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Dr. Amy Dufrane Receives Global Impact Award from The Bowman Foundation for Workplace Equity and Mental Wellness

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HRCI , the premier HR credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession, today announced that its CEO, Dr. Amy Dufrane, has received the Global Impact Award of Distinction from the Bowman Foundation for Workplace Equity and Mental Wellness.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HRCI , the premier HR credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession, today announced that its CEO, Dr. Amy Dufrane, has received the Global Impact Award of Distinction from the Bowman Foundation for Workplace Equity and Mental Wellness.
  • The Bowman Foundation conducts research on the factors that contribute to workplace inequities and mental health issues.
  • Celebrating those impact-makers who support these initiatives across different industries, the Foundations inaugural Global Impact Awards ceremony took place on October 15, 2022.
  • Dufrane commented, Its an honor to receive this award, especially given the importance of HR in driving inclusion.

No Degree? No Problem. Fidelity to Offer Fully Funded Undergraduate Degrees to Many of Its Entry-Level Employees

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Fidelity Investments today announced that it will offer fully funded undergraduate degrees to many of its employees, providing access to education for early-career customer service representativesi.

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  • Fidelity Investments today announced that it will offer fully funded undergraduate degrees to many of its employees, providing access to education for early-career customer service representativesi.
  • The program will fully pay for tuition, books, fees, and taxes, providing a truly debt-free education for select four- and two-year programs.
  • Offering a fully funded undergraduate degree is a great way to get people excited about working here, added Kirsten Kuykendoll, head of talent acquisition at Fidelity Investments.
  • i Around 18,000 current Fidelity U.S. associates that support its Personal Investing and Workplace Investing businesses will be eligible for the new fully funded undergraduate degree benefit.

Sleep Country Launches Nationwide Expansion of "Sleep Country Express" Locations Within Walmart Canada Stores

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. ("Sleep Country" or the "Company") (TSX: ZZZ), Canada's leading specialty sleep retailer, today announced the opening of seven new "Sleep Country Express" stores in Walmart Canada licensee spaces across the country, spanning from Vancouver Island to Saskatoon to Scarborough.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. ("Sleep Country" or the "Company") (TSX: ZZZ), Canada's leading specialty sleep retailer, today announced the opening of seven new "Sleep Country Express" stores in Walmart Canada licensee spaces across the country, spanning from Vancouver Island to Saskatoon to Scarborough.
  • In November, the nationwide expansion begins in Western Canada with the first "Sleep Country Express" store in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, followed by a new Lethbridge, Alberta, location later that month.
  • The 2022 expansion marks the second phase of the pilot project, which will bring the total number of "Sleep Country Express" stores to 17, including three Dormez-vous locations in Quebec.
  • "Sleep Country Express" will be staffed by the brand's highly trained Sleep Experts, who will bring their renowned sleep expertise to Walmart Canada customers.

Endava Announces the Acquisition of Lexicon, Australia

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Endava (NYSE DAVA) announced today the acquisition of Lexicon Digital Pty Ltd and Lexicon Consolidated Holdings Pty Ltd, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia (Lexicon).

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  • Endava (NYSE DAVA) announced today the acquisition of Lexicon Digital Pty Ltd and Lexicon Consolidated Holdings Pty Ltd, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia (Lexicon).
  • The acquisition of Lexicon enhances Endavas existing presence in Australia and provides a strong foundation for accelerated in-market growth.
  • In addition, Lexicon provides Endava with a nearshore delivery location in Vietnam which complements our existing operations in Singapore and Malaysia.
  • While Endava may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Endava specifically disclaim any obligation to do so except as required by law.

How to Make Your Resume Stand Out in 2023: Executive Resume Writer, Jessica Hernandez, Shares 3 Tips

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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"Many people think a resume is a professional biography, sharing details on everything you've ever done at every place you've worked.

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  • "Many people think a resume is a professional biography, sharing details on everything you've ever done at every place you've worked.
  • This isn't the case," said Jessica Hernandez, president of Great Resumes Fast , an award-winning executive resume writing services company based in Jacksonville, Florida, serving executives nationwide.
  • To do that, your resume needs three things: personal branding, a wow factor, and quantifiable accomplishments.
  • Combining these makes a powerful first impression that helps you stand out from other applicants," she said.

Diageo North America Named to the Top 10 Best Companies for 2022

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921005923/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921005923/en/
    Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media), part of EAB, announced its list of 2022 100 Best Companies, including Diageo North America in its Top 10.
  • In addition to this honor, Diageo North America has been recognized by Seramount as a Top Company for Executive Women, a 2022 Best Company for Multicultural Women and a 2022 Best Companies for Dads.
  • We are committed to having market leading policies and practices that support all our people and help them thrive, said Laura Watt, EVP, Human Resources, Diageo North America.
  • Follow at Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.

AnitaB.org Names 2022 Top Companies for Women Technologists Winners

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the global nonprofit focused on intersectional gender and pay parity in tech, announced today that ADP, Dev Technology Group, and UKG are the 2022 Top Companies for Women Technologists Winners at this year's Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists, during President and CEO Brenda Darden Wilkerson's opening plenary address.

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  • In 2022, AnitaB.org analyzed data on representation, programs, and policies from 52 companies, measuring 422,494 technologists across various industries from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.
  • According to the report, in the past year, companies are making productive efforts to hire more women of color technologists and reported a 5.0% increase in total women technologists from 2021 to 2022.
  • Conversely, attrition rates are higher for women technologists (16%) compared to men technologists (13.7%).
  • Launched in 2011, Top Companies for Women Technologists helps organizations discover areas where they can improve their structural equity and signals a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that women and non-binary technologists look for in an employer.

Walmart Canada Launches Canada's e-Prescribing Service

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) and Walmart Canada are pleased to announce Infoway's PrescribeIT electronic prescribing service is now available in 14 Walmart Canada pharmacies in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, with plans to expand to more stores by year-end.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) and Walmart Canada are pleased to announce Infoway's PrescribeIT electronic prescribing service is now available in 14 Walmart Canada pharmacies in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, with plans to expand to more stores by year-end.
  • We look forward to working with Walmart Canada as we continue to expand PrescribeIT across the country."
  • "We are very excited about the new partnership with Infoway to offer PrescribeIT in our stores," said Alex Hurd, Vice President, Health Services, Walmart Canada.
  • Canada Health Infoway is working with Health Canada, the provinces and territories, and industry stakeholders to develop, operate and maintain the national e-prescribing service known as PrescribeIT.

Annual Walmart Canada campaign raises over $4.2 million for Canadian Red Cross

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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OTTAWA, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce its annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada has raised more than $4.2 million, bringing the 19-year total of funds raised to over $66 million.

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  • OTTAWA, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce its annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada has raised more than $4.2 million, bringing the 19-year total of funds raised to over $66 million.
  • As the largest corporate partner of the Canadian Red Cross, Walmart Canada helps the Red Cross to be prepared to respond to the needs of Canadians.
  • The tremendous support of Walmart Canada to the Canadian Red Cross makes a big difference in lives of people from coast to coast who experience a disaster or emergency, said Janet Johnson, chief development officer for Canadian Red Cross.
  • As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement which is made up of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 192 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supporting them in strengthening their resilience.

WorkForce Software Named HR Technology Solution Provider of the Year by the 2022 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the first global provider of integrated employee experience and workforce management solutions, WorkForce Software, is proud to be named the Gold Winner for HR Technology Solution Provider of the Year by the 2022 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers in the solution providers category.  More than 950 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 26 nations, and in virtually every industry, were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of HR-related categories.

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  • The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize the world's best employers and the human resources professionals, teams, achievements and HR-related products and suppliers who help to create great places to work.
  • "We are honored to be named HR Technology Solution Provider of the Year by the 2022 Stevie Awards for Great Employers," said Sandra Moran, Chief Marketing Officer at WorkForce Software.
  • Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
  • WorkForce Software is the first global provider of workforce management solutions with integrated employee experience capabilities.