The Re-Ignite program at Johnson & Johnson (DiversityInc Hall of Fame) is aimed at helping STEM professionals relaunch their careers after breaks from the field. It began as a pilot in 2017 and transitioned into a company-wide talent development initiative. Liz Markus, director of the program, spoke with DiversityInc about…
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Johnson & Johnson Working to Develop Potential Vaccine for COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson (A DiversityInc Hall of Fame Company) announced it has a lead candidate for a potential vaccine for COVID-19, the pandemic sweeping the world and killing thousands. “The world is facing an urgent public health crisis and we are committed to doing our part to make a COVID-19 vaccine available…
‘I Have a Vision for Helping Advance Healthcare’: Meet 6 Leaders Working on Inspiring Innovations in 2020
Originally published on jnj.com. From robotics solutions for orthopedic surgery to the potential to bring new hope to patients living with multiple myeloma through CAR-T, these are just some of the cutting-edge projects that these visionaries think could potentially help propel healthcare forward around the globe. As 2019 came to…
Johnson & Johnson Announces Commitment to Support Republic of Rwanda’s Preparedness Against Ebola Outbreak
Originally published on jnj.com. Up to 200,000 Regimens of Janssen’s Investigational Ebola Vaccine to be Supplied to Rwanda for Use in Border Region near Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Johnson & Johnson today announced that its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies will provide up to 200,000 Ebola vaccine regimens to the…
J&J, Hershey, EY and Others Champion Career Advancement for People of Color in Supply Chain Roles
Ensuring diversity and inclusivity in the workplace doesn’t just happen, individuals and organizations must take action to do things differently. Johnson& Johnson, The Hershey Company and EY created a coalition aimed at creating opportunities to advance people of color in supply chain jobs that plan, source, make and deliver products….
New Analysis from Landmark CREDENCE Study Shows the Efficacy and Safety Profiles of INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) are Consistent Across Various Levels of Kidney Function
Originally Published by Johnson & Johnson Analysis shows consistent renal and cardiovascular benefit when treated with INVOKANA® even when patients had moderate to severe renal deficiency INVOKANA® is the only diabetes medicine indicated to slow the progression of diabetic nephropathy (also known as DKD) and reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart…
Johnson & Johnson Releases Inaugural You Belong: Diversity & Inclusion Impact Review
Originally Published by Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company, today published You Belong: Diversity & Inclusion Impact Review (Impact Review), which demonstrates how a strategic Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) philosophy has been a key driver of innovation and impactful business outcomes since…
Opinion: Mental Illness Should Not Be Taboo in the Workplace
The first time I realized mental illness could hinder my career, I was a sophomore in college. The first semester of that year yielded a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and moderate depression, but it was also when I got involved in writing for my college’s newspaper and truly developed…
Johnson & Johnson Commits $500 Million Investment Over Four Years to Help End the Epidemics of HIV and Tuberculosis
Originally Published by Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson today announced it has committed to ensuring more than $500 million is dedicated to world class research & development and delivery programs over the next four years to accelerate global efforts to eliminate HIV and tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. As one…
During Suicide Prevention Week, People of Color’s Mental Health Struggles Cannot be Forgotten
National Suicide Prevention Week runs from Sept. 8–14 to raise awareness about suicide and the resources available to help those struggling with mental health crises. However, certain demographics seem to consistently slip through the cracks of mental health education, advocacy and care. People of color in the United States suffer…