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Black Business Owners, Celebrities, Influencers, and Leaders Gather with Visa at CEO’s Making Waves for Black Women in Business, Helping Corporations Fulfill Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

October 12, 2021 (updated October 12, 2021) Published by BusinessWire

Two-Day Conference Provides Vital Resources for Black Women in Business

OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On October 26th and 27th, CEO’s Making Waves for Black Women In Business: Growth, Impact, & Community will kick off a two-day conference by welcoming Black women-owned businesses, industry leaders, and corporations in addressing the need for systemic change in leadership, gender, and race equality in a variety of different industries.

The two-day event will feature discussions from black business owners such as influencer Necole Kane – CEO/Founder of XONecole and Whitney Harper (Brand Manager/Creative Director for Rapper Sweetie) and (Host) Sports Broadcaster Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, along with many other amazing business professionals in different sectors who will share their insights on relevant topics and resources aimed at enhancing the approaches of Black professionals and CEO’s. By strengthening woman-owned companies within the Black community, CEO’s Making Waves will work on closing the 90% wealth gap faced by Black women in business today.

“This is a much-needed event to support the Black women in our communities starting in California with the large tech companies,” says Myeshia Jefferson, founder of Beauty Makes Cents LLC, a company dedicated to increasing entrepreneurial education through events, training, hands-on support, and empowerment.

Jefferson continues, “CEO’s Making Waves will help attendees tap into resources they may not know are available. Many black-owned businesses don’t need a handout, we need a hand up. As a Black entrepreneur, I understand firsthand the struggle of navigating the business world, and the challenges that Black women in business face to get access to the right people and positions that can open doors. Sometimes, we need more hands-on support to guide us to the next level. Many of the large organizations have the means and the resources to help.”

Aiming to connect start-ups and small business owners to companies with resources and mentors available for Black entrepreneurs, the event will act as a foundation for future growth and opportunities. Featuring an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, discussion panels, fireside chats, mentorship sessions, and workshops, CEO’s Making Waves will touch on a wide range of topics, such as entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, the future of e-commerce, the entertainment industry, sports, wellness, women empowerment, and recruiting.

“This year will have virtual celebrity appearances from Akon, Niecy Nash, Tamar Braxton, and more; but next year we will host the event in-person where we can include interactive activities such as dancing, live music, and a yacht experience! We see this as a great opportunity for black women entrepreneurs to connect, network, and grow,” says Jefferson.

CEO’s Making Waves 2021 participants will also have the chance to win mentorships from top industry leaders through an exclusive guest contest. Organizations can make this an opportunity to build trust and loyalty, while more Black women gain access and support.

Registration is open to all. Remaining space is filling up quickly, so get your tickets soon! Visit CEO’s Making Waves to secure your tickets and learn more.

About CEO’s Making Waves for Black Women In Business

CEO’s Making Waves for Black Women in Business was created in effort to get corporations to walk the talk of addressing the need for systemic change in leadership, gender equality, and race equality by supporting women-owned businesses and professionals. We aim to economically empower 1,000 Black women in California by 2022 with an end goal of closing the racial wealth gap with the help of our future partners.

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Inclusion 2021 – Chats with Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Headspace

October 6, 2021 (updated October 6, 2021) Published by Dennis Velco

Ahead of his speaking participation at the online DEI festival, INCLUSION 2021, we caught up with Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Headspace, and Founder & CEO of Brave Trainings on his thoughts on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the workplace.

Don’t miss your chance to catch Cornell speaking on an exclusive panel discussion at INCLUSION 2021, the leading virtual global business festival dedicated to equity, diversity & inclusion in the workplace.

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Discussing Working towards a racially just workforce: One year on from global Black liberation uprisings 2020, Cornell will be joined by Leslie Gray, Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at Mozilla and Asif Sadiq MBE, Senior Vice President, Head of Equity and Inclusion at WarnerMedia International. Together they will tackle:

How have the commitments made by companies to address racial inequalities across the world since June 2020 translated into action? Has adequate progress been made in the short term?
What should companies be aiming for in regards to quotas, and what are the pitfalls when quotas are the only driver for race diversity
How can companies create a safe work environment for Black and people of colour – what actions can be implemented?
There is also an emotional tax associated with being Black in the workplace – what are companies doing to ensure the wellbeing of their BIPOC employees?
Who is getting it right and from where can we draw inspiration?

Want to be part of this year’s conversation? Then what are you waiting for? Sign up now and claim your free pass to attend the fastest-growing virtual event in the industry – INCLUSION 2021.

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Experience a packed agenda featuring the biggest names in DE&I, interactive workshops and roundtables, plenty of social activities, and regular networking opportunities.

By attending, you will be able to:

Learn from in-depth D&I keynotes, case studies and panel discussions
Join interactive workshops and roundtables
Connect with essential D&I contacts at our online diversity exhibition
Grow your network during our INCLUSION social hour meetups
Discover how to support minorities, heal divides and increase staff unity

Hear from our incredible high profile line-up of 75+ expert speakers leading the charge for diversity, equity, and inclusion change in the workplace, including:

Rashmi Verma - Head of Diversity and Inclusion - Hugo Boss — Rashmi Verma, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at HUGO BOSS

Joseph Nwosu - Co-Lead of the Black Experian Network ERG — Joseph Nwosu, Co Lead of the Black at Experian Network (ERG) at Experian

Cecilia Weckstrom - Senior Global Diversity and Inclusion Director - Lego Group — Cecilia Weckstrom, Senior Global Director, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & People Innovation at LEGO Group

Michael Vermeersch - Digital Inclusion Lead and Chair - UK Disability ERG - Microsoft — Michael Vermeersch, Digital Inclusion Lead & Chair, UK Disability ERG at Microsoft

Michael Anaman - Head of Service Delivery and Head of Inclusion - Now TV — Michael Anaman, Head of Service Delivery and Head of Inclusion at NOW TV

Putri Realita - Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead - Danone — Putri Realita, Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Danone

Leslie Gray MBA - Head of Diversity and Inclusion and Chief of Staff - Office of the CEO - Mozilla — Leslie Gray MBA, Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at Mozilla

Abigail Wilmore - Chief People Officer - Stella McCartney — Abigail Wilmore , Chief People Officer at Stella McCartney

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Join RW3, WorkJam, Personio and BiasProof in the movement for change. Becoming an official partner or exhibitor at INCLUSION 2021 will help raise your visibility, connect with your target audience, develop your talent pipeline and improve your profitability. Position your brand as a real leader in the global movement for D&I change in the workplace. Click here for more information.

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Inclusion 2021 Summit – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

October 6, 2021 (updated October 6, 2021) Published by Dennis Velco

Don’t miss your chance to catch an exclusive panel discussion at INCLUSION 2021, the leading virtual global business festival dedicated to equity, diversity & inclusion in the workplace. OutBüro is a partner and will be hosting LGBTQ+ Inclusion break-out sessions and available in the main lobby for additional information and engagement.

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Discussing Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic World – Defining Expectations and Reprogramming Routines, Anna Mouchref, Leading Culture & Diversity, Siemens Digital Industries; Praveen Gopalan, Environmental Sustainability & Employee Engagement Programme Manager for BBC Studios and Dr. Shaun Davis, Global Director of Safety, Health, Wellbeing & Sustainability, Royal Mail will cover:

What impact has the pandemic had on employee wellbeing over the last year – can this be measured, and if so, how?
As many organisations move to a hybrid workforce model, what should be considered and implemented in terms of employee wellbeing?
What steps can and should leaders take to role-model behaviours, to promote a culture of wellbeing among their workforce?
Why is a more holistic relationship between work and life more beneficial and what has been the impact of the pandemic
How can you stay agile and review the approach to wellbeing in response to changing external factors?

Experience a packed agenda featuring the biggest names in DE&I, interactive workshops and roundtables, plenty of social activities and regular networking opportunities.

By attending, you will be able to:

Learn from in-depth D&I keynotes, case studies and panel discussions
Join interactive workshops and roundtables
Connect with essential D&I contacts at our online diversity exhibition
Grow your network during our INCLUSION social hour meetups
Discover how to support minorities, heal divides and increase staff unity

Hear from our incredible high profile line-up of 75+ expert speakers leading the charge for diversity, equity, and inclusion change in the workplace, including:

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Claim your free pass here! – limited numer

Thank you to all our sponsors:

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Partners

Our Partner Charity

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University of Michigan Band Shows Halftime Show Support For LGBTQ+ Community

October 5, 2021 (updated October 5, 2021) Published by Queer News Tonight

The University of Michigan marching band celebrated the school’s LGBTQ+ students, staff, and supporters on Saturday with a homecoming halftime show dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the university’s Spectrum Center — a space at the school that supports, advocates, and educates around LGBTQ+ topics. Music from the performance included hits from Diana Ross, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Kim Petras, Andrew Gold, Sister Sledge, and Cyndi Lauper. John Pasquale, a professor of conducting and the director of the university’s marching band, told The Advocate that he wanted to make a public statement in support of his students and in support of the Spectrum Center. “I was proud to do it. We just, as a community, came together and there it is.” He said the show took about seven to eight months to plan and coordinate. He then said

“The point we were trying to make is that love is love. And love wins.”

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Orlando School Elects First Transgender Homecoming Queen

October 5, 2021 (updated October 5, 2021) Published by Queer News Tonight

Evan Bialosuknia “made history,” as she wrote on Instagram, when she became her school’s first transgender homecoming queen. The 17-year-old said she didn’t know what to expect when she decided to run for homecoming queen at her school, Olympia High School, in Orlando, Florida. Students not only supported her, but elected her to homecoming court and then crowned her queen last week. She received her crown on the school’s football field alongside the homecoming king, whom she said was also supportive and made her feel “like any other girl.”

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SHRM Executive Network and the Aspen Institute Expand National Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Visionaries Summit

October 5, 2021 (updated October 5, 2021) Published by BusinessWire

Leaders Discuss the Future of Belonging at Inaugural Event in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The SHRM Executive Network and the Aspen Institute will host an executive forum to create organizational cultures where individuals aren’t just included, but fully accepted with the opportunity to thrive. The inaugural Visionaries Summit, held at The Conrad in Washington, D.C., on October 17-October 19, 2021, features a fireside chat between SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., and the Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield.

Research shows that the need to belong at work is only second to needing to belong at home—but traditional DE&I training doesn’t address this prerequisite in the workplace or in society. As a result, many workers feel isolated and marginalized. That robs workers and companies of growth opportunities and leads to increased levels of employee turnover and decreased levels of production.

“If we want to create workplaces where truly everyone belongs, we must start at the top,” said Taylor. “The SHRM Executive Network and the Aspen Institute are devoted to creating equity for all. Through the inaugural Visionaries Summit, we are able to bring together esteemed leaders of both business and HR to lend their expertise and ultimately shape the discourse that will help create workplaces that work for all.”

The summit comes at a time when a national reckoning on racism and other forms of injustice has generated a renewed focus on the importance of inclusion, equity, and diversity. Many organizations are evaluating their priorities and practices through this lens while making the necessary commitments across their organizations—yet research shows that two-thirds (67%) admit their organization is, at best, only somewhat successful in its attempts to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

The summit will focus on leadership that impacts belonging in six critical areas: education, workplace, economics, philanthropy, governance and culture, and will feature speakers and a documentary that explore the concept of belonging.

For more information on the Visionaries Summit or the SHRM Executive Network, please contact Mallory Flynn at [email protected].

About SHRM Executive Network

As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally. More than 95% of the Fortune 500 rely on SHRM members to drive their people and strategy. The SHRM Executive Network is a vetted, private collective of CHROs and VPs at mid-market and large enterprises who influence human capital. Learn more at shrm.org/executive & linkedin.com/company/shrmexecutivenetwork/

About the Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. For more information, visit www.aspeninstitute.org

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Influencer Marketing Leader, Captiv8, Aims to Help Diversify Industry by Launching DEI Initiatives Including Grant Which Offers Pro-Bono Services to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses

October 5, 2021 (updated October 5, 2021) Published by Cision

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, leading influencer marketing company, Captiv8, is announcing its public pledge to help Cr8 Change through programs such as a grant for minority-owned SMBs as well as mindful product updates with the goal of taking concrete, small steps to help lead greater DEI momentum and progress within the influencer marketing industry.

Influence Change Grant: applications are now open for Captiv8’s inaugural Influence Change Grant, which is designed to be a twice-yearly SaaS grant to support BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ owned small- to mid-sized businesses who are positively impacting their communities. Those selected will be provided free access to Captiv8’s SaaS influencer marketing platform, including discovery, workflow, intelligence, insights and measurement capabilities, as well as dedicated hours for strategic consulting with a team of in-house experts. In order to qualify, applicants must also meet the following criteria: be located in the United States, be non-for-profit or be a for-profit business with less than $10 million in annual revenue. The first deadline to submit is October 29, 2021, with the first recipients to be announced in December of this year. Captiv8 is currently dedicating over a half of a million dollars of value to this program to help support 10 companies in 2022.

Mindful Product Mapping: Captiv8 is also building features directly into its platform to encourage creator representation through expanded gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation identification options. This will allow creators to self-identify in the most representative manner, and allow brands to partner with creators to diversify initiatives.

“The last few years have made it apparent that there is a need now more than ever for a culturally diverse and representative landscape in the influencer marketing industry. We know this change cannot happen overnight, but we want to make sure we’re dedicating ourselves to taking the right steps to ensure we’re making a positive impact for both creators, and the brands we work with,” said Krishna Subramanian, CEO, Captiv8. “Ultimately, we know that small steps lead to significant progress over time. As a minority-owned company ourselves, we have built our own foundation upon the diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and excellence of our employees, and we want to help lay a similar, inclusive, foundation in others.”

Captiv8, itself, is a minority-owned company, with nearly 70 percent of the team identifying as BIPOC. Diversity extends to the highest levels, with 1 in 2 of its leadership team also identifying as BIPOC.

Those interested in learning more or applying for the Influence Change grant can visit here.

About Captiv8:
Captiv8 is a full service influencer marketing solution that redefines end-to-end, inspiring you to think bigger, enabling you to plan smarter and empowering you to execute better. Through our intuitive workflow, brands can uncover actionable insights on trends, discover and vet influencers, seamlessly activate campaigns at scale, amplify branded content across the digital ecosystem, and prove business impact through our measurement dashboard. Our platform gives you the tools you need to build relationships and effective content, while our teams lend experiences and strategic services to steer you clear of common influencer marketing pitfalls.

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Dorsey Commits to Inclusion Blueprint

October 1, 2021 (updated October 1, 2021) Published by BusinessWire

One of 50 Firms to “Do Something Hard” Actions to Improve Inclusion and Equity

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DEI–International law firm Dorsey & Whitney is pleased to announce that the Firm has committed to take one “Do Something Hard” action as part of the 2021 Inclusion Blueprint.

Dorsey is one of 50 law firms that are participating in the Inclusion Blueprint, a collaborative project between Diversity Lab and ChIPs. The project provides a first-of-its-kind tool to measure inclusion actions that law firms can and should employ—at both the leadership and practice group levels—to ensure that historically underrepresented lawyers have fair and equal access to quality work, influential sponsors and clients, and other opportunities.

The assessment includes three main categories for law firms to track, measure, and benchmark their diversity and inclusion efforts at the leadership and practice group levels: (1) current diversity representation thresholds and year-over-year progress; (2) ongoing inclusion practices and activities; and (3) a commitment to “hard” actions to be implemented over the next year.

The public commitments to “Do Something Hard” are a new addition to this year’s assessment. Following George Floyd’s murder in 2020, many law firms issued statements confirming their commitment to racial equality and ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly in the workplace and beyond. “Research shows that real change requires actions that are meaningful, sustained long term, and measurable—not just statements,” said Erin Hichman, Diversity Lab’s Director of Data Management. “The ‘Do Something Hard’ actions, when put in place by firm management and supported by all partners at the practice group level, signal that they are serious about and committed to making their own group’s systems more equitable.”

The actions at the Leadership level include: (1) 50 hours of billable credit for DEI contributions; (2) partner and/or practice group leader compensation linked to DEI; and (3) pay and origination credit equity gap analyses for partners.

The actions at the Practice Group level include: (1) matter credit for diverse lawyers for new and expanding work; (2) client team diversity and direct access; and (3) an Ally Action Pledge.

By committing to the first Leadership action, Dorsey will go beyond simply offering 50 hours of “billable credit” to lawyers for meaningful contributions to diversity and inclusion at the Firm and in the profession by tracking and measuring whether those hours are being used equally by various demographic populations and making changes to remedy unequal distribution across various demographic populations.

As part of their commitment to these actions, the participating firms’ leaders will report their progress to Diversity Lab and also participate in the 2022 Inclusion Blueprint to remain accountable to these actions.

Read more about Dorsey and the law firms that have publicly committed to implement the actions at the Leadership and Practice Group levels by January 2022.

“Dorsey knows that real change requires action, not just statements,” said Dorsey Managing Partner Bill Stoeri. “We believe that the ‘Do Something Hard’ actions will lead to improvements in how we operate our business and in how our policies and practices impact colleagues and clients. We are dedicated to improvement both inside and outside our Firm.”

About Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Clients have relied on Dorsey since 1912 as a valued business partner. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides an integrated, proactive approach to its clients’ legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world’s most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including leaders in banking & financial institutions, development & infrastructure, energy & natural resources, food, beverage & agribusiness, healthcare and technology, as well as major non-profit and government entities. www.dorsey.com

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First Ever Census Bureau Data Shows Deep LGBTQ+ Disparities

September 29, 2021 (updated September 29, 2021) Published by Queer News Tonight

First Ever Census Bureau Data Shows Deep LGBTQ+ Disparities. The U.S. Census Bureau in July began asking Americans about their sexual orientation and gender identity — a watershed moment that marks the first time the federal government has tried to capture data on LGBTQ+ Americans in its large real-time national surveys. According to the data, which captures results from July 21 to September 13, LGBTQ+ people often reported being more likely than non-LGBTQ+ people to have lost employment, not have enough to eat, be at elevated risk of eviction or foreclosure, and face difficulty paying for basic household expenses, according to the census’ Household Pulse Survey, a report that measures how Americans are faring on key economic markers during the pandemic.

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UKG Named Top Company for Women Technologists

September 29, 2021 (updated September 29, 2021) Published by BusinessWire

LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), a leading global provider of human capital management (HCM), payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions, announced today it has been named a 2021 AnitaB.org Top Companies for Women Technologists Leader. The national program recognizes companies building workplaces where women can thrive in technology, and UKG scored in the top-25th percentile of companies with 1,000–10,000 technical employees.

“It’s an honor for UKG to be recognized among the great tech companies that continue to blaze a path for women to succeed at all levels,” said Cecile Alper-Leroux, group vice president of research and innovation at UKG. “It’s clear that when businesses prioritize diversity, belonging, and compassion, we all succeed. We commend AnitaB.org for helping to empower women in the workplace and salute the top companies at the forefront of this continued movement, but we must also recognize that there is still work left to do. It’s up to us to build upon the current momentum to ensure that all women — not just in tech — across generations, race, and ethnicity have the opportunities, resources, and full support to lead organizations into the future.”

This is the second consecutive year UKG has been featured on the AnitaB.org Top Companies for Women Technologists list, and the third award this month recognizing UKG as a best workplace for women across the world. UKG was named to India’s Best Workplaces for Women list by Great Place to Work and ranked #16 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women U.S. list. These accolades were based on the company’s 2020 Great Place to Work Certification™, before UKG acquired Great Place to Work¹on September 1, 2021.

As part of its inclusive culture, UKG offers several Diversity Networks for employees, which includes FIRE (Female Inclusion, Resilience, and Excellence) Up, an employee resource group with a mission to cultivate an inclusive and supportive community of change through the power of growth, allyship, and networking to advance equity for all women. Ultimately, members of FIRE Up work to create a global workplace where women are empowered, enabled, and equal.

UKG offers a comprehensive benefits program intentionally designed to serve employees at every stage of their careers and lives. This includes fully paid healthcare premiums for employees and their families; a 45% dollar-for-dollar match on 401(k) contributions, with no cap, up to federal limits; fully paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave, with financial assistance for those who adopt; a student loan repayment assistance program; a global scholarship program for children of UKG employees; a kids’ sponsorship program with stipends to help cover the cost of children’s extracurricular activities; and free school tutoring services for employees’ children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, UKG also offered free virtual kids’ camps, with a variety of age-tailored activities and craft projects to help parents balance working virtually while home-schooling their children.

“At UKG, we’re actively working every day to develop programs and practices that will best support our people as individuals and help them achieve their professional and personal goals,” said Brian Reaves, chief belonging, diversity, and equity officer at UKG. “We’re proud to have achieved this recognition, though we will never grow complacent as we continue to live our core values and deliver on the UKG promise. Our purpose is people, and we set out to show that in every action.”

More than 50 companies participated in AnitaB.org’s 2021 Top Companies program, representing the experiences of more than 140,000 women technologists. In determining the list, AnitaB.org evaluated each company on two main categories: representation (80% of overall score), which measured several data-based metrics; and beyond representation (20%), which evaluated company programs, policies, benefits, career-development opportunities, and more.

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Learn more about UKG and why our purpose is people.
See how UKG is making merger history by writing a growth story of success that will have a remarkable impact on people around the world.
View the UKG 2020 Philanthropy Report to see how U Krewers are making a difference for others across the world every day.
Follow UKG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

About UKG

At UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), our purpose is people. Built from a merger that created one of the largest cloud companies in the world, UKG believes organizations succeed when they focus on their people. As a leading global provider of HCM, payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions, UKG delivers award-winning Pro, Dimensions, and Ready solutions to help tens of thousands of organizations across geographies and in every industry drive better business outcomes, improve HR effectiveness, streamline the payroll process, and help make work a better, more connected experience for everyone. UKG has 13,000 employees around the globe and is known for an inclusive workplace culture. The company has earned numerous awards for culture, products, and services, including consecutive years on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. To learn more, visit ukg.com.

Copyright 2021 UKG Inc. All rights reserved. For a full list of UKG trademarks, please visit ukg.com/trademarks. All other trademarks, if any, are property of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change.

Footnote 1: UKG is no longer eligible to rank on any global Great Place to Work lists based on the company’s 2021 Great Place to Work Certification. All previously publicized Best Workplaces rankings were based on employee Trust Index surveys conducted in 2020.

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Black Business Owners, Celebrities, Influencers, and Leaders Gather with Visa at CEO’s Making Waves for Black Women in Business, Helping Corporations Fulfill Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

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