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JELD-WEN Named One of 'America's Best Large Employers in 2024' by Forbes

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD), a leading global manufacturer of building products, has been recognized on Forbes' list of America's Best Employers in 2024.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD), a leading global manufacturer of building products, has been recognized on Forbes' list of America's Best Employers in 2024.
The list highlights the top American companies and institutions most recommended by workers.
"We continuously strive to provide an inclusive environment where individuals contribute to meaningful work, feel valued and have the opportunity to grow their careers."
To support its U.S. employees, JELD-WEN offers competitive pay and health benefits, paid parental leave, company-sponsored 401(k) match, flexible hours and tuition reimbursement.

GATES NAMED TO NEWSWEEK'S AMERICA'S GREATEST WORKPLACES 2024 FOR DIVERSITY

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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DENVER, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates (NYSE: GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, humbly announces its recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This prestigious acknowledgment is the result of a survey involving over 220,000 individuals and encompassing representation of over 1.5 million company reviews across America.

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DENVER, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates (NYSE: GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, humbly announces its recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
The recognition reflects Gates' commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion as integral aspects of its corporate culture.
Gates is honored to be included in this esteemed list, recognizing the company's efforts in creating a workplace that values and embraces diversity.
For more information about Gates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, please visit https://www.gates.com/us/en/about-us/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion.... .

Newsweek Names Armstrong World Industries One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), a leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of ceiling and wall solutions, has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek for 2024.

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Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), a leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of ceiling and wall solutions, has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek for 2024.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
We firmly believe that supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment is not just a goal but a driving force behind our success,” said Vic Grizzle, AWI CEO and President.
This generated 1.5 million company reviews covering aspects such as corporate culture and working environments.

Blackbaud Announces 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

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Monday, February 12, 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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Full Year 2023 Financial Results Met or Exceeded Financial Guidance Ranges; Blackbaud Announces Refreshed Capital Allocation Strategy
CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
"The fourth quarter concluded a year of substantial transformation for Blackbaud," said Mike Gianoni, president, CEO and vice chairman of the board, Blackbaud.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Results Compared to Fourth Quarter 2022 Results:
GAAP total revenue was $295.0 million, up 7.4%, with $287.4 million in GAAP recurring revenue, up 8.4%.
"The fourth quarter demonstrated continued progress on our five-point operating plan, which has transformed our financial results," said Tony Boor, executive vice president and CFO, Blackbaud.

Kadant Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2024" by Newsweek magazine.

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WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2024" by Newsweek magazine.
This was the fourth consecutive year Kadant has been included on the awards list which assesses companies on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors.
“It is an honor to once again be named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies,” said Jeffrey L. Powell, president and chief executive officer of Kadant.
The list recognizes 600 companies across 14 industry categories with the highest scores as the most responsible companies in the United States.

EPAM Recognized as a Preferred Tech Company Among Young Professionals in Colombia

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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NEWTOWN, Pa. and BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced it has been recognized as a top 10 preferred tech company in Colombia among professionals under 35 years old by the 2024 Top of Mind Index Tech study conducted by FirstJob, a company specialized in employability data. This recognition follows EPAM's growth in Colombia and expansion of global delivery centers in Latin America that have brought new career opportunities for local IT professionals and enhanced business value for clients.

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NEWTOWN, Pa. and BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced it has been recognized as a top 10 preferred tech company in Colombia among professionals under 35 years old by the 2024 Top of Mind Index Tech study conducted by FirstJob, a company specialized in employability data.
More than 14,000 young professionals were surveyed to identify the most aspirational companies and elements that make the organization's value offer unique.
"We're honored to be recognized as a top tech company among young professionals in Colombia," said JP Vergara, Senior Director, Country Head, Colombia and Dominican Republic at EPAM.
In addition to being recognized as an aspirational company in Colombia, EPAM was recently named a top employer in multiple locations worldwide by Glassdoor, Built In and kununu.

2nd & Charles Announces New Store Opening with Exciting Launch Events in Lafayette, LA

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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LAFAYETTE, La., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate this new location and milestone, 2nd & Charles will host two special events: a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and a Grand Opening Celebration.

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LAFAYETTE, La., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate this new location and milestone, 2nd & Charles will host two special events: a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and a Grand Opening Celebration.
Exciting sales will take place at all five Louisiana 2nd & Charles locations to celebrate the Grand Opening weekend in Lafayette.
2nd & Charles Lafayette is opening as the Books-A-Million in the same shopping center closes its doors.
We invite the Lafayette community to stay involved and up-to-date with store news and grand opening events by following Lafayette's 2nd & Charles social accounts:

Williams Rated High Across Key Sustainability Rankings

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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Williams (NYSE: WMB) was again recognized across several key rankings for sustainability leadership – including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment and MSCI – for the company’s commitment to transparency and governance around climate change and other critical topics.

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Williams (NYSE: WMB) was again recognized across several key rankings for sustainability leadership – including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment and MSCI – for the company’s commitment to transparency and governance around climate change and other critical topics.
Williams also received an ‘A-’ score on the 2023 CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, an upgrade over the previous year and ranking well above the oil and gas storage and transportation sector (‘C’) and North American regional (‘C’) averages.
“Williams has the scale, strategy and the impassioned workforce to drive significant change for our industry on topics of critical importance.
These high scores reflect our work to achieve industry leading emissions transparency and reductions, while meeting growing demand for clean, affordable and reliable energy,” said Alan Armstrong, president and chief executive officer of Williams.

Breaking Barriers in Advancing Young Women in STEM

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women constitute roughly half of the United States workforce, yet they are notably underrepresented in the STEM –science, technology, engineering, and math – fields. The extent of this gender gap is subject to debate depending on the specific metrics analyzed. But one thing remains indisputable: there is a pressing need to pave the way for more women to thrive in STEM disciplines.

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But one thing remains indisputable: there is a pressing need to pave the way for more women to thrive in STEM disciplines.
"This manifests itself in a variety of ways, perhaps the most impactful of which is that the majority of our STEM teachers are themselves women.
"Institutes of higher learning that share the Prep's goal of expanding STEM opportunities for women, like CalTech, Harvey Mudd, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, actively pursue our students.
"At the same time, this isn't surprising because Fairmont has been breaking ground in STEM education for years, as demonstrated by our Newsweek ranking as Orange County's Best Private School for STEM.

BNSF Railway Ranks Among “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity”

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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BNSF Railway, one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies, has been named among “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024” by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

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BNSF Railway, one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies, has been named among “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024” by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
This year’s list, a result of more than 1.5 million company reviews, features large and mid-size companies that were examined through public data, interviews and anonymous surveys by employees who shared their insights into corporate culture and working environments.
“BNSF is honored to be recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024, as we are committed to a culture where all employees feel included, belong and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential,” said Judy Carter, BNSF senior vice president and chief human resources officer.
We know that BNSF is better as an organization when we create an environment where our unique backgrounds, skills and experiences are considered our greatest strength.”
In its second year, “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” highlights companies in 78 industries that have shown a proven commitment to recruiting and advancing individuals of various races, genders, orientations and abilities.