UKRI publishes equality, diversity and inclusion strategy

UKRI has published the first edition of its EDI strategy, which outlines our ambition for a thriving research and innovation system, by everyone, for everyone. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are integral to UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) vision and mission. They are essential to realise the extraordinary potential for research and innovation for our economy, our society and our environment. To do this, we must work together to foster a research and innovation culture where people, creativity and ideas flourish. A system by everyone, for everyone The UK has…

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PPG Announces New Commitments to Employee Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

PPG has announced new commitments to employee diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in its first dedicated report. The report is available at inclusion.ppg.com. By 2025, PPG has committed to: Achieve more than 34% representation of female employees globally (non-frontline). PPG achieved 30% as of December 31, 2021. Increase Black, Latinx and Asian employees by more than 45% across PPG’s non-frontline, U.S.-based employee population (using January 1, 2021 as the baseline). At the end of 2021, PPG increased non-frontline Black employees by 13%, Latinx employees by 9% and Asian employees 8%.…

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New Hispanic cereal campaign demonstrates importance of authentic content creation

Kellogg Company’s Director of Cultural and Inclusive Marketing, Chelsea Jenkins, shares why and how Kellogg is launching a campaign, “On Mom’s tables Aquí y Allá”” on Kellogg Company’s Social K blog. —————————————————————————————- A core facet of our company’s Kellogg’s™ Better Days global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy is our commitment to appreciate all individuals for their diverse backgrounds, experiences, styles, approaches and ideas. How we market our foods is essential to how we express this commitment. We have a massive responsibility to understand our consumers – to make sure…

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WFA launches Charter for Change at Cannes to drive global action on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WFA has launched a Global DEI Charter for Change at Cannes Lions, with the aim of driving real actions and improving the lived experiences for multiple groups working in the marketing industry. Developed with input from members of WFA’s D&I Taskforce, the Charter identifies actions that all global organisations need to undertake to ensure a better experience for the one in seven members of our industry who say they could leave their company or the industry due to lack of diversity and inclusion. While these actions may already be common in…

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PRSA Joins Global Alliance to Celebrate Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Month in June

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, is joining the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management to celebrate its Diversity, Inclusion & Equality Month in June. Throughout the month, the Global Alliance will share insights and best practices via articles and webinars at no cost. PRSA will be hosting and taking part in two of the month’s offerings. A Diversity & Inclusion Dialogue Session will take place on June 15 at 11 a.m. ET. The session will be moderated by Gladys Díaz, Diversity, Inclusion &…

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