News by subject: WOM

Closing the gender gap in automotive with 39 per cent team members self-identify as women, and 50 per cent of Hyundai Canada's National Managers identify as female.Actively seeking Black talent to close the systemic gap with seven per cent team...

Highmark Health is proud to announce that Karen Hanlon, executive vice president and chief operating officer, was recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the Women Leaders for 2024....

Mongolia's minister for Labour and Social Protection will use UN events on the status of women tomorrow to pledge to keep her country in the forefront of global efforts to advance gender equality. Bulgantuya Khurelbaatar will highlight her...

New Philips Avent research reveals nearly two in three moms of young children have less than one hour a day for their basic needs. Taking on this taboo, Philips Avent launches its new Share the Care brand positioning and movement, encouraging...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans to tour the facility, learn about the services they provide to veterans, and speak with...

HavenCryotm, a long-term reproductive tissue and cryopreservation storage solution, and IVFCRYO, a cryo-services company for storage, shipping, and cryobank design of reproductive tissue, today announce a partnership to help Alabama IVF patients and...

PermitUsNow, an industry recognized firm, is transforming building permitting nationwide, proudly announces that its President, Helen Callier, has been selected to be featured in a City of Houston Housing and Community Development (HCD) podcast...

Tech innovators, victim-survivor advocates, policy makers and thinkers are invited to showcase their transformative solutions to address technology-facilitated gender-based violence on the global stage as part of the Safety Showcase: Reimagine Gender...

Strong on the road to Paris 2024! Monster Energy congratulates team rider Liz Akama on taking first place in Women's Skateboard Skate in the World Skateboarding Tour Dubai Street 2024 event. In the Olympic qualifier event sanctioned by World Skate,...

Cepheid announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Xpert® Xpress GBS, a dual-target molecular diagnostic test for the qualitative intrapartum detection of Group B Streptococcus (GBS). This...

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation. The editorial staff of Redefining the Road, WIT's official magazine, selected these individuals for their significant career accomplishments in the...

After 12 years of dominating the female 'fast fashion' category, Naked Wardrobe is unveiling a new visual brand identity and pivoting its product strategy from releasing weekly new arrivals to creating true 'collections' that launch on a monthly...

DHgate, the global leading B2B cross-border e-commerce marketplace, is excited to connect directly with US retailers, partners, suppliers and customers at this year's ASD Market Week at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth #SL42277 in the South...

The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C., O.N.B surprised almost 1000 guests Thursday with her announcement of a transformational unrestricted gift to support the work of Women's College Hospital (WCH). The gift was announced at Women's College...

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th, an opportunity to remember and recognize the continuous efforts of brave,...

This International Women's Day 2024, the Millwright Regional Council - Canada and national non-profit, Build a Dream, celebrate the first graduating cohort of their groundbreaking joint initiative, the Introduction to Millwrighting: 5-Week Program...

Under the visionary leadership of entrepreneur Mahisha Dellinger, Huzzy Smart Sips is thrilled to unveil its innovative line of beverages today on International Women's Day, aligning with Women's History Month. This launch not only celebrates the...

Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in purple from sunset to 1 a.m. in celebration of International Women's Day. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedInWeb: Infrastructure Canada SOURCE Infrastructure Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host The Governor General's Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall. This one-day symposium aims to promote...

Choice Hotels International, Inc. , one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek. The study ranked companies on input from over 142,000 female employees nationwide,...

All across British Columbia, creative ideas are being turned into products that solve everyday problems. These ideas are generated in our businesses, our laboratories ? and even our homes. PacifiCan is supporting this innovation by investing in...

Kim Jones, Founder and CEO of Kim Jones Alliance (KJA), a leading resource for women who want to advance their careers and create maximum workplace impact, announced today a summer launch for the KJA STEMBridge Leadership Academy (SLA). We're using...

The mission of the Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) Alberta is to open doors for more women to enter and advance their careers to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades. The grand opening of OAWA Alberta's Edmonton office...

The list showcases 100 inspirational women in the sustainability sector, in executive positions or equivalent roles, who are leading the charge when it comes to investment, innovation, capitalising on strategic opportunities, and supporting other...

New Report: Women Earn Less than Men in All Occupations, Even Ones Commonly Held by Women "The gender wage gap is a national disgrace," said new IWPR President and CEO Dr. Jamila K. Taylor. "Even in professions typically dominated by women, men earn...

The Manufacturing Institute (MI) ? the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers ? announced today it has recognized Beth Rollins of DENSO as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. This annual national...

Advancing Indigenous economic self-determination is a crucial part of the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs across Canada and renewing the relationship with Indigenous Peoples. This means supporting the tens of thousands...

Globant , a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced the launch of its 5th...

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is pleased to announce that TSSA President and CEO Bonnie Rose has once again been honoured as one of Canada's Top Women in Safety by Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine....

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) On International Women's Day, the Government of Canada wants to highlight the role women entrepreneurs play in the country's economic development. Their invaluable contribution helps build...

As the world celebrates International Women's Day on March 8th, 2024, CTEK proudly joins the global community in recognizing the invaluable contributions and remarkable achievements of women worldwide. On this occasion, we take immense pride in...

Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) has announced the recipients of their prestigious annual Leadership Excellence Awards, which recognize people and organizations committed to equity and diversity in Canada's digital economy....

Canadian Veterans have courageously served our country. Connecting Veterans, stakeholders and community partners to hear directly from each other and share ideas, experiences and perspectives is integral to tailoring supports and services that...

Vatika Naturals, a flagship brand from House of Dabur, is pioneering an empowering initiative this International Women's Day with the launch of their IWD2024 campaign, #ROOTFORME....

In honor of International Women's Day, Women in Gen AI, a social enterprise dedicated to advancing women in the field of Generative AI, today announced the launch of a new leadership development initiative. The program aims to empower women to become...

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on International Women's Day: "Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the contributions, achievements and leadership of women...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) In the wake of International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, the Government of Canada wants to highlight the role women entrepreneurs play in the country's economic development. Their...

Representatives from Women in Capital Markets (WCM), Women in Governance (WiG), 50/50 Women on Boards, the UN Global Compact Network Canada, Definity, the 30% Club, Market IntelWorks, Torys, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), and the Greater...

FSET Inc., a leading player in the information technology and managed services industry, has recently achieved Women Business Enterprises (WBE) certification from WBE Canada. This achievement places FSET among a select group of Canadian businesses...

Kennametal Inc. announced today that Katie Myers, Product Manager, Marketing and Zhuqing Wang, Staff Engineer, Materials Science have been recognized as a 2024 Emerging Leader and Women MAKE Award Honoree respectively by The Manufacturing Institute....

In celebration of International Women's Day, ELEGOO, a trailblazer in the 3D printing industry, has initiated a project dedicated to inspiring and empowering women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This...

On International Women's Day, FACIT and OBIO® are pleased to announce a new partnership in the Ontario life sciences ecosystem, built on their common goal to drive entrepreneurial and commercialization mandates to address the unmet needs and barriers...

In celebration of International Women's Day, Hyundai Motor America has opened applications for its fifth annual Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship. In September, five female STEM students will receive a scholarship in the amount of $10,000 each....

With the number of housing construction projects needed across the country, the demand for skilled tradespeople is at an all-time high and is expected to keep growing. The Government of Canada is making targeted investments aimed at developing a...

Trauma affects people differently, particularly when it comes to gender. Research by the American Psychological Association has shown that women are typically exposed to more interpersonal forms of trauma from an earlier age. In addition, many have...

The Manufacturing Institute (MI)?the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers?announced The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Brandy Moorhead, director, government compliance & product performance, and...

Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), owner of Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), MIAX Sapphire, LLC (MIAX SapphireTM), Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEXTM),...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) In the wake of International Women's Day, celebrated today, March 8, the Government of Canada wants to highlight the role women entrepreneurs play in the country's economic development....

Throughout the month of March, BMO joins global festivities to mark International Women's Day and Women's History Month through a number of initiatives. BMO is dedicated to breaking down gender-based barriers and to continued investment in support of...

In honor of International Women's Day, PolyAI is proud to announce its inaugural "25 Women in CX to Watch" list. This prestigious recognition program celebrates the remarkable achievements of self-identified women leaders who are redefining the...