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Advisor Group Named One of the Best Companies for Women to Advance by Parity.Org

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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PHOENIX, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisor Group, the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, today announced its inclusion on the third annual Parity.Org Best Companies for Women to Advance™ List (ParityLIST™). Advisor Group was one of only 13 medium sized companies – and the only independent wealth management firm — to make the list. The ParityLIST was established by Parity.Org in 2020 to recognize organizations that have policies, benefits, and programs that eliminate barriers to women's advancement in the workplace.

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  • Advisor Group was one of only 13 medium sized companies and the only independent wealth management firm to make the list.
  • Advisor Group's President and Chief Executive Officer Jamie Price said, "We are honored to be included on such an important list.
  • Advisor Group is proud of the number of women on our leadership team and remains dedicated to empowering women across our network of firms.
  • We appreciate the diverse and valuable perspectives these professionals bring and are committed to advancing their inclusion and advancement at Advisor Group."

Evolent Health Named to Parity.org's Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2022

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH), a health care company that delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions to payers and providers, has been named to the Parity.Org Best Companies for Women to Advance™ List for 2022. The ParityLIST™ recognizes organizations that are creating a culture and conditions in which women can rise—through recruiting, promotion and compensation practices, leadership representation, and benefits and policies that collectively help companies achieve gender parity.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH), a health care companythat delivers proven clinicalandadministrative solutionsto payers andproviders, has been named to the Parity.Org Best Companies for Women to AdvanceList for 2022.
  • The Best Companies for Women to Advance list is an initiative of Parity.org, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on bringing gender equality to the highest levels of business.
  • Evolent Health (NYSE: EVH) delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions that improve whole-person health while making health care simpler and more affordable.
  • Learn more about how Evolent is changing the way health care is delivered by visiting evolenthealth.com .

Parity.Org Announces 2022 ParityLIST, Recognizing Organizations that Support Women's Advancement in the Workplace

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parity.Org today announced the third annual Parity.Org Best Companies for Women to Advance™ List, also known as the ParityLIST™. Forty-three companies made the 2022 list, including Airbnb, Best Buy, Blue Shield of California, Domo, Nasdaq, PepsiCo, Ralph Lauren Corporation, and The Clorox Company. The ParityLIST was established by Parity.Org in 2020 to recognize organizations that have policies, benefits, and programs that eliminate barriers to women's advancement in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • Forty-three companies made the 2022 list, including Airbnb, Best Buy, Blue Shield of California, Domo, Nasdaq, PepsiCo, Ralph Lauren Corporation, and The Clorox Company.
  • The ParityLIST was established by Parity.Org in 2020 to recognize organizations that have policies, benefits, and programs that eliminate barriers to women's advancement in the workplace.
  • Women make up nearly half ( 48% ) of the total workforce, but executive teams are still overwhelmingly composed of white men 67%.
  • "A world of equal opportunity means enabling all who identify as women to go as far as they dream."

PeopleKeep Survey Discovers Women Overwhelmingly Value Mental Health Benefits Compared to Men

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women overwhelmingly value mental health benefits compared to men (70% compared to 49%), according to a recent report from PeopleKeep , the leader in personalized benefits for small to midsize organizations.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women overwhelmingly value mental health benefits compared to men (70% compared to 49%), according to a recent report from PeopleKeep , the leader in personalized benefits for small to midsize organizations.
  • It found that women also value flexible work schedules (84% to 70%), paid family leave (73% to 61%), and professional development (64% to 57%) more than men, while men valued internet and phone bill reimbursement more than women (40% to 32%).
  • "As employers consider their benefits offerings, they should acknowledge that priorities are sometimes different based on demographics," said Victoria Glickman Hodgkins, CEO of PeopleKeep .
  • Of benefit options, both women and men value paid time off and retirement benefits the most and student loan repayment assistance the leasthowever, women prefer the latter benefit more than men (23% to 17%.)

Teamsters Ratify Red Cross National Agreement

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With 93 percent voting yes, Teamsters at the American Red Cross (ARC) voted to ratify a strong new contract protecting more than 1,500 health care workers. The agreement affects Teamsters working in a variety of health care roles and remains in effect until 2024.

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  • More Than 1,500 Teamsters Keep Health Care Benefits, Win Higher Wages
    WASHINGTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With 93 percent voting yes, Teamsters at the American Red Cross (ARC) voted to ratify a strong new contract protecting more than 1,500 health care workers.
  • The agreement affects Teamsters working in a variety of health care roles and remains in effect until 2024.
  • "We exceeded turnout from the last national agreement from four years ago by 16 percent, which I think is a reflection of the fact that enthusiasm for our union is growing at the Red Cross," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • "The pandemic has shown all of us just how invaluable health care workers are, and this now-ratified agreement honors their service," said Jason Lopes, Teamsters Health Care Director.

Government of Canada takes a step toward making 10 days of paid sick leave a reality

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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However, as the pandemic has highlighted, too many Canadians have little or no access to paid sick leave.

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  • However, as the pandemic has highlighted, too many Canadians have little or no access to paid sick leave.
  • This bill amends Part III of the Canada Labour Code to provide 10 days of paid sick leave to federally regulated private sector workers.
  • Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced that the Government of Canada hasreached an important milestonein the process to make 10 days of paid sick leave a reality.
  • The draft regulations that will support implementation of paid sick leave are now available online for comment in Part I of the Canada Gazette.

Ga. House District 35 Democratic Nominee Lisa Campbell's Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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KENNESAW, Ga., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As a woman, candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives and lifelong women's rights activist, reproductive rights and reproductive access are at the forefront of my mind and work. I trust Georgia women to make decisions that are right for them and their families, and I will work tirelessly to protect and expand our rights including equal pay for equal work, family leave, quality education, expanded access to quality OB/GYN care, and ending systemic discrimination.

Key Points: 
  • KENNESAW, Ga., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As a woman, candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives and lifelong women's rights activist, reproductive rights and reproductive access are at the forefront of my mind and work.
  • The Supreme Court's decision to disregard stare decisis principles in overturning Roe v. Wade is an unprecedented move that usurps our right to self-determination.
  • In view of these predictable long term outcomes and damage to the progress we've made to protect human rights, I strongly disagree with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision.
  • Together we can recognize and protect the inherent dignity and unalienable rights of all Georgians.

Neiman Marcus Group Celebrates Father's Day with Enhanced Benefits for Fathers of All Kinds

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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DALLAS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Father's Day on June 19, Neiman Marcus Group ("NMG" or the "Company") is highlighting associate testimonials and stories of "Fathers of All Kinds," from new fathers to father figures, to associates celebrating fathers in their lives. The Company is also spotlighting recent benefit enhancements that support new fathers and promote a healthy work-life balance.

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  • The Company is also spotlighting recent benefit enhancements that support new fathers and promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • This policy is not just applicable to birthing parents, but also covers those welcoming a child by adoption, surrogacy, or foster care.
  • About The Neiman Marcus Group, LLC
    Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do for our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities.
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Moving beyond "welcoming everyone" to creating truly inclusive workplaces for the LGBTQ community

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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BOSTON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The LGBTQ community is diverse and broad, bringing unique value to the workforce through its fabric of differentiated experiences. This often includes heightened levels of empathy and grit as well as a deeper understanding of social dynamics and cohesion building. However, Bain's recent study found that more than 70% of LGBTQ employees do not feel fully included at work. This puts employers at risk of missing out on the full value of these diverse skills and perspectives.

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  • This often includes heightened levels of empathy and grit as well as a deeper understanding of social dynamics and cohesion building.
  • However, Bain's recent study found that more than 70% of LGBTQ employees do not feel fully included at work.
  • Our research identified some of the most important steps employers can take to build more inclusive work environments for their LGBTQ employees and truly reap the benefits of this diversity."
  • For example, part-time, hybrid, and remote roles and sabbaticals benefit everyone, but are particularly important for creating equity for queer employees.

TEAMSTER LEADERS UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT AT AMERICAN RED CROSS

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamster leaders from local unions that represent workers at the American Red Cross voted unanimously to endorse the Tentative National Agreement, paving the way for members to vote on the contract in the near future.

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  • Members Retain Health Care Benefits, Gain Wage Increases
    WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamster leaders from local unions that represent workers at the American Red Cross voted unanimously to endorse the Tentative National Agreement, paving the way for members to vote on the contract in the near future.
  • "It was an honor and a privilege to negotiate a contract on behalf of over 1,500 brave essential service workers at the American Red Cross," said Jason Lopes, Teamsters Health Care Director and Public Services Division Representative.
  • "These men and women demonstrated incredible heroism during the pandemic and their work saves countless lives every day.
  • We are elated to get an agreement that reflects the value of their service."