Legg Mason, Inc. (NYSE:LM) has become a supporter of Catalyst, a global nonprofit founded in 1962 that he...
Diversity and Inclusion
Business strategies and HR practices addressing workplace equity, opportunity and inclusiveness.
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05-16-19
WEConnect International’s Council Pioneers Research Addressing the Link Between $1.5 Trillion Credit Gap and Access to Markets for Women-Owned Businesses
CEO and Co-Founder of WEConnect International, Elizabeth A. Vazquez, today announced that WEConnect International’s Council on Scaling Women-Owned Businesses will generate pioneering research on how to connect two critical challenges to growth faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises owned b...
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05-06-19
Pepsico Funded Job Resource Center for Homeless Women Officially Opens at South Bronx Shelter
Last week, PepsiCo employees hosted a workshop for women living in Win’s (formerly Women in Need) South Bronx shelter to help them with resume writing, interviewing and other job search skills. The workshop was held in a new job resource center at the site, which was funded by the PepsiCo Foundat...
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04-16-19
McDonald’s Raises the Level of Transparency on Forced Arbitration Policies for All Companies
Last week, McDonald’s disclosed the extent to which it is using mandatory arbitration and confidentiality clauses in employee agreements. This new disclosur...
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03-11-19
Online Programs Give Students Path to Environmental Jobs
With the U.S. pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord and the U.N.
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03-08-19
On International Women’s Day HP Inc. Expands Social Impact Partnerships to Support Education
HP, along with key partners, is reinventing the future of women and girls everywhere by coupling powerful storytelling with education and technology. The impact of this combination is showcased in the film debuting today, “Brave Girl Rising.” The film is created by Girl Rising and the Internation...
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03-08-19
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Funds Female Athletes in Honor of International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced today they are celebrating female athletes across the U.S. by providing funding to girls youth sports teams in need.
The DICK’S Foundation will fully-fund all girls Sports Matter projects currently on Don...
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03-05-19
Invention Education, a Transformational Approach to Preparing Students for an Ever-Changing Workforce, Debuts at SXSW EDU 2019
In recognition of the growing momentum behind Invention Education, The Lemelson Foundation, a leading funder dedicated to advancing invention in service of social and economic change, will join with partners to discuss this new educational paradigm for the first time at SXSW EDU 2019, March 4-7, ...
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03-04-19
Smithfield Foods Supports North Carolina State University Veteran Program
The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., announced today a $200,000 donation to
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03-01-19
Financial Women’s Association of New York Celebrates Women’s History Month at the National Museum of Mathematics
The Financial Women's Association (FWA) of New York will celebrate Women’s History Month through a series of events recognizing the contributions of women in finance and help educate and mentor the next generation of female leaders in the industry.
“This month we are especially delighted t...
