D&I Weekly News Round Up: Women at Work, Equal Pay and More

The latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up: Today we are talking about pay-transparency, Microsoft’s latest D&I report, the new Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.Org, and a TED talk about inclusion rock stars.

'Brilliance and Ingenuity' That Transform Indigenous Communities

Support from the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund is putting more moose meat into freezers on Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi First Nation on the south coast of Newfoundland.

Cyber Defense Magazine Names Fifth Third's Brian Minick a Top Global Chief Information Security Officer

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced that its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Brian Minick, has been named a winner in the Top Global CISOs in the World Awards for 2022, sponsored annually by Cyber Defense Magazine.

Nicor Gas and Southern Company Partner with Two Local Habitat for Humanity Affiliates to Build Energy Efficient, Net Zero Communities in Chicagoland

Nicor Gas and Southern Company are announcing a new partnership with the Fox Valley and Northern Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliates to develop Smart Neighborhood™ communities in the Chicagoland area.

Black & Veatch Initiates Sponsorship to Help Combat Human Trafficking

Black & Veatch announced that it is taking steps to join the fight against human trafficking by supporting three organizations: the Center for Combating Human Trafficking, the International Justice Mission, and Veronica’s Voice.

Behind the Apron: 20-Year Home Depot Associate Overcomes Obstacles With Support From Her Team

“Without my extended family at The Home Depot, I couldn't have done it,” says 20-year associate, Angela Hernandez.

Aflac CFO Taps Japanese Debt Investors to Bring Down Interest Costs

Aflac Inc., a Columbus, Ga.-based insurer, generates about 70% of its revenue in Japan. The company, which sells supplemental health insurance to Japanese, and less so to U.S. consumers, recently sold roughly $1.21 billion in debt in Japan, taking advantage of the lower cost of capital there as the country’s interest rates continue to be in negative territory

U.S. Bank Exec Honored for 'Forging Remarkable Career' After Serving in Navy

Scott Lippert, who leads Payment Services Operations and the U.S. Bank Proud to Serve business resource group, honored as a notable military veteran executive.

Nurturing Contribution-Motivated Employees Supports Both Business' and Workers' Success

In today’s competitive business environment, everyone is trying to attract and retain the right employees.

Southwire's Starkville Plant Receives VPP Recertification

Southwire’s plant located in Starkville, Miss., has received a three-year Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recertification.

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