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CBRE Earns Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index for Ninth Year in a Row

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-based companies in four categories: non-discrimination policies across business entities; equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families; supporting an inclusive culture and corporate social responsibility. The results of the 2022 CEI show how CBRE is not only promoting LGBTQ+-friendly workplace policies in the U.S.,

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IBM Grants a Total of $5 Million In-Kind To Bolster Schools' Cybersecurity Preparedness

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As the FBI, DHS CISA, and MS-ISCA anticipate an increase in cyberattacks against schools during the 2022/2023 academic year, schools are bracing for potential attacks and the significant costs that follow. Each grant will sponsor IBM Service Corps volunteers to address the selected school districts' cybersecurity resiliency. IBMSecurity ?on

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How Canada’s Modern Slavery Act lets fashion brands hide behind aura of social responsibility

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Similar weak disclosure laws in California, the United Kingdom and Australia have already been found to be ineffective by academic researchers. Building on this initiative, the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry — with 198 brand and retailer signatories — was introduced in 2021.

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Top 40 MBAs double down on commitments to sustainability

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On a positive note, top-40 schools as a group demonstrate a growing commitment to infuse sustainability – present in about half (49%) of core content this year compared to 39% in 2021, and well above the average of 22% for all schools. The key is to never get complacent. There is a lot more we can do.”. 5 5 Gordon S.

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How IBM Is Helping Bridge the Digital Divide

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“We know many talented individuals have the knowledge, skills, and abilities companies are looking for, but the system that we have doesn’t work well for applicants or current employees,” says Lydia Logan, vice president for Global Education and Workforce Development in the Corporate Social Responsibility department at IBM.

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DraftKings Announces Sponsorship of Military Research Associate Program Developed by Kindbridge Research Institute

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“It is a privilege to be able to play a leading role in supporting the next generation of researchers while training veterans for new careers in concert with KRI,” said Chrissy Thurmond, DraftKings’ Senior Director, Responsible Gaming. We are thrilled to team up with DraftKings on this one-of-a-kind program.

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New IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity and Data Analytics Certificates To Be Deployed in Community College Systems Across Alabama, California Bay Area, Colorado and Louisiana

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"Community colleges play a critical role in advancing the adoption of essential technology skills for the workforce," said Lydia Logan, Vice President for Global Education and Workforce Development, IBM Corporate Social Responsibility. The credential proved to be a very good entry-level introduction to cybersecurity.