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Healthcare companies are beginning to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) might unlock efficiencies for patients and medical systems. But to transform science fiction into reality, AI applications in the sector must prove that they can improve business profitability to deliver returns for investors.

Innovation is a powerful force for change in healthcare, and AI is well suited to shake up the sector. Healthcare systems hold huge amounts of data that can be mined for insight. Pharmaceutical companies are always searching for ways to speed up long drug-development processes. In theory, AI could help promote more effective management across the industry, helping healthcare firms get the right drugs in the right quantities to the right patients.

But there’s a vast distance from theory to practice, especially with nascent technologies. Bridging the gap will require business proof, more than scientific pizazz. Here’s how we think investors should start thinking about the future of AI in healthcare across four broad areas.

Research and development: AI could potentially be used to improve success rates for drugs in clinical trials. However, this will take years. Even if AI does eventually help boost drug-development success rates, it might not create competitive advantages. If the technology is adopted across the sector to speed time to market, the competitive benefits will diminish, and pricing may be pressured. Expect plenty of PR in this area, but it may not turn into profitability. 
 Clinical trials: The logistics of clinical trials are cumbersome. Companies must find the right sites, with the right pool of patients, as fast as possible. We think AI could help companies find clinical sites that enroll patients faster for trials, and identify underperforming sites, to help rectify them quicker. 
 Commercial development: Even successful drugs face big hurdles to get to market. AI could help companies identify doctors and specialists who might be prime candidates for a new product. It could also help companies target the most effective events for generating a buzz around a new drug. This might not sound as exciting as using AI for R&D, but it is an essential element of the business formula for any pharmaceutical company. 
 The human experience: Most consumers won’t know or care whether a drug trial is accelerated by AI. But every patient wants to get the best diagnosis from their doctor. We think AI could make a huge difference here. Imagine a smart physician’s AI assistant that can help a doctor zoom in on a rare disorder that a patient might have based on a given set of symptoms. These are the types of tangible benefits that consumers will be willing to pay more for—and can help contribute meaningfully to the bottom line of healthcare providers.

In all these areas, we believe AI’s success will be measured by its ability to produce better healthcare outcomes. For example, UnitedHealth Group says AI can help reduce the time taken to turn data into insights, enabling employers and insurers to better understand all the factors impacting a person’s health. When implemented strategically, this can lead to better healthcare decision-making, and lower costs for healthcare businesses.

Companies like Veeva Systems, based in the US, and Icon, based in Ireland, are already helping to introduce AI in commercial tools, with more advancements expected on the clinical side as well. Intuitive Surgical, which manufactures robotic surgical systems, collects data from millions of procedures to help address anomalies and complications. Google and Northwestern Medicine are working on an AI model that may be capable of detecting lung cancer earlier than current diagnostic tools, increasing the chances of effective treatment.

How Can Investors Evaluate AI in Healthcare? 

Companies that put cash to work by investing in innovation are signaling efforts to secure consistent long-term profitability. But investors shouldn’t try to predict which AI initiatives will be transformative. We believe investors in healthcare companies must always stay focused on business—not science. Just as we apply this principle to drug development, which is notoriously difficult to predict, we don’t think investors have any advantage in forecasting how AI technology will shape the future of healthcare.

The history of disruptive technology is littered with failure. When the dot-com boom dazzled investors, countless early darlings died on the vine. Yet the technology itself eventually transformed the world we live in beyond recognition and spawned many new profitable industries and businesses.

Similarly, the AI revolution will take time, and will progress in fits and starts. But technological wizardry doesn’t equal business success. In fact, if a successful AI application becomes commoditized, it could even reduce profitability. When a healthcare company unveils a shiny new robot, investors must ask: how will it make money? How long will it take to get to market? What’s your competitive strategy versus peers?

Keeping these questions front and center is crucial to navigating the AI craze. Investors in healthcare companies should always focus on durable businesses that reinvest above their cost of capital, in our view. If a company with these attributes also deliver on a promising AI plan, investors will benefit further. But if the AI initiative fails, investors will still have a profitable business as a cushion.

The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations and do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to revision over time.

References to specific securities are presented to illustrate the application of our investment philosophy only and are not to be considered recommendations by AB. The specific securities identified and described do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for the portfolio, and it should not be assumed that investments in the securities identified were or will be profitable.

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TAMPA, Fla., June 13, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has published its 2022 Sustainability Report to share progress against its Twentyby30™ sustainability strategy and related achievements during fiscal year 2022. Crown’s comprehensive Twentyby30™ program includes 20 measurable sustainability goals to be completed by or before the end of 2030, set against a 2019 baseline. This year’s report, titled “Progress in Motion,” emphasizes Crown’s continued progress in several key areas of the program, its proactive execution plan and examples of internal and external collaboration to advance toward a more sustainable future.

“The goal of our Twentyby30™ program has always been to further embed sustainability into our global business practices and make meaningful reductions to our impact on the planet within this decade,” said Tim Donahue, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board at Crown. “Achieving our aggressive goals requires partnership across our Company and our industry, thoughtful strategy and a willingness to continue to make progress against those goals. Our 2022 Sustainability Report shares our progress and evidences our commitment to transparency with internal and external stakeholders.”

Some of the tangible advancements the Company has made toward its Twentyby30™ program goals (as of December 31, 2022) include:

Climate ActionCrown has achieved a 12% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions, which is 24% of the way toward the Company’s goal of a 50% combined reduction by 2030.34% of Crown’s total electricity used in 2022 was generated from renewable resources. This achievement means the Company is 45% of the way toward its program goal to source 75% renewable electricity by 2030.Resource EfficiencyCrown is 8% of the way toward its 2030 goal of replenishing 100% of water consumed from high scarcity risk watersheds back to those watersheds.Crown signed onto the United Nation’s CEO Water Mandate, which offers a powerful avenue for companies to collaborate to address urgent water challenges related to scarcity, quality, governance and access to water and sanitation. Crown is committed to supporting collective action to replenish 1,000 watersheds.Optimum Circularity – Crown has reduced the overall global average standard (12oz or 330ml) can weight by 6.44%, which is over 60% of the way toward the Company’s goal of a 10% reduction by 2030.Working Together – 44% of Crown’s new recruits in their executive population were female, which was a 38% increase from 2019.Never CompromiseOver 60% of Crown’s R&D efforts are focused on sustainability improvements, surpassing the stated goal of 50% by 2030.By the end of 2022, Crown has assessed 75% of its core raw materials and core service suppliers by spend for compliance with Crown’s Responsible and Ethical Sourcing policy, which far exceeds its 2025 goal.

“Sustainability is top of mind for our Crown team members every day, and we are proud to be on target to meet our Twentyby30™ goals and initiatives,” said John Rost, Ph.D., Vice President, Global Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at Crown. “Due in part to its inherent sustainability attributes, metal packaging continues to garner increased consumer demand, which fuels our efforts toward achieving our Twentyby30™ goals through measurable and achievable steps forward. We are constantly inspired by the people of Crown, in all settings and in all parts of the world, who keep us moving forward on our sustainability journey, and we look forward to our continued collaboration and success.”

The report is available on the sustainability section of Crown’s website. It has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Core Standard and adheres to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The report maps Crown’s progress to indicators defined by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Containers & Packaging Standard and key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Company’s climate reporting also follows the guidelines of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The 2022 report includes the Company’s GRI index as well as its SASB and TCFD disclosures.

Crown’s 2022 Sustainability Report received independent assurance from Lucideon CICS Limited related to its total 2022 data for GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3 categories) and 2022 water usage data. Lucideon also provided GRI verification to the GRI Core Index, Limited Verification.

About Crown Holdings, Inc.

Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.

For more information, contact sustainability@crowncork.com.

For editorial inquiries: Emily Hogan, Account Supervisor, FINN Partners;
Email: emily.hogan@finnpartners.com

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Except for historical information, all other information in this press release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities law. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the statements made in this report or the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ are discussed under the caption “Forward Looking Statements” in the Company’s Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2022 and in subsequent filings. The Company does not intend to review or revise any particular forward-looking statement in light of future events.

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“Diverse talent is essential to serving a diverse customer base.”

The words are from Bibiana Gomez, who serves as business liaison for Regions’ diversity, equity and inclusion networks.

Regions Bank strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage those with different ideas to speak up.

Bibiana Gomez, DEI network business liaison at Regions

These networks are connecting colleagues across Regions Bank’s footprint and bringing more voices to the table. In turn, that better positions Regions to be the bank of choice for people and businesses representing diverse backgrounds.

Consider the diverse markets Regions serves – vibrant, thriving communities from South Florida all the way to Middle Tennessee, over to major cities in Texas, and far beyond.

Regions’ business is healthier, stronger, and better able to make an impact when the bank is in tune with the people who make up its markets.

“Regions Bank strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve,” Gomez added in this recent editorial published by the South Florida Business Journal. “We encourage those with different ideas to speak up.”

And when that happens, Regions furthers its focus on serving as a trusted bank for all.

Take a moment to learn more here.

Check out some additional Doing More Today articles reflecting the many benefits of a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

In the Limelight: Leaders in DiversityGreater Connections, Greater Belonging: Regions DEI NetworksArt and Understanding: Regions Bank Celebrates Diversity Awareness MonthLeading Supplier Diversity into the Future

If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably seen the memes about companies offering their burned-out workers a pizza party. The employees feign joy — as if a few free slices and sodas will make up for long hours, muddled communication, disengaged leadership or having to commute to the office. What employees really want is good compensation; and then, work-life balance. And they also want to feel a sense of purpose at work — whether that’s a personal purpose or being able to say they work for a company that makes the world a better place. Continue reading at SustainableBrands.com…

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 /3BL Media/ – The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to announce two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) seeking qualified consulting firms/consultants specializing in Gender & Women Empowerment and Business Competitiveness issues. These contracts will support WEC’s efforts in providing training and technical assistance to small grantees and beneficiaries MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises) within the US Dept of State funded grant, Empower Innovation Challenge (EIC).

Under the Gender & Women Empowerment RFP, the selected consulting firm/consultant will deliver comprehensive training and technical assistance on gender-related topics to enhance the capacity of the beneficiaries. Applicants from Latin America and the Caribbean, proficient in both English and Spanish, are strongly encouraged to apply. The decision will be based on the technical approach, qualifications, past performance, and cost of proposal. Interested parties are invited to review the detailed Request for Proposals for more information.Similarly, under the Business Competitiveness RFP, WEC seeks a qualified consulting firm/consultant to provide training and technical assistance on business competitiveness to the small grantees and beneficiaries MSMEs. Applicants from Latin America and the Caribbean, proficient in both English and Spanish, are encouraged to apply. The selection criteria will consider the technical approach, qualifications, past performance, and cost of proposal. Interested individuals and firms are urged to refer to the Request for Proposals for complete details.

WEC is committed to equal employment opportunities and celebrates diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, WEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Interested parties are requested to submit their proposals by June 23rd, 2023 in accordance with the guidelines provided in the respective Request for Proposals. Questions regarding the RFPs can be directed to Smitha Konduri at info@wec.org

About the World Environment Center:

WEC is an independent, global non-profit, non-advocacy organization that promotes sustainable development through the business practices and operations of its member companies and in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities and other stakeholders. WEC’s mission is to promote business and its social value by advancing solutions to sustainable development related problems.

https://www.wec.org

About the EMPOWER INNOVATION CHALLENGE (EIC)

The World Environment Center (WEC) and its partners Nucleo de Biotecnologa de Curauma (NBC) and Baastel will support the expansion of the La Red de Innovacion e Impacto (La RED) network through a new Empower Innovation Challenge (EIC) in the Latin-American and Caribbean (LAC) region.

The goal of the EIC will be to assist women-owned micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in scaling their businesses through a series of small grants focused on local solutions. With a focus in green and blue economies, the EIC partnership will provide training, access to capital, networking, and partnership opportunities with local and international businesses.

June 14, 2023 /3BL Media/ – National Grid has been named a recipient of three Edison Electric Institute Emergency Recovery and Response awards, which recognize the company’s exceptional emergency storm response and subsequent restoration of electricity service to hundreds of thousands of customers across upstate New York during multiple severe weather events from November 2022 to March 2023.

“Ensuring the safety of our customers, communities, and crews is our industry’s top priority. Safety is especially critical during severe storms and extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and winter storms,” said EEI President and CEO Tom Kuhn. “I commend National Grid’s commitment to restoring service for its customers safely and efficiently under challenging conditions. National Grid and its storm response team are extremely deserving of this national recognition, and I am honored to present them with these well-earned recovery awards.”

National Grid earned its first award for service restoration to 202,000 upstate New York customers impacted by an historic multi-day Christmas week blizzard. More than half of those customers resided in western New York, where 3,200 line, service, tree, damage assessment and public safety experts worked around the clock in unprecedented and dangerous conditions to restore service. The five-day blizzard also required the company to work closely with the federal, state and local government agencies that cleared roads and removed more than four feet of snow so National Grid’s field force could access and repair equipment. The event, known as Winter Storm Elliott, was one of the largest, most destructive storms ever to hit upstate New York. 
The second award was for the company’s response to a three-day nor’easter in March where more than 3,000 restoration experts were mobilized to retore electricity service to nearly 139,000 eastern New York customers. The long-duration nor’easter brought more than two feet of snow and 45 mph winds in some locations.

National Grid also was recognized for its emergency response after heavy, wet snowfall knocked down trees, tree limbs, utility poles and electricity wires during four storms from November to March that impacted more than 350,000 customers across upstate New York.

“Our company prides itself on putting our 1.7 million upstate New York customers first, and it’s with them in mind that we drill year-round to ensure that they can always rely on us when the weather takes a turn for the worse,” said Brian Gemmell, Chief Operating Officer of Electric Operations, National Grid New York. “I am very proud of the hard work and dedication my National Grid colleagues and contractors deliver to our customers every day, and I’m especially proud that they rise to the occasion during every storm, even when it means time away from family and friends over the holidays. It is on their behalf that I extend my thanks and appreciation to EEI for these awards.”

Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges following an international nomination process, and the awards were presented during EEI’s summer Board of Directors and CEO meeting held in conjunction with EEI 2023. Since 2002, National Grid has earned 48 Emergency Response Awards from EEI.

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About National Grid
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York and Massachusetts. National Grid is transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, friend us on Facebook, and find our photos on Instagram. 

About Edison Electric Institute 
EEI is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 235 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States. In addition to our U.S. members, EEI has more than ​65 international electric companies, with operations in more than 90 countries, as International Members, and hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.

CONTACT: 
David Bertola
David.Bertola@nationalgrid.com 
716-831-7136

Atlanta, where the majority of the population is Black, ranks first among income inequality in U.S. cities. To overcome the glaring disparity, Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI) was created to support accessing and sustaining wealth among Black families. 

AWBI submitted its 1,000 Black Businesses in 1,000 Days campaign idea for Truist Foundation’s Inspire Awards challenge in the hopes of receiving funding to expand local support for Black-owned businesses. AWBI was named the first-place recipient and received $250,000 in grant funding for AWBI’s community wealth building framework. 

Jason Hudgins, former director of Strategic Programs at AWBI, sat down with Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell to share more about this innovative idea on a recent episode of Inspiring Conversations, Truist Foundation’s audio series with nonprofit leaders doing the work.

To learn more, listen to Lynette’s conversation with Jason.

The second Truist Foundation Inspire Awards challenge is now accepting applications through early August 2023. Click here for more details and to share your organization’s innovative, tech-based solution to support small business owners in the U.S.

About Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, Truist Foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation’s grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at truist.com/foundation.

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Originally published in Enbridge’s 2022 Sustainability Report

CSO and Committee Chair Q A

Q (Pete): This is our 22nd Sustainability Report, so we’ve been at this for a while. Over these last two decades, the quality of our disclosures, our active management of a broader set of issues and the policies that guide our actions have all evolved. How does the Board think about sustainability and the value of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting? 

A (Susan): Sustainability is very much integrated as part of Enbridge’s strategy and how the Board approaches our governance responsibilities. The Company operates long-lived, capital intensive assets across thousands of communities, so taking a lifecycle approach to operations and to engaging with host communities and the public to reduce impacts makes good business sense. Our Sustainability Report has proven a useful tool to highlight priority issues across ESG dimensions, and to track progress against the goals we’ve set as an organization.

Q (Pete): We talk a lot about continuous improvement at Enbridge. In the context of sustainability and this year’s Report how is that top of mind with the Board? 

A (Susan): I’m pleased that Enbridge continues to be a leader in ESG disclosure and performance—this year’s Report highlights progress against the Company’s ESG goals announced in late 2020. Importantly, this year’s Report also includes an update on the Company’s Scope 3 emissions engagement with key suppliers; a deeper look at our efforts to drive down methane emissions from operations; and more detail around direct and indirect climate lobbying and the steps taken to ensure alignment with our net-zero ambitions and the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Q (Pete): Enbridge has a long-held commitment to strengthening our relationships with Indigenous communities across North America. How does the Board consider reconciliation and Indigenous cultural awareness and understanding? 

A (Susan): Indigenous engagement, partnership and understanding is top-of-mind for the Board. The publication of the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan in September 2022 was an important step in advancing Enbridge’s reconciliation journey. The plan is a roadmap for meaningful engagement, capacity building and partnership among Indigenous communities across Enbridge’s operations. Early progress is encouraging and this year’s report includes an update on our commitments. And we are very focused on building impactful Indigenous partnerships, including our landmark Athabasca Oil Sands Pipeline Equity Partnership with 23 Indigenous communities and our proposed Open Access Wabamun Caron Hub in partnership with four Indigenous communities. We look forward to advancing additional Indigenous partnerships. Having a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture and history is very important to our business. Last year, as part of our ESG goals, all our employees completed Indigenous cultural awareness training. And the learning extends to the Board as well. Earlier this year the Board met with several Indigenous leaders from across Canada and the U.S. We appreciated the opportunity to directly hear Indigenous perspectives, to better understand the challenges their communities face and to discuss opportunities to work together. By listening and learning together we can do better.

Q (Pete): Stakeholders are often focused on very specific elements of ESG and not always aligned on what needs to be prioritized. How does the Board balance priorities and keep an eye on emerging trends? 

A (Susan): Fully integrating sustainability and the Company’s ESG goals into the long-range business strategy certainly helps, but prioritization for any business is an important balance. Feedback— which comes in many forms—helps to ensure we remain properly calibrated with a sustainable approach to managing risks and securing opportunities. We hear often from a variety of stakeholders and we solicit input on the Company’s performance and policies. In 2022 we updated three key policies that guide performance: our Sustainability Policy, Indigenous Peoples Policy and our Climate Policy. The changes made reflect input from our stakeholders and highlight Enbridge’s commitments to further integrating ESG into all aspects of the business. As we look forward, reporting frameworks and the expectations of stakeholders are continuing to evolve. It will remain a priority for the Board and for Enbridge to clearly articulate our approach, to detail our performance and to continue to demonstrate leadership.

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In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, mental health challenges have become prevalent. Recognizing the importance of supporting employees who might be struggling with their mental well-being, throughout the first quarter of 2023 at all Whirlpool Corporation US manufacturing sites, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training was offered to emergency responders, salaried leaders, onsite clinics, health coaches and HR teams. This initiative has gained tremendous momentum, with over 20 classes conducted and more than 400 team members receiving MHFA training.

This new company-wide training was started when two operations managers at Whirlpool Corp.’s Findlay, Ohio manufacturing facility embarked on a journey to learn new skills to help their team members. With assistance from their local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) chapter, Kegan Wise and Amy Doroff turned to Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. This comprehensive program equips individuals with the tools to support and de-escalate those facing mental health issues.

Kegan and Amy enrolled in an 8-hour MHFA training course that gave them a better understanding of common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and psychosis. They learned practical strategies to approach individuals in crisis, offer initial help, and guide them to appropriate professional resources.

I recently had a discussion with one of our team members about mental health. They had been struggling and needed someone to talk to,” said Wise. “The Mental Health First Aid training that Whirlpool provides taught me to Assess, Listen, Give support and information, Encourage professional help, and Encourage other support, (ALGEE).”

Impressed by the impact of MHFA training on their own abilities, Wise and Doroff brought the initiative to the attention of Findlay plant lead Kristin Day and Senior EH&S Manager Jeff Linstedt. Recognizing the value of prioritizing mental health in the workplace, the plant leadership embraced the initiative wholeheartedly. By the end of 2022, Findlay had successfully trained their emergency responders, salaried superintendents, and onsite clinics.

The success in Findlay didn’t stop there. Manufacturing leadership, led by Dale Laws and Monica Brown, recognized the potential of MHFA training and brought the initiative to the corporate benefits team. This team, led by Corp. Benefits Senior Manager, Liz Fahner partnered with leaders with Monica and Dale and adopted MHFA training under the umbrella of Whirlpool Corp.’s Be*well program and coordinated MHFA training at all other sites across the United States.

“Mental health is an important focus for how we can support employees,” said Tonya Finley-Gaskill. “Our aim is to provide comprehensive tools and support for our employees, with a particular emphasis on mental health, and the inclusion of unique perspectives of our employee resource groups (ERGs) helps raise awareness, reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, and identify signs for timely employee support.”

Whirlpool Corp. sites are experiencing the impact of the training. Leaders like Jeff Jones in Cleveland, TN have shared inspiring stories of how they applied what they learned during the training to support an employee and prevent a potentially more severe outcome. These anecdotes highlight the power of MHFA training in creating a supportive and empathetic work environment.

“Helping someone through a mental health crisis requires patience, empathy, and an open mind,” said Jones. “It’s about reminding them that they are not alone, that it’s okay to ask for help, and that they are heard and valued.”

The expansion of MHFA training to all the company’s US sites demonstrates the commitment Whirlpool Corp. has made to prioritizing employee well-being. Whirlpool’s Be*well initiatives take a proactive approach to addressing mental health concerns, and in turn, contribute to a healthier workforce.

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Too often, nonprofit organizations in their early phases are left out of funding or support opportunities due to their budget size, length of operations, or small staff. Taproot doesn’t believe in these restrictions. In fact, our staff members and volunteers are uniquely positioned to provide advice and resources for early-stage organizations building their IT, HR, marketing, business strategy, operations, and finance infrastructure for the first time.

During this free, one-hour webinar on Tuesday, June 20, Taproot’s Nonprofit Success Coach and Senior Director of Community Engagement will dig into: 

Why Taproot’s services are a perfect fit for start-up nonprofits looking to elevate their work Volunteer consultations and projects in marketing, tech, HR, strategy, operations, and finance that we’ve seen be especially impactful for early-stage organizations How to connect with support from Taproot’s community of 150,000+ skilled volunteers 

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