Diversity and Inclusion
Business strategies and HR practices addressing workplace equity, opportunity and inclusiveness.
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03-14-07
IFC Offers Guidance to the Private Sector in Relation to ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples
March 13, 2007- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced today the release of a new IFC publication, "ILO Convention 169 and the Private Sector: Questions and Answers for IFC Clients." The publication is intended as a practical guide for IFC clients and t...
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03-08-07
Allstate Named Top Company for Executive Women Fifth Year in a Row
NORTHBROOK, IL.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2007--Allstate is one of the top 10 best companies for executive women in the country according to The National Association of Female Executives (NAFE). Thirty companies were named to this list recognizing companies for their exempl...
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03-08-07
The Asia Foundation Launches New Web Log: 'In Asia'
San Francisco, March 7, 2007 "“ The Asia Foundation, the premier non-profit organization devoted to Asia's development since 1954, today announced the launch of In Asia, a weekly, in-depth, in-country resource blog for readers who want to stay abreast of significant e...
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03-07-07
Fortune Magazine Names Alcan Most Admired Metals Company
MONTREAL, CANADA - March 7, 2007 - Alcan has been named the industry champion for metals on Fortune Magazine's "America’s Most Admired Companies" list in 2007, and is the only Canadian company to be included on the rankings. In terms of social responsibility, Alcan ranked fi...
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03-07-07
Alcoa Named to FORTUNE Magazine's "Most Admired" List; Named to Annual Ranking for 24th Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, NY- March 7, 2007 - Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it has been named one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 2007 Most Admired Companies in the publication’s annual ranking. Only the best are listed as most admired, and Alcoa has been named to the top admired ranking for 2...
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03-05-07
Office Depot Named One of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises for Sixth Straight Year
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2007--The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) today announced its annual listing of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises, the only national award honoring corporations for world class suppl...
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02-28-07
Private Prisons: Commerce in Souls Highlights
Charlotte, NC - February 28, 2007 - Corruption and collusion are nothing new for private prisons. But with back-room boosts from the Department of Homeland Security, the stakes are getting higher, according to Private Prisons: Commerce in Souls, a TV documenta...
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02-27-07
Civil Rights Coalition Applauds Freddie Mac's Decision to Stop Underwriting Risky Subprime Loans
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2007--"Freddie Mac's decision to stop underwriting high-risk subprime loans, while at the same time investing in safer fixed-rate and hybrid ARM products is a win-win situation for low income borrowers. We genuinely hope Fannie Mae and o...
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02-19-07
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and The Starbucks Coffee Company Joint Statement
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2007- Th...
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02-06-07
Quality Workforce Connections to People, Purpose and Resources Help Retain Talent, Boost Productivity and Spur Innovation: Deloitte Research
NEW YORK, NY - February 6, 2007 - A new report by Deloitte Research and Deloitt...
