Sexual harassment

Believe and TuneCore Announce Third Annual BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equality Study

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Monday, November 21, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies and its automated distribution company for self-releasing artists, TuneCore, announced the third installment of their annual BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equality Study. This year, Believe and TuneCore have engaged entertainment data and insights company Luminate to lead the research for the study and expand its scope. That includes an increased focus on global reach, with plans to have the study translated into 13 languages, and an emphasis on intersectionality, approaching issues of gender inequality through an even more diverse lens across gender minorities.

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  • This year, Believe and TuneCore have engaged entertainment data and insights company Luminate to lead the research for the study and expand its scope.
  • That includes an increased focus on global reach, with plans to have the study translated into 13 languages, and an emphasis on intersectionality, approaching issues of gender inequality through an even more diverse lens across gender minorities.
  • Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore commented, "To enact meaningful change, each of us must make a concerted, continuous effort to learn, educate, and take direct action for gender equality.
  • Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Nave, Groove Attack and AllPoints.

DLaw Brings Their Dedicated Legal Support for California Employees to Monterey

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Monday, November 14, 2022

The entire team at DLaw will focus to bring approachable, comprehensive, and caring legal services to all employees in this region.

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  • The entire team at DLaw will focus to bring approachable, comprehensive, and caring legal services to all employees in this region.
  • DLaw's newest office is located steps away from Downtown Monterey at 288 Pearl Street, Unit 331, Monterey, CA 93940.
  • California's leave laws protect employees from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as a result of requesting or taking protected leave.
  • A representative is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help with your employment law legal needs.

Northcott Global Solutions (NGS) Announces Its "SheTravel" Service Aimed to Provide Female Clients with Information and Safety Advice for Traveling Around the Globe

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2022) - The SheTravel platform introduced by Northcott Global Solutions adds an extra layer of security for female travelers.

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  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2022) - The SheTravel platform introduced by Northcott Global Solutions adds an extra layer of security for female travelers.
  • SheTravel is a women-only network and online web-based forum for female travelers to share information to aid safe travel, wherever their destination may be.
  • It is a hub to read about key risks specific to female travelers and get advice on how to mitigate them.
  • Northcott Global Solutions is a leading company in the field of international medical and security risk management.

THE NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FALL GRANTMAKING EFFORTS WITH A FOCUS ON COALITION BUILDING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The New York Women's Foundation announced its latest round of grantmaking to further cement The Foundation and its grantee partners as vital community changemakers across New York City and beyond. October's round of funding totals over $1 million in support of 12 organizations, both new and existing grantee partners, ahead of a critically important midterm election.

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  • In this latest round of grantmaking, new grantee The New York Informed Consent Coalition is building grassroots power statewide to support bodily autonomy, reproductive justice, address drug criminalization, and prevent family separation.
  • In addition to The Foundation's support for reproductive justice and various alliances, this latest round of grantmaking included several organizations centered on civic engagement.
  • The New York Women's Foundation strives to create an equitable and just future for women and families by curating cross-cultural and communal connections.
  • To learn more about The Foundation and its transformative work, please visit www.nywf.org
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Ensono Research Uncovers the Barriers Women in Technology Face in Today's Workplace

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ensono, an expert technology advisor and leading managed services provider, released today the results of its third annual Speak Up survey, uncovering biases related to women in technology. This year, Ensono surveyed 1,500 women across the United States, United Kingdom and India to better understand the experiences of women working in the tech industry, examining topics such as learning and career development, workplace harassment and gender equality.

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  • One in five women (22%) from the U.S. and India report experiencing verbal abuse, with the U.K. following closely at 21%.
  • 91% of Latinx women and 72% of Black women say they've experienced discouragement or setbacks in their careers, compared to only 64% of white women.
  • It's important that company leaders not only listen to women about their experiences but create a culture of communication and advocacy to help reduce the barriers women face every day."
  • Women are discouraged from pursuing STEAM careers: 67% said they have experienced discouragement or setbacks while pursuing a career in technology.

Limak Investment receives the UNDP Gender Equality Seal for its work in the field of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

ISTANBUL, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Limak Investment, one of the Limak Group of Companies, has received the UNDP Gender Equality Seal Certificate of Achievement for fulfilling all the requirements of the UNDP Global Programme on Business for Gender Equality.

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  • ISTANBUL, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Limak Investment, one of the Limak Group of Companies, has received the UNDP Gender Equality Seal Certificate of Achievement for fulfilling all the requirements of the UNDP Global Programme on Business for Gender Equality.
  • The UNDP Global Programme on Business for Gender Equality works with businesses to promote equal opportunities by reducing gender gaps and promoting gender equality in corporate practices.
  • Under the programme, global standards on equality are applied to companies' corporate policies and business processes using objective indicators.
  • "Thanks to this programme offered by UNDP globally, we have made intensive efforts to complete the Equality Seal Programme within Limak Investment," said Ebru zdemir.

iNDIEFLIX Education Rebrands as iMPACTFUL as Social Impact “Content with a Purpose” Development Expands into Schools, Corporations, and Organizations Worldwide

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iNDIEFLIX Education has announced an expansion under a new name, iMPACTFUL, (impactful.co), to better encompass their growing social impact work with schools and businesses worldwide.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iNDIEFLIX Education has announced an expansion under a new name, iMPACTFUL, (impactful.co), to better encompass their growing social impact work with schools and businesses worldwide.
  • iNDIEFLIX and iMPACTFUL are both Liquid Media Group companies, committed to delivering independence to independents.
  • iMPACTFUL creates award-winning social impact programs to create positive action through storytelling, active listening, and conversation.
  • Their award-winning evidenced based, life skill building film programs are rooted in curiosity, empathy and community to foster individual and community wellbeing.

Discrimination, Retaliation Lawsuit Filed Against Collin County District Attorney

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Six current and former employees of the Collin County District Attorney's office have filed a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against District Attorney Greg Willis and First Assistant Bill Wirskye, alleging a pattern of ongoing sexual harassment.

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  • Employees report pattern of intimidation, control, manipulation and retaliation by county's top prosecutors
    DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Six current and former employees of the Collin County District Attorney's office have filed a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against District Attorney Greg Willis and First Assistant Bill Wirskye, alleging a pattern of ongoing sexual harassment.
  • Also named in the lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas by Jeffrey Simon of Simon Greenstone Panatier, P.C.
  • and Susan Hutchison of Hutchison & Foreman, PLLC, are Collin County Judge Chris Hill, and Commissioners Darrell Hale, Susan Fletcher, Duncan Webb and Cheryl Williams.
  • 3:22-cv-02425-D, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.)

New Analysis of Employee Data from Emtrain Reveals Companies Still Have Room to Improve Along Key Workplace Culture Health Indicators

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Only 39 percent of employees believe they can be their "authentic selves" at work, and less than half (46%) believe their managers would take a harassment complaint seriously. These are a few of the key findings from a recent analysis of data from more than 90 million responses from 300,000+ employees at 350+ organizations released today by Emtrain, which provides eLearning and predictive analytics for the workplace.

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  • Emtrain looked at responses from employees collected in 2022 and compared this data to a similar analysis done in 2020 just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "The entire nature of work has changed since our Workplace Culture Report 2020 ," explains Emtrain CEO Janine Yancey.
  • The data tells an interesting story in that we found some signs of encouragement, but still lots of room for improvement."
  • Key findings from the analysis include:
    Only 39% of employees feel they can be their authentic selves at work.

Leda Health Named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leda Health, a healthcare company serving survivors of sexual assault, announced today that it has been named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List. The prestigious annual list recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through innovative activities that are part of their core business strategy. Leda was selected for its work to give sexual assault survivors more autonomy in the health decisions they face.

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  • Leda Health, a company built by survivors, for survivors, was recognized on Fortune's 2022 Change the World List for its work in empowering sexual assault survivors.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leda Health , a healthcare company serving survivors of sexual assault, announced today that it has been named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List .
  • "Leda Health is beyond honored to be named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List in recognition of our work to empower survivors of sexual assault," said Leda Health Co-Founder and CEO Madison Campbell.
  • "Leda Health is truly revolutionizing the landscape of sexual assault care by taking into account the multifaceted approach sexual assault care requires," said Leda Health Co-Founder and CTO Liesel Vaidya.