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First Quarterly Data Brief from the Mental Health at Work Index

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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One Mind at Work, in partnership with Columbia University Mental Health + Work Design Lab, and corporate ethical standards measurement company Ethisphere, today released the first Quarterly Brief from the Mental Health at Work Index™ .

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  • One Mind at Work, in partnership with Columbia University Mental Health + Work Design Lab, and corporate ethical standards measurement company Ethisphere, today released the first Quarterly Brief from the Mental Health at Work Index™ .
  • The Mental Health at Work Index is the first-of-its-kind comprehensive, standardized assessment of organizational programs supporting workforce mental health.
  • The Mental Health at Work Index was launched publicly in May 2023, following a period of beta testing.
  • Despite the recent proliferation of mental health offerings, independent data or globalized standards do not currently exist to provide scientifically supported decision-making for workplace mental health programs.

Henry Schein Congratulates Dr. Louis W. Sullivan for Receiving a 2023 National Humanism in Medicine Medal, Awarded by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today celebrates Dr. Louis W. Sullivan for receiving a 2023 National Humanism in Medicine Medal from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

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  • Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today celebrates Dr. Louis W. Sullivan for receiving a 2023 National Humanism in Medicine Medal from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230707576139/en/
    Dr. Louis W. Sullivan receives a 2023 National Humanism in Medicine Medal, awarded by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation (Photo: Business Wire)
    Medal recipients were recognized during The Gold Foundation’s Annual Gala held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on June 20, 2023.
  • “For more than 16 years, we’ve been privileged to advance health equity and empower health care professionals through our work together at Henry Schein and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation.
  • Henry Schein co-founded The Gold Foundation’s Corporate Council in 2017, and Allison Neale, Henry Schein’s Vice President of Public Policy and Managing Director of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, serves as the Council’s Chair.

Amway™ Supports The Skin Cancer Foundation Through Corporate Council Membership

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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This news comes on the heels of Amway becoming a member of The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Corporate Council in September 2022.

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  • This news comes on the heels of Amway becoming a member of The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Corporate Council in September 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230510005169/en/
    Four Amway Artistry™ Skin Nutrition™ products earn The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation for safe and effective sun protection.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Joining The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Corporate Council supports Amway’s mission of helping people live better, healthier lives,” said Peter Strydom, Amway’s global chief marketing officer.
  • The four Artistry™ Skincare products that have earned The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation include:
    “The Seal of Recommendation is an important public education tool in the fight against skin cancer, and we’re always pleased when new products meet our criteria for inclusion in the program,” says Dan Latore, executive director of The Skin Cancer Foundation.

First-of-its-Kind Standardized Assessment Tool for Workplace Mental Health Launches to Public, Available to All Employers

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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One Mind at Work, in partnership with Columbia University Mental Health + Work Design Lab, and corporate ethical standards measurement company Ethisphere, today announced the public launch of the Mental Health at Work Index™- the first-of-its-kind, comprehensive, standardized assessment of organizational programs and practices supporting workforce mental health.

Key Points: 
  • One Mind at Work, in partnership with Columbia University Mental Health + Work Design Lab, and corporate ethical standards measurement company Ethisphere, today announced the public launch of the Mental Health at Work Index™- the first-of-its-kind, comprehensive, standardized assessment of organizational programs and practices supporting workforce mental health.
  • The Index addresses a critical gap in workplace mental health: employees expect their employers to invest meaningfully in their mental health and wellbeing, but until now there has been no singular definition for what constitutes a “good” workplace mental health program.
  • It measures maturity in ten categories: mental health strategy, leadership, workforce engagement, communication, organizational culture, mental health training, work design & environment, mental health benefits, employment practices and monitoring and reporting.
  • Despite the recent proliferation of mental health offerings, independent data or globalized standards do not currently exist to provide scientifically supported decision-making for workplace mental health programs.

Giant Food Releases Third Annual Better Neighbor Report

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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LANDOVER, Md., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces the release of its third annual Better Neighbor Report which spotlights the company's work to serve its customers, support its associates and provide transparency about its commitment to communities throughout the greater D.C., Maryland and Virginia region. While the report reflects on the prior year's accomplishments, it signifies Giant's commitment to continuously work to be a Better Neighbor, a Better Place to Shop, and a Better Place to Work to everyone it serves.

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  • Report showcases retailer's commitment to associates, local partners and communities
    LANDOVER, Md., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food , the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces the release of its third annual Better Neighbor Report which spotlights the company's work to serve its customers, support its associates and provide transparency about its commitment to communities throughout the greater D.C., Maryland and Virginia region.
  • While the report reflects on the prior year's accomplishments, it signifies Giant's commitment to continuously work to be a Better Neighbor, a Better Place to Shop, and a Better Place to Work to everyone it serves.
  • As a local business providing essential services for our communities, we recognize our great responsibility to not only our customers, but also our associates," said Ira Kress, President of Giant Food.
  • "The Better Neighbor Report documents our work from 2022, though we know our job is never done and we will continue to build on our commitment to transparency, serving our customers and supporting our associates."

Zevra Therapeutics Reiterates Commitment to Rare Disease Community as New Corporate Council Member of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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CELEBRATION, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: KMPH) (“Zevra” or the “Company” and formerly KemPharm, Inc.), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that it has become a Corporate Council member of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and reiterated its commitment to the rare disease community by celebrating Rare Disease Day 2023.

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  • CELEBRATION, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: KMPH) (“Zevra” or the “Company” and formerly KemPharm, Inc.), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that it has become a Corporate Council member of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and reiterated its commitment to the rare disease community by celebrating Rare Disease Day 2023.
  • A rare disease is a condition that impacts fewer than 200,000 people in the United States, with over 7,000 known rare diseases nationally affecting nearly 1 in 10 people.
  • As a company focused on advancing therapies for rare diseases, Zevra stands with NORD and the rare disease community today and every day.
  • “We enthusiastically welcome Zevra as an important partner for our community and appreciate the symbolism of its new name inspired by the zebra – the international symbol of the rare disease community."

Josephine Moran Appointed to Ledyard Board

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Ledyard Financial Group (Ticker symbol LFGP) is pleased to announce that Josephine Moran has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. and Ledyard National Bank.

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  • Ledyard Financial Group (Ticker symbol LFGP) is pleased to announce that Josephine Moran has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. and Ledyard National Bank.
  • Bruce King, Ledyard’s Board Chair stated, “In the year that Josephine has been here at Ledyard, she has made many valuable contributions to the organization.
  • Her leadership skills, expertise, and vast banking experience have already served Ledyard well and we are looking forward to having her on the board helping Ledyard execute on our strategic initiatives.”
    Ms. Moran has over twenty years of leadership, community banking, investment services and lending experience.
  • Ledyard Financial Group, Inc., headquartered in Hanover, New Hampshire, is the holding company for Ledyard National Bank.

Tetra Tech’s General Counsel Preston Hopson Receives 2022 Diversity Counsel of the Year Award

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, congratulates Preston Hopson, Tetra Tech General Counsel, on his selection as 2022 Diversity Counsel of the Year by the Association of Corporate Council (ACC) Southern California Chapter.

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  • Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, congratulates Preston Hopson, Tetra Tech General Counsel, on his selection as 2022 Diversity Counsel of the Year by the Association of Corporate Council (ACC) Southern California Chapter.
  • Since joining Tetra Tech in 2018, Mr. Hopson helped launch Tetra Techs global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program as a founding member of our DEI Council.
  • He is a mentor for the Black General Counsel 2025 Project to prepare Black lawyers to become General Counsel of public companies.
  • Mr. Hopson said, I am honored to be included in the ranks of the accomplished recipients of the Diversity Counsel Award.

ParentSquare Joins the Corporate Council of the New York State Association of Computers and Technologies in Education

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home communications platform for K-12 education, has been selected to be a corporate council member of the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE).

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  • NYSCATE is a nonprofit, professional organization representing more than 25,000 technology-using educators and administrators in the state of New York.
  • Additionally, ParentSquare's admission to the NYSCATE Corporate Council lets educators know that ParentSquare is compliant with the state's EdLaw 2.d, which regulates data privacy and security.
  • In 2021 alone, nearly 100 school districts in the state of New York adopted ParentSquare's feature-rich, two-way communications platform.
  • Corporate Council members are companies and startups that share in the mission and vision of NYSCATE in servicing NYS educators.

Industry leaders Michael Heller and Gordon Watson join the Markaaz Advisory Board

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markaaz, the fintech that enables small businesses to verify and improve their essential business data to build a better business, has added Michael Heller and Gordon Watson to its exceptional group of advisors.  

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  • Michael Heller, Venture Partner at Oak HC FT, and Gordon Watson, CEO of AXA Asia and Africa, have joinedMarkaaz's outstanding advisory board.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markaaz, the fintech that enables small businesses to verify and improve their essential business data to build a better business, has added Michael Heller and Gordon Watson to its exceptionalgroup ofadvisors.
  • Michael Heller co-founded data and analytics company Argus Information and Advisory Services, which Verisk Analytics acquired in 2012, and has led global information and insights company FactorTrust(acquired by TransUnion in 2017).
  • MichaelFraccaro, current Chief People Officer at technology payments company Mastercard,and RossFubini, Founder of XYZ Capital, have been advisingMarkaazsince 2021.