Month: March 2024

Originally published by HR.com

By Kim Wylam

Upskilling and reskilling opportunities offer employers an accessible path to reenergize their employees, many of whom are looking to find new meaning without making an organizational move. Internal mobility has become an increasing priority, and it isn’t just for front-line workers. Upskilling can unlock potential for those at all levels.

Overall, these top eight trends show an increasingly holistic approach to employee benefits, considering not just traditional financial security and health insurance but also personal and professional growth, health, and well-being. To remain competitive in a tight labor market, organizations will need to continue to tailor their benefits to a changing workforce.

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland and SAN JOSE, Calif., March 8, 2024 /3BL/ – Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) recently announced that its second annual Future Positive Challenge is now accepting applications for the 2024 season. The Challenge searches the globe for entrepreneurs, startups, and companies to help accelerate the development of more sustainable products within the consumer electronics industry. Logitech’s ongoing collaborative efforts to identify and scale real-world solutions not only help accelerate the company’s Design for Sustainability capabilities but also help diminish current obstacles the industry faces in fast-tracking lower carbon solutions.

“Breakthrough, disruptive innovation is integral to advancing lower carbon impact technologies in the consumer electronics sector,” said Prakash Arunkundrum, Chief Operating Officer at Logitech. “By harnessing a global community of entrepreneurs and changemakers who defy what is possible today, Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge aims to reshape the way electronic devices will be manufactured in the future.”

Logitech continually seeks next-generation materials, components, and processes to accelerate its Design for Sustainability capabilities. Still, the solutions needed to further drive down carbon reductions are either not available at scale today or require investment to become the breakthroughs needed in the future. In the consumer electronics industry, there is a need to optimize printed circuit boards, find alternative energy storage solutions, and develop alternative materials that minimize waste and are sourced renewably to support both circularity and carbon reduction goals.

The 2024 Future Positive Challenge encompasses six categories to drive the biggest impact in the consumer electronics industry:

Printed Circuit Boards: new solutions that use lower-impact materials and energy-efficient processes in the design and production of circuit boards which have traditionally taken a toll on the environment.Batteries: new solutions such as those featuring alternative materials to lithium or cobalt and techniques for battery recycling.Integrated Circuits: improvements on the semiconductor wafer manufacturing process or improving production yields resulting in carbon emissions reduction.Materials: alternatives that reduce weight, increase strength, reduce carbon footprint, and are renewable or biodegradable.Packaging: solutions that aim to protect products but minimize environmental impact such as moldable materials, renewable or recyclable materials, and alternatives to foil printing.Business Models: ideas for better structuring supply chains or programs that encourage the circular economy or collaborative economy specific to the technology device industry.

Applications are now open through March 31, 2024. Startups wanting to scale their businesses while driving change in a multi-billion dollar industry are encouraged to apply on the portal designed in partnership with Tech Tour. This year’s distinguished panel of judges includes leaders in sustainability and manufacturing, including experts from Logitech, BASF, Sony, Samsung, Swatch Group, and others. The selection process includes a series of pitch sessions and workshops designed to identify partners with the most promising, scalable solutions to integrate within Logitech products.

For a list of 2023 award recipients and to learn more about the 2024 Future Positive Challenge and how to apply visit Logitech’s website or email futurepositive@logitech.com.

More information about Logitech’s sustainability programs can be found in the FY2023 Impact Report or on the website.

About Logitech

Logitech helps all people pursue their passions and is committed to doing so in a way that is good for people and the planet. We design hardware and software solutions that help businesses thrive and bring people together when working, creating, gaming, and streaming. Brands of Logitech include Logitech, Logitech G, Streamlabs, and Ultimate Ears. Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech at www.logitech.com, the company blog, or @logitech.

Logitech and other Logitech marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Logitech Europe S.A. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company’s website at www.logitech.com

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Editioral Contacts:
Marie Perriard, Head of Sustainability Communications – USA mperriard@logitech.com
Ben Starkie, Corporate Communications – Europe +41 (0) 79-292-3499

SWORDS, Ireland, March 8, 2024 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, is pleased to announce Dr. Becky Bryant has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. This annual award honors women who’ve made a significant impact in the manufacturing industry and is part of The Manufacturing Institute’s Women MAKE America initiative, which is the nation’s marquee program to close the gender gap in manufacturing.

Dr. Bryant is a strategic research and business development leader who has established a strategy, team and structure that has positioned Trane Technologies as a leader in climate-innovation research. This research is a cornerstone for the company’s 2030 Sustainability Commitments and advances it toward an ambitious 2050 net-zero carbon target. Dr. Bryant and her team have already initiated 10 funded research projects with multiyear trajectories, focusing on critical sustainability areas such as decarbonization and intelligent equipment.

Within the Trane Technologies’ community, she plays a pivotal role in the company’s ReLaunch program, which focuses on rehiring and redeveloping skilled female engineering professionals who have taken extended breaks from the workforce. Her active engagement has contributed to Trane Technologies hiring approximately 25 ReLaunch participants. She’s also a member of the company’s Internal Coaching Cadre, where she actively engages in nurturing and developing emerging technical talent.

“Bec’s unwavering commitment to excellence, technical expertise and dedication to coaching emerging talent has left an indelible mark on our company” said Mairéad Magner, Trane Technologies senior vice president and chief human resources officer. “That’s why I’m excited to see her receive this prestigious and well-deserved award. She is the embodiment of Trane Technologies’ core value of uplifting others, inspiring them with her leadership, integrity and hard work.”

To lead industry-wide change and create a more diverse workforce, Trane Technologies aims to achieve gender parity in senior leadership positions and increase the number of women in management positions by 2030. The company’s Women in Action (WIA) program was created as part of our 2030 Sustainability Commitments and provides women in leadership access to content that promotes the development of leadership skills and addresses the unique challenges faced by women in business.

Trane Technologies was also the first company in its industry to join Paradigm for Parity, a coalition of businesses dedicated to addressing the leadership gender gap. Last October, Paradigm for Parity named Trane Technologies’ Deidra Parrish Williams and Britt Smith as 2023 Women on the Rise, an accolade recognizing women who are breaking barriers in corporate leadership and show the value of gender parity.

The company was also named to the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list, which highlights companies who offer increased flexibility, equitable pay and career support to women regardless of their job role, race, sexual orientation and work status, and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024 by Newsweek.

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About Trane Technologies 
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane and Thermo King, and our environmentally responsible portfolio of products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation. Learn more at tranetechnologies.com. 

About The Manufacturing Institute 
The Manufacturing Institute builds, diversifies and strengthens the modern manufacturing workforce, with the goal of furthering individual opportunity, community prosperity and a more competitive manufacturing industry. The MI engages underrepresented communities and shifts perceptions about careers in modern manufacturing, leads skilled training and career development programs, provides thought leadership and research on the changing state of the workforce and builds partnerships to scale up its impact on manufacturing in the United States. As the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, the MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with solutions for the industry’s toughest challenges. For more information, please visit themanufacturinginstitute.org.

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom

At HARMAN, we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture where employees feel empowered to bring their true selves to work by embracing their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each year during Black History Month, our team members around the world reflect on ways we can help champion a more diverse and equitable future.

As a global audio leader with a rich legacy in the music industry, HARMAN has a unique appreciation for the impact of Black culture throughout music history. In honor of Black History Month, the leaders of our HARMAN Black Professionals Network (HBPN) planned informative and inspiring virtual events and local activations related to this year’s theme: “The Influence of Black Culture in the Arts & Sciences.” Explore some of the highlights from Black History Month at HARMAN:

Amplifying Black Voices

To start off our month-long Black History Month celebration, Tamika Frimpong, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Executive Sponsor of the HBPN, led a discussion about the influence of black culture on the arts and sciences and celebrated the achievements of trailblazers who have paved the way for a more inclusive future. She was joined by Lorena Loya, VP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Corporate Functions, who also reflected on efforts to drive a culture of inclusivity and create a safe space for members of the community and allies.

Exploring the Impact of Black Culture

To honor and celebrate the influence of black culture on music and the arts, we hosted a discussion and live performance with blues singer Lady Champagne in our Novi, MI office, which was livestreamed to HARMAN’s global offices. In Northridge, CA, our employees enjoyed performances of African dance, tap, and spoken word, which were also livestreamed to our global audiences to demonstrate how Black culture has impacted other art forms. Throughout the month, we also fostered discussions about career advancement and shared experiences within the Black community with educational webinars on shifting your money mindset and Black wealth, and a Black engineers panel discussion during National Engineers Week.

Celebrating Black Art

In partnership with our parent company, Samsung, and their Galaxy of Black Professionals employee resource group, we wrapped up our Black History Month activations with an intimate discussion about the cultural influence and impact of Black art. The “GBP x HBPN Presents: A Black Frame of Mind” event highlighted the journeys of Cheryl R. Riley, a multimedia artist, furniture designer, and art advisor, and Nina Kennedy, a world-renowned concert pianist, conductor, and filmmaker, in a discussion moderated by HARMAN’s Tamika Frimpong. The event also featured lively sets from Hot 97’s DJ Bobby Trends, DJ Michael Purefoy and MC Wayne Lee from HARMAN.

We remain dedicated to building a future where every voice is heard, valued, and celebrated. Black History Month is a reminder for us all to recommit to our ongoing efforts to drive a culture of inclusivity and create a safe space for people from all backgrounds, but we know that our work is far from over. For more information about our efforts to make every employee feel valued and empowered to succeed at HARMAN, visit: https://jobs.harman.com/diversity