DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

Q2 Named a 2024 Top Workplaces USA Winner

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Technology, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Software, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Philanthropy, Culture, Organization, The Trevor Project, Partnership, JDRF, Management

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced it has received the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award presented by Energage .

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  • Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced it has received the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award presented by Energage .
  • The Top Workplaces USA award, built on the program’s 17-year history surveying more than 27 million employees across 60 markets, selects winners based on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey.
  • “At Q2, our mission is to build strong and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions,” said Matt Flake, chief executive officer, Q2.
  • In 2023, Q2 team members volunteered more than 10,000 hours of service to their communities and shared $1.3 million with philanthropic organizations.

California American Water Celebrates Spending More Than 50% of Procurement Budget With Diverse Businesses

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Natural Resources, Other Energy, Utilities, Natural Resources, Energy, American Water Works, American Water, Public utilities commission, Beauty, Mentorship, Supplier diversity, Water, Supplier, CPUC, Renewable energy

California American Water is proud to announce the release of its annual Supplier Diversity Report, "Celebrating the Beauty of Diversity," to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

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  • California American Water is proud to announce the release of its annual Supplier Diversity Report, "Celebrating the Beauty of Diversity," to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • “We are thrilled to share another outstanding year for Supplier Diversity at California American Water,” said Kevin Tilden, President of California American Water.
  • Thanks to the dedication of the company's leadership, supplier diversity team, and employees, California American Water achieved a $68.7 million spend with diverse businesses.
  • “Supplier diversity is not just a principle – it's woven into the fabric of California American Water,” said Mary Lou Ruiz, Supplier Diversity Manager at California American Water.

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) Announces Shannan Herbert as its New CEO

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Finance, Professional Services, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Fund Raising, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Asset Management, Loyola University Maryland, Partnership, Executive, Business administration, Chairperson, Howard University, Metropolitan area, City, Arc, Food security, Entrepreneurship, MBA, Beacon House, CDFI, Fintech, Disability, Multimedia, Government, Loyola University, Management

Today, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced Shannan Herbert as its new CEO.

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  • Today, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced Shannan Herbert as its new CEO.
  • An accomplished finance executive with deep expertise in commercial banking, community development banking, fintech, and the nonprofit sector, Herbert has dedicated her career to providing capital and capacity building support to communities that have been historically under-resourced.
  • She received her Bachelors in Business Administration from Howard University and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland.
  • Herbert was the board’s unanimous selection from a pool of highly talented, experienced, and diverse finalists.

Level Access Completes Acquisition of UserWay, Signaling the Next Evolution of Digital Accessibility

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Technology, Web3, Wearables, Mobile Technology, Consumer, Apps, Applications, Professional Services, People with Disabilities, Artificial Intelligence, IOT (Internet of Things), DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Software, Internet, Seniors, Data Management, Automation, Organization, Digital, Springer, International Association, Global Initiative, Acquisition, AI, Userway, IAAP, Access, Mobile phone

Level Access , the leading provider of digital accessibility solutions, has completed its acquisition of UserWay , a pioneer in accessibility AI technologies.

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  • Level Access , the leading provider of digital accessibility solutions, has completed its acquisition of UserWay , a pioneer in accessibility AI technologies.
  • The acquisition signals the next evolution of digital accessibility by unifying Level Access’s industry-leading platform and unparalleled expertise with advanced automated remediation technology.
  • “We’re thrilled to join forces with Level Access to help organizations create and maintain accessible digital experiences,” said Allon Mason , CEO and Founder of UserWay, now President of Level Access.
  • “Advanced automation and user personalization, coupled with Level Access’s proven, comprehensive digital accessibility approach, will be an industry game-changer.”
    Organizations increasingly rely on automated remediation in their digital accessibility programs.

AbilityOne: Creating and sustaining employment opportunities for people who are blind

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Monday, March 18, 2024
People with Disabilities, Medical Supplies, Human Resources, Thought Leadership, Communications, Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Social Activism, Consumer, Health, Veterans' affairs, Employment, Government, Paratriathlon, Environment, Partnership, Javits–Wagner–O'Day Act, Ageing, Workforce, Disability, National Association, Senate, Work, Management

It leverages the procurement of needed goods and services for the government to create employment at a fair market price.

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  • It leverages the procurement of needed goods and services for the government to create employment at a fair market price.
  • The AbilityOne Program is meant to promote the employment of people who are blind or have severe disabilities; however, those who are blind are facing challenges to finding employment options.
  • All employees are offered opportunities for cross-training, upward mobility and provided assistance if they want to seek employment elsewhere.
  • I am asking you to advocate for a full range of choices of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Largest US Public Companies Fuel Increasing Inequality Crisis, Finds Oxfam

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Change, Human Resources, Socially Responsible Investing, Finance, Banking, Business, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Advocacy Group Opinion, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Issues, Public Policy, Government, Foundation, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), The Coca-Cola Company, Intel, Private, The Home Depot, Climate, Research, Disclosure, Poverty, Woman, Lobbying, Oxfam, Workforce, KKR, Multimedia, TJX, McDonald's, Data, Workplace, DEI, Bank

Today, Oxfam , the global organization fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice, launched the Corporate Inequality Footprint (CIF) , one of the only holistic, data-driven assessments of the largest 200 public companies’ contributions to inequality in the United States.

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  • Today, Oxfam , the global organization fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice, launched the Corporate Inequality Footprint (CIF) , one of the only holistic, data-driven assessments of the largest 200 public companies’ contributions to inequality in the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318440656/en/
    The largest US public corporations with the lowest median salaries, including four companies with CEO-worker pay ratios above 1,500:1.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The first-of-its-kind analysis, which looks at publicly disclosed data from the largest US public companies, aims to shine a brighter light on corporations’ inequality footprints and empower investors to engage them on the policies and behaviors that fuel our inequality crisis.
  • To make measurable progress against the inequality crisis, Oxfam calls for stronger disclosure requirements that can better expose the inequality machine in US business practices.

The AAA-ICDR Foundation and the JAMS Foundation Grant $750,000 to Support the Ray Corollary Initiative

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Finance, Foundation, JAMS, Pacific Islander, Organization, AAPI, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Research, Woman, Data collection, Disability, Ray, AAA, RCI, Person, Nursing

The JAMS Foundation and the AAA-ICDR Foundation have granted $750,000 to support the Ray Corollary Initiative (RCI).

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  • The JAMS Foundation and the AAA-ICDR Foundation have granted $750,000 to support the Ray Corollary Initiative (RCI).
  • This is the mission of RCI, which is supported financially and in practice by JAMS and the AAA.
  • "The JAMS Foundation is proud to partner with the AAA-ICDR Foundation to support the Ray Corollary Initiative.
  • More information about the Ray Corollary Initiative can be found here.

Aramark Chefs Awarded Distinguished ProChef® Certification From the Culinary Institute of America

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Technology, LGBTQ+, Food, Beverage, Environment, Retail, Small Business, Other Professional Services, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Education, Continuing, Primary, Secondary, Education, Other Consumer, Professional Services, Health, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), General Health, Family, Consumer, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Socially Responsible Investing, Certification, Sanitation, University, CIA, Professional, Multimedia, Nursing

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is pleased to announce 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

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  • Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is pleased to announce 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
  • The graduating chefs drive Aramark’s culinary programs and create the menus served at colleges and universities across the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314711424/en/
    Aramark announced 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
  • Nearly 300 Aramark chefs have received ProChef certification since Aramark first enrolled in the program in 2008.

Lights, Camera, Keynote: Issa Rae to Speak at Workhuman Live 2024 in Fireside Chat

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Data Analytics, TV and Radio, Human Resources, Hoorae Media, Workhuman, FOCUS, HR, Social change, Noise, Individual

Workhuman is excited to announce that Issa Rae, Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and writer, will take the stage at Workhuman Live 2024 , rounding out the conference’s powerhouse cast of keynotes.

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  • Workhuman is excited to announce that Issa Rae, Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and writer, will take the stage at Workhuman Live 2024 , rounding out the conference’s powerhouse cast of keynotes.
  • In an on-stage fireside chat, Rae will share her own story of finding her focus, fostering connection, and discussing how embracing individuality and acting with purpose is the key to creating change.
  • Rae has found purpose as a leader; in her roles as a storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate for social change, she has dedicated herself to championing inclusivity.
  • The content at Workhuman Live 2024 is all about FOCUS.

Strong Tower Consulting Named Inclusive Workplace by COLOR Magazine

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Consulting, Other Professional Services, Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Microsoft, Organization, Growth, Puget Sound Business Journal, Woman, Environment, Strong Tower, Female, Transport, Carbon, Business, Caregiver, Workforce, Virtue, Economic development, Corporation, Management

Strong Tower Consulting , a Washington state-based management-consulting firm, proudly announces it has been named to the prestigious list of Inclusive Workplaces compiled by Best Companies Group in 2024 in collaboration with COLOR Magazine.

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  • Strong Tower Consulting , a Washington state-based management-consulting firm, proudly announces it has been named to the prestigious list of Inclusive Workplaces compiled by Best Companies Group in 2024 in collaboration with COLOR Magazine.
  • This recognition underscores Strong Tower’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through its underlying virtues of creating value by bringing more perspectives and ideas to the table.
  • Best Companies Group, a renowned authority in workplace excellence assessments, partnered with COLOR Magazine, a publication dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the corporate world, to identify organizations that prioritize inclusivity in their workplaces.
  • The comprehensive evaluation process included a thorough assessment of workplace policies, practices, and employee feedback.