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Business strategies and HR practices addressing workplace equity, opportunity and inclusiveness.

    Empowering Women Through Sustainable Cocoa Farming Image

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    03-09-20

    Empowering Women Through Sustainable Cocoa Farming

    In honor of International Women's Day this week, we want to highlight one of the female farmers we work with to grow cocoa for our products.

    Meet Rebecca Mensah, a farmer in Ghana where cocoa farming is the primary occupation. Mensah is part of 

    Sysco Celebrates International Women’s Day; Launches Inaugural Gem Award to Recognize Sysco Champions of Gender Diversity Image

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    03-09-20

    Sysco Celebrates International Women’s Day; Launches Inaugural Gem Award to Recognize Sysco Champions of Gender Diversity

    Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, today announced the Company’s second annual observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) across its global organization.

    “Sysco is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day as part of our commitment to i...

    How 3 Memphis Companies Are Making Diversity and Inclusion a Priority Image

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    03-09-20

    How 3 Memphis Companies Are Making Diversity and Inclusion a Priority

    Originally published by The Commercial Appeal

    When Fred Towler was tapped to lead diversity and inclusion efforts fo...

    Celebrating the Achievements of Women in the Workplace Every Day Image

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    03-09-20

    Celebrating the Achievements of Women in the Workplace Every Day

     International Women’s Day celebrates the accomplishments of women, while recognizing the ongoing need to close the gap in gender equality. The 2020 International Women’s Day theme is #EachforEqual, meaning collectively, everyo...

    Q&A With Leila Stansfield, VP of Global Strategy and Champion for Women in Leadership at Bacardi Image

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    03-09-20

    Q&A With Leila Stansfield, VP of Global Strategy and Champion for Women in Leadership at Bacardi

    In advance of International Women’s Day this weekend, we spotlight the leader of Global Reflections at family-owned Bacardi. Leila Stansfield, VP of Global Strategy for the world’s largest privately held spirits company in the world, is also responsible for promoting a diverse and inclusive envir...

    How Service in the U.S. Military Translated to a Career at Blackbaud for Customer Advocacy Manager Tim Newborn Image

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    03-06-20

    How Service in the U.S. Military Translated to a Career at Blackbaud for Customer Advocacy Manager Tim Newborn

    Blackbaud is proud to have a diverse group of employees that leverage their unique experiences and skills to help good take over inside and outside the company.

    The...

    These Women Found Fulfilling Careers in Energy Image

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    03-06-20

    These Women Found Fulfilling Careers in Energy

    Duke Energy | Illumination

    Women make up about 20 percent of the country’s utility industry workforc...

    By Celebrating Women Every Day, Can We Innovate for Good Faster? Image

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    03-06-20

    By Celebrating Women Every Day, Can We Innovate for Good Faster?

    Originally published on Forbes

    International Women’s Day, fast approaching on March 8, is a powerful reminder to celebrate women in...

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