Compass Group North America, Diversity-Committed, To Be Awarded with Diversity Leadership Award for Corporations

Compass Group North America, the leading foodservice management and support services company, and a recent addition to DiversityWorking's prestigious list of diversity company partners, is indeed diversity-committed, staying true to one of its guiding principles: Developing our People and Valuing Diversity.

As such, it has been recognized for its diversity and inclusion efforts, and is to be awarded with the Diversity Leadership Award for Corporations by the Society for Diversity, an organization that acknowledges corporations, non-profits, educational institutions and individuals who have exceptional practices and define the leadership standard for diversity and inclusion. […] - See more at:

The company's winning attitude towards diversity and inclusion is reflected in dealing with its people who find themselves openly accepted and valued for their contribution. They all work as a team to create a work environment that is challenging and provides the opportunities and support for everyone to develop, learn and succeed.

These are the values the company and its people live by helping each and everyone establish Compass Group as a reputable name in the industry:

• Openness, Trust and Integrity;
• Passion for Quality;
• Win Through Teamwork;
• Responsibility ;
• Can-do
  

These values and the other Compass Groups' guiding principles, which also include Safety, Health and Environment First; Delivering for Clients and Consumers, among others, remind each one in the company of their mission: “to consistently delivering superior service in the most efficient way, for the shared benefit of our customers, shareholders and associates.”

True enough, Compass Group North America has consistently grown though all the years since it began in 1994, with more than 220,000 associates in all 50 states, ten provinces and two territories. And it is still on its way to greater success.

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IHG Execs Calls for Cooperation As Company Continues Expansion

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's established names in the hotel industry continues its expansion, as it adds more hotels and locations to its portfolio. To ensure greater success as it meets the demands of the time, its corporate leaders have called for cooperation among its franchisees.

The executive leadership of InterContinental Hotels Group preached the need for cooperation with franchisees during the first day of the 2015 IHG Americas Owners Conference Wednesday, according to Hotel News Now. The report also mentions four areas wherein its excutives have seen the need for cooperation: technology, loyalty, quality assurance, and revenue management. It likewise quotes IHG's CEO Richard Solomons: “When we think and act as one, we’re unstoppable,” Solomons said. “We need one another. Not just as business owners and hotel owners, but as real people.” - See more at: 

HospitalityNet reports on one of IHG's expansions: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of four Holiday Inn Express® hotels in Germany in four key cities, reinforcing the company's strong position in the German market.

According to this report, IHG has at present the largest share in Germany's branded hotel market with ove 4,400 rooms, based on figures gathered on June 30, 2015. - Read more at:

Another IHG expansion announced through a press release involves the joint venture of Noble Investment Group ("Noble") and IHG to develop a dual-branded EVEN^® Hotels and Staybridge Suites^® hotel in downtown Seattle. The nine-story building, expected to open in mid-2017, will be located at the intersection of Mercer Street and Fairview Avenue North adjacent to the Amazon urban campus in the rapidly growing South Lake Union area. This new dual-branded hotel will be the first EVEN Hotels property on the West coast and the third Staybridge Suites property in the Seattle market. - Read more:

The West Coast’s first hotel under InterContinental Hotels Group’s new Even brand is scheduled to open in Seattle in 2017. A 123-room Even hotel and a 112-room Staybridge Suites will be part of a development in Seattle’s South Lake Union district. - See more at:

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is one of DiversityWorking.com's long-time prestigious diversity company partners.

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Microsoft Launching of Surface Book Brings PC Industry Out from Slumps

Microsoft Corporation is stirring things up in the world of personal computers with the recent launching early this week of Surface Book, the company's first laptop, together with its other products that includes the smartphones Lumia 950 and Lumia 950XL. At the same time, it is set to open its new NYC superstore later this month.

According to an article by Nick Wingfield of the New York Times, Microsoft' s mission to rev up the PC industry seems to be getting positive results and bringing optimism at a time when people are mostly keeping on with their old PCs and turning more to mobile devices for their computing needs.

“Initiatives like Surface and Surface Book have helped the industry wake up and say, ‘We’ve got to make the industry cool and sexy again,’” said Frank Azor, executive director and general manager of Dell’s XPS line of PCs.

The stated reason that Microsoft got into the PC hardware business three years ago, with the original Surface, was not to put PC companies out of business. The company said the goal was to better illustrate the capabilities of its software, providing devices that would inspire PC makers to be more innovative. - Read more at:

In its own article, International Business Times also tells of how Microsoft is giving Apple and other PC makers strong, healthy competition. Microsoft on Tuesday left little doubt it plans to remake itself in the mold of archrival Apple, introducing a number of sleek, artfully crafted devices that rival and, in some cases, surpass the best Tim Cook and company have produced this year, including the iPhone 6S and iPad Pro. It’s the clearest sign yet that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sees hardware as integral to his company’s future as software is, and he is bent on creating an ecoystem that extends from smartphones and tablets to apps and the cloud. [...]“We’re making great progress toward the aspiration we shared with you in January,” said Nadella, in his customary black shirt and jeans, at an event in midtown Manhattan. “Moving people from needing Windows, to choosing Windows, to loving Windows.” - Read more at:

Microsoft’s new flagship store along New York City’s famed Fifth Avenue is certainly massive, though significantly less jawdropping than Apple’s iconic location just five blocks away.

The store is set to open on Oct. 26, the same day Microsoft will begin selling a slew of devices the company announced at a press event on Tuesday. - Read more at:

Microsoft is one of DiversityWorking.com's long-time prestigious diversity company partners.

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DiversityWorking.com Announces Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) As New Diversity Company Member

DiversityWorking.com a career opportunity resource and job search engine for the cultural diversity marketplace, is pleased to announce the inclusion of Silicon Valley Bank, to its prestigious list of diversity company members.

Named by Forbes one of America’s best banks (2015) and one of America’s best-managed companies (2014), as well as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Silicon Valley Bank provides targeted financial services and expertise through its offices in innovation centers around the world. It was established in 1983, and for over 30 years, has been a strong leader in the industry, helping innovative companies and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast.

A great part of its success lies in its unified team with diverse talents, passionate about ideas and driven to make a difference who work in a welcoming and collaborative environment, a safe and healthy workplace, organizational transparency, and attractive compensation. Thus, SVB is recognized a great place to work.

In its continual search for engaged, able and qualified employees, Silicon Valley Bank has partnered with DiversityWorking.com, whose mission is to help companies promote their jobs, build their brand and send targeted and qualified diversity candidates directly to the best jobs possible.

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DiversityWorking.com Announces Compass Group North America as New Diversity Company Member

DiversityWorking.com, a career opportunity resource and job search engine for the cultural diversity marketplace, is pleased to announce Compass Group North America as one of its newest diversity company members. Compass Group USA is the leading foodservice management and support services company which began operations in the USA in 1994, and with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Through the years, it has built its good reputation and established a strong foothold not only in the US, but also in Canada as well, serving eight million meals a day, and with more than 220,000 associates in all 50 states, ten provinces and two territories.

Working dedicatedly towards its vision to be a world-class provider of contract foodservice and support services, renowned for our great people, our great service, and our great results, Compass Group North America has indeed been recognized as such. Among the many honors it has received is being named by the National Business Group on Health as One of Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

It has also been recognized for its commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. Compass Group is a diversity growth-oriented organization, committed to providing equal growth opportunities for its associates. In its search for the best, dedicated diverse talents, it has partnered with DiversityWorking.com, whose mission is to help companies promote their jobs, build their brand and send targeted and qualified diversity candidates directly to the best jobs possible.

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Harmony of Diversity Marked Pope's US Visit

In the aftermath of Pope Francis' six-day visit to the U.S., one of the striking imprints he must have left in the hearts of many is the 'harmony of diversity' brought to the fore in many of the papal events and in his speeches.

One of these events was the interfaith religious ceremony held at the ground zero site at the 9/11 Museum in lower New York. New York City is nothing if not bold and we, its residents, are nothing if not in your face about our beliefs. This service was a New York City in-your-face gracious presentation that showed the world not only what we are, but also who we are. The news commentators on MSNBC kept pointing out the diversity of New York City, and so, of course did the pope. This event was organized precisely to show the harmony in diversity, which actually does work in New York, writes Jo-Ann Mort in her article on Haaretz. - Read more at:

Other events that highlighted Pope Francis' message of inclusive love which made a big impact on those who witnessed this included his visits to member of minority groups, such as people with disabilities.

Janice L. Benton helped plan participation by people with disabilities in the pope's events in Washington and Philadelphia.[...]"The church was vibrant with diversity" at the Serra Mass, and "inclusive of all gifts and abilities. The entire 'family' was at the table together," said Mary O'Meara, executive director of the archdiocesan Department of Special Needs Ministries. "Persons with disabilities were welcomed, valued and celebrated," she said later in a statement.- Read more at:

In one of his homilies, delivered during the Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York, the Pope spoke of and praised the richness of diversity of large cities.

During his homily, he praised large cities like New York for their diversity but also said their size can make people feel alienated unless they allow God to bring them together.

“Living in a big city is not always easy. Yet big cities are a reminder of the hidden riches present in our world, in the diversity of its cultures, traditions and historical experiences. In the variety of its languages, costumes and cuisine,” he said. - Read more at:

The Pope also expressed his strong support for immigrants in the U.S.

"Do not be discouraged by whatever challenges and hardships you face," the pope told the many Hispanics and other recent immigrants in the crowd on Saturday, adding that he felt "particular affection" toward them.

During his first visit to the country, the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics on Thursday had urged Americans in a historic speech to Congress to reject "a mindset of hostility" toward immigrants. - Read more at:

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The University of New Mexico, Relying on Diversity As its Strength

One of DiversityWorking's latest diversity company member is the University of NewMexico, which was established in 1889 to serve as the state's flagship educational institution. According to its website, UNM is the only Hispanic-Serving Institution in the U.S. that is also classified a Carnegie Research University with Very High Activity.

Part of the UNM's identity are its age-old traditions, like its nickname Lobo, Spanish for wolf, known and “respected for his cunning, feared for his prowess, and is the leader of the pack. It is the ideal name for the Varsity boys who go forth to battle for the glory of the school...” Then there is the University Lobo Mascot which started with a real lobo back in 1920. Today, two human mascots, "Lobo Louie" created in the early 1960's, and "Lobo Lucy" created in the early 1980's, are part of the school's cheering squad. Other UNM's time-honored traditions are its colors Cherry and Silver, the “Alma Mater” and and the Fight Song.

Its commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in the diversity of its people, including the studentry - a cross-section of cultures and backgrounds. As of fall of 2013, 28,644 students were enrolled at the main campus, while 7,609 students were at branch campuses and education centers. Under its employ are more than 20,000 people statewide, including employees of University Hospital.

As an equal opportunity employer, it hires and retains a diverse workforce and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff workforce. We are committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.

More than just representational diversity, the University of New Mexico is now moving beyond it towards promoting Inclusive Excellence, which is integrating diversity and excellence by bringing together diverse worldviews, diverse research ideas and the ability to teach to multiple ways of learning and knowing. In building Inclusive Excellence our students are better prepared to work and interact in a diverse world.

As it grows more committed to equity and inclusion, the University of New Mexico continues to thrive.