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The Hershey Company recognized for DEI efforts
The Hershey Co.'s plan to increase diversity, equity and inclusion has been recognized by DiversityInc.
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The business case for diversity, equity and inclusion
“Why do we even care about doing this?” Launching a panel discussion, Monica Gould posed the question at the March 29 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit hosted by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business.
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Hershey Company one of Forbes ‘World’s Top Female Friendly Companies’
The Hershey Co. has topped Forbes' list of the "World's Top Female Friendly Companies," leading a roster of 300 honorees.
Read More »Midstate organizations make diversity a principal, not just a statistic
For Midstate businesses finding success as diverse hirers, company-wide diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals have become less like objectives and more like a part of their DNA.
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WellSpan Health names Brister as chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer
WellSpan Health’s senior director of talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion will lead the York-based system’s efforts to build its workforce diversity and inclusivity as its first ever chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
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Harrisburg University to highlight innovation, diversity and inclusion
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will host two events that celebrate Innovation, Diversity, and Inclusion from 12-5 p.m. on Sept. 21.
Read More »CPBJ seminar explores achieving diversity and inclusion in your business
Businesses must acknowledge disparities in their workforce, be authentic in the change they want to make, be accountable for that change and be prepared to take action if they want a diverse and inclusionary workforce, said Sara Taylor, president and CEO of Rochester, New York-based Positive Steps.
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Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz target diversity in accounting with two new initiatives
Advisory firm Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF) announced two new annual initiatives to support minority students studying accounting.
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Pennsylvania PUC to require diversity reporting from utilities
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission plans to require diversity reporting from all major electric gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications public utilities.
Read More »Johnson & Johnson vows to add 50% more Black managers in five years
Johnson & Johnson plans to increase the number of Black managers in the company by 50% within five years as part of a $100 million initiative to tackle racial inequality, executives said Tuesday.
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Pa. education association outlines efforts to improve educational workforce
The state Education Association plans to work on a series of goals to target Pennsylvania's teacher shortage.
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Few cancer patients join clinical trials, Penn State study finds
A majority of cancer patients do not seek out clinical trials as their first course of treatment, according to a new study by researchers at the Hershey-based Penn State Cancer Institute.
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Training can reinforce inclusive workplace policies
Not every company offers diversity training, but in today’s changing economic and political climate every business can benefit from it. While laws ban discriminatory hiring practices based on race, age or gender, workplace diversity or sensitivity training is a proactive step designed to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and accepted. Feeling safe at ...
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Talking bias: Starting the dialog on workplace inclusion is tough but neces-sary
“Most employers have a goal to create a safe and inclusive environment for their employees,” said Adrian Shanker, director of the Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown.
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