Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/industry-news/diversity-equity-inclusion/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:13:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 EPA Publishes New Resources on Bilingual Pesticide Labeling https://www.issa.com/industry-news/epa-publishes-new-resources-on-bilingual-pesticide-labeling/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:13:54 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48044 The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5) requires the safety and health portions of pesticide product labels to be translated into Spanish. Spanish is the primary language for most American farmworkers. This effort advances environmental justice by making health and safety information on pesticide labels more accessible, fostering better understanding and compliance with ...

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]]> Registration Now Open for the ISSA Hygieia Networking & Leadership Conference in Philadelphia https://www.issa.com/industry-news/registration-now-open-for-the-issa-hygieia-networking-leadership-conference-in-philadelphia/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:06:13 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47762 On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, join the ISSA Hygieia Network in Philadelphia for its upcoming networking and leadership conference—Workplace Allies: The Power of Having Someone in Your Corner. This information-packed conference will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tork Club, located inside Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. ...

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]]> Kimberly-Clark Professional Supports ISSA’s Hygieia Network as a Diamond-Level Sponsor https://www.issa.com/industry-news/kimberly-clark-professional-supports-issas-hygieia-network-as-a-diamond-level-sponsor/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:00:11 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47576 ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program is pleased to recognize Kimberly-Clark Professional™ as an annual Diamond-Level Sponsor. As the highest-level sponsor of Hygieia, Kimberly-Clark Professional will continue to support numerous networking events, and professional development resources for all those in the industry. Kimberly-Clark Professional, a global leader in workplace health and hygiene solutions, ...

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]]> Grainger Releases 2024 ESG Report https://www.issa.com/industry-news/grainger-releases-2024-esg-report/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:45:16 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47318 W.W. Grainger Inc. has released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. First published in 2012, the publication, formerly known as the Corporate Social Responsibility Report, details Grainger’s commitment to key ESG issues. This year’s edition also covers the company’s increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workforce; customer sustainability solutions; and ...

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]]> Clorox Recognized for Workplace Gender Parity https://www.issa.com/industry-news/clorox-recognized-for-workplace-gender-parity/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:17:42 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47052 The Clorox Co., parent company of CloroxPro™, has been named to the Parity.org’s  2024 Best Companies for Equal Advancement Opportunity™. First published in 2020, Parity.org’s annual index recognizes organizations for developing and providing benefits, policies, and programs that ensure equal advancement opportunities in the workplace. Clorox was one of 37 companies to be included in this year’s list. ...

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]]> Sodexo Publishes 2024 Social Impact Report https://www.issa.com/industry-news/sodexo-publishes-2024-social-impact-report/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:57:20 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47028 Sodexo has issued its 2024 Social Impact Report, which details the positive impact created by the company’s three-year social value strategy. The report highlights Sodexo’s efforts to address a variety of societal challenges across its operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland from 2021-2023. The report uses data and real-life examples to highlight Sodexo’s achievements across ...

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]]> Sodexo Recognized for Supporting Gender Equality in the Workplace https://www.issa.com/industry-news/sodexo-recognized-for-supporting-gender-equality-in-the-workplace/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:34:29 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47168 Sodexo’s United Kingdom division, Sodexo UK and Ireland, has been named one of the Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 by The Times. The British daily national newspaper’s annual list, developed with local business networking organization Business in the Community (BITC), recognizes organizations that make gender equality a priority in their workplaces. Sodexo was ...

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]]> ISSA Members Among Best Companies for Multicultural Women https://www.issa.com/industry-news/issa-members-among-best-companies-for-multicultural-women/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:28:35 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47163 Four ISSA member companies have been named to Seramount’s (formally Working Mother Media) 2024 Best Companies for Multicultural Women. Established in 2003, the annual list recognizes businesses for developing and implementing best practices in hiring, retaining, and promoting multicultural women. In compiling this year’s index, Seramount found an increase in companies offering formal mentoring programs, mental ...

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]]> Colorado Schools to Provide Free Menstrual Products https://www.issa.com/industry-news/colorado-schools-to-provide-free-menstrual-products/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:28:26 +0000 https://issa.com/colorado-schools-to-provide-free-menstrual-products/ Last week, the Colorado House of Representatives passed House Bill 24-1164, also known as the Free Menstrual Products to Students Bill. The legislation requires middle and high schools throughout Colorado to provide free pads and tampons to students in an attempt to mitigate period poverty. Period poverty is a lack of access to menstrual products, ...

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]]> Seven ISSA Members Among Top Employers for New Graduates https://www.issa.com/industry-news/seven-issa-members-among-top-employers-for-new-graduates/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:01:29 +0000 https://issa.com/seven-issa-members-among-top-employers-for-new-graduates/ Seven ISSA members have been named to Forbes magazine’s list of 2024 America’s Best Employers for New Grads. In compiling the annual list, Forbes partnered with Statista to survey more than 100,000 Americans with less than 10 years’ professional experience working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. Participants were queried on such topics as ...

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