“We’re honored to be recognizing these two industry-leading organizations that are demonstrating the importance of putting people first and staying true to their core organizational values,” said Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “Crowell & Moring and Marriott International have implemented inclusive and comprehensive initiatives that directly impact the wellbeing of their employees and reinforce a human-centered culture, resulting in countless business-related benefits,” she added.
Crowell & Moring LLP
International law firm, Crowell & Moring is being recognized for its comprehensive Parental Leave Initiative which includes extensive Off Ramping and On Ramping Policies, available to all its US-based employees and partners. The firm’s leave policy provides parents with eighteen weeks of leave within twelve months following the birth or adoption of a child. This leave is enhanced by impressive ramp off and ramp on opportunities which reduce the billable hours requirement to 75% in the month prior to the leave and during the two months after the leave without any corresponding reduction in the employee’s compensation.
By offering these generous leave options to all attorneys and business professionals the firm is demonstrating its long-standing commitment to flexibility, inclusivity and wellbeing. The firm’s off and on ramping policies, designed to provide a smooth and supportive transition as individuals prepare for and return from extended leave,
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DEI Leaders to Receive Awards at Alliance Conference on October 24
Washington, DC (September 18, 2024) – The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced today that Sylvia James, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Michelle Patterson Wimes, Senior Vice President & Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children’s Mercy Kansas City , will receive their 2024 Culture Catalyst Awards.
Created in 2023, the Culture Catalyst Awards are presented to Talent, Diversity, or Human Resources professionals who have led significant efforts to transform their organizational culture and embrace innovation, inclusion, and/or flexibility. The Awards will be presented on Thursday, October 24 during the Alliance’s annual conference in Washington, DC, Harnessing the Power of Your Organizational Culture. Registration is open to non-members and is available here.
“Our 2024 Culture Catalysts personify the powerful skills and unwavering passion needed to drive cultural change and prioritize inclusion even amidst challenging political times,” said Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “We’re honored to recognize Sylvia James and Michelle Wimes, two extraordinary DEI trailblazers who have proven track records of thoughtfully and strategically transforming organizational cultures and humanizing their workplaces.”
Sylvia James
A law firm DEI professional for nearly twenty years, Sylvia James serves as Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for international law firm, Winston & Strawn, where she develops and implements an integrated, metrics-driven DEI strategy to enhance the firm’s diversity and inclusion programs, performance, and profile. Prior to joining Winston, Sylvia served as the diversity lead for a national law firm and practiced law as a labor and employment attorney for more than a decade.
Washington, DC (September 4, 2024) – The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced today that Wendy P. Davidson, President & CEO of Hain Celestial Group, will receive its 2024 Flex Leader Award, which recognizes an executive who is moving their organization toward a more inclusive workplace through holistic flexibility. The Award will be presented on Thursday, October 24 during the Alliance’s annual conference in Washington, DC, Harnessing the Power of Your Organizational Culture. Registration is available here.
“Wendy Davidson is one of those unique leaders who truly understands the direct link between a human-centered culture focused on flexibility, wellbeing and inclusion, and impressive performance and productivity outcomes,” said Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “By prioritizing employee health, flexibility, and belonging, Wendy is leading an incredibly successful team that balances working virtually with making time for intentional connections to ideate, collaborate and celebrate. Congratulations to Wendy and her team for truly embodying their company purpose of ‘Inspiring Healthier Living’.”
“Creating flexible work environments, models, and systems allows employees to perform at their best without feeling like work is a sacrifice,” said Wendy Davidson, President & CEO of Hain Celestial Group. “Hain Celestial’s purpose of Inspiring Healthier Living goes beyond what you put in and on your body. It’s also how you live and work. We have an opportunity to demonstrate that we can attract, retain, and engage top talent…AND…deliver high performance by leveraging the lessons learned with flexible work during the pandemic. At Hain, we focus on performance outcomes rather than activities to deliver on our business goals.”
As CEO & Board Director of The Hain Celestial Group, Wendy Davidson leads over 3,000 employees across the U.S.,
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DIVERSITY & FLEXIBILITY ALLIANCE TO HONOR CROWELL & MORING AND MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL FOR THEIR IMPACTFUL WORKPLACE INITIATIVES
Washington, DC (October 16, 2024) — The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced today that Crowell & Moring LLP and Marriott International will receive its 2024 Alliance Impact Award which honors organizations with powerful initiatives proven to have a significant impact on humanizing the workplace. The awards will be presented during the Alliance’s annual conference on Thursday, October 24 in Washington, DC.
“We’re honored to be recognizing these two industry-leading organizations that are demonstrating the importance of putting people first and staying true to their core organizational values,” said Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “Crowell & Moring and Marriott International have implemented inclusive and comprehensive initiatives that directly impact the wellbeing of their employees and reinforce a human-centered culture, resulting in countless business-related benefits,” she added.
Crowell & Moring LLP
International law firm, Crowell & Moring is being recognized for its comprehensive Parental Leave Initiative which includes extensive Off Ramping and On Ramping Policies, available to all its US-based employees and partners. The firm’s leave policy provides parents with eighteen weeks of leave within twelve months following the birth or adoption of a child. This leave is enhanced by impressive ramp off and ramp on opportunities which reduce the billable hours requirement to 75% in the month prior to the leave and during the two months after the leave without any corresponding reduction in the employee’s compensation.
By offering these generous leave options to all attorneys and business professionals the firm is demonstrating its long-standing commitment to flexibility, inclusivity and wellbeing. The firm’s off and on ramping policies, designed to provide a smooth and supportive transition as individuals prepare for and return from extended leave,
DIVERSITY & FLEXIBILITY ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 CULTURE CATALYSTS
DEI Leaders to Receive Awards at Alliance Conference on October 24
Washington, DC (September 18, 2024) – The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced today that Sylvia James, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Michelle Patterson Wimes, Senior Vice President & Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children’s Mercy Kansas City , will receive their 2024 Culture Catalyst Awards.
Created in 2023, the Culture Catalyst Awards are presented to Talent, Diversity, or Human Resources professionals who have led significant efforts to transform their organizational culture and embrace innovation, inclusion, and/or flexibility. The Awards will be presented on Thursday, October 24 during the Alliance’s annual conference in Washington, DC, Harnessing the Power of Your Organizational Culture. Registration is open to non-members and is available here.
“Our 2024 Culture Catalysts personify the powerful skills and unwavering passion needed to drive cultural change and prioritize inclusion even amidst challenging political times,” said Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “We’re honored to recognize Sylvia James and Michelle Wimes, two extraordinary DEI trailblazers who have proven track records of thoughtfully and strategically transforming organizational cultures and humanizing their workplaces.”
Sylvia James
DIVERSITY & FLEXIBILITY ALLIANCE TO HONOR HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP CEO WENDY P. DAVIDSON FOR CREATING SUCCESSFUL FLEXIBLE WORKING CULTURE
Washington, DC (September 4, 2024) – The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance announced today that Wendy P. Davidson, President & CEO of Hain Celestial Group, will receive its 2024 Flex Leader Award, which recognizes an executive who is moving their organization toward a more inclusive workplace through holistic flexibility. The Award will be presented on Thursday, October 24 during the Alliance’s annual conference in Washington, DC, Harnessing the Power of Your Organizational Culture. Registration is available here.
“Wendy Davidson is one of those unique leaders who truly understands the direct link between a human-centered culture focused on flexibility, wellbeing and inclusion, and impressive performance and productivity outcomes,” said Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. “By prioritizing employee health, flexibility, and belonging, Wendy is leading an incredibly successful team that balances working virtually with making time for intentional connections to ideate, collaborate and celebrate. Congratulations to Wendy and her team for truly embodying their company purpose of ‘Inspiring Healthier Living’.”
As CEO & Board Director of The Hain Celestial Group, Wendy Davidson leads over 3,000 employees across the U.S.,