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Scotiabank recognized as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for fifth consecutive year

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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TORONTO, April 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada by Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • TORONTO, April 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada by Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year.
  • The Best Workplaces™ in Canada list is employee-driven, providing an overall portrait of workplace culture through attributes that matter most to employees, like credibility, trust, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie.
  • "We strive to be the employer of choice by creating a workplace embedded with diversity and trust, where individuals can grow and develop their career," said Jenny Poulos, Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • A key component to creating a standout employee experience and strong workplace culture is to meet the needs of Scotiabank's diverse employee population.

Ionis Publishes 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Received approval for two Ionis-discovered medicines in 2023, and continued to advance a broad pipeline poised to bring a steady cadence of important new medicines to people with serious diseases

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  • Received approval for two Ionis-discovered medicines in 2023, and continued to advance a broad pipeline poised to bring a steady cadence of important new medicines to people with serious diseases
    CARLSBAD, Calif., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS), today published its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Action for a Healthier Future .
  • The report details Ionis' relentless passion to create better futures for people touched by serious disease as well as other stakeholders.
  • In 2023, Ionis extended its commitment to corporate responsibility (CR) through the establishment of three strategic pillars with actionable goals.
  • For more information on the 2023 Corporate Responsibility program, please visit: https://www.ionispharma.com/about/corporate-responsibility/
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ISC2 Research Finds Some Progress, But More Needs to be Done to Support Women in Cybersecurity

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ISC2 – the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – today published its latest research, Women in Cybersecurity. The study, which gathered responses from 2,400 women who participated in the latest ISC2 Workforce Study (17% of the total 14,865 cybersecurity practitioners surveyed), unveiled several encouraging trends such as women's pathways into the profession, their roles within teams and similarities with men in terms of achievements, but revealed that further efforts are needed to support women in the cyber workforce.

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  • Despite women still representing a minority in the cybersecurity profession, ISC2 observed an increase in diversity within the younger workforce.
  • Among respondents in the "under 30" age category, 26% identified as women, while only 13% of respondents in the "65 or older" age category were women.
  • By 2025, research predicts that women will represent 30% of the global cybersecurity workforce, increasing to 35% by 2031.
  • "It's great to see incremental progress of younger women entering cybersecurity, however, it's not enough and more needs to be done.

AllenComm Recognized as a Top Content Provider for Diversity and Inclusion Training 2024

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The award-winning team at AllenComm, a leader in learning advisory, design, tech, and talent for the corporate learning and development market, earned industry recognition as a top content provider of custom diversity and inclusion training for 2024.

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  • AllenComm — a leading provider of innovative, effective learning experiences — has been named to a list of Top Content Providers for Diversity and Inclusion Training 2024 by eLearning Industry, earning a 5-star rating.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The award-winning team at AllenComm, a leader in learning advisory, design, tech, and talent for the corporate learning and development market, earned industry recognition as a top content provider of custom diversity and inclusion training for 2024.
  • "We're seeing an evolution of diversity and inclusion training—this is partly due to the current political environment, but we also have an opportunity to bolster the principles of DEI."
  • You can learn more about expert diversity, equity, and inclusion training techniques created by AllenComm instructional designers and the results they've generated for our clients by visiting their website portfolio.

Menopause Impacts More Than Half the Workforce, but Menopausal Support in the Workplace Is Critically Lacking: New Insights From McLean & Company

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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"We know that menopause affects women, individuals with medical menopause related to personal health needs, as well as some non-binary, intersex, and transgender people.

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  • "We know that menopause affects women, individuals with medical menopause related to personal health needs, as well as some non-binary, intersex, and transgender people.
  • This means approximately half of the workforce is impacted by menopause," says Karen Mann , senior vice president, Human Resources Research, Learning & Advisory Services at McLean & Company.
  • "While there is often more support for menopause in the workplace in regions such as Northern Europe, New Zealand, and Australia, menopausal support is critically lacking in North American environments.
  • These challenges can span multiple years across four phases, which are pre-menopause, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, and can be managed through tailored workplace support.

National Grid Opens Applications for DEI Engineering Scholarship and Internship Program

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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WALTHAM, Mass. and BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid today opened applications for its "Charging Our Future" Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Engineering Scholarship Program. The program supports students enrolled in undergraduate engineering programs with a strong interest in energy industry careers.

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  • and BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid today opened applications for its "Charging Our Future" Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Engineering Scholarship Program.
  • "The continuation of the 'Charging Our Future' program underscores National Grid's commitment to building an equitable clean energy economy in Massachusetts and New York," said Natalie Edwards, Chief Diversity Officer, National Grid.
  • "Through my internship at National Grid, I gained experience working on real-world engineering projects and developed my interpersonal skills.
  • To be eligible for National Grid's "Charging Our Future" DEI Engineering Scholarship Program, applicants must:
    The application deadline for the "Charging Our Future" DEI Engineering Scholarship Program is May 22, 2024.

IAB Appoints Industry Leaders to Critical Roles Ahead of 2024 NewFronts

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As anticipation builds for the 2024 IAB NewFronts, the pinnacle event in the streaming video marketplace, IAB, the leading trade body for the digital advertising industry, unveils key appointments to bolster its leadership team.

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  • Cintia Gabilan, a seasoned professional who's held senior roles at Amazon, Meta, and Unilever, steps into the position of Vice President at the IAB Media Center .
  • Adding to the roster, industry veteran Nadine Karp McHugh is appointed as the new IAB Executive in Residence.
  • Gabilan will lead one of IAB's most critical areas of focus as Vice President of its Media Center, right in time for the 2024 IAB NewFronts (April 29 – May 2) and the 2024 IAB Podcast Upfront (May 9).
  • "Some of the most meaningful IAB marketplaces, like the IAB NewFronts and IAB Podcast Upfront , are led by the IAB Media Center , and Cintia will undoubtedly bring a fresh perspective to the market.

New series of The Exchange Highlights Black Business Leaders Advancing Equity in Their Communities

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exchange, a project led by Deloitte and a consortium of Black-owned local publishers, today announced it has published a new series of branded articles highlighting Black business leaders, a new feature tailored for diverse audiences. Launched last year, The Exchange is a pilot project managed by the Local Media Association and Local Media Consortium that aims to advance equity in media by sustaining local publications serving racially and ethnically diverse communities that have been underserved by mainstream media.

Key Points: 
  • Using Knotch, a content intelligence platform that surveys readers, the audience responses to the content series are overwhelmingly positive.
  • Seventy-two percent of the respondents expressed a positive sentiment with the most popular reason being, "The content was inspirational."
  • Through content-sharing technology used for The Exchange, the views of content in the leadership collection saw a 62% increase over previous content series.
  • "Diverse voices matter, and we believe it is important to amplify these voices and increase knowledge sharing through a series on successful Black business leaders," said Sonny Messiah Jiles, CEO of The Defender Network.

Multi-talented Emmy® Award-Winning Host & Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley Set to Receive Trailblazer Award at A Pink Pump Affair

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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The event will include a silent auction, which will be hosted by award-winning comedian and actress Kym Whitley.

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  • The event will include a silent auction, which will be hosted by award-winning comedian and actress Kym Whitley.
  • We are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to celebrate their achievements at the 16th Annual A Pink Pump Affair.
  • Tamera Mowry-Housley, a multi-talented Emmy Award-winning host, author, actress, producer, and entrepreneur, has been named the recipient of this year's Trailblazer Award for her outstanding contributions to promoting women's health and wellness.
  • All A Pink Pump Affair proceeds will support the recently established Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (C.A.D.D.).

InSync Training to Host Panel Discussion on L&D's Role in Redefining Workforce Development for the Hybrid Era

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InSync Training, a market leader in designing and delivering transformative learning experiences, proudly announces an upcoming panel discussion aimed at exploring the role of learning and development (L&D) in driving sustainable change within today's hybrid workforces. The webinar event, titled "The Role of L&D in Redefining Workforce Development," is slated for May 2nd and will feature insights from renowned L&D experts. Moderated by Jennifer Hofmann, Chief Strategist & Founder of InSync Training, the panel comprises distinguished professionals who are spearheading innovative L&D strategies:

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  • On May 2nd InSync Training will host an enlightening expert panel which explores the pivotal role of Learning and Development (L&D) in driving sustainable change within hybrid workforces.
  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InSync Training, a market leader in designing and delivering transformative learning experiences, proudly announces an upcoming panel discussion aimed at exploring the role of learning and development (L&D) in driving sustainable change within today's hybrid workforces.
  • The webinar event, titled "The Role of L&D in Redefining Workforce Development," is slated for May 2nd and will feature insights from renowned L&D experts.
  • Those eager to revolutionize their L&D strategies for the hybrid workforce era are encouraged to secure their place: https://bit.ly/3Qa3NL8 .