BASF Partners with Feeding America and Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
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Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes Teams Up with Sanofi, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Gilead Sciences to Test COVID-19 Treatments
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…
Companies Hiring Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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…
Combatting Human Trafficking: How Hilton and Marriott Address a Global Human Rights Issue
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…
Companies Work to Identify and Disarm Implicit Bias
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…
Nielsen’s Cheryl Grace Discusses ‘New Black Renaissance’ in Consumer Trends
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…
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Novartis US Foundation establishes USD $5 million US COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Originally published on novartis.com. Funding and in-kind donations to support local initiatives and communities in the US impacted by the outbreak First grants to focus on immediate need for digital tools and frontline medical organization needs: USD 250,000 grant to the Commons Project for development of COVIDcheck, a free public…
Toyota: Getting to the Dance: Alexis Herman on the Journey of Diversity and Inclusion
Originally published on newsroom.toyota.com. Toyota’s corporate culture is built on the Toyota Way: respect for people and continuous improvement. Diversity and inclusion — a driving force behind workplace equality and a catalyst for innovation — serves as a building block for these pillars. Alexis Herman, chair of Toyota’s Diversity Advisory…
Kaiser Permanente Mental Health App Now Available to Members at No Cost
Originally published on about.kaiserpermanente.org. myStrength app is part of Kaiser Permanente’s effort to provide valuable tools to support mental and emotional health, particularly during stressful times. As part of its commitment to offer members innovative ways to promote personal health and wellness, particularly during increasing levels of stress and anxiety,…
TD Bank’s Bharat Masrani: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape, Together – Remarks at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Originally published on newscenter.td.com. On Thursday April 2, 2020, TD Bank Group President and CEO Bharat Masrani delivered his address at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Below is a transcript of those remarks. Thank you everyone for joining us today. This year, we meet virtually instead of in person. A…
AT&T Believing in our COVID-19 First Responders
Originally posted on ATT.com AT&T supports first responders, medical personnel, responding to COVID-19 with nourishing meals Across the country – and around the world – first responders and medical personnel are playing a critical role in helping care for their communities during the COVID-19 crisis. “First responders and medical personnel…
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Cigna Helps Accelerate Research for a COVID-19 Treatment by Donating Medications
Originally published on Cigna.com Cigna Helps Accelerate Research for a COVID-19 Treatment by Donating Medications to Washington University School of Medicine’s Clinical Trial Research to evaluate whether combination treatments of antimalarial drugs and antibiotics decrease respiratory symptoms for COVID-19 patients To accelerate research for a COVID-19 treatment, Cigna is providing…
EY, SAP and Qualtrics Collaborate to Bring Resources to Governments Around the World to Help in the Fight Against COVID-19
Originally published on EY.com Custom COVID-19 solutions help governments stay connected to their citizens and employees, use data to make quick decisions, and better manage the flow of information and resources EY, SAP and Qualtrics today announced a collaboration to provide resources to governments around the world as they battle…
Cox Media Keeps Communities Connected to Local Restaurants with Free Ads During COVID-19 Crisis
Originally published on Cox.com As part of its ongoing coronavirus relief efforts, Cox Media, the advertising division of Cox Communications, is offering local restaurants free television advertising to assure patrons that they remain open for takeout and delivery services and share new hours of operation. Hundreds of restaurants are already taking advantage…
ADP Appoints Nazzic S. Keene to Board of Directors
Originally posted on ADP.com ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, announced today that Nazzic S. Keene has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective April 8, 2020. Ms. Keene is a well-respected industry leader with three decades of experience in information systems and technology services, and more than…
Cox Communications Uses Virtual Assistance to Support Customers at Social Distance During Coronavirus Crisistech-Help-Lightning
Originally posted on Cox.com Cox Communications has launched “On-site with Virtual Assist,” a tool to enhance customer service while better protecting customers and Cox employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cox partnered with Help Lightning, a leading supplier in remote expertise technology to bring this new service to market. Now, instead…
Abbott’s Freestyle Libre 14 Days System Now Available in the U.S. for Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Originally posted on Abbott.com — More than 50% of people with diabetes who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 are hospitalized, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)¹ — FreeStyle Libre 14 day system can be used by frontline healthcare workers in hospitals to remotely…
XENEX Uses AT&T Connectivity to Help Destroy Viruses, Bacteria & Spores
Originally posted on ATT.com Germ-Zapping Robots Armed with AT&T IoT Technology Deactivate Deadly Pathogens to Help Hospitals Avoid Infections and Save Lives XENEX, a world leader in UV technology-based infection reduction strategies and solutions, chose AT&T* to connect their LightStrike™ Germ-Zapping Robots™ which use intense pulsed xenon ultraviolet (UV) light…
Georgia Power’s Suspension of Disconnects to Continue During COVID-19 Pandemic
Originally published on southerncompany.com. Special payment plans among measures approved by PSC to assist with pandemic recovery; fuel rate decrease pending. As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to have unprecedented impacts on the state, Georgia Power’s suspension of disconnections is being extended following a vote by the Georgia Public Service…
Kaiser Permanente Waives Costs for Members Receiving COVID-19 Treatment
Originally published on about.kaiserpermanente.org. In an effort to alleviate costs and stress to impacted members, Kaiser Permanente will eliminate member out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 treatment. Kaiser Permanente has announced that it will waive all member out-of-pocket costs for inpatient and outpatient services related to the treatment of COVID-19, as of…
