Inclusivism

CivicAction launches new initiative to increase Black, Indigenous and racialized representation at leadership tables across Canada

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Racialized individuals represent 28.4% of the population in key Canadian cities but only hold 10.4% of board positions.

Key Points: 
  • Racialized individuals represent 28.4% of the population in key Canadian cities but only hold 10.4% of board positions.
  • However, not all leadership journeys look the same — especially for those who belong to equity-deserving communities," shares Leslie Woo, CEO, CivicAction.
  • "The data tells us that our leadership tables exclude racialized voices and their much-needed perspectives and lived experiences.
  • We're addressing this issue and expanding and investing in our country's leadership pipelines with the introduction of BoardShift."

Bioethics International Publishes New Index to Score Pharma Companies on Clinical Trial Diversity in BMJ Medicine

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Bioethics International is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising the bar on ethics, equity, trustworthiness, and patient-centricity in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Key Points: 
  • Bioethics International is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising the bar on ethics, equity, trustworthiness, and patient-centricity in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • – received the gold rating, scoring in the top quartile on clinical trial diversity performance.
  • "The purpose of the fair inclusion score is to provide companies and industry partners with a metric to assess how well companies are doing improving clinical trial diversity.
  • The fair inclusion score provides a tool to assess the diversity of clinical research and track progress over time.

L'Oréal Unveils Two New CES® 2023 Innovation Award-Winning Beauty Technologies

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oréal today at CES® 2023 unveiled two new technology prototypes that expand access to beauty expression: HAPTA, the first handheld, ultra-precise computerized makeup applicator designed to advance the beauty needs of people with limited hand and arm mobility; and L'Oréal Brow Magic, the first at-home electronic eyebrow makeup applicator that provides users with customized brow looks in seconds.

Key Points: 
  • "The two consumer technologies we are unveiling this year at CES represent the true purpose of our company: to create the beauty that moves the world."
  • "Inclusivity is at the heart of our innovation and beauty tech strategy," said Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO in charge of Research, Innovation and Technology at L'Oréal.
  • "We are dedicated and passionate to bring new technologies powering beauty services that augment and reach every individual's ultimate desires, expectations, and unmet needs."
  • Combining L'Oréal's heritage of beauty with these advanced technologies allows us to create entirely new beauty gestures—reimagining the original technology, and the traditional beauty experience, in the process."

State of the Video Conferencing Devices Market - Global Forecast to 2027: Market is Undergoing Seismic Changes in the Wake of Massive Work, Workplace, and Workforce Transformation - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 9, 2022

The "State of the Global Video Conferencing Devices Market - Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "State of the Global Video Conferencing Devices Market - Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The $3.85 billion global video conferencing devices market is undergoing seismic changes in the wake of massive work, workplace, and workforce transformation.
  • The market is currently undergoing significant normalization, as it gets aligned with the new future of hybrid work.
  • Despite challenging market conditions, the value of video communications has become deeply entrenched across all industries creating a long-term upward market trajectory.

Global Video Conferencing Devices Market Report 2022-2027: Long-term Momentum for Video-First Enterprise will Continue

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

DUBLIN, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "State of the Global Video Conferencing Devices Market - Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "State of the Global Video Conferencing Devices Market - Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The $3.85 billion global video conferencing devices market is undergoing seismic changes in the wake of massive work, workplace, and workforce transformation.
  • In this report, we summarize emerging hybrid work trends, their impact on the meeting space, and the growth in video conferencing devices.
  • This report covers the market for business/professional use of video conferencing devices.

Care Fertility Group expands its international footprint to the US and Spain

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Care Fertility is an international fertility group, focused on innovation, clinical excellence and market leading patient proposition with strong success rates.

Key Points: 
  • Care Fertility is an international fertility group, focused on innovation, clinical excellence and market leading patient proposition with strong success rates.
  • Care Fertility has links with various academic institutions and leads the field in training of specialist staff.
  • Care Fertility sits as one of six international experts on the World Health Organisation's focus group to specify standardised benchmarks and guidelines for AI within human reproduction and fertility systems.
  • Care Fertility is the largest independent provider of fertility treatments in the UK, with 23 clinics across the UK and Ireland.

Care Fertility Group expands its international footprint to the US and Spain

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Care Fertility is an international fertility group, focused on innovation, clinical excellence and market leading patient proposition with strong success rates.

Key Points: 
  • Care Fertility is an international fertility group, focused on innovation, clinical excellence and market leading patient proposition with strong success rates.
  • Care Fertility has links with various academic institutions and leads the field in training of specialist staff.
  • Care Fertility sits as one of six international experts on the World Health Organisation's focus group to specify standardised benchmarks and guidelines for AI within human reproduction and fertility systems.
  • Care Fertility is the largest independent provider of fertility treatments in the UK, with 23 clinics across the UK and Ireland.

ACORD Names Top InsurTech Leaders 2022

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACORD, the global standards-setting body for the insurance industry, today announced its annual InsurTech Leaders list developed in conjunction with Alchemy Crew, whose co-founder & CEO Sabine VanderLinden has herself been a perennial member of ACORD's list.

Key Points: 
  • ACORD & Alchemy Crew Recognize Women Leaders in Insurance Technology for Driving Change throughCollaboration, Sustainability & Inclusion, and Global Ecosystem-Building
    PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACORD , the globalstandards-setting body for the insurance industry, today announced its annual InsurTech Leaders list developed in conjunction with Alchemy Crew , whose co-founder & CEO Sabine VanderLinden has herself been a perennial member of ACORD's list.
  • ACORD is proud to dedicate its 2022 Top InsurTech Leaders List exclusively to women leaders in insurance technology.
  • "As InsurTech investors and customers become more discerning, tangible, near-term benefits have become more critical," said Bill Pieroni, President & CEO of ACORD.
  • ACORD's Top Women InsurTech Leaders of 2022, in alphabetical order, are:

Association of African American Financial Advisors Announces New Leadership, Launches Next Stage of Vision for a More Equitable Wealth Management Industry

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Monday, December 5, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the appointment of Alex David, President and CEO of Stifel Independent Advisors, as its incoming Chairman Emeritus. In this position, Mr. David will provide strategic guidance to the Association as it embarks upon the next stage of its vision for driving a more equitable wealth management industry.

Key Points: 
  • In this position, Mr. David will provide strategic guidance to the Association as it embarks upon the next stage of its vision for driving a more equitable wealth management industry.
  • Christian Nwasike, MFP, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board, providing day-to-day leadership of the Association.
  • Mr. Nwasike is also principal and executive managing partner with Practice Management Consultants, LLC, a consultancy focused on coaching African American financial advisors to achieve greater business growth and success.
  • A non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and affiliated professionals, the Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA) was created to address the needs and concerns of African American Financial Professionals.

FHLBank Pittsburgh Announces Results in 2022 Board Election

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) today announced the results of its 2022 election.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) today announced the results of its 2022 election.
  • From Delaware, one new member director was elected, Blanche L. Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union (Stepping Stones).
  • Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Stepping Stones is a low-income designated, minority depository institution and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
  • Mr. Maddy is also President, Chief Executive Officer and a Board member of Summit Financial Group, Inc., headquartered in Moorefield, West Virginia.