Diversity and Inclusion
Business strategies and HR practices addressing workplace equity, opportunity and inclusiveness.
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07-22-08
Aspen Institute Expresses Deep Concern Over Detention of Iranian Physicians
WASHINGTON, DC. - July 22, 2008 - The Aspen Institute today expressed its deep concern over recent reports of the arrest and detention of two internationally recognized Iranian physicians, the brothers Dr. Arash and Dr. Kamiar Alaei.
Dr. Arash A...
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07-02-08
BSR Protects International Labor Migrants
SAN FRANCISCO, CA "“ July 1, 2008 "“ Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) has launched a two-year initiative to help protect the rights of international labor migrants along global supply chains in South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Gulf States and Africa. Th...
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06-24-08
MassMutual Appoints Lorie Valle-Yanez Head of Diversity
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., - June 24, 2008 - Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today that it has appointed Lorie Valle-Yanez as vice president of diversity and inclusion. In her newly created position, Ms. Valle-Yanez will be responsible for MassMu...
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06-11-08
Free Online IT and Business Training Courses Offered by National Education Foundation’s CyberLearning Grant
ALEXANDRIA, Va.- June 10, 2008 - Dr. Appu Kuttan, Chairman of the National Education Foundation (NEF), announced today a nationwide initiative to provide "recession relief" scholarships for its CyberLearning program to a million low and middle income individuals affected by ...
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06-05-08
International Cocoa Verification Board Announces Organizations to Carry Out Independent Verification of Cocoa Sector Certification
- June 5, 2008 - The International Cocoa Verification Board (ICVB) announces the formal selection of Fafo AIS and Khulisa Management Services as the agencies charged with carrying out the verification of certification surveys in Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana. These t...
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05-22-08
MGM Mirage Reports Continuing Momentum For Diversity Initiative
LAS VEGAS, NV -May 22, 2008 - MGM MIRAGE today announced that its Diversity Initiative continues to gain momentum in key areas such as human resources, strategic sourcing, construction and corporate philanthropy.
Since 2002, MGM MIRAGE reports i...
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05-13-08
Farmers(R) Helps Students Fulfill Their Big Dreams
LOS ANGELES, CA, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has committed to be a sponsor again this year of the 2008 United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Los Angeles Walk for Education. The event attracts more than 3000 walkers and supporters including Farmers,...
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05-13-08
New Jewelry Company Provides Alternatives to Burmese Rubies
May 13, 2008 - Sustainable products are now available in almost every industry, but the fine jewelry industry is only recently accommodating the conscientious consumer. C5 Company, LLC, a new kind of jewelry company, is asking consumers to think twice about their purchases o...
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05-13-08
Raytheon Receives Award for Its Approaches in Leadership Development
WALTHAM, Mass., May 13, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been honored as a 2007 Best-Practice Partner by APQC (American Productivity and Quality Center) for its exceptional work and innovative approaches in leadership development. Raytheon was one of onl...
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05-07-08
Major Enterprises Commit to Chicago United's Five Forward Initiative to Expand Relationships With Minority-Owned Businesses
CHICAGO, IL - May 7, 2008 - Chicago United announced today that several major enterprises from various industries have committed to the organization's Five Forward Initiative to strengthen the regional economy by expanding spending and partnerships with minority-owned busine...
