Diversity and Inclusion
Business strategies and HR practices addressing workplace equity, opportunity and inclusiveness.
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12-17-10
The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) to Release Findings of its 2010 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index Survey
/PRNewswire/ - The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), one of the most influential advocacy organizations in the nation representing 16 national Hispanic organizations in the United States and Puerto Rico, releases its 2010 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index...
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12-16-10
National Industries for the Blind Calls for Increased Internet Accessibility at Department of Justice Public Hearing
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - Today, National Industries for the Blind (NIB) called for websites and information services to become more accessible to people who are blind, noting this will broaden employment opportunities for a community that experiences 70 percent unemployment...
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12-14-10
Genesys Works Attracts HP Executive to Lead Houston Operation
(Marketwire) - Genesys Works, a national non-profit organization headquartered in Houston, Texas, recently announced a new Executive Director for Genesys Works Houston, its flagship operation. Dan Wampler, currently ...
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12-10-10
Novo Nordisk welcomes new guidelines on human rights
On the occasion of the 62nd anniversary, Novo Nordisk welcomes the Draft Guiding Principles presented by Professor John Ruggie, Special Representative to the UN Secretary General. The Ruggie's Guiding Principles elaborate and clarify for companies, states, and other stakehol...
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12-06-10
ITT recognized for best practices in inclusion and diversity
For the second consecutive year, ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) has received the Diversity Leader Award from Profiles in Diversity Journal. The 2011 award recognizes ITT's efforts to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace and continuously share its best practices wi...
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12-06-10
First Marriott Scholar Graduates and Lands a Job!
Three years after forming a partnership with the Hispanic College Fund (HCF) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation is proud to announce that Brayan Melo is the first Scholar to complete the Marriott Scholars Program. Brayan...
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12-03-10
Overstock.com Ranked Number One in Employee Satisfaction
/PRNewswire/ - Overstock.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTK) today announces that it has been ranked #1 for employee satisfaction in a Glassdoor.com survey commissioned by Forbes. The company earned high marks for its fun, relaxed work culture. CEO and Chairman Patrick M. Byrne earned ...
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12-02-10
Unique Mentoring Project Assists Job Seekers With Disabilities
/PRNewswire/ - Diane Forsberg, sales and marketing manager at The Capital Grille in downtown Minneapolis, had an idea. She learned about a mentorship program offered by Darden Restaurants, parent company of The Capital Grille which gives people with disabilities valuable wor...
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12-02-10
In Tough Times, Brooklyn Company and Community Group Find Ways to Help Each Other
/PRNewswire/ - Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) awarded its 2010 "Partner in Industry Award" to Tanner Bolt & Nut Corp, a local Brooklyn business.
BCS recognized Tanner for its onsite job training of adults with disabilities. In 2010, Tanner...
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11-22-10
Video now available: Launch of the Mary Robinson Speaker Series on Business & Human Rights
The launch of the Mary Robinson Speaker Series on Business & Human Rights took place on 26 October 2010 in New York City. The series is hosted by the non-profit Business & Human Rights Resource Centre. Full video footage of the event is now available.
