Ageism

E Woman Helps Women Professionals Support Each Other Against Ageism in the Workplace

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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E Woman , a social networking platform for women, offers a space for women professionals to connect and support each other against ageism in the workplace.

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  • E Woman , a social networking platform for women, offers a space for women professionals to connect and support each other against ageism in the workplace.
  • "Given the right support and conditions, they can thrive while providing mentorship and wisdom to their younger counterparts.
  • We hope to build that same community culture, collaboration and cooperation among women here at E Woman."
  • Included are support groups for single and working moms, women challenged with finding a better work-life balance, and those coping with loss.

Agency Guacamole to Host Fifth B.L.N.D. Event in Los Angeles Highlighting Beauty Entrepreneurs of Color

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agency Guacamole , a Los Angeles-based communications agency supporting leading beauty and lifestyle brands, announces its fifth Beauty, Lifestyle and Nurturing Diversity (B.L.N.D.)

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agency Guacamole , a Los Angeles-based communications agency supporting leading beauty and lifestyle brands, announces its fifth Beauty, Lifestyle and Nurturing Diversity (B.L.N.D.)
  • event will take place in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2022.
  • event will focus on the theme of Beauty Entrepreneurship as an Entrepreneur of Color and will bring together five leaders in the beauty space to talk about building a beauty brand as a POC the challenges, opportunities and inspiration.
  • Agency Guacamole is an award-winning PR, events, influencer marketing and social media agency, dedicated to exceptional service and developing innovative, cross-platform experiences for leading beauty and lifestyle brands.

Statement by Minister Ien and Minister Khera on International Youth Day: Celebrating solidarity across generations

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement to commemorate this year's International Youth Day theme: Intergenerational Solidarity.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement to commemorate this year's International Youth Day theme: Intergenerational Solidarity.
  • "Over these past two years, we have seen how both Canadian youth and seniors were disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
  • "On International Youth Day, with its themeIntergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages,we celebrate the significant contributions that both young people and seniors have made, and continue to make, to Canada's economy and its social fabric.
  • These strong examples of intergenerational solidarity remain an important part of our path to Reconciliation and a priority for our government.

BECAUSE MARKET CELEBRATES 5th Anniversary with Anti-Ageist Birthday Cards

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Because Market , a Direct-to-Consumer brand that focuses on the ever-evolving needs of older adults, is celebrating its 5th birthday.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Because Market , a Direct-to-Consumer brand that focuses on the ever-evolving needs of older adults, is celebrating its 5th birthday.
  • While Because is celebrating a birthday this month, not everyone, especially those aged 50+, feels celebratory about getting a year older.
  • For the month of August, Because will be giving away age-friendly birthday cards from Changing the Narrative's Anti-ageist Birthday Card Project , to help people re-frame aging, starting with their own friends and family.
  • For the month of August, Because will be giving away age-friendly birthday cards for individuals to send to loved ones as an alternative to the predominantly negative messages that are available today.

Purple reigns: Home Instead Campaign targets famous blue plaques to turn the spotlight on ageism

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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 LONDON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new plaques, created by leading home care company Home Instead, appeared overnight hung next to existing plaques at locations in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast.

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  • The public, in every location without exception, reacted positively to the new plaques and the ordinary people they celebrate.
  • Her purple plaque was put up next to writer Charlotte Bronte's blue plaque in Manchester.
  • His purple plaque has been put next to a blue plaque in Cardiff dedicated to the Antarctic explorer Captain F Scott.
  • The owners of all the buildings used fully backed the campaign and gave their permission for the purple plaques to be installed.

Diverse senior leadership key to engagement and retention: Canadian Marketing Association

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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From Engagement to Retention: DEI's Impact on the Marketing Profession finds that 51 per cent of employees at companies with well-diversified leadership report preventable staff loss during the pandemic, compared to 75 per cent at organizations where leadership is not at all diverse.

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  • From Engagement to Retention: DEI's Impact on the Marketing Profession finds that 51 per cent of employees at companies with well-diversified leadership report preventable staff loss during the pandemic, compared to 75 per cent at organizations where leadership is not at all diverse.
  • "This can take many forms, including appointing a senior DEI lead, requiring diverse hiring slates for executive roles and ensuring that decision-making processes include diverse voices and perspectives."
  • For example, well-diversified leadership leads to significantly higher employee engagement.
  • Perhaps most importantly, leaders and staff in organizations with diverse senior leadership exhibit higher standards of behaviour.

Media Cause Announces Rally Starter 2.0, Enabling a New Generation of Online Advocacy and Impact

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Media Cause, the mission-driven marketing agency focused on helping nonprofit organizations grow and accelerate their missions, today announced the fully redesigned Rally Starter, a fast, simple-to-use platform that makes online advocacy and impact accessible to even the most novice activists, as well as their supporters.

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  • "The ability to really enact change requires activists and nonprofits to move beyond just creating petitions that never really go anywhere," says Eric Facas, CEO, Media Cause.
  • Rally Starter was originally developed in 2015, when Facas set it up to generate support for the release of his close friend, Jason Rezaian, from an Iranian prison.
  • "We believe Rally Starter stands apart from competitive offerings in truly democratizing advocacy and impact for the masses."
  • Media Cause is a mission-driven marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations grow and accelerate their impact.

New curated media kits provide quick access to current thinking for journalists covering aging-related topics

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Toronto, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RTOERO recently launched four new virtual media kits to help journalists covering aging-related topics.

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  • Toronto, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RTOERO recently launched four new virtual media kits to help journalists covering aging-related topics.
  • The kits, which focus on the retirement journey, insurance, ageism and healthy aging, will be updated regularly as new materials become available.
  • As a Canadian non-profit organization focused on retirement and healthy aging, were in a good position to support journalists in their workto be a source of new thinking on a range of aging-related topics.
  • The media kits can be found in RTOEROs media centre.

Job Seekers More Likely to Apply to Companies That Prioritize Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Survey Shows

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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TROY, Mich., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly three in four Americans say they are more likely to seek employment with companies that are committed to breaking down discriminatory hiring practices, according to an annual survey conducted by staffing and workforce solutions provider Kelly.

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  • More than 4 in 5 (83%) agree employers should do more to remove barriers that keep job seekers in these talent groups from being hired or promoted.
  • At the same time, millions of qualified job seekers face significant barriers to employment," says Kelly Vice President and Equity@Work Program Manager Pam Sands.
  • Our survey results indicate it will have a positive impact on their ability to identify skilled workers across the board."
  • Kelly, which places 350,000 job seekers every year, launched its Equity@Work initiative in 2020 to remove systemic employment barriers for these Americans.

Government of Canada funds more than 3,000 projects across Canada to support seniors in their communities

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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Today, Canada's Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, announced an investment of $61.34million to fund over 3,000community-based projects to support seniors across the country.

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  • Today, Canada's Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, announced an investment of $61.34million to fund over 3,000community-based projects to support seniors across the country.
  • This funding was awarded through the most recent call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program(NHSP).
  • "Every year, the New Horizons for Seniors Program makes a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors across Canada.
  • These projects will help seniors fight social isolation, combat seniors fraud, and will support healthy aging in an inclusive and accessible environment.