D&I

Drake University announces $3.15 million philanthropic commitment from Sammons Financial Group

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Drake University announced today that Sammons Financial Group® has committed $3.15 million to Drake to support the development of the Sammons Intercultural Center and Sammons Plaza, along with support for two scholarship funds that will create a total of 14 endowed scholarships.

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  • Drake University announced today that Sammons Financial Group® has committed $3.15 million to Drake to support the development of the Sammons Intercultural Center and Sammons Plaza, along with support for two scholarship funds that will create a total of 14 endowed scholarships.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230222006001/en/
    Beginning in 2024, Drake will use $1.75 million of the Sammons Financial Group gift to renovate and revitalize one of its most beautiful and historic buildings—Morehouse Hall.
  • “Sammons Financial Group and Drake University have enjoyed a supportive, long-term relationship.
  • “We are incredibly grateful to have such strong relationships with central Iowa businesses like Sammons Financial Group, who continue to invest in the advancement of Drake.

Berry Appoints New VP of Global Diversity and Inclusion to Develop Leading D&I Strategy

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), recently announced the appointment of Anastasia Matthews to the role of Vice President – Global Diversity & Inclusion/Corporate Human Resources.

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  • Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), recently announced the appointment of Anastasia Matthews to the role of Vice President – Global Diversity & Inclusion/Corporate Human Resources.
  • In her new role, Matthews is leading Berry’s Executive D&I Council and D&I Global Workgroup in the development and execution of an updated diversity and inclusion strategy.
  • In 2021, Tom Salmon, Berry’s Chief Executive Officer, signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge.
  • To learn more about Berry’s commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, visit https://www.berryglobal.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-strategy/gl... .

JBG SMITH Selected for Inclusion in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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JBG SMITH scored at 88% for its inclusive culture in part due to its excellent parental leave policies, adoption assistance program, availability of employee resources, and D&I training options.

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  • JBG SMITH scored at 88% for its inclusive culture in part due to its excellent parental leave policies, adoption assistance program, availability of employee resources, and D&I training options.
  • Notably, JBG SMITH releases an annual D&I report, further displaying its overall commitment to transparent reporting.
  • “We’re honored to be recognized by the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index which serves as evidence of our commitment to our ongoing work to achieve gender equality,” said Matt Kelly, JBG SMITH CEO.
  • “JBG SMITH has been working diligently to cultivate and maintain a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable.

Vault Releases 2023 Rankings of Best Consulting Firms in North America

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vault today announced its Consulting 50 Rankings for 2023, with Bain & Company ranking as the "Best Consulting Firm to Work For." It's the third year in a row that Bain takes the top spot. Meanwhile, Boston Consulting Group moves up to take No. 2, with McKinsey & Company sliding down to No. 3. Rounding out the top five of the Consulting 50 are EY-Parthenon at No. 4 and The Bridgespan Group at No. 5—the two firms reversed positions this year.

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  • Employees describe the firm's D&I goals as "receptive and ambitious" and say the firm "pioneered a number of diversity recruiting programs."
  • Top that off with "some of the best health insurance available," and it's easy to see how Bain remains king of the "Best to Work For" mountain.
  • Some common themes among these exceptional firms are strong leadership and a culture of ongoing improvement and learning.
  • Our new consulting company profiles include many more direct quotes from consulting professionals about hours, work/life balance, overall satisfaction, compensation, benefits, training, diversity, business outlook, and more.

Sempra Named to 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which recognizes public companies that demonstrate workforce diversity and inclusion (D&I) and transparency in gender-data reporting.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which recognizes public companies that demonstrate workforce diversity and inclusion (D&I) and transparency in gender-data reporting.
  • "Our inclusion on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth year in a row is a testament to our commitment to diversity and inclusion—a cornerstone of our high-performance culture," said Karen Sedgwick, chief administrative officer and chief human resources officer for Sempra.
  • Sempra's dedication to gender equality and D&I extends into the communities where its employees work and live.
  • In addition, across the Sempra family of companies, programs have been developed to advance supplier opportunities for businesses owned by women, minorities, service-disabled veterans and members of the LGBTQ community.

Heartbeat Selected for Ad Age Best Places to Work 2023 List, Celebrates 7 Consecutive Years of Workplace Honors

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading healthcare marketing agency Heartbeat has been named to the 2023 Ad Age Best Places to Work list, ranking 2 overall in the large agency category. 2023 marks the 3rd consecutive year, and 4th overall, that Heartbeat has been recognized as part of the prestigious Ad Age listing.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading healthcare marketing agency Heartbeat has been named to the 2023 Ad Age Best Places to Work list, ranking 2 overall in the large agency category.
  • 2023 marks the 3rd consecutive year, and 4th overall, that Heartbeat has been recognized as part of the prestigious Ad Age listing.
  • The Ad Age Best Places to Work program is an annual ranking of companies that lead the pack in factors ranging from pay and benefits to corporate culture and leadership.
  • In addition to previous Best Places to Work selections from Ad Age (2017, 2021, and 2022), Heartbeat is also a 3-time selectee to the MM+M Best Places to Work list (2018, 2019, and 2021).