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Intenseye Secures Record-breaking $64M Series B to Advance Its Mission of Transforming Workplace Safety With AI

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星期二, 二月 27, 2024
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“Our commitment to the ethical AI principle of privacy-by-design sets us apart, helping shield workers’ psychological safety while providing unparalleled protection for their physical safety,” added Esen.

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  • “Our commitment to the ethical AI principle of privacy-by-design sets us apart, helping shield workers’ psychological safety while providing unparalleled protection for their physical safety,” added Esen.
  • The company's core AI platform addresses a fundamental pain point across a wide range of industries – we're so excited to partner with them and support their mission to transform workplace safety."
  • By building on top of existing but under-utilized camera investments, Intenseye adds 24/7 safety intelligence that drives measurable change in the service of workforces worldwide.
  • We’re proud to have supported Sercan and his team from day one of their journey.”
    For more information on Intenseye’s AI-powered workplace safety solutions, visit www.intenseye.com/ .

LegitScript Partners With the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative to Help Stop Human Exploitation

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星期二, 二月 27, 2024
Security, Other Health, Retail, Other Professional Services, Finance, Internet, Consulting, Online Retail, Banking, Accounting, Data Management, Professional Services, Social Media, Technology, Fintech, Payments, Health, Communications, International Labour Organization, ATII, Risk, Advertising, Merchant, Certification, Ecosystem, Child, Partnership, Drug

LegitScript , the leader in merchant and product certification and monitoring in the advertising, e-commerce, and payment sectors, today announced a new partnership with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII) to disrupt human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and modern slavery operating through payments ecosystems.

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  • LegitScript , the leader in merchant and product certification and monitoring in the advertising, e-commerce, and payment sectors, today announced a new partnership with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII) to disrupt human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and modern slavery operating through payments ecosystems.
  • Under the partnership, LegitScript will incorporate ATII’s data sets into OneView , LegitScript’s AI-powered Market and Merchant Intelligence Platform that fuels its Merchant Onboarding and Merchant Monitoring solutions.
  • Diverse industry partnerships like these help LegitScript continue to build the world's most robust merchant risk data sets.
  • “ATII’s data will help our clients enhance their ability to deter, detect, and deny access to bad actors associated with potential human trafficking operations,” said Andy Vrabel, LegitScript General Manager of Payment Ecosystem Solutions.

USCIB Supports First-Ever Multilateral Agreement on "Living Wage"

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, the International Labor Organization (ILO), the UN entity responsible for setting international labor standards, reached the first-in-history multilateral agreement on the concept of a "living wage."

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, the International Labor Organization (ILO), the UN entity responsible for setting international labor standards, reached the first-in-history multilateral agreement on the concept of a "living wage."
  • The alignment on the concept, negotiated between workers, employers and governments, was part of the outcome of a week-long expert meeting on wage policies, including living wages.
  • Yet, as reported by the ILO, such initiatives have largely been ignoring the second pillar of wage-setting, namely economic factors.
  • The full conclusions, including the ILO's description of the concept, is expected to be published in the coming days.

Statement by Minister O'Regan on World Day of Social Justice

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星期二, 二月 20, 2024
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GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, today issued the following statement for World Day of Social Justice:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, today issued the following statement for World Day of Social Justice:
    "Canada joined countries around the world to ratify International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190 just over a year ago, because no one should face violence or harassment on the job.
  • I am proud to say that Canada has now joined the Global Coalition for Social Justice, spearheaded by the ILO.
  • The Coalition is built on this fundamental tenet: that when we leave one person or one group of people behind, we endanger everyone.
  • By joining the Coalition, Canada also reaffirms its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations.

IGT Earns Gold Medal from Leading Sustainability Rating Agency EcoVadis

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星期四, 二月 15, 2024
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LONDON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has earned a gold medal sustainability rating from EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings. This gold medal rating positions IGT among the top five percent of global companies assessed by EcoVadis for its comprehensive sustainable business practices. IGT scored particularly well in the areas of environment, ethics and sustainable procurement.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has earned a gold medal sustainability rating from EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings.
  • This gold medal rating positions IGT among the top five percent of global companies assessed by EcoVadis for its comprehensive sustainable business practices.
  • "Receiving a gold medal from EcoVadis validates IGT's long-time commitment to continuously improving our ESG results and the effectiveness of our Sustainable Play initiatives," said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP Marketing, Communications and Sustainability.
  • "IGT will leverage the gold medal honor from EcoVadis as inspiration for enhanced sustainability innovation and performance, as we help contribute to a more sustainable future for our business and stakeholders."

If the ABS guts Australia’s time use survey, women’s work will count for little

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星期三, 二月 14, 2024
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Since 1992 these surveys have recorded what thousands of Australians say they do with their time in diaries kept for 48 hours.

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  • Since 1992 these surveys have recorded what thousands of Australians say they do with their time in diaries kept for 48 hours.
  • But if the Bureau of Statistics proceeds with its current plans for scaling down the survey we soon won’t be able to tell.
  • Australia has not only led the world in recording time use, but also in recording simultaneous activities – what Australians do when they multitask.
  • Read more: A decade after the arrival of the smartphone, we're about to find out how we use our time

NOVONIX Appoints Sharan Burrow AC to Board of Directors

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星期日, 二月 4, 2024
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BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the appointment of Sharan Burrow AC to its Board of Directors, effective 28 February, 2024.

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  • BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the appointment of Sharan Burrow AC to its Board of Directors, effective 28 February, 2024.
  • Chairman Robert J. Natter said: "Ms. Burrow is a global leader in creating thriving and diverse workplaces with responsible governance.
  • I am delighted to welcome Ms. Burrow to the NOVONIX Board of Directors, recognizing her extensive experience and outstanding qualifications."
  • “NOVONIX is an exciting company on the cutting edge of technology that can help transition the world away from fossil fuels,” said Ms. Burrow.

First-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment at work comes into force in Canada

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星期二, 一月 30, 2024
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C190 is the first-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment at work.

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  • C190 is the first-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment at work.
  • Governments that ratify C190 are required to implement laws, policies and collective bargaining agreements that prohibit, prevent and address violence and harassment at work.
  • At home, the Government is taking action to implement its workplace violence and harassment framework under the Canada Labour Code and Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations, which came into force in January 2021.
  • In 2021, the Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations and legislation ( Bill C–65 ) came into force.

Business Leaders Are Overwhelmingly Positive About the Green Transition, but More Needs to Be Done to Implement Green Skills Programmes

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星期三, 一月 17, 2024
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Accordingly, the Green Skills Outlook found that 62% of global business leaders say shortages in green skills will create bottlenecks that will delay the green transition.

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  • Accordingly, the Green Skills Outlook found that 62% of global business leaders say shortages in green skills will create bottlenecks that will delay the green transition.
  • As greener industries gain prominence, the Green Skills Outlook shows that business leaders are overwhelmingly optimistic about the green transition, with 79% saying it presents more opportunities than challenges for their organisation.
  • Such skills will range from non-vocational, non-technical soft skills that are needed to excel in green jobs, to more technical, role-specific skills.
  • Definition of green skills: the knowledge, competencies, values and attributes needed to develop and support a sustainable, low-carbon and resource-efficient society.

SKF Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Rating for fourth year running

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星期一, 一月 22, 2024
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, one of the most trusted providers of sustainability ratings for use in supply chains.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, one of the most trusted providers of sustainability ratings for use in supply chains.
  • This prestigious recognition places SKF in the top 1% among the more than 100,000 companies assessed worldwide for its commitment to sustainable business practices.
  • The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four key themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
  • Magnus Rosén, Head of Sustainability at SKF, says, "We are proud to have been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the fourth year running.