Month: March 2024

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”

Sir Isaac Newton

One of the most influential scientists of all time recognized that we rely on the contributions of the people that come before us. During Women’s History Month, I want to share a few of the stories about the long line of amazing women who preceded us at Clorox, building a strong foundation for us to succeed.

The reason you can find Clorox in so many households today is because of Annie Murray. She and her husband, William Murray, the first Clorox general manager, had a vision in 1916 of expanding Clorox Bleach beyond its original commercial uses. You could call Annie the first marketer of Clorox Bleach, as it was her idea to give away samples of the product at the family’s grocery store in Oakland, California. She was the original “Clorox storyteller” — and helped change the trajectory of the company.

Women continued to play an influential role in the direction of the company over the next 100-plus years.

In the 1930s, Hazel McClure, Rebekah Lewis and Peggy Lewis, assistants to the company’s male leadership team collectively dubbed “The Three Graces,” proposed Clorox’s very first influencer partnership. They recommended working with home economist Jessie Deboth, whose traveling show “School for Homemakers” drew millions of women for cooking advice, appliance displays, sing-a-longs and networking. Clorox partnered with her to tell the brand’s story through laundry demonstrations at events in large auditoriums across the U.S. While all three were awarded stock options for their contributions to the company, in 1973 Hazel made history with her appointment as Clorox’s first female officer.

Around the turn of the century, a team was tasked with the idea of building on our popular Clorox Clean-up spray cleaner. In its research, the team learned consumers were tired of having to don their battle fatigues every time they cleaned. Instead, they were looking for a product that would make it easier to clean “in the flow.” This “aha” moment led to the invention of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. This team was led by Denise Garner, who went on to serve as chief innovation officer for the company from 2015 to 2022.

Women have also played pivotal roles in the development of other brands in our portfolio. Many are familiar with Burt Shavitz, the face of Burt’s Bees, but not as many people are familiar with Roxanne Quimby, the cofounder of the brand. Roxanne helped tell the Burt’s story by branding his products with custom labels, promoting his products at craft fairs, and eventually selling beeswax candles and lip balms at a New York City boutique, which led to the widespread success of the flagship product. Roxanne continues to tell the Burt’s Bees story of nature conservation through her land preservation efforts.

These are just some of the women who have played a part in shaping our company into what it is today. I have no doubt future generations will look back and see themselves standing on some of our shoulders — and one day they will tell our stories, too.

In addition to her day job, Bailey serves on the leadership team of SHOW, our employee resource group for women.

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Originally Published on GoDaddy Newsroom

TEMPE, Ariz., March 8, 2024 /3BL/ — For small businesses, every second saved and every dollar spent is the difference between surviving and thriving. GoDaddy recently found that, on average, small business owners expect to save more than $4,000 and 300 hours of work this year using generative AI. But they don’t always know where to start, and only 26% reported using AI for their business. To make using generative AI fast and easy, GoDaddy launched GoDaddy Airo™, an AI-powered solution that saves small business owners precious time in establishing their online presence and helps them win new customers.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9134152-godaddy-launches-ai-powered-godaddy-airo-for-small-businesses/

“Generative AI is the great equalizer for small businesses,” said GoDaddy President, U.S. Independents, Gourav Pani. “Technology and capabilities usually reserved for large companies with thousands of employees are now at the fingertips of anyone looking to start or grow their business. GoDaddy Airo™ combines the latest AI technology with the ease of use we’re known for – providing effortless and intuitive solutions to small businesses.”

The Right Solution for Any Small Business

GoDaddy Airo™ makes leveraging the power of AI easy for anyone wanting to start a business or take their existing one to the next level. In fact, businesses that use GoDaddy AI tools generate 28% more sales.*

If someone has an inkling of an idea, GoDaddy Airo™ can recommend catchy domain names with just a description of their business. Seconds after registering a domain, GoDaddy Airo™ automatically starts generating content for the business, including:

Unique, eye-catching logo designs that can be easily customized to fit the business.A fully built website with imagery and content designed to help the business engage and attract customers.A professional email account that strengthens the credibility and prestige of the business.By simply uploading a product photo, an auto-generated custom product description is created for an online store.An option to register for an LLC.

If a new or existing business wants to grow, it can quickly get plans and recommendations through GoDaddy Airo™ features in seconds, including:

Comprehensive email marketing campaigns with suggested content and imagery.Social media calendar with recommendations of when to ideally post.Compelling social media and search engine ads to bring traffic to the business’s website.

Even if a business is not online, GoDaddy Airo™ will support it. Brick-and-mortar business owners can soon lean on beta capabilities of GoDaddy Airo™ to:

Create an entire product or service catalog for their point-of-sale device by simply snapping a photo.Generate real-time insights on their sales trends using voice commands on the GoDaddy Smart Terminal Point-of-Sale device.

GoDaddy Airo™ Is Always Evolving

GoDaddy Airo™ is live now for small businesses to take advantage of, and even more capabilities are coming.

“Because it’s AI-powered, GoDaddy Airo™ is constantly evolving and improving to make sure small businesses are benefitting from the latest technology,” continued Pani. “We’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible.”

Ways to Learn More

See everything GoDaddy is doing when it comes to Generative AI by visiting www.GoDaddy.com/ai.

Keep an eye on GoDaddy’s social media platforms to discover how small businesses are leveraging its AI technology. Additionally, check out the latest campaign advertisements showcasing GoDaddy Airo™.

Watch Tomorrow’s World Today on the Discovery and Science channels in late May to see GoDaddy Airo™ technology applied in small business settings.

*Exclusive to paid US users, this result is based on data from signups between August 1, 2023, and September 30, 2023, where users published their websites on the same day.

About GoDaddy
GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services and accept payments online and in-person. GoDaddy’s easy-to-use tools help small business owners manage everything in one place and its expert guides are available to provide assistance 24/7. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

Source: GoDaddy Inc.

Originally published on HRDIVE

In 2023, a workplace study showed that 51% of employed workers were watching for or actively seeking a new job. This means that now more than ever it’s critical to ensure employees are feeling valued and supported. Our goal in HR is not only to attract and retain good talent but ensure employees know that they are our most important asset and provide the resources that create an exceptional employee experience on their Henkel journey.

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Today is #InternationalWomen’sDay, a global celebration held annually on March 8th to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world, while also advocating for gender equality and women’s rights. This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion, which emphasizes the need to create environments where all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

We’re celebrating by highlighting members of the Griffith Foods Women Innovating, Solving & Excelling (WISE) belonging community. WISE members foster a workplace culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity.

WISE is just one of the ways Griffith Foods is creating better together. Please join us in inspiring inclusion, to create a more just, equitable, and harmonious society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fulfill their potential.

At Griffith Foods, our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. We help our partners meet the evolving needs and desires of consumers in ways that respect and sustain the planet. Our care and creativity mean we’ll find the right mix of global reach and local impact to serve the earth and nourish all of us who call it home.

Our Sustainability Platform of People, Planet, and Performance guides how we behave, conduct business, and treat people, ensuring that everything we do leads to responsible growth for our entire ecosystem.

People
We take care of our employees and the communities in which we do business.

Planet
We all share one Earth, and we take environmental action to responsibly care for it. 

Performance
We operate ethically and strategically to create a positive impact for our business and for all of those with whom we interact.