of leaders to drive solutions to Africa's climate threats.
  • With limited resources, they are already driving change and making a real impact as young changemakers in their communities.
  • As ARC Ltd. CEO Lesley Ndlovu says: “The urgent need for Africa to develop leaders, including women leaders, well-versed in the complex challenges of climate change cannot be overstated.
  • These scholarships empower the next generation to gain the skills needed to drive climate resilience back home.”
    Milliman Inc.

Japan House London launches virtual tour of UK-First Ainu Stories exhibition

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The virtual exhibition allows full access to all areas of Ainu Stories, with close-up images, in-depth panel information and video content.

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  • The virtual exhibition allows full access to all areas of Ainu Stories, with close-up images, in-depth panel information and video content.
  • View the virtual exhibition here: Ainu Stories – Virtual Exhibition - Japan House London
    LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London reveals the rich cultural diversity of Japan in this UK-first exploration of contemporary Ainu culture, now available to audiences globally through a free virtual exhibition.
  • Simon Wright, Director of Programming for Japan House London, said:
    "This exhibition and the accompanying visits from members of the Ainu community in Biratori is the first time such a major collaborative undertaking with an Ainu community has taken place in the UK.
  • For this venture, at Japan House London we want to show how Ainu culture in the rural district of Biratori is expressed today."

University of Bridgeport Sees Spring Enrollment Increase, Continuing Growth Trend

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Monday, March 4, 2024

BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Bridgeport (UB) is pleased to announce another semester of enrollment growth, extending the positive momentum from the last two years.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Bridgeport (UB) is pleased to announce another semester of enrollment growth, extending the positive momentum from the last two years.
  • Following a successful fall 2023 enrollment, which marked UB's first consecutive enrollment increase in several years, the University saw a year-over-year spring semester enrollment increase of nearly 5% in 2024.
  • "We are thrilled to witness another remarkable surge in enrollment for the spring 2024 semester," stated Danielle Wilken, Ed.D., president of University of Bridgeport.
  • For more information about University of Bridgeport and its continued growth, visit www.bridgeport.edu.

THE BUSINESS OF CULTURE IN MARKETING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT POSSIBLE

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Monday, March 4, 2024

NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today exclusive content that will debut at the 2024 event designed to drive awareness and conversation around cultural and social inclusivity in marketing. This programming will explore the changing social, economic, and demographic trends that have an impact on the future of marketing and how brands can effectively communicate with their audience.

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  • POSSIBLE takes place at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach on April 15-17.
  • POSSIBLE is a tentpole event that brings together the most influential marketing and business leaders, as well as visionaries from technology, digital, media, entertainment, and culture.
  • Group Black, an MBE certified media company dedicated to connecting brands with diverse audiences, joins POSSIBLE this year programming their own Cultura Unleashed stage.
  • At POSSIBLE, Digilearning will collaborate with fellow not-for-profit The Creative Ladder to empower a cohort of emerging underrepresented marketing leaders through the #IamPossible initiative.

Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategic Research Report 2024: Market to Reach $24.4 Billion by 2030 - Top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends for 2023 and Beyond

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives have become increasingly vital in the corporate world, reflecting humanity's ongoing struggle with achieving equality across various demographics.
  • Despite these challenges, the economic benefits of diversity and inclusion are well acknowledged, prompting companies worldwide to prioritize D&I initiatives.
  • Recent market activity reflects the growing emphasis on D&I, with players worldwide exhibiting varying degrees of competitive market presence in 2023.

Teleperformance Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Helping Clients Optimize and Transform Their CX for Simpler, Faster, and Safer Interactions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the Asia-Pacific (APAC) customer experience (CX) outsourcing services industry and, based on its research results, recognizes Teleperformance with the 2023 APAC Company of the Year Award. The company focuses on continued innovation to fulfill the ever-changing requirements of clients and their end customers and to help them stay relevant for the future. The company's high-tech/high-touch approach combines the experience, best practices, and emotional intelligence of its entire employee base (deployed on a best-shore strategy), empowered by technology and consulting services, to drive innovation and enable CX disruption. Teleperformance emphasizes long-lasting customer relationships and relevant technologies and processes, strengthening its brand and accelerating great commercial success.

Key Points: 
  • The company focuses on continued innovation to fulfill the ever-changing requirements of clients and their end customers and to help them stay relevant for the future.
  • Teleperformance emphasizes long-lasting customer relationships and relevant technologies and processes, strengthening its brand and accelerating great commercial success.
  • The company delivers a complete portfolio of digital transformation solutions and enhanced CX to brand leaders worldwide, from APAC delivery locations.
  • Teleperformance has established an unmatched footprint among CX outsourcing providers, with 11 service delivery markets in APAC.

Teleperformance Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Helping Clients Optimize and Transform Their CX for Simpler, Faster, and Safer Interactions

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the Asia-Pacific (APAC) customer experience (CX) outsourcing services industry and, based on its research results, recognizes Teleperformance with the 2023 APAC Company of the Year Award. The company focuses on continued innovation to fulfill the ever-changing requirements of clients and their end customers and to help them stay relevant for the future. The company's high-tech/high-touch approach combines the experience, best practices, and emotional intelligence of its entire employee base (deployed on a best-shore strategy), empowered by technology and consulting services, to drive innovation and enable CX disruption. Teleperformance emphasizes long-lasting customer relationships and relevant technologies and processes, strengthening its brand and accelerating great commercial success.

Key Points: 
  • The company focuses on continued innovation to fulfill the ever-changing requirements of clients and their end customers and to help them stay relevant for the future.
  • Teleperformance emphasizes long-lasting customer relationships and relevant technologies and processes, strengthening its brand and accelerating great commercial success.
  • The company delivers a complete portfolio of digital transformation solutions and enhanced CX to brand leaders worldwide, from APAC delivery locations.
  • Teleperformance has established an unmatched footprint among CX outsourcing providers, with 11 service delivery markets in APAC.

Call for Participation: Grace Hopper Celebration 2024 Invites Change-Makers and Thought Leaders to Shape the Future of Tech

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org is excited to announce that the call for speaker participation is currently open for Grace Hopper Celebration 2024 (GHC 24), the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists. This process reflects the organization's mission to amplify diverse voices and advance inclusion in tech. Tech industry and workplace culture leaders are encouraged to submit proposals for speaking engagements at GHC 24 (in-person and the virtual experience) and GHC 24 Open Source Day before the deadline of March 20, 2024. This is a unique opportunity to share expertise, insights, and innovations with a global audience and will take place October 8-11, 2024, in Philadelphia. This marks the event's inaugural gathering in a city celebrated for its cultural diversity and historical significance.

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  • This process reflects the organization's mission to amplify diverse voices and advance inclusion in tech.
  • This is a unique opportunity to share expertise, insights, and innovations with a global audience and will take place October 8-11, 2024, in Philadelphia.
  • This marks the event's inaugural gathering in a city celebrated for its cultural diversity and historical significance.
  • Past speakers have commented on their positive experiences as a GHC thought leader:
    "The opportunity to be a Grace Hopper Celebration speaker transformed my career in tech.

Kingdom of Morocco Named as Qatar's 2024 Years of Culture Partner

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Years of Culture, which spearheads long-term cultural exchanges between Qatar and other nations, named the Kingdom of Morocco as its 2024 partner. A full lineup of more than 80 events is set to unfold across Qatar and Morocco throughout the year. Tailored to encompass various cultural components such as social development, cultural heritage, creative industries, and innovation, these dynamic programs aim to spark exploration and connection between the people of both nations and create lasting legacies of cooperation.

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  • Yearlong Cultural Initiative to Strengthen the Relationship between the Nations and their People with Program of Major Art Exhibitions, Festivals, Educational Partnerships, and More
    DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Years of Culture, which spearheads long-term cultural exchanges between Qatar and other nations, named the Kingdom of Morocco as its 2024 partner.
  • A full lineup of more than 80 events is set to unfold across Qatar and Morocco throughout the year.
  • Adel El Fakir, Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture General Commissioner, said: "Qatar-Morocco 2024 is a unique event that reinforces the privileged relations between our two countries.
  • The previously announced Design Doha biennial will include collaborations with Moroccan designers as part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture.