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CLC: Joint Statement from Canada’s Unions on the Ottawa Occupation

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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OTTAWA, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas unions have fought for generations for the right to protest.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas unions have fought for generations for the right to protest.
  • But what we have witnessed on the streets of Canadas capital over the past thirteen days is something different altogether.
  • Canadas unions stand together, unequivocally opposed to these vile and hateful messages and condemn the ongoing harassment and violence against the people of Ottawa.
  • Canadas unions call on the federal and provincial governments to work together and quickly deliver urgently needed direct supports to the workers and businesses affected.

Suns, HeroZona Honor African American Organizations for Black History Month

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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At the event, Black organizations in Arizona will be invited and recognized at the team's Ring of Honor suite in celebration of Black History Month.

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  • At the event, Black organizations in Arizona will be invited and recognized at the team's Ring of Honor suite in celebration of Black History Month.
  • The Phoenix Suns organization, led by President & CEO Jason Rowley, has a long history of supporting social justice and criminal-justice reform.
  • This month, the Suns are celebrating Black History Month through numerous in-game and community initiatives like this event, the "I am Black History" mural at Footprint Center (painted by artists Lucretia Torva and Jennifer White), and more.
  • "We are proud to partner with the HeroZona Foundation in recognizing Black Community leaders during Black History Month," said Rowley.

Male leaders have become more inclusive, empathic, and collaborative following #MeToo, Time's Up and Black Lives Matter

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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The research explores how these movements have affected gender relations, expectations, leadership, and power dynamics, and reveals how a new model for leadership is emerging.

Key Points: 
  • The research explores how these movements have affected gender relations, expectations, leadership, and power dynamics, and reveals how a new model for leadership is emerging.
  • "One of the things of most interest to us in this study was to ascertain if men were more likely to speak out and challenge issues of racial and gender equity following #MeToo and Black Lives Matter.
  • The study goes on to reveal how these social movements have also improved leadership style and created change.
  • While commitment to support marginalized communities has grown across the board, commitment to LGBTQIA+ lags behind that for gender and racial equity.

Male leaders have become more inclusive, empathic, and collaborative following #MeToo, Time's Up and Black Lives Matter

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Points: 
  • The research explores how these movements have affected gender relations, expectations, leadership, and power dynamics in the workplace and reveals how a new model for leadership is emerging.
  • "One of the things of most interest to us in this study was to ascertain if men were more likely to speak out and challenge issues of racial and gender equity following #MeToo and Black Lives Matter.
  • 56% of men and 61% of women reported feeling more responsibility to help create a more respectful and gender inclusive work environment.
  • While commitment to support marginalized communities has grown across the board, commitment to LGBTQIA+ lags behind that for gender and racial equity.

Alorica Named on Two of Comparably’s Coveted 2021 Lists: Best Companies for Diversity and Best Companies for Women

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Alorica Inc. , a trusted global leader in digital customer experience (CX) solutions , has recently been recognized on Comparablys top 100 large companies for 2021 for both Best Companies for Diversity and Best Companies for Women.

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  • Alorica Inc. , a trusted global leader in digital customer experience (CX) solutions , has recently been recognized on Comparablys top 100 large companies for 2021 for both Best Companies for Diversity and Best Companies for Women.
  • The two recognitions underscore Aloricas DEI efforts through its global programs TIDE (Together for Inclusivity, Diversity & Equity) and Womens Initiative.
  • Were excited to see Alorica recognized on two of our leading lists for Best Companies for Diversity and Best Companies for Women, said Comparably CEO Jason Nazar.
  • For more information on Comparablys studies and annual Best Places to Work & Best Brands Awards, visit www.comparably.com/news .

Ten Spot Reveals 2022 Workforce Trends and Predictions

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ten Spot , the workforce engagement platform that keeps your employees connected, released its 2022 trends and predictions for the workforce.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ten Spot , the workforce engagement platform that keeps your employees connected, released its 2022 trends and predictions for the workforce.
  • The trends and predictions have been primarily driven by the impact that the Covid-19 global pandemic has had on the workforce, setting it on a new trajectory.
  • Looking across the workforce today there is a stark generational difference between the generation that will soon leave the workforce (Boomers) and the new generation on its way in (Gen Z).
  • Ten Spot is the workforce engagement platform that keeps your employees connected to each other - wherever they are.

Voice of America, ProPublica among National Press Club Journalism Awards winners

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Voice of America won a National Press Club Journalism Award for coverage of the Trump administration's attempts to redirect and censor VOA coverage.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Voice of America won a National Press Club Journalism Award for coverage of the Trump administration's attempts to redirect and censor VOA coverage.
  • ProPublica won awards for consumer news and political news.
  • Those news outlets were just two among a host of winners for outstanding coverage of events in 2020.
  • VOA won the Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism-broadcast award for its coverage of the pressure on itself - a difficult assignment.

Multi-Award-Winning Issues & Controversies Database Relaunches with Intuitive Functionality and Content

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Unlike other databases, Issues & Controversies' content is carefully organized, presented, and linked to cut down on wasted time sifting through irrelevant articles, so students and educators can readily find all of the material they want.

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  • Unlike other databases, Issues & Controversies' content is carefully organized, presented, and linked to cut down on wasted time sifting through irrelevant articles, so students and educators can readily find all of the material they want.
  • "Issues & Controversies provides researchers with the trustworthy content, straightforward analysis, and unbiased information they need to understand a controversy, assess different perspectives, and come to their own conclusions on today's most pressing issues," remarked Paul Skordilis, CEO of Infobase.
  • Instructors can embed content into courses and use the media assets as discussion starters, lecture launchers, self assessment, review, and more.
  • In addition, Issues & Controversies supports flipped and blended learning, 1:1 initiatives, and project-based and evidence-based learning.

Moloco Earns 2021 Certification as a Great Place to Work

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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In a company-wide survey, 91% of employees said Moloco is a great place to work, compared to 59% of employees at typical companies in the U.S.

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  • In a company-wide survey, 91% of employees said Moloco is a great place to work, compared to 59% of employees at typical companies in the U.S.
  • According to the official certification, these are some of the primary reasons Moloco is a Great Place To Work:
    94% of Moloco employees are proud to say they work at Moloco.
  • "We're excited to be recognized as a Great Place To Work," said Brian Yoo, Chief Operating Officer of Moloco.
  • In addition to surveying the Moloco team about their experiences in the workplace, Great Place To Work also learned about Moloco's recent global initiatives: Moloco Love and Stop AAPI Hate.

OSDB Publishes Exclusive Interview With 'Citizen Ashe' Directors Rex Miller & Sam Pollard

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Directors Rex Miller and Sam Pollard spent over five years working on the film, and were able to secure access to archival film reels from a never-before seen Time Magazine shoot with Ashe from the late 1960s.

Key Points: 
  • Directors Rex Miller and Sam Pollard spent over five years working on the film, and were able to secure access to archival film reels from a never-before seen Time Magazine shoot with Ashe from the late 1960s.
  • In their film Miller and Pollard compare Ashe's approach to civil rights with Mohammad Ali, another black athlete who supported the civil rights movement.
  • Click here to read OSDB's full interview with 'Citizen Ashe' directors Rex Miller and Sam Pollard.
  • OSDB currently features complete NFL, NBA, MLB and MLS databases and original editorial content, with more sports coming soon.