Society for Human Resource Management

CDOs Growing More Cautious in Promoting DEI in the Workplace

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Monday, October 30, 2023

The paper, “ Keeping DEI Strong in Volatile Times ,” shows that Chief Diversity Officers are nervous their efforts may be diminished or even eradicated, pushing them to adopt a more cautious approach.

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  • The paper, “ Keeping DEI Strong in Volatile Times ,” shows that Chief Diversity Officers are nervous their efforts may be diminished or even eradicated, pushing them to adopt a more cautious approach.
  • Most (80 percent) of diversity officers are taking a “wait and see” approach to DEI.
  • Roughly 10 percent of organizations are reversing DEI efforts, and an additional 10 percent are continuing forward, even doubling down on DEI.
  • “The business and moral case for DEI is crystal clear to us at Regeneron, in part because we’ve been able to tie our DEI initiatives to tangible business outcomes.”

As Financial Stress Worsens in Workplaces Across the Country, EarnUp@Work Helps Employers Empower Workforce to Eliminate Debt and Build Savings

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Monday, November 6, 2023

EarnUp@Work enhances financial education to holistically address employees’ financial stability.

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  • EarnUp@Work enhances financial education to holistically address employees’ financial stability.
  • Earnup@Work optional features include budget-friendly payment scheduling that splits large single payments into smaller incremental automated debits that sync to paydays.
  • Stress over retirement planning, getting surprised by financial emergencies and not having a monthly budget are all factors that can lead to distraction while at work .
  • The platform can also support employers’ educational assistance programs that match student loan payments up to $5,250 per year tax free.

Capital University and Columbus College of Art & Design Partner to Launch Professional Studies and Corporate Training Program

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capital University and Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) are proud to announce the launch of the Institute for Creative Leadership at Work, a professional development collaboration between the two institutions to cultivate creative leaders for organizational transformation in central Ohio.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capital University and Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) are proud to announce the launch of the Institute for Creative Leadership at Work , a professional development collaboration between the two institutions to cultivate creative leaders for organizational transformation in central Ohio.
  • "We understand the needs of our region and look forward to creating highly customized training and professional development opportunities to meet those needs."
  • --Mary Beth Bertrand, Director of the Institute for Creative Leadership at Work
    The Institute will provide custom training and non-degree certificate programs for businesses and individuals.
  • The Institute will offer both corporate training and individual workshops that address topics including leadership development, design thinking, creative problem solving, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Chicago Business Leader Accelerates Hispanic Professionals to Become Workplace Leaders in The Latino Leadership Playbook

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chicago Latino business leader and motivational speaker Refugio Atilano is helping his community by preparing its professionals to develop their cultural and leadership skills that will help them realize their full potential in the workplace.

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  • Chicago Latino business leader and motivational speaker Refugio Atilano is helping his community by preparing its professionals to develop their cultural and leadership skills that will help them realize their full potential in the workplace.
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chicago Latino business leader and motivational speaker Refugio Atilano is helping his community by preparing its professionals to develop their cultural and leadership skills that will help them realize their full potential in the workplace.
  • "I wrote 'The Latino Leadership Playbook' out of a deep sense of responsibility.
  • The tool is his new book called "The Latino Leadership Playbook" which gives readers actionable insights, a framework, and expert advice from some of the world's most influential Hispanic and non-Hispanic business leaders.

Tyler Technologies Named a Best Place to Work in Maine

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) has been recognized as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Maine .

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  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) has been recognized as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Maine .
  • “We’re honored to once again be recognized as a best place to work in Maine by our team members,” said Kelley Shimansky, chief human resources officer for Tyler.
  • “We are proud of our team members, culture, and continued growth; these are what make Tyler such a special place to work and grow a rewarding career.”
    This year, 134 companies met the criteria of a best place to work.
  • The Best Places to Work in Maine awards program was created in 2006 and is compiled by the Maine State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group, and BridgeTower Media.

Experienced HR Executive from eToro, Revolut, Amazon Joins DailyPay as Chief People Officer

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Monday, October 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DailyPay, a leading financial technology company, today announced that Jon Lowe joins the company as Chief People Officer. Lowe brings a breadth of experience from fast-growing tech companies, across disciplines including HR operations, talent management and development, compensation and benefits, HR strategy and more. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DailyPay, a leading financial technology company, today announced that Jon Lowe joins the company as Chief People Officer.
  • Lowe brings a breadth of experience from fast-growing tech companies, across disciplines including HR operations, talent management and development, compensation and benefits, HR strategy and more.
  • Lowe joins DailyPay after serving as Head of U.S. Human Resources at eToro and Head of North American Human Resources at Revolut, two prominent global fintech companies.
  • "At DailyPay, we're constantly working to ensure this company is a place where talented people can have great careers," said DailyPay CEO Kevin Coop.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies by Slone Partners Receives SHRM Accreditation as a Recertification Provider

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

SOUTH RIDING, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies by Slone Partners has received accreditation as a recertification provider by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). As an authorized provider, workshops, events, and other programs delivered by DEI Strategies by Slone Partners will be made available to thousands of human resources (HR) professionals who are required to earn professional development credits (PDCs) to maintain their credentials.

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  • SOUTH RIDING, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies by Slone Partners has received accreditation as a recertification provider by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) .
  • "As an authorized provider, we will expand our reach and impact by marketing our valuable set of DEI training programs and events to HR professionals across the country," said Leslie Loveless, CEO of Slone Partners.
  • "It is a significant milestone for us to receive this accreditation from the Society," said Leslie Loveless , CEO of Slone Partners.
  • Candace Nortey , Managing Director of DEI at Slone Partners, said, "Our mission is to guide companies along their DEI journey through specialized recruiting, education, and training.

Pay Equity Luminary Joins Trusaic

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Workplace equity technology company Trusaic announces the appointment of eminent pay equity expert Gail Greenfield to Executive Vice President of Pay Equity and Total Rewards Strategy and Solutions. One of the country's foremost authorities on pay equity, Greenfield has more than 20 years of experience helping organizations develop evidence-based strategies to create more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforces.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Workplace equity technology company Trusaic announces the appointment of eminent pay equity expert Gail Greenfield to Executive Vice President of Pay Equity and Total Rewards Strategy and Solutions.
  • "There is no one better suited to help our clients advance their pay equity and DEI strategies than Gail," says Robert Sheen, CEO, Trusaic.
  • Greenfield comes to Trusaic from Oracle, where she served as U.S. Pay Equity Program Director.
  • "I look forward to helping our clients achieve their pay equity and DEI goals, and innovating with the talented teams across Trusaic to support its industry-leading PayParity software," says Greenfield.

C.F. Martin & Co.® Welcomes New Vice President of Human Resources

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Martin & Co. announced today that Rachel K. McDevitt has joined the company as their new Vice President of Human Resources.

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  • Martin & Co. announced today that Rachel K. McDevitt has joined the company as their new Vice President of Human Resources.
  • As an executive with MillerKnoll and most recently Enviva, Inc., McDevitt provided strategic consultation and progressive approaches to implementing Human Resources and Talent Management processes and initiatives.
  • in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from West Virginia University and is a Member of the Society for Human Resource Management.
  • "As a long-time resident of the Lehigh Valley, I have followed and admired Martin Guitar for many years," said McDevitt.

RiskKarma.io and Quaeris Partnership: The Next Generation of Risk and Compliance Management

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Monday, September 25, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RiskKarma.io, an award-winning strategic risk intelligence solution, has announced its partnership with Quaeris.ai, a cutting-edge, generative AI solution created by Georgia Tech engineers. RiskKarma.io's founder, Jo Lynn Clemens, a 30-year risk and compliance executive and thought leader, hails the partnership as "the next generation of risk and compliance management." The solution combines the power of RiskKarma's AI-driven analytics and real-time visibility into evolving risk factors with Quaeris' generative data query, custom reporting, and data visualization capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • RiskKarma.io's founder, Jo Lynn Clemens, a 30-year risk and compliance executive and thought leader, hails the partnership as "the next generation of risk and compliance management."
  • RiskKarma.io's founder, Jo Lynn Clemens, a 30-year risk and compliance executive and thought leader, hails the partnership as "the next generation of risk and compliance management."
  • RiskKarma.io's founder, Jo Lynn Clemens, a 30-year risk and compliance executive and thought leader, hails the partnership as "the next generation of risk and compliance management."
  • This allows organizations to confirm emerging risk exposures in advance of losses and deploy a robust loss prevention and risk mitigation strategy.