Inclusion

Celebrate PRIDE Month with AllianceBernstein’s AB Love Out Loud Events

June 13, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

As PRIDE month kicks off, AllianceBernstein is excited to recognize and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and allies. Our Employee Resource Group, ABOut, has organized a series of educational and inclusive …

Tapestry, Inc. Named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies List for 2024

June 4, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Tapestry, Inc. proudly announces its inclusion in the fourth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list for 2024. This prestigious recognition celebrates companies that wield significant influence within their industry and beyond, …

KeyBank Ranks 17th on Fair360’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity List in 2024

May 27, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank has secured the 17th spot on the 2024 Fair360 “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, marking a notable improvement of 5 places from its position at #22 in 2023. …

Yum! Brands: Championing Inclusion and Diversity | Celebrating Women’s History Month

April 6, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

At Yum! Brands, we prioritize more than just delivering tasty meals; we’re dedicated to fostering an environment of inclusivity and acceptance. We invite you to join us in commemorating our …

Rayonier’s Women in Leadership: Insights on Mentorship and Growth

April 4, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Rayonier organized a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) Table Talk featuring accomplished women in leadership positions within the company. Among the panelists were April …

Empowering Insights: Bonnie St. John’s Keynote on Workplace Challenges & Inclusion

March 22, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

“Everyone falls down. Winners get up. And sometimes, the gold medal winner is just the person who gets up the fastest.” Bonnie St. John, an extraordinary figure, graced us with …

KeyBank’s $150,000 Grant Boosts Diversity and Inclusion in Girl Scouts of Western Washington

December 19, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank has generously donated $150,000 to the Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GSWW) in an effort to advance their objectives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This financial contribution will …

Lenovo’s AI Revolution: Bridging Communication Gaps for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

December 5, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

At Lenovo’s Tech World event, an innovative demonstration took place. A software developer named Gabriel, using Libras, the official Brazilian Sign Language, warmly greeted Lenovo’s chairman and CEO, Yuanqing Yang, …

Cadence Honors Veterans: Inclusion Initiatives and Inspiring Stories

December 1, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

In the month of November, Cadence is expressing gratitude towards its Veteran employees, honoring their service, and acknowledging their significant contributions to the company’s success. Cadence has established a Veterans …

ESG Disclosure: The Impact and Future of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Corporate Reporting

November 29, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Driven by market dynamics and regulatory pressures, all types of organizations are increasingly adopting comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting. Almost all major global corporations disclose their …

Embracing Diversity: Our Journey to the Billion Dollar Roundtable and Beyond

September 11, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

As a multinational corporation with a diverse range of sectors, operating in over 160 countries and employing 115,000 individuals globally, our business and organization inherently embrace diversity. The Billion Dollar …

AMD’s Corporate Responsibility Report: 28 Years of Progress and Impact

September 1, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

AMD has recently released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which has been publicly reported for 28 years. The report includes updates and progress in areas such as digital impact, environmental …

Supporting Indigenous Communities: RISE’s Mission for Equity and Inclusion

August 31, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

In 2023, Cintas Corporation was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Women. This recognition was based on a survey conducted by Statista, which evaluated companies on …

Community and Inclusion: Key to Indigenous Students’ Success

August 29, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Over the last ten years, the number of Indigenous students enrolling in and graduating from post-secondary institutions in Canada has increased. This is due to the efforts of schools, organizations, …

Boston Scientific Promotes DEI and Supports Employees with Disabilities

August 7, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Shani Bird has been working on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for her whole career. She joined Boston Scientific, a company based in Marlborough, MA, in 2018 as the director …

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Diversity in Sport: Pride House Paris 2024

August 1, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

One of the core principles of the Olympic Movement is the idea that sport can overcome differences and foster harmony among people from diverse backgrounds. This is expressed in both …

KeyBank Homeownership Workshop: Bridging the Gap in Utah’s Black Community

July 17, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank is reinforcing its dedication to advancing economic equity and inclusion through a home ownership workshop scheduled to be held at Calvary Baptist Church this month. This workshop is part …

Promoting Disability Inclusion and Thriving Careers: Aramark’s ERG Success Story

July 14, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Aramark, a global company offering hospitality, facilities, and uniform services across 19 countries, has proudly achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI). The DEI is …

Noël France of Avantor Recognized as Top Influential Woman in Diversity by Diversity Global Magazine

July 12, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Noël France, who serves as the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Avantor, has been acknowledged by Diversity Global Magazine as one of the 15 most influential women …

Advancing Digital Equity: Easterseals and Comcast NBCUniversal Partnership for Inclusion and Access

July 3, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Easterseals, a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in the United States, has been awarded a generous two-year grant of $1.3 million from the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. …

Fostering Diversity and Inclusion at Boston Scientific: Creating an Inclusive Workplace

June 16, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

At Boston Scientific, we promote an inclusive work environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves and feel accepted, heard, and valued. As we celebrate Pride Month, we …

Celebrating Honduran Women’s Day, and Lunar New Year at Southwire

June 8, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Southwire has actively acknowledged significant events such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, and Women’s History Month by organizing various initiatives throughout the company. These endeavors have …

Vertex: Transformative Medicines for Serious Diseases | Global Access, Advancements, and Positive Impact

May 30, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

In 2022, Vertex experienced a transformative moment that set the stage for its future success in revolutionizing healthcare. By investing in groundbreaking scientific innovation, Vertex embarked on a mission to …

CarMax’s 2023 Responsibility Report: Pioneering Sustainability and Inclusion in the Automotive Industry

May 26, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Introducing CarMax, Inc’s 2023 Responsibility Report: Unveiling a Vision for a Sustainable Future Revving up their commitment to a better world, CarMax, Inc, the unrivaled leader in pre-owned car retail, …

Papa John’s Corporate Responsibility Highlights: People, Pizza, and Planet Progress

May 25, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Introducing Papa John’s Corporate Responsibility Highlights report, showcasing our remarkable progress within the People, Pizza, Planet framework and our unwavering commitments. In 2022, we demonstrated the power of unity and …

Advancing Inclusion: Market-Specific Action Plans for EI&B at KFC

May 23, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Introducing KFC’s Bold Commitment to Inclusion: Embracing the Power of Diversity At KFC, we have a grand vision for inclusion, and we are determined to make it a reality. We …

Oceania Commits to Strengthening Regional Coordination Ahead of Olympic Games Brisbane 2032

May 2, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

In a significant move towards promoting sustainable development in Oceania, regional leaders, development organizations and the Olympic and sports movement have joined hands to reinforce the use of sport as …

Global impact of women and the path to equity: Lenovo

April 20, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

This International Women’s Day, we honor the global impact of women and their efforts to accelerate the path to equity. Lenovo places Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the center of …

Reducing racial wealth gap

April 16, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

When you think about what a typical banker does, “addressing the racial wealth gap” is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, that is at the top …

Addressing racial wealth gap

April 13, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

When you think about what a typical banker does, “addressing the racial wealth gap” is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, that is at the top …

Webster Bank enters into exclusive partnership with Career Resources Inc towards financial inclusion

April 3, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Webster Bank and Career Resources, Inc. (CRI), a leading workforce development non-profit serving Bridgeport, Connecticut, have announced an exclusive partnership on their latest ground-breaking initiative, “The Bridge on Main,” which …

Be the leader that you seek: Cisco’s Leadership program

March 14, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

One of Cisco’s Leadership Expectations is to Make the Future, which includes sponsoring diversity and inclusion initiatives. Cisco has consistently advocated for sponsorship as a powerful tool that leaders can …

Boston Scientific: Nurturing a c culture of equity

March 12, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

If culture were soil, what fertilizers would leaders need to add for equity to grow? I’ve been thinking about this question in light of this year’s International Women’s Day theme: …

Nielsen’s employees share skill development ideas through Data for Good program

February 27, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Employees of Nielsen are encouraged to participate in it’s Data for Good program, for skill-based volunteering. These projects and initiatives share Nielsen data, solutions, and talent with non-profit organizations (NPOs) …

Women scientists in Merck

February 13, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Women have historically been underrepresented in process research and development — the area between drug discovery and manufacturing. However, the percentage of women on our company’s small molecule process research …

KeyBank Foundation provides $1,250,000 grant to 7 Northeast Ohio NPOs to support DEI initiatives

February 9, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The KeyBank Foundation is investing a total of $1,250,000 in seven Northeast Ohio non-profit organizations to support workforce development, education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These grants are …

Kimberly Clark on the value of inclusiveness

February 6, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Kimberly-chief Clark’s research and development (R&D) officer, Robert Long, is dedicated to improving consumers’ lives through innovation and inclusion. We spoke with Robert about his childhood leadership lessons, the importance …

Adding inclusion, protects privacy and data security in software design: Cisco

February 3, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Technology companies must earn the trust of their customers and users as stewards of the data that makes modern life possible. This entails being mindful of how our products are …

Students learn robotics, help increase inclusion, diversity, inclusion

January 30, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Zach Johnson, a high school freshman, had no idea his first big robotics project would be made of wood and…not a robot. His team, the East Ridge Robotics Ominous Raptors …

KeyBank Foundation invests $555,000 towards workforce development and community initiatives

January 25, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The KeyBank Foundation is investing a total of $555,000 in several non-profit organisations in Central New York to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s …

DraftKings appoints Cristina Ackas as VP of Inclusion, Equity and Belongings

January 23, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Following a thorough national search, DraftKings has appointed Cristina Ackas as vice president to lead the company’s ongoing commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (IEB). Cristina will oversee the advancement …

Highlights of Paychex’s FY22 ESG Governance

January 23, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The following are the highlights of Paychex’s FY22 ESG Governance: We have expanded our ESG strategic framework from four to nine pillars because we believe that pursuing a robust ESG …

Moving towards greater equity: Mastercard

January 2, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, emerged throughout the year as businesses recognised the benefits of bringing more people into the financial fold. However, as progress was …

KeyBank Foundation provides $1.4M grant to NPOs to workforce development, housing insecurity, and homeownership

December 30, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

The KeyBank Foundation is donating $1,425,000 to four non-profit organizations in the Capital Region to help with workforce development, housing insecurity, and homeownership. These four grants are part of KeyBank’s …

Newsweek places Qurate Retail Group in America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023

December 28, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Qurate Retail Group has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the second year in a row.

PNC’s peak performance showcases employee focused work culture

December 27, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Consider a months-long series of meetings in which leaders from nearly a dozen departments collaborate to define a standard of peak performance that applies uniformly to each of their fields. …

CSRD – Who is affected and how to prepare for it

November 16, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

CSRD is a significant ESG regulation that needs to be complied with.

Diverse STEM workforce contributing to increased innovation: AMD

November 14, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Diversity and inclusion are important factors in our ability to create great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. According to research, businesses with diverse teams are more innovative, make better …

Shifting the narrative on disability

October 31, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

U.S. Bank is committed to increasing inclusivity and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive

Henkel brings about meaningful change by embracing ERGs

October 24, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) concepts are increasingly gaining ground due to the tangible opportunities they provide in terms of education, community and sense of belonging for groups that struggle to see their voices represented.

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