D&I

Regulatory Reckoning: FTC Proposes Harsh Penalties to Combat Rise of Fake E-Commerce Reviews

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Online, Education, Use, Sale, Federal Trade Commission, D&I, Social, FTC, Virtual reality, Social media, CSR, 3D, Host, VR, Life, Weapons in Star Trek, Organization, Market share, Trust, Public opinion, Social responsibility, Government, Q&A

TAMPA BAY, Fla., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The proliferation of fake online reviews represents a significant challenge within the expanding realm of e-commerce, impacting consumer trust and distorting market dynamics. Reports indicate that approximately 4% of all online reviews are fabricated, exerting substantial influence on global consumer spending, amounting to an estimated $152 billion, as highlighted by the World Economic Forum.1 Transparency and integrity in public relations can reinforce business reputations and ensure lasting success. Karla Jo Helms the Chief Evangelist and Anti-PR Strategist for JOTO PR Disruptors™ advocates for transparency in the realm of public opinion that aligns with core values, using networks, achievements, and social responsibility to build trust. She warns, "When you put lies out along public channels, there is a universal backflash that happens—lies WILL recoil on the originator and those they negatively impact – witness now the government having to get involved. Deliver a fantastic product, service, and manage public opinion carefully."

Key Points: 
  • The FTC's proposed regulations aimed at curbing fraudulent activities in online reviews have significant penalties for violations.
  • Fighting fake online reviews isn't just about maintaining integrity; it's about safeguarding the very essence of genuine connection and informed choice."
  • FTC's Bold Moves Against Fake Online Reviews: Upholding Consumer Trust in E-commerce
    In response to this pressing issue, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken the initiative to regulate deceptive practices in product reviews and testimonials.
  • Fighting fake online reviews isn't just about maintaining integrity; it's about safeguarding the very essence of genuine connection and informed choice."

RippleMatch Recognizes Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions for having one of the Top Internship Programs in the Country

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Marketing, Communications, Teens, Generation Z, University, Collegiate, Human Resources, Education, Accounting, Professional Services, Security, Family, Other Technology, Consumer, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, VoIP, Consumer Electronics, Senior, Research Triangle, D&I, Workplace, Multimedia, Investment, Toshiba, Growth, Sale, Ecosystem, Student

The Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions internship program has earned the 2024 Campus Forward Award presented by RippleMatch.

Key Points: 
  • The Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions internship program has earned the 2024 Campus Forward Award presented by RippleMatch.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220236364/en/
    Interns at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions visit the NC Museum of Science as one of the many events that Toshiba's Internship Program offers to encourage bonding and networking.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “This award is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to cultivating a dynamic and welcoming learning environment,” says Jim Fornabaio, Senior VP and Chief HR Officer at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.
  • “We’re honored for our internship program to earn the 2024 Campus Forward Awards,” says Julia Orlidge-Diehl, University Relations Business Partner and leader of the internship program at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategic Research Report 2024: Market to Reach $24.4 Billion by 2030 - Top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends for 2023 and Beyond

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Saturday, March 2, 2024
Bias, White people, Corporation, Woman, Fact, D&I, Developed country, Beneficial, Reality, Growth, Can, Cultural diversity, Erg, Head, Business, Equity, Migrant, Workplace, Ethnic group, ALL, Film, Folding, Dawn, Value, Creative industries

DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives have become increasingly vital in the corporate world, reflecting humanity's ongoing struggle with achieving equality across various demographics.
  • Despite these challenges, the economic benefits of diversity and inclusion are well acknowledged, prompting companies worldwide to prioritize D&I initiatives.
  • Recent market activity reflects the growing emphasis on D&I, with players worldwide exhibiting varying degrees of competitive market presence in 2023.

New clinical trials report from PA Consulting suggests biopharma companies are not keeping pace with changing public attitudes to sharing their medical data

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
African Americans, Pfizer, D&I, GSK, Intelligence, Pulse, Life, Trust, Organization, Patient, Clinical trial, Ageing, Appetite, PA Consulting Group, Research, Pharmaceutical industry

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- US patients are willing to share their health data across clinical trials studies, offering the potential for global biopharma organizations to radically increase the pace of R&D, according to new data from PA Consulting (PA), the company that's bringing ingenuity to life.

Key Points: 
  • But global biopharma leaders need to do more to help US consumers benefit from the trust and commitment they make when participating in clinical research .
  • Additional findings from the survey show that:
    People believe in the importance of diverse, safe clinical research.
  • Yet only 28% agree that the high cost of medical research and development justifies the high prices of new drugs.
  • This means that biopharma companies running clinical trials need to make more efforts to reassure consumers about the prioritization of participant safety.

Global Life Sciences Data Leader H1 Releases GenosAI™ Pro to Empower Clinical Ops Leaders with Conversational AI

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Natural language processing, D&I, Clinical trial, Patient, Publication, OpenAI, Lung cancer, HCP, NLP, Pharmaceutical industry

NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H1 , the leading source of truth for global healthcare professionals, clinical trial, and research information for life sciences, announces the launch of GenosAI™ Pro, a new addition to its conversational AI toolkit.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H1 , the leading source of truth for global healthcare professionals, clinical trial, and research information for life sciences, announces the launch of GenosAI™ Pro, a new addition to its conversational AI toolkit.
  • GenosAI is the conversational AI backbone powering all H1 solutions.
  • Building on the success of GenosAI Lite released in 2023, the new GenosAI Pro brings even more advanced AI-powered features and capabilities to Trial Landscape.
  • “GenosAI Pro marks a significant leap forward in applying the power of generative AI to clinical research, offering unmatched insights and efficiencies.

Consilio Wins Comparably Award for Best Company Culture

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Legal, Other Technology, Human Resources, Consulting, Interface (computing), D&I, Culture, Behavior, Happiness, Inclusion, Diversity, True north, Private law, Management

Consilio, the global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, today announced the company was recognized by Comparably as a winner of the award for Best Company Culture.

Key Points: 
  • Consilio, the global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, today announced the company was recognized by Comparably as a winner of the award for Best Company Culture.
  • Consilio won the Best Company for Happiness award from Comparably in 2022.
  • Winners of the Comparably award for Best Company Culture are based on anonymous feedback submitted by employees between November 2022 and November 2023.
  • “We are proud to be recognized by Comparably for our ongoing commitment to fostering a strong company culture,” said Brandyn Payne, Consilio’s Chief Employee Experience Officer.

The Impact of DEI on Business Performance; The Tipping Point

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Saturday, December 23, 2023
Biophysical environment, Workforce, Culture, UNSW, Woman, Diversity, Hope, ESG, Pressure, Performance, University, Social, Equity, DEI, ISO, D&I, DNV

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the introduction of both mandatory and voluntary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements, company managers are under increasing pressure to improve their performance on social and governance issues. But according to Barbara Frencia, CEO of Business Assurance (BA) in DNV, misconceptions about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) can often blind managers to the business benefits of a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.

Key Points: 
  • But according to Barbara Frencia, CEO of Business Assurance (BA) in DNV, misconceptions about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) can often blind managers to the business benefits of a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.
  • "Pressure from regulators or customers to implement DEI policies are certainly drivers, but the real value of cultivating a more diverse and inclusive workforce can be found in improving competitiveness, innovation and business performance."
  • But implementing and measuring the impacts of DEI policies and actions on business performance is harder to quantify.
  • "In my view, we are approaching a tipping point," she says.

Williams Mullen Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Friday, December 8, 2023
D&I, Federal Reserve Bank, Corporate Equality Index, Equality, Human Rights Campaign, Equitable, CEI, Diversity, Workplace, Gender identity, Nursing, Insurance

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Williams Mullen is proud to announce that the firm received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which has been described by the organization as the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Williams Mullen is proud to announce that the firm received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which has been described by the organization as the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • The firm is one of three Richmond-headquartered businesses to receive a score of 100, joining Altria Group, Inc. and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
  • "Williams Mullen is pleased to receive a sixth consecutive top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index," said Woody Fowler, president and CEO of Williams Mullen.
  • The results of this year's CEI showcase how U.S.-based companies are promoting LGBTQ+ friendly workplace policies in the U.S. and abroad.

Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Business Research Report 2023: How Diversity and Inclusion Technology Can Bring Organizational-Level Changes

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Friday, December 1, 2023
Film, D&I, Erg, D, Woman, Growth, Reality, Equity, Fact, Beneficial, Microaggression, Bias, Diversity, Employee resource group, Creative industries, Management, Workforce, Inclusion, Gender

DUBLIN, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The concept of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) has gained significant attention in recent years, as companies recognize its importance in creating a more equitable and productive workplace.
  • Diversity & Inclusion encompasses various aspects, including racial and ethnic diversity, linguistic diversity, and the inclusion of skilled labor from around the world.
  • It's a Fact
    What are the Solutions to Encourage & Build Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Movie Industry?

Cognitiv Releases AI Solutions for More Inclusive and Diverse Media Buying

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
GPT, Deep learning, North, Marketing, Publication, D&I, Inclusive, Diversity, Cognitivism (psychology), Digital, AI, Online shopping

NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cognitiv, the leading provider of deep learning AI for marketers, today announced two new features for media buyers that enable more diverse and inclusive media buying.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cognitiv, the leading provider of deep learning AI for marketers, today announced two new features for media buyers that enable more diverse and inclusive media buying.
  • Brands can now actively buy inclusive or neutral media aligned with their unique brand values, and avoid non-inclusive media.
  • Objective news sites, independent publications and other important forms of diverse content are reviewed automatically at scale with incredible accuracy to unlock significantly more inclusive content into an advertiser’s media plan.
  • “We are excited to deliver the next generation in inclusive media buying using the most advanced deep learning technology.