Diversity Management, News and Updates
The research arm of Northwell Health (No. 2 on DiversityInc’s 2019 Top Hospitals & Health Systems), the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, is partnering with Gilead Sciences, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi (No. 31 on DiversityInc’s 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity) to identify treatments for people hospitalized with moderate to severe…
Filings for unemployment insurance have risen to an unprecedented 2.3 million due to the COVID-19 crisis. Less than two weeks ago, that number was at 281,000 — which was already alarmingly close to the 299,000 previous record in 2017. Though unemployment rates have surged more than eight times the country’s…
It is estimated that anywhere from 20 to 40 million people are trapped in modern slavery worldwide. The fragmented, transient and relatively anonymous nature of hotels has made them critical sites for the trafficking of humans — typically for forced labor or sexual exploitation. But the hospitality industry has taken…
For the first time, Kaiser Permanente (DiversityInc Hall of Fame Company)is partnering with the American Bar Association to host an event about how industries can combat implicit bias: The Neutralizing Implicit Bias (NIB) Colloquium. “By addressing bias and creating a more inclusive work environment, we are unleashing the full power of our…
Black creators and consumers are, in many ways, dominating the American market in what Nielsen (No. 16 on DiversityInc’s 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity) is referring to as the New Black Renaissance. For Black History Month, the data and metrics firm is highlighting the purchasing and consumption power of…
Originally posted on ATT.com AT&T Leads Initiative to Train Military Veterans for Careers in Cybersecurity AT&T teams up with NPower to enhance cybersecurity curriculum focused on helping to protect America’s data infrastructure Today, in continued collaboration with NPower, AT&T* announced a program to train Dallas-area military veterans and their families…
Originally published on thehersheycompany.com. HERSHEY, Pa., May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced the election of Victor L. Crawford to its board of directors. Crawford is the newest Hershey board member and was elected at the company’s recent Annual Stockholder’s Meeting. Victor L. Crawford Crawford brings deep executive and leadership experience to…
Originally published on LinkedIn by Yolanda Seals-Coffield, Principal and Chief Employment Counsel for PwC LLP and President of the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. From the start of this pandemic, the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. team, like many others, saw the immediate need to provide aid in a time of crisis. We…
Originally published on nielsen.com. REPRESENTATION MATTERS Asian Americans are a driving force in the U.S., both as cultural influencers and powerful consumers. Your representation within the products and media you love begins with data. At Nielsen, we provide a cultural narrative for diverse communities through our research. Below you will…
Originally posted on Comcast.com Black News Channel, America’s first and only African American-focused 24/7 news network, is now free through the end of the year to Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, giving even more Xfinity customers access to hundreds of hours of informative, educational, and empowering programming geared toward African…
Originally published on LinkedIn. Sanofi shared a video highlighting the efforts of healthcare workers during the past few months as COVID-19 cases overwhelmed hospitals. See the full post and video thanking frontline workers below.
Originally posted on EY.com EY announces the appointment of five leaders to the EY Global Executive leadership team Leaders to support continued global focus on using leading-edge technology, providing high-quality services and developing EY people to be the world’s most trusted, distinctive professional services organization Two new roles on transformation…
Originally posted on ATT.com College student? Summer internship fall through? We have an option. Think back to a time when you were waiting to hear about something that could change the trajectory of your life – a college application, a job offer, your first internship. Do you remember how you…
Originally published on Southerncompany.info. Here at Southern Company, we are proud of our colleagues who work safely and tirelessly to keep the energy flowing for our customers and communities – no matter what. Faces of Our Front Line is a video series featuring employees from across the system and their…
Originally published on TIAA.org. For TIAA associates, serving others with passion and purpose is more than a full-time job. Meet the Difference Makers who are going above and beyond, contributing to their communities and helping those in need. Caring makes the difference Sachin Patel, TIAA Bank Business Analyst Creating small…
Originally posted on Dow.com In response to the widespread devastation caused by extensive rain and dam failure impacting its global headquarters community, Dow (NYSE: DOW) and the Dow Company Foundation announced today $1 million of financial support for immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts associated with the flooding and its aftermath. “Michigan’s…
Originally posted on Abbott.com – Abbott’s antibody test to be deployed as part of the UK Secretary of State for Health’s initiative for highly-reliable, large-scale antibody testing – European-made blood test will run on Abbott’s ARCHITECT® i1000SR and i2000SR, as well as its Alinity™ i laboratory instruments – 800,000 Abbott…
Originally published on info.KPMG.us by Michele Meyer-Shipp As social distancing and virtual work have become our new normal, here are five suggestions to help ensure everyone on your team feels included and valued: Communicate often and in different ways. One of the challenges of working remotely is feeling isolated, especially if you’re…
Originally published on LinkedIn by Bill Marriott, Executive Chairman of the Board at Marriott International. I woke up like a child on Christmas this morning because today marks the 93rd anniversary of Marriott International. When I think back to how my newlywed parents, J.W. and Alice Marriott, started a small root…
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