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Steelcase Recognized for Advancing and Supporting Women

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steelcase, a global design and thought leader in the world of work, announces its recognition from the Women's Forum of New York and receipt of the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award from the Grand Rapids Chamber.

Key Points: 
  • The forum's signature event celebrated 233 total companies of the Fortune 1000 and S&P500 whose boards are comprised of at least 40% women.
  • Steelcase was one of 78 specially recognized for having 50% or more women.
  • Steelcase was also honored with the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award by the Grand Rapids Chamber in September for supporting, developing and honoring women leaders.
  • The award is given to local organizations for creating a culture that encourages women to achieve their full leadership potential and give back to the larger community of women and girls by supporting leadership initiatives.

Choice Hotels Recognized by Forbes as One of the "World's Top Companies for Women 2023" for Second Year in a Row

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has been named one of the "World's Top Companies for Women 2023" by Forbes. This is the second consecutive year that Choice Hotels has been recognized on this list that assesses companies on employer brand, public opinion and leadership scores.

Key Points: 
  • (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has been named one of the "World's Top Companies for Women 2023" by Forbes.
  • This is the second consecutive year that Choice Hotels has been recognized on this list that assesses companies on employer brand, public opinion and leadership scores.
  • "We are honored to be named one of Forbes' top companies in the world for women for the second year in a row," said Simone Wu, senior vice president, general counsel, corporate secretary & external affairs, Choice Hotels.
  • For example, an associate-led Choice Resource Group - the Women's Business Alliance - connects Choice women with one another socially and professionally.

Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name GE Appliances to 2023 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production List

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have named GE Appliances, a Haier company, to the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™ List for the second year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have named GE Appliances, a Haier company, to the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™ List for the second year in a row.
  • March 2023 (Photo: GE Appliances, a Haier company)
    Earning a spot recognizes GE Appliances as one of the best companies to work for in the country.
  • The Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production award is based on an analysis of survey responses from over 74,000 current employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the manufacturing and production industry.
  • “Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work.

Aramark Uniform Services Announces Appointment of Chris Synek as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, today announced the appointment of Chris Synek as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aramark Uniform Services, effective September 11, 2023, to support the company in delivering its plan to accelerate profitable growth as it approaches the planned spin-off of the uniforms business, anticipated to occur at the end of September.

Key Points: 
  • Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, today announced the appointment of Chris Synek as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aramark Uniform Services, effective September 11, 2023, to support the company in delivering its plan to accelerate profitable growth as it approaches the planned spin-off of the uniforms business, anticipated to occur at the end of September.
  • In this newly created COO position, Synek will lead Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Service and Plant Operations, reporting to Kim Scott, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aramark Uniform Services.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Chris to our management team.
  • Chris brings a robust and relevant set of career experiences that will serve us well as we move through the execution phase of our strategic plan,” said Scott.

Cushman & Wakefield Releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global commercial real estate services firm, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .

Key Points: 
  • Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global commercial real estate services firm, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .
  • “Through our work, we aim to deliver real estate services with the highest standards of environmental care and social responsibility to drive purposeful change for our business and clients,” said Cushman & Wakefield CEO Michelle MacKay.
  • Launched new Global Sustainability Learning course to provide our people with an overview of sustainability and why it is important to Cushman & Wakefield.
  • The 2022 ESG Report offers a deep dive into what Cushman & Wakefield has accomplished, what is being planned, and how the firm's values across ESG areas drive impact.

Pride Month Offers New Programming from PBS SoCal and KCET Celebrating the History and Accomplishments of LGBTQ+ Community

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California's flagship PBS stations, proudly honor Pride Month with a robust programming slate of LGBTQ+ content in June. Both stations will showcase a lineup of enlightening programs to celebrate the rainbow of visionaries, advocates and unsung heroes who have inspired the world to see love without labels by premiering new documentaries starting with DEAR IKE: LOST LETTERS TO A TEEN IDOL, an animated documentary from filmmaker Dion Labriola who recounts his childhood quest to contact his teen idol Ike Eisenmann. The film airs Thurs., June 1 at 7 p.m. on PBS SoCal and Sat., June 3 at 9 p.m. on KCET.

Key Points: 
  • The film airs Thurs., June 1 at 7 p.m. on PBS SoCal and Sat., June 3 at 9 p.m. on KCET.
  • The film chronicles events at a pivotal time in the history of LGBTQ equality, women's rights and civil rights movements.
  • UNIDAD: GAY & LESBIAN LATINOS UNIDOS airs Thurs., June 1 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal and Wed., June 14 at 9 p.m. on KCET.
  • UNIDAD: GAY & LESBIAN LATINOS UNIDOS – Thurs., June 1 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal and Wed., June 14 at 9 p.m. on KCET - All New!

Food Waste Management Industry Players Invest in ESG to Enhance Performance Goals - Astra ESG Solutions

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The global push to boost ESG performance has compelled brands to emphasize recycling and waste management.

Key Points: 
  • The global push to boost ESG performance has compelled brands to emphasize recycling and waste management.
  • Notably, the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals suggests countries' commitment to helping halve per capita food waste at the consumer and retail levels and minimize food losses by 2030.
  • Discover more regarding the practices and strategies being implemented by industry participants in the Food Waste Management Industry ESG Thematic Report, 2023, published by Astra ESG Solutions
    Food waste management companies have exhibited bullish traction for ESG as they augment greenhouse gas emission- and food waste- reduction targets.
  • Food waste management companies are counting on corporate governance, transparency, board diversity, corporate behavior and ethics to stay ahead of the curve.

Food Waste Management Industry Players Invest in ESG to Enhance Performance Goals - Astra ESG Solutions

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The global push to boost ESG performance has compelled brands to emphasize recycling and waste management.

Key Points: 
  • The global push to boost ESG performance has compelled brands to emphasize recycling and waste management.
  • Notably, the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals suggests countries' commitment to helping halve per capita food waste at the consumer and retail levels and minimize food losses by 2030.
  • Discover more regarding the practices and strategies being implemented by industry participants in the Food Waste Management Industry ESG Thematic Report, 2023, published by Astra ESG Solutions
    Food waste management companies have exhibited bullish traction for ESG as they augment greenhouse gas emission- and food waste- reduction targets.
  • Food waste management companies are counting on corporate governance, transparency, board diversity, corporate behavior and ethics to stay ahead of the curve.

Bain & Company named UK's top ranked employer in Glassdoor's top 50 Best Places to Work list

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

LONDON, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company is today named as the number one employer in the UK in Glassdoor's ranking of the country's top 50 Best Places to Work 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Bain ranked as the top consulting firm on Glassdoor's list of 100 Best Places to Work 2023, ranking number three among large US companies for a second consecutive year.
  • Similarly, Bain & Company was named the number one consulting firm on Vault's Consulting 50 list in 2022, and it has ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For three years in a row.
  • The Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards honours the Best Places to Work across the U.S. , Canada , UK , France and Germany .
  • 2023 is the 9th edition of the awards in the UK and the list recognises the best 50 companies with 1,000 or more employees.

Bain & Company named UK's top ranked employer in Glassdoor's top 50 Best Places to Work list

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

LONDON, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company is today named as the number one employer in the UK in Glassdoor's ranking of the country's top 50 Best Places to Work 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Bain ranked as the top consulting firm on Glassdoor's list of 100 Best Places to Work 2023, ranking number three among large US companies for a second consecutive year.
  • Similarly, Bain & Company was named the number one consulting firm on Vault's Consulting 50 list in 2022, and it has ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For three years in a row.
  • The Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards honours the Best Places to Work across the U.S. , Canada , UK , France and Germany .
  • 2023 is the 9th edition of the awards in the UK and the list recognises the best 50 companies with 1,000 or more employees.