Diversity and Inclusion
Business strategies and HR practices addressing workplace equity, opportunity and inclusiveness.
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11-24-09
ICMM presents new guidance note on handling and resolving local level concerns and grievances
ICMM presents "Human Rights in the Metals & Mining Industry: Handling and Resolving Local Level Concerns & Grievances", the second in a series of publications designed to help member companies deal with c...
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11-10-09
Investors Representing Over $580 million in Cisco Shares Are Urging Cisco to Respond to Human Rights Risk in its Global Operations
In a shareholder proposal led by Boston Common Asset Management, 17 investors representing over 24 million shares of Cisco Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: CSCO) totaling over $580 million USD are urging the company to adequately manage human rights related risks in its global operatio...
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11-09-09
"Empowering Women: Transforming Disabilities to Abilities"
The Institute of Hazrat Mohammad (SAW) organized a discussion session entitled Empowering Women: Transforming Disabilities to Abilities. The colloquium was conducted by Ms. Rokeya Haider, Managing Editor, Bangla Service at Voice of America. Participated by visually impaired ...
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10-05-09
ING Joins the Executive Leadership Council for Two-Day Focus on Empowering the Next Generation of Business Leaders
ING, a global financial services company, is joining The Executive Leadership Council, the nation's premier leadership organization composed of the most seni...
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10-01-09
Abbott Wins Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association ACE Award for Corporate Programs Advancing Women’s Careers
The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) has named Abbott's Women Leaders in Action (WLA) employee network as the winner of the 2009 HBA ACE Award. HBA created the award to recognize corporations' efforts to strengthen the "Advancement, Commitment and Engagement" of ...
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10-01-09
AEP Recognized as a Top Company for Hispanics by Hispanic Business Magazine
American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has been selected as one of this year’s top 60 companies for Hispanics by Hispanic Business magazine. The 2009 DIVERSITY ELITE 60
"We appreciate this recognition, and we believe programs that...
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09-28-09
Pharr to speak in Lexington, VA on working for Nobel Peace Prize nominated Archbishop of Galilee
Kathryn Pharr will speak, with map and a few photos, about life in Israel, its diversity and conflicts, and her experiences at the school of Archbishop of Galilee Elias Chacour
Lexington, VA native Kathryn Pharr recently returned from 10 months...
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09-22-09
SC Johnson a Best Company For Working Moms
Working Mother magazine recently released the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" list and this marks the 21st year SC Johnson has been named to the list.
"SC Johnson is pleased to be honored as a family-friendly place to work," s...
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09-22-09
Abbott Again Honored for Offering One of the 'Top 10' Leading Workplaces
Working Mother magazine announced today that Abbott was once again one of the "Top 10" companies on the prestigious Working Mother 100 Best list...
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09-21-09
Campbell Soup Company Joins the UN Global Compact
Reinforcing one of its core business strategies to advance a powerful commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest...
