Me Too movement

Oppenheimer Investigations Group Names Vida Thomas as New Managing Partner

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oppenheimer Investigations Group (OIG) announces the selection of Vida Thomas as the firm’s new managing partner.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oppenheimer Investigations Group (OIG) announces the selection of Vida Thomas as the firm’s new managing partner.
  • “I’m honored to take on the role of managing partner and look forward to building upon Amy’s impressive legacy.
  • OIG has pioneered the field of workplace investigations and has established itself as a thought leader in this space,” said Thomas.
  • In addition to concentrating on impartial workplace and school investigations, OIG provides training, executive coaching, expert testimony and mediation services.

Kantola Leans Deeply Into One of the Most Effective Learning Methods: Storytelling

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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In that time, many companies have tried to create awareness and bring about change, including using harassment prevention training.

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  • In that time, many companies have tried to create awareness and bring about change, including using harassment prevention training.
  • Helping organizations get beyond this impasse is why Kantola has leaned deeply into one of the most effective learning methods for preventing harassment: authentic, well-produced storytelling.
  • That’s why we at Kantola are focused on effective training methods, like storytelling, that can help bring about lasting change.
  • While storytelling is one of the most effective learning methods, there is an important caveat to keep in mind.

Legal-Bay Pre-Settlement Funding Announces Uptick in Wrongful Termination Cases Due to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Awareness

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal-Bay LLC, The Pre Settlement Funding Company, reports today that a large portion of their pre-settlement cash advance funding capital will be directed toward victims of wrongful unemployment. Legal-Bay has vast experience with unlawful termination lawsuits related to sexual harassment and retaliation as well as racial, gender, or age-related discrimination. Based on recent court case trends, Legal-Bay anticipates even more wrongful termination lawsuit filings to come.

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  • Leading pre-settlement funding firm seeing rise in unlawful termination cases as plaintiffs file claims focused on racial, age, or gender discrimination, plus sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace.
  • Legal-Bay has vast experience with unlawful termination lawsuits related to sexual harassment and retaliation as well as racial, gender, or age-related discrimination.
  • Based on recent court case trends, Legal-Bay anticipates even more wrongful termination lawsuit filings to come.
  • If you're an attorney or plaintiff in an ongoing wrongful termination, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, retaliation, racial, age, or gender discrimination lawsuit and require an immediate cash advance from your case, please visit our website HERE or call 877.571.0405.

Sonia Menon Elected to All Stars Project, Inc. Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that Chief Operating Officer Sonia Menon has been elected to the national Board of Directors of All Stars Project, Inc. (ASP), a privately-funded national nonprofit that provides free afterschool development programs to thousands of inner-city youth.

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  • Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that Chief Operating Officer Sonia Menon has been elected to the national Board of Directors of All Stars Project, Inc. (ASP), a privately-funded national nonprofit that provides free afterschool development programs to thousands of inner-city youth.
  • Menon will also be a member of the ASP’s newly formed Executive Committee of the board, which will provide guidance and direction to ASP’s strategic goals and initiatives.
  • Menon has served on the ASP of Chicago Board since 2019, while NGE has been a corporate sponsor of ASP of Chicago since its founding in 2007.
  • I am thrilled to welcome Sonia as a member of our board of directors and to our newly formed Executive Committee.

LUX Creates Bold New Workplace Training Designed to Stop Everyday Sexism in the Workplace

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
ACT, Femininity, Woman, AWARE, Fear, LUX, Workplace, DE, Wunderman Thompson, Wunderman, Lead, Female, Knowledge, Face, Job satisfaction, In Her Shoes, Kantar, Growth, Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (Peru), Plague, Me Too movement, Male, Tourism, Management, Healthcare, Beauty, Unilever

Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - December 13, 2022) - With a mission to power women with the strength to express their femininity without fear of everyday sexist judgments, Unilever's global beauty brand LUX takes another leap forward in fighting everyday sexism at the workplace. This month LUX has launched the Allies e-learning programme - a free global training resource for companies to rally colleagues to come together and stand against everyday sexism.

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  • LUX Allies Against Workplace Sexism is a training programme that will equip both men and women with skills to identify and stand up against everyday sexism and ultimately become allies.
  • The course called 'LUX Allies Against Workplace Sexism' has been designed with a DE&I behaviour change expert to counter sexism in the workplace.
  • LUX shall continue to create blockbuster ads and tools to spark conversation around everyday sexism and empower people to stop it."
  • LUX is committed to reduce instances of, and inspire women to rise above, everyday sexism through content, activations and partnerships.

LUX creates bold new workplace training designed to stop everyday sexism in the workplace

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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LUX Allies Against Workplace Sexism is a training programme that will equip both men and women with skills to identify and stand up against everyday sexism and ultimately become allies.

Key Points: 
  • LUX Allies Against Workplace Sexism is a training programme that will equip both men and women with skills to identify and stand up against everyday sexism and ultimately become allies.
  • This month LUX has launched the Allies e-learning programme – a free global training resource for companies to rally colleagues to come together and stand against everyday sexism.
  • The course called 'LUX Allies Against Workplace Sexism' has been designed with a DE&I behaviour change expert to counter sexism in the workplace.
  • LUX shall continue to create blockbuster ads and tools to spark conversation around everyday sexism and empower people to stop it."

Domestic Violence Survivor, Marijuana Mompreneur, Registered Nurse Debi Madaio Climbs The Weed Stalk and Celebrates Surviving NJWeedman's Joint

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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TRENTON, N.J., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debi Madaio is recognized by many as Trenton New Jersey's "First Lady of Weed."

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  • TRENTON, N.J., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debi Madaio is recognized by many as Trenton New Jersey's "First Lady of Weed."
  • A registered nurse, cannabis activist, mother to two daughters and an adopted special needs son, Madaio was an influential force behind the scenes of the business.
  • It was New Jersey's daily paper, The Trentonian, that first went public with the misfortune Madaio suffered .
  • Climb the Weed Stalk with Debi Madaio on Facebook at The Weed Stalk, on Instagram at @theweedstalk , and online at https://theweedstalk.com .

Power Your Purpose With Marie Claire for Seventh Annual Power Trip

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marie Claire hosted its seventh annual Power Trip November 14-15, connecting today’s most influential women across the U.S. for a 36-hour summit that begins in the sky. This year’s summit theme was “Power Your Purpose”, bringing women together to reprioritize what’s most important to them, whether it’s living a more purpose-driven life, leading a double-bottom line company, seeing more of the world, or meeting more interesting people. The invite-only event began with East Coast power women boarding a chartered United Airlines aircraft to meet power women in Los Angeles for a non-stop, uniquely crafted networking extravaganza filled with surprising content and exclusive access to some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country.

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  • The Power Trip was Presented by FP Movement, Biossance, Simon G. and Fairmont Century Plaza and More
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marie Claire hosted its seventh annual Power Trip November 14-15, connecting todays most influential women across the U.S. for a 36-hour summit that begins in the sky.
  • For the third year in a row, the United Explorer and Business Cards from Chase helped Marie Claire encourage the Power Women of today to reprioritize, reset, and set positive travel and business intentions while on the 2022 Power Trip and beyond.
  • The issue will feature the first annual Power List highlighting women who did something powerful, game-changing, or newsworthy in the past 12 months.
  • To learn more about the Power Trip: Power Your Purpose and join the conversation, follow the hashtag #PowerTrip2022 and Marie Claire on social media.

Arjuna Capital: Microsoft Publishes First-of-its-kind Public Sexual Harassment Report Following 78% Shareholder Vote

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Microsoft has taken an unprecedented step forward to effectively address sexual harassment in the workplace, said Natasha Lamb, managing partner at Arjuna Capital.

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  • Microsoft has taken an unprecedented step forward to effectively address sexual harassment in the workplace, said Natasha Lamb, managing partner at Arjuna Capital.
  • We learned from the #MeToo movement that sexual harassment is no longer an issue that can be kept in the shadows.
  • Notably, Microsoft will begin annual public reporting of sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies, including the total number of reported sexual harassment concerns, percentage of those substantiated, and types of corrective actions taken.
  • Arjuna filed the shareholder proposal requesting greater transparency into how the company handles sexual harassment allegations after highly publicized sexual harassment allegations were brought forth against former CEO, chairman, and founder Bill Gates.

The Meteor Announces Meet the Moment, A Summit Featuring Prominent Inspirational Voices, November 12th at the Brooklyn Museum

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meteor—a media company focused on issues of gender and racial justice— announced Meet the Moment, a powerful day of ideas and inspiration, on Saturday, November 12th at the Brooklyn Museum. At a pivotal moment following Election Day, Meet the Moment will feature talks, performances and interactive sessions on the most important issues of our time.

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  • At a pivotal moment following Election Day, Meet the Moment will feature talks, performances and interactive sessions on the most important issues of our time.
  • The format of this gathering is unique: Meet the Moment will pair voices across generations, featuring those who have been working on issues for decades alongside new leaders.
  • Topics will include the movement for Iranian women, environmental justice, reproductive rights, body stigma and more.
  • We're honored to be doing Meet the Moment at the Brooklyn Museum, with their longstanding commitment to creativity and change."