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Get ready for one of the most anticipated gatherings of corporate communicators this year! Corporate Communications: Driving the Business Forward, hosted by The Conference Board, will take place on March 6-7, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY, bringing together Fortune 500 Chief Communications Officers and industry leaders to address the biggest challenges of our time: technological, political, economic, environmental, and more. 

After selling out in 2024, this year’s event is expected to fill up fast, so be sure to register early! 3BL Members enjoy an exclusive $500 savings with code 3BLVIP—offer ends February 14.

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Featured Speakers Include:

Dave Armon, Executive Vice Chairman, 3BLAllyson Park, Chief Communications Officer, WalmartBeatriz Perez, EVP and Global Chief Communications, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships Officer, The Coca-Cola CompanyMatthew DiGirolamo, Chief Corporate Affairs & Engagement Officer, L’Oréal North AmericaKatie Hill, Senior Vice President of Communications, National Football LeagueRamon Soto, SVP and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Northwell HealthTeresa Rasmussen, Chief Executive Officer, ThriventAnd more…

What You’ll Gain:

Inspiring sessions featuring insights from top corporate communications leaders.Practical strategies you can apply to enhance your communication impact.Unmatched networking with peers and trailblazers shaping the future of corporate communications.

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Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from the best, connect with your peers, and prepare for the future of corporate communications!

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Hygiene and health company Essity has, for the fourth consecutive year, been designated a Diversity Leader by Financial Times. 

The ranking was compiled by the research firm Statista on behalf of the Financial Times by surveying more than 100,000 employees in European companies on five aspects of diversity: gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and disability.

“Diversity is an ongoing commitment and an important investment for employees, companies and the world around us. Diversity and inclusion are business-critical as they contribute to better decision-making and thus better results,” says Pia Höök, VP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Essity. 

Listen to Essity’s podcast Courageous Conversations here. 

More information about the Financial Times Diversity Leader ranking can be found here.

For additional information please contact: Malin Herrmann Geijer, Media Relations Manager, +46 706 17 05 88, malin.herrmann@essity.com

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog

We’ve all received emails claiming that we’ve won an amazing prize, but when Conner Tadlock got an email saying he was the grand prize winner of the U.S. Bank Student Scholarship program, he didn’t send it to his spam folder.

“I kind of didn’t believe it at first,” Tadlock said. “I immediately checked online to make sure everything matched up, then I very quickly called my parents to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.”

Tadlock, a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, received $20,000 as the grand prize winner in the U.S. Bank scholarship sweepstakes.

“My parents were probably just as excited as I was if not a little more,” he said.

In order to be entered into the sweepstakes, students complete gamified, in-app financial education lessons that can be accessed in a web-based format. Students can also win gift cards for completing challenges and, during 2024, nearly $40,000 was dispersed in incentives. Tadlock’s scholarship was one of seven, totaling $55,000, that were awarded during 2024.

“The money will go straight toward funding my tuition so I can keep focusing on my studies,” said Tadlock, who is majoring in mechanical engineering with minors in mathematics and entrepreneurship.

Tadlock qualified for the grand prize drawing by completing 150 of the financial education modules, which generally take one or two minutes each to finish.

“There were a lot of different topics,” he said. “I tried to challenge myself and branch out into things I hadn’t learned as much about.”

Dallas Luckenbill, who won a $5,000 prize, said he completed more than 100 of the modules.

“I found them to be highly useful,” he said. “It definitely covered basic information but it was useful basic information.”

Luckenbill is a freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln studying emerging media arts.

“My father found out about the scholarship sweepstakes. He wanted to support me,” Luckenbill said. “It was definitely exciting to win $5,000. Any amount helps.”

The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program has been running for more than 12 years. The 2025 scholarship will launch Feb. 1 and details will be available on the U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program website at that time.

DENVER /3BL/ – The DaVita Giving Foundation today announced an investment in the National Kidney Foundation (NKF)’s PEERS program, a program that provides social and emotional support for patients, care partners, and living donors through connections with mentors living through similar experiences.

Prioritizing mental health in chronic disease care is essential, and mentorship can help provide people with support and comfort in a time when they might otherwise feel alone. Studies1 show that social connection can help reduce the risk of chronic disease and other serious illness, and lead to better mental and physical health.

“Receiving a chronic disease diagnosis can be a distressing and emotional experience for patients as well as their loved ones. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often manage multiple health conditions at once, and our dedicated care teams come together to support patients throughout their kidney care journey. While the support of care teams and partners is invaluable, nothing quite matches the comfort and understanding that comes from connecting with peers,” remarked Dr. Jeff Giullian, chief medical officer for DaVita, a leading provider of kidney care services. “We celebrate the NKF PEERS program for its commitment to connecting patients with a broader health community, and we are truly grateful to be part of this vital effort.”

Today, more than 356 individuals participate as mentors and mentees in the program, with 81% of participants managing a chronic illness like kidney failure.

“Going through a kidney disease diagnosis, being on dialysis, and getting evaluated for a transplant can be such a lonely process. NKF PEERS helps people in these moments make connections with someone else who’s ‘been there before,'” said Marissa Argentina, patient programs director for the NKF. “Connecting with trained peer mentors who have those lived experiences, can share their stories and are able to be a source of support for someone new to living with kidney disease, dialysis or transplant can make a huge difference.”

Patients living with chronic disease are significantly more likely to experience depression and other mental health conditions2, and studies3 show that social connection improves the psychological well-being of those living with mental health conditions.

“When I first started dialysis, I felt depressed, so I asked my social worker at DaVita if there was a program where I could talk to someone experiencing the same things I was,” said Felicia Tarnecki, DaVita patient and mentee participant in NKF PEERS. “My mentor answered my questions, and we talked on the phone often. It helped me feel less alone and more in control of my health.”

The program connects participants telephonically and provides them with an opportunity to discuss their kidney care journey and ask questions in a comfortable environment with someone who has lived through similar experiences.

“I want to give others the encouragement through their journey that I wish I’d had, because I felt like nobody understood what I was going through,” said Janine Prazza, mentor for the NKF PEERS program and a dual heart and kidney transplant recipient.

To learn more about DaVita’s giving and community partnerships, visit DaVita.com/About. To learn more about support groups and other resources for those affected by kidney disease, visit DaVita.com/Support or Kidney.org/PEERS.

About DaVita Inc. 
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of June 30, 2024, DaVita served approximately 265,100 patients at 3,124 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,672 centers were located in the United States and 452 centers were located in 13 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care industry to adopt an equitable and high-quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.

Media Contact: 
DaVita Newsroom 
newsroom@davita.com

1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2024, March 27). Social Connection. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved October 2, 2024, from https://www.cdc.gov/social-connectedness/about/index.html 
2Based on 2021 data. John’s Hopkins (2021, December 16). The Intersection of Mental Health and Chronic Disease. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2021/the-intersection-of-mental-health-and-chronic-disease 
3Based on 2017 data. Harandi TF, Taghinasab MM, Nayeri TD. The correlation of social support with mental health: A meta-analysis. Electron Physician. 2017 Sep 25;9(9):5212-5222. doi: 10.19082/5212. PMID: 29038699; PMCID: PMC5633215.

SOURCE DaVita

Originally published by Inc.com

IBM Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Certification

This is a course that includes test questions and it’s fairly comprehensive. It takes about ten hours to complete.

This certification covers topics like how AI makes predictions, understands language and images, and learns using circuits inspired by the human brain. You will also gain hands-on experience by building and testing a machine learning model using IBM Watson Studio. The program concludes with actionable tips for pursuing a career in AI. This certification is free and takes about 10 hours.

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Baker Tilly’s podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson are joined by Baker Tilly colleagues Michelle Isenhouer-Hanlin and Joe Marchese to explore the $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The discussion dives into how this funding supports low-income and disadvantaged communities through green banks and community lenders, what types of projects qualify and how developers can prepare to access these resources. The team also shares actionable insights for community lenders and project developers, including strategies to meet funding criteria and maximize impact.

Listen in for key details about this initiative and how it can shape the future of clean energy and affordable housing.

Multifamily housing resources

For articles, webinars and additional resources for developers, housing authorities, property managers, state housing credit agencies and lenders, visit Baker Tilly’s multifamily housing page.

North Wilmington, Delaware now has a new resource for the community as the Chemours Community STEM Hub at EastSide Charter School officially opened its doors. The Chemours Community STEM Hub is a state-of-the-art, premier access point for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. The new building houses EastSide Charter School’s APEX (Middle School Honors) and STEM programs and includes a maker’s space, 3D printing, engineering, and other STEM-related activities. 

In addition to serving the students of EastSide, the Hub also doubles as a community center after school, on weekends, and in the summer with out-of-school programming spanning mentoring, robotics, coding, chemistry, biology, renewable energy, and Science Olympiad competitions.

Part of Chemours’ ChemFEST school partnership program launched in 2021, focused on championing change toward a more diverse STEM workforce, EastSide Charter School was among the first school partners, receiving a $4 million dollar donation which spurred the creation of the new Hub. Investing in under-resourced middle schools in its footprint communities, Chemours works to ensure that younger students are exposed to STEM education early on, which research has shown is critical and most influential when started before students reach high school and begin choosing their courses. 

Chemours President and CEO, Denise Dignam shared, “Through my own journey to becoming a chemical engineer, I understand that giving students access to STEM resources can help inspire and allow them to see themselves in a STEM career. That’s important because these students will be a part of our next generation of innovators and problem solvers–our future STEM workforce.”

The new Hub supports workforce development, offers health services, and enhances STEM education opportunities for local students, helping to meet the critical need for current and future scientists, engineers, technologists and more.

Did you know? We partner with a number of organizations each year to help support our communities.

Last week, many of our employees participated in a variety of MLK Day Of Service volunteer events. From donating clothing to assembling care packages for our military and their K9 pals, we’re PSEG Proud of all their great work.

Learn more about our employee volunteerism at http://spr.ly/6040xrWV2

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Griffith Foods is thrilled to announce that our manufacturing site in Bangalore, India, has achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental management! This prestigious certification reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental performance.

A huge shoutout to our exceptional cross-functional teams – from quality, operations, and engineering to supply chain, HR, and sustainability – who collaborated seamlessly to meet the rigorous standards of ISO 14001. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and innovative solutions have been key in reducing our environmental footprint and driving positive change.

This achievement marks not just a milestone but a continued pledge to improve our environmental practices and make a lasting impact on our planet. To learn more about our sustainability initiatives please visit us at https://griffithfoods.com/sustainability/

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Marathon Petroleum has trained nearly 800 employees, including 700 fleet drivers, to identify and report human trafficking through its partnership with the nonprofit Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT).The company is bringing awareness to other parts of the business, including safety teams and employee network groups, with collaborative sessions involving industry, law enforcement and government representatives.TAT emphasizes recognizing trafficking signs, taking action by reporting suspicious activity, and spreading awareness to protect vulnerable individuals.

Marathon Petroleum has expanded its partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Since launching the initiative in 2023, Marathon Petroleum has trained nearly 800 employees in the Transportation and Rail organization to identify human trafficking situations on the road and how to report suspicious activity. Nearly 700 of those certified are fleet drivers.

“Human trafficking isn’t something you think about daily but having this training helps keep me aware of any suspicious activities and anyone that may need help,” said Nicole Heinricy, Marathon Petroleum Transport Driver in Minnesota. “It gave me the ability to take action when needed to make an impact in the community, not just at work but while I’m off duty.”

Company leaders have been encouraged by the positive response to the initiative.

“One common characteristic among our driver workforce is their willingness to help those in need,” said Rob Leipheimer, Senior Manager at Marathon Petroleum. “I have been humbled to see the outpouring of generosity from our fleets when a co-worker and their family is in need or when we partner with community donation drives. Our drivers’ overwhelming participation in TAT training further demonstrates their willingness to offer a hand to anyone in need.”

Marathon Petroleum is bringing awareness to other parts of the business, including safety teams and employee network groups. In October, Marathon Petroleum and its midstream component MPLX sponsored a training session in Dickinson, North Dakota, that brought together members of the trucking industry, law enforcement, government officials and other groups.

“Many people who participated in the session had no idea that trafficking was a growing issue, even in North Dakota,” said Patty Furuseth, Advanced Personal Safety Professional at Marathon Petroleum. “Trafficking is a crime of exploitation, and education and awareness are key in protecting the vulnerable.”

TAT is a nonprofit organization focused on educating others about human trafficking, how to identify it and how to report suspicious activity. Here are some key points from TAT:

Recognize the Signs:

Individuals who appear to be under control or are not allowed to speak for themselves.Signs of physical abuse or neglect.Lack of personal identification or documentation.

Take Action:
If you suspect human trafficking, report it to 911 or call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Spread Awareness:
Share the information with colleagues and partners. Encourage others to participate in TAT’s training programs and use the provided resources.