Business strategies and HR practices addressing workplace equity, opportunity and inclusiveness.
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07-30-07
BOSTON- July 30, 2007 - The international relief and development agency Oxfam America today called on the Newmont Mining Company to address human rights abuses surrounding its Yanacocha Gold Mine in northern Peru.
Late last year, Marco Arana an...
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07-19-07
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2007--Representatives from diverse businesses across the United States today met with Dell managers to learn about upcoming procurement opportunities and to better understand the company's supplier guidelines and processes related...
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07-06-07
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND "“ July 6, 2007 "“ Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs, David Arkless, will participate in the United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit from 5-7 July 2007, in Geneva, Switzerland. Arkless will lead one of five r...
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07-03-07
LAS VEGAS, NV - July 3, 2007 - Las Vegas' first-ever Women of Color Conference: "Empowering Our Future" is attracting nationally recognized business and cultural leaders. Terrie Williams, an entrepreneur and motivational speaker, and Juana Bordas, an advocate in the L...
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07-02-07
July 2, 2007- The People's Republic of China Labor Contract Law was ratified on 29th June, after months of controversy and deliberation in draft form. The new law means employers across the China will have to re-evaluate their practices for hiring, making workplace rules, se...
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06-25-07
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2007--The Premier healthcare alliance has named Henry Ford Health System of Detroit and Cardinal Health of Dublin, Ohio, as winners of the 2007 Premier Diversity Recognition Award for healthcare system and contracted supplier, respe...
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06-20-07
BEAVERTON, OR- June 20, 2007 - World Refugee Day) - As part of World Refugee Day events today, Nike is joining the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) in honoring the courage of refugee youth and marking the first anniversary of ninemillion.org, an innovative global campaign designed ...
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06-13-07
CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO. In furtherance of their mission to improve the welfare of aquatic mammals working in artificial environments such as the five locations operated by the Via Delphi Group in Quintana Roo, as well as to professionalize dolphin trainers in the basic princip...
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06-12-07
June 12, 2007: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre has launched its re-designed website, making it easier for users to get straight to the information they need on companies’ human rights impacts worldwide:
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06-08-07
BILOXI "“ June 8, 2007 "“ MGM MIRAGE executives today presented the company’s Annual Diversity Report at its Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi. For the last six years, the company has annually reported its diversity performance at its headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada...