DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

CBIZ Announces Honorees for Fourth Annual Women Transforming Business Awards

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Friday, March 8, 2024

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national provider of financial, insurance, and advisory services, has announced the honorees of its fourth annual Women Transforming Business Awards powered by CBIZ Women’s Advantage .

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  • CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national provider of financial, insurance, and advisory services, has announced the honorees of its fourth annual Women Transforming Business Awards powered by CBIZ Women’s Advantage .
  • Honorees for these awards are being announced today in celebration of International Women’s Day.
  • “The Women Transforming Business Awards recognize current and future leaders in multiple industries who are making a difference and impact in their organizations and communities,” said Jerry Grisko, President and CEO of CBIZ.
  • For more information and to register for the event, visit the Women Transforming Business Awards page .

Ohmium Leads TIME’s List of America’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2024

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Ohmium International (“Ohmium”), a leading green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, today announced it has been awarded second place out of 250 companies included in TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2024.

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  • Ohmium International (“Ohmium”), a leading green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, today announced it has been awarded second place out of 250 companies included in TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2024.
  • The award list was announced on March 5th, 2024, and can be viewed on TIME’s website.
  • Ohmium is also first in its category of “Resources,” based on an evaluation of over 4,600 companies across three dimensions - Positive Environmental Impact, Financial Strength, and Innovation Drive.
  • Based on the study results, Ohmium is thrilled to be recognized as a leader on TIME’s list of America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2024.

LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA JOINS THE WEPS COMMUNITY DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO WOMEN’S EQUALITY

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Friday, March 8, 2024

This International Women’s Day, Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or “LLA”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has further demonstrated its commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace and across communities by joining the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) community.

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  • This International Women’s Day, Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or “LLA”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has further demonstrated its commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace and across communities by joining the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) community.
  • Across the region, Liberty Latin America is determined to work collaboratively to foster business practices that empower women including equal pay for work of equal value and zero tolerance for any forms of harassment in the workplace.
  • The Company is already taking action in support of the seven WEPs with notable progress in a few areas.
  • To learn more about Liberty Latin America’s efforts to drive Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, please visit https://www.lla.com/equality-diversity-and-inclusion .

O’Reilly Accepting Applications for Annual Scholarship, Accelerating Tech Learning Opportunities for Underrepresented Communities

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Friday, March 8, 2024

O’Reilly , the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today announced it has opened applications for its annual diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) scholarship program.

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  • O’Reilly , the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today announced it has opened applications for its annual diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) scholarship program.
  • In 2023, O’Reilly surpassed its established corporate diversity goal of 40% representation from underrepresented tech groups, achieving 50% representation in new instructors, authors, and speakers.
  • In addition, nearly 70% of its Superstream Series speakers in 2023 came from underrepresented communities.
  • This year, O’Reilly has set a goal of maintaining at least 50% representation of new talent and hires from underrepresented groups.

REV Group Releases Its 2023 Sustainability Report

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), whose subsidiaries are leading manufacturers of specialty vehicles including fire trucks and RVs, has published its fifth annual corporate responsibility report.

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  • REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), whose subsidiaries are leading manufacturers of specialty vehicles including fire trucks and RVs, has published its fifth annual corporate responsibility report.
  • The 41-page 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report focuses on REV Group’s Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) performance and progress for fiscal year 2023 (November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023).
  • The 41-page 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report focuses on REV Group’s Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) performance and progress for fiscal year 2023 (November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023).
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    REV’s 2023 Sustainability Report meets the requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative Standards, which is a standardized, internationally recognized framework that enhances the transparency and accountability of reporting.

Most American Workers Experience Incivility in the Workplace; Divisive Dialogue Undermines Inclusion and Employee Wellbeing

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

A reported two-thirds of U.S. workers experienced or witnessed incivility in their workplace over the past month, underscoring the critical need to foster spaces of respect and understanding.

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  • A reported two-thirds of U.S. workers experienced or witnessed incivility in their workplace over the past month, underscoring the critical need to foster spaces of respect and understanding.
  • SHRM believes everyone can play a role in transforming workplaces to be more civil, one conversation at a time.
  • With two major elections on the horizon in 2024 (United States and India), the world will likely see heightened tensions and polarizing viewpoints.
  • SHRM 2024 research shows the disturbing trend of incivility in today's workplaces, ultimately impacting workplace wellbeing and employee retention:
    Two-thirds of U.S. workers (66%) experienced or witnessed incivility in the workplace over the past month.

GemmaQ: Tech-Driven Gender Lens with Financial Insights

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Motivated by the compelling business case for gender diversity, Freyja developed GemmaQ into a tech platform.

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  • Motivated by the compelling business case for gender diversity, Freyja developed GemmaQ into a tech platform.
  • Now, with added financial data, users get a comprehensive view, combining company financials with gender diversity insights.
  • "In the rapidly evolving landscape of gender lens investing, the demand for quality data, sophisticated tools, and transparent insights has never been higher," said Freyja Thorarinsdottir, founder and CEO of GemmaQ.
  • “GemmaQ is more than a platform; it's a movement to redefine the financial landscape through the lens of gender diversity.

AllBright Alliance Welcomes Industry Powerhouses—British Airways, Guggenheim Investments and Tapestry (Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman)—as It Marks a Year of Substantial Growth and Gender Equity Impact

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Friday, March 8, 2024

The milestone comes one year after the programme's inception, highlighting a period of significant growth and impact in supporting gender equity across the world.

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  • The milestone comes one year after the programme's inception, highlighting a period of significant growth and impact in supporting gender equity across the world.
  • With the addition of these new partners, AllBright Alliance now reaches over 750,000 employees across various sectors.
  • “We are thrilled to be partnering with AllBright, underscoring our significant commitment to strengthening gender equality in the workplace,” said Dina DiLorenzo, Co-President of Guggenheim Investments.
  • This helps us become a more sustainable organisation and further reduce our gender pay gap.”
    For more information on AllBright Alliance visit www.allbrightcollective.com/business ; or for interview/ further commentary, contact [email protected]

Jared Shoup Named Recipient of Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s Excellence in Teaching Diversity Award

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Jared Shoup, a high school social studies teacher at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), was recently named a recipient of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission Excellence in Teaching Diversity Award.

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  • Jared Shoup, a high school social studies teacher at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), was recently named a recipient of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission Excellence in Teaching Diversity Award.
  • Mr. Shoup was recently recognized at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Writing and Multimedia Contest awards ceremony in Columbus, with many of his current and former students in attendance.
  • “Jared is an incredible teacher, beloved by students and colleagues.
  • “We are so grateful to celebrate his accomplishment and thank him for his continued commitment to inspiring a genuine enthusiasm for learning and encouraging students to embrace different perspectives and cultures.”
    The Excellence in Teaching Diversity award is given to an Ohio grade 6-12 teacher who demonstrates exemplary dedication to diversity and teaching the lessons of civil rights in the classroom.

Two Non-Executives Joining the EnterpriseAlumni Main Board

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Friday, March 8, 2024

“What better way to mark International Women’s Day than to welcome two accomplished women to our Board?

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  • “What better way to mark International Women’s Day than to welcome two accomplished women to our Board?
  • EnterpriseAlumni is the only technology company in the world to have raised money at scale while ensuring a gender balanced shareholder community.
  • “I am delighted to be joining Emma and her team as a Non-Executive Director of EnterpriseAlumni.
  • I am looking forward to contributing to the next phase of the EnterpriseAlumni journey both as the board chairperson and as an investor because I believe strongly in this mission."