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Calling Local Students and Skilled Trades

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. , Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

February Workshop Schedule:

February 3, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Beard/Bennett Memorial Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for six eligible high school seniors.

February 5, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Directors Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for seven eligible college students.

February 10, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
SRCU Member Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for six eligible high school seniors from BayPort partner high schools.

February 12, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Legacy Scholarships Overview (Heldreth, McGee, Rowe, Steppe, Wright) – Scholarships for seven eligible college students/working adults.

February 19, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Tuition Booster Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for six eligible working adults.

February 24, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Wiatt Memorial Apprentice School Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for two eligible shipyard apprentices or graduates.

About BayPort
In 1928, 12 shipyard workers from Newport News Shipbuilding formed an organization with a specific purpose as a low-interest source of loans and a trusted place to deposit money. Today, BayPort Credit Union is rated a Superior 5-Star credit union by Bauer Financial, managing $2.6 billion in assets and servicing over 154,000 individuals and businesses with 29 branch locations across the Virginia Peninsula and Southside communities. Visit us at www.bayportcu.org.

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Calling Local Students and Skilled Trades

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. , Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

February Workshop Schedule:

February 3, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Beard/Bennett Memorial Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for six eligible high school seniors.

February 5, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Directors Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for seven eligible college students.

February 10, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
SRCU Member Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for six eligible high school seniors from BayPort partner high schools.

February 12, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Legacy Scholarships Overview (Heldreth, McGee, Rowe, Steppe, Wright) – Scholarships for seven eligible college students/working adults.

February 19, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Tuition Booster Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for six eligible working adults.

February 24, 2026 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Wiatt Memorial Apprentice School Scholarship Overview – Scholarship for two eligible shipyard apprentices or graduates.

About BayPort
In 1928, 12 shipyard workers from Newport News Shipbuilding formed an organization with a specific purpose as a low-interest source of loans and a trusted place to deposit money. Today, BayPort Credit Union is rated a Superior 5-Star credit union by Bauer Financial, managing $2.6 billion in assets and servicing over 154,000 individuals and businesses with 29 branch locations across the Virginia Peninsula and Southside communities. Visit us at www.bayportcu.org.

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Zero-False-Positive Authentication Monitoring Now Available Free for 90 Days, No Commitment as AiTM/Evilginx Attacks Bypass MFA Protections Across the Enterprise

BREA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ThreatHunter.ai, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing 24/7 threat hunting services since 2007, today announced that its MILBERT.ai real-time authentication monitoring platform is now available free for 90 days with no commitment required to qualified firms. The decision comes as Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attacks using tools like Evilginx continue to compromise organizations that believe their Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) makes them safe. It does not.

MILBERT processes authentication events in real time, currently handling 6,380 authentication events per second per customer with near zero false positives. Unlike traditional security tools that flood SOC teams with alerts they cannot act on, MILBERT identifies actual compromised accounts and credential abuse as it happens, not after the damage is done, and takes immediate action and closes the Threat Actor down.

The MFA Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About

AiTM attacks using frameworks like Evilginx sit between users and their authentication providers. When a user enters their credentials and completes MFA, the attacker captures the session token in real time. The user sees a normal login. The attacker walks right through MFA as if it does not exist. Organizations that spent significant budgets deploying MFA are being breached because they believe the problem is solved. It is not.

“I am watching company after company get breached through AiTM attacks while their security teams tell leadership that MFA has them covered,” said James McMurry, CEO and Founder of ThreatHunter.ai. “MFA is not the finish line. It is a speed bump for attackers using Evilginx. We built MILBERT to catch exactly this, real-time detection of compromised authentication events with zero false positives. If we can help organizations see what is actually happening in their environment before it becomes a breach notification, we are going to do that.”

“From day one, this company has been about one thing, protecting organizations from threat actors who are constantly evolving their tactics,” said Eric Cowperthwaite, COO of ThreatHunter.ai. “We have watched the industry sell MFA as a silver bullet for years while attackers developed tools that go right through it. The reality is that most organizations have no visibility into whether their authenticated sessions are legitimate or hijacked. MILBERT changes that equation completely. Offering 90 days free is not a marketing play. It is consistent with who we have always been.”

How MILBERT Works

MILBERT monitors authentication events in real time across the enterprise environment. It analyzes login patterns, session behavior, and credential usage to identify compromised accounts, token theft, and AiTM attacks as they occur. The platform’s zero false positive track record means that when MILBERT flags an event, security teams can act immediately with confidence rather than chasing phantom alerts.

Qualified firms can deploy MILBERT free for 90 days with no commitment required. There are no feature gates, no sales calls required to get started, and no obligation at the end of the trial.

https://www.threathunter.ai/milbert

About ThreatHunter.ai

ThreatHunter.ai is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that has provided 24/7 threat hunting services since 2007. The company operates multiple cybersecurity platforms including MILBERT (real-time authentication monitoring), ARGOS (MDR), GEIGER (attack path analysis), TACT-IO (vulnerability scanning), and VIZIUM (network traffic analysis). ThreatHunter.ai serves enterprise clients and is headquartered in Brea, California.

Media Contact:
Greg Nance
408859@email4pr.com
714-515-4011

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Zero-False-Positive Authentication Monitoring Now Available Free for 90 Days, No Commitment as AiTM/Evilginx Attacks Bypass MFA Protections Across the Enterprise

BREA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ThreatHunter.ai, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing 24/7 threat hunting services since 2007, today announced that its MILBERT.ai real-time authentication monitoring platform is now available free for 90 days with no commitment required to qualified firms. The decision comes as Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attacks using tools like Evilginx continue to compromise organizations that believe their Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) makes them safe. It does not.

MILBERT processes authentication events in real time, currently handling 6,380 authentication events per second per customer with near zero false positives. Unlike traditional security tools that flood SOC teams with alerts they cannot act on, MILBERT identifies actual compromised accounts and credential abuse as it happens, not after the damage is done, and takes immediate action and closes the Threat Actor down.

The MFA Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About

AiTM attacks using frameworks like Evilginx sit between users and their authentication providers. When a user enters their credentials and completes MFA, the attacker captures the session token in real time. The user sees a normal login. The attacker walks right through MFA as if it does not exist. Organizations that spent significant budgets deploying MFA are being breached because they believe the problem is solved. It is not.

“I am watching company after company get breached through AiTM attacks while their security teams tell leadership that MFA has them covered,” said James McMurry, CEO and Founder of ThreatHunter.ai. “MFA is not the finish line. It is a speed bump for attackers using Evilginx. We built MILBERT to catch exactly this, real-time detection of compromised authentication events with zero false positives. If we can help organizations see what is actually happening in their environment before it becomes a breach notification, we are going to do that.”

“From day one, this company has been about one thing, protecting organizations from threat actors who are constantly evolving their tactics,” said Eric Cowperthwaite, COO of ThreatHunter.ai. “We have watched the industry sell MFA as a silver bullet for years while attackers developed tools that go right through it. The reality is that most organizations have no visibility into whether their authenticated sessions are legitimate or hijacked. MILBERT changes that equation completely. Offering 90 days free is not a marketing play. It is consistent with who we have always been.”

How MILBERT Works

MILBERT monitors authentication events in real time across the enterprise environment. It analyzes login patterns, session behavior, and credential usage to identify compromised accounts, token theft, and AiTM attacks as they occur. The platform’s zero false positive track record means that when MILBERT flags an event, security teams can act immediately with confidence rather than chasing phantom alerts.

Qualified firms can deploy MILBERT free for 90 days with no commitment required. There are no feature gates, no sales calls required to get started, and no obligation at the end of the trial.

https://www.threathunter.ai/milbert

About ThreatHunter.ai

ThreatHunter.ai is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that has provided 24/7 threat hunting services since 2007. The company operates multiple cybersecurity platforms including MILBERT (real-time authentication monitoring), ARGOS (MDR), GEIGER (attack path analysis), TACT-IO (vulnerability scanning), and VIZIUM (network traffic analysis). ThreatHunter.ai serves enterprise clients and is headquartered in Brea, California.

Media Contact:
Greg Nance
408859@email4pr.com
714-515-4011

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inland Empire Health Plan’s (IEHP) “Start the Conversation” mental health awareness campaign earned the Best in the West award at the 2026 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Western District Conference on Feb. 4.

The Best in the West title recognizes the creative communication efforts of PRSA members from 11 different chapters across five states and is voted on by an independent panel of judges each year.

IEHP’s multi-channel mental health campaign, developed in partnership with Meehan Business Advisers, featured 2024 “American Idol” winner and Inland Empire native Abi Carter and also earned Best in Show by PRSA’s Los Angeles chapter last fall.

IEHP maximized Carter’s passion for mental health awareness through a video public service announcement, a headline act at Palm Springs Unified School District’s Kidchella music festival, viral social media videos, and a graduation speech and musical performance for Palm Springs High School.

“This initiative was more than a campaign—it was a movement,” said IEHP Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Michelle Rai. “Engaging with a talented, local musician like Abi Carter, who was an IEHP member as a child, brought this full circle for us. We wanted our community to know they can get help and not suffer in silence.”

Meehan Business Advisers’ President, Andrew Meehan, agreed.

“Partnering with IEHP on this campaign has been a powerful journey in spreading hope and mental health awareness to area youth,” he said. “We are deeply humbled to have brought the campaign to life and are so grateful for the appreciation it has generated among the PRSA community.”

In addition to the Best in the West distinction, the campaign has received five other PRSA awards:

• PRism: Best in Show – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• PRism: Health Care Media Relations – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• PRism: Branded Content – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• PRism: Influencer Marketing – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• Capella: Campaigns – Public Relations – PRSA-IE (November 2025)

PRSA is the nation’s largest professional public relations association with more than 30,000 members representing 400 chapters across the country and connects PR professionals to training and networking opportunities year-round.

To view a list of past Best in the West recipients or to learn more about PRSA’s Western District, visit www.prsawesterndistrict.org.

For resources on how to “Start the Conversation” with your loved ones, visit www.iehp.org/mentalhealth. There, visitors can download tip sheets on how to ask for help or ways to reach out to a young adult in crisis.

About IEHP

With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans, the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid public health plan in the country, and for the fifth year in a row, certified as A Great Place To Work®. Founded in 1996, IEHP supports more than 1.4 million Riverside and San Bernardino County residents enrolled in Medicaid or IEHP DualChoice (those with both Medi-Cal and Medicare). As of 2024, IEHP also offers Covered California plans, further ensuring health care access for even more IE residents. Today, IEHP has a robust network of quality doctors throughout our two counties and nearly 3,800 team members who are fully committed to the vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. To learn more, go to iehp.org.

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inland Empire Health Plan’s (IEHP) “Start the Conversation” mental health awareness campaign earned the Best in the West award at the 2026 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Western District Conference on Feb. 4.

The Best in the West title recognizes the creative communication efforts of PRSA members from 11 different chapters across five states and is voted on by an independent panel of judges each year.

IEHP’s multi-channel mental health campaign, developed in partnership with Meehan Business Advisers, featured 2024 “American Idol” winner and Inland Empire native Abi Carter and also earned Best in Show by PRSA’s Los Angeles chapter last fall.

IEHP maximized Carter’s passion for mental health awareness through a video public service announcement, a headline act at Palm Springs Unified School District’s Kidchella music festival, viral social media videos, and a graduation speech and musical performance for Palm Springs High School.

“This initiative was more than a campaign—it was a movement,” said IEHP Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Michelle Rai. “Engaging with a talented, local musician like Abi Carter, who was an IEHP member as a child, brought this full circle for us. We wanted our community to know they can get help and not suffer in silence.”

Meehan Business Advisers’ President, Andrew Meehan, agreed.

“Partnering with IEHP on this campaign has been a powerful journey in spreading hope and mental health awareness to area youth,” he said. “We are deeply humbled to have brought the campaign to life and are so grateful for the appreciation it has generated among the PRSA community.”

In addition to the Best in the West distinction, the campaign has received five other PRSA awards:

• PRism: Best in Show – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• PRism: Health Care Media Relations – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• PRism: Branded Content – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• PRism: Influencer Marketing – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• Capella: Campaigns – Public Relations – PRSA-IE (November 2025)

PRSA is the nation’s largest professional public relations association with more than 30,000 members representing 400 chapters across the country and connects PR professionals to training and networking opportunities year-round.

To view a list of past Best in the West recipients or to learn more about PRSA’s Western District, visit www.prsawesterndistrict.org.

For resources on how to “Start the Conversation” with your loved ones, visit www.iehp.org/mentalhealth. There, visitors can download tip sheets on how to ask for help or ways to reach out to a young adult in crisis.

About IEHP

With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans, the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid public health plan in the country, and for the fifth year in a row, certified as A Great Place To Work®. Founded in 1996, IEHP supports more than 1.4 million Riverside and San Bernardino County residents enrolled in Medicaid or IEHP DualChoice (those with both Medi-Cal and Medicare). As of 2024, IEHP also offers Covered California plans, further ensuring health care access for even more IE residents. Today, IEHP has a robust network of quality doctors throughout our two counties and nearly 3,800 team members who are fully committed to the vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. To learn more, go to iehp.org.

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SOURCE Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inland Empire Health Plan’s (IEHP) “Start the Conversation” mental health awareness campaign earned the Best in the West award at the 2026 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Western District Conference on Feb. 4.

The Best in the West title recognizes the creative communication efforts of PRSA members from 11 different chapters across five states and is voted on by an independent panel of judges each year.

IEHP’s multi-channel mental health campaign, developed in partnership with Meehan Business Advisers, featured 2024 “American Idol” winner and Inland Empire native Abi Carter and also earned Best in Show by PRSA’s Los Angeles chapter last fall.

IEHP maximized Carter’s passion for mental health awareness through a video public service announcement, a headline act at Palm Springs Unified School District’s Kidchella music festival, viral social media videos, and a graduation speech and musical performance for Palm Springs High School.

“This initiative was more than a campaign—it was a movement,” said IEHP Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Michelle Rai. “Engaging with a talented, local musician like Abi Carter, who was an IEHP member as a child, brought this full circle for us. We wanted our community to know they can get help and not suffer in silence.”

Meehan Business Advisers’ President, Andrew Meehan, agreed.

“Partnering with IEHP on this campaign has been a powerful journey in spreading hope and mental health awareness to area youth,” he said. “We are deeply humbled to have brought the campaign to life and are so grateful for the appreciation it has generated among the PRSA community.”

In addition to the Best in the West distinction, the campaign has received five other PRSA awards:

• PRism: Best in Show – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• PRism: Health Care Media Relations – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• PRism: Branded Content – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• PRism: Influencer Marketing – PRSA-LA (October 2025)
• Capella: Campaigns – Public Relations – PRSA-IE (November 2025)

PRSA is the nation’s largest professional public relations association with more than 30,000 members representing 400 chapters across the country and connects PR professionals to training and networking opportunities year-round.

To view a list of past Best in the West recipients or to learn more about PRSA’s Western District, visit www.prsawesterndistrict.org.

For resources on how to “Start the Conversation” with your loved ones, visit www.iehp.org/mentalhealth. There, visitors can download tip sheets on how to ask for help or ways to reach out to a young adult in crisis.

About IEHP

With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans, the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid public health plan in the country, and for the fifth year in a row, certified as A Great Place To Work®. Founded in 1996, IEHP supports more than 1.4 million Riverside and San Bernardino County residents enrolled in Medicaid or IEHP DualChoice (those with both Medi-Cal and Medicare). As of 2024, IEHP also offers Covered California plans, further ensuring health care access for even more IE residents. Today, IEHP has a robust network of quality doctors throughout our two counties and nearly 3,800 team members who are fully committed to the vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. To learn more, go to iehp.org.

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VERO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly announces Kyle Satterwhite as Executive Director of Watercrest Richmond Assisted Living and Memory Care in Moseley, Virginia.

Satterwhite has spent the past five years serving as an Executive Director in senior living, leading communities with a focus on quality care, operational efficiencies, and meaningful resident experiences. Previously, he served as Center Manager with JenCare Senior Medical Centers in Richmond and as Director of Patient Services for Advanced Orthopedics. Across these roles, Satterwhite built high-performing teams and strengthened organizations to support sustainable growth and improved outcomes.

With a foundation in hospitality, Satterwhite enjoyed 17 years with Marriott International where he successfully led hotel operations and developed a passion for service excellence. He later managed a VIP Concierge Service with Allianz Global Assistance, helping design customer service programs recognized for delivering exceptional experiences. This blend of hospitality and healthcare continues to shape his people-first leadership style.

“Joining the Watercrest family allows me to serve our seniors with excellence in an organization who models and celebrates servant leadership,” says Kyle Satterwhite, Executive Director of Watercrest Richmond. “We serve a generation that raised us and must do so with compassion, care, and respect.”

Watercrest principals, Marc Vorkapich, CEO and Joan Williams, CFO, are setting exceptional standards of quality for seniors and their families in the development of upscale senior living communities from South Florida to Virginia.  This is the first of two Watercrest senior living development projects in Virginia, with Watercrest Fredericksburg preparing to open this spring.

Watercrest Richmond is a signature Watercrest product offering 76 assisted living and 22 memory care apartments with resort-style amenities and exceptional care.  The architecture and design boast a stunning fountain and promenade, art studio with gallery, music room, fireplace, multiple dining venues, theater, salon and spa, and the charming atmosphere of Bogey’s Cigar and Scotch lounge.  The coveted Spa W offers world-class wellness amenities including light and salt therapy, and a state-of-the-art fitness and physical therapy center. Watercrest Richmond is conveniently located at 5250 Grandin Avenue in Moseley, Virginia. For information or to schedule a tour, contact the community at 804-294-3508.

About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. An eight-time certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders.  For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives face heightened scrutiny, new research from The Conference Board delivers a clear message: Despite broad support, 50% of US workers are unconvinced that current diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts improve their experience at work.

Findings from two reports—one that is US-centric and the other with a global focus—show that an organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion credibility is no longer built by the visibility of programs, but through evidence that employees can feel in their daily work. And as the report reveals, there is a big opportunity to improve the tangible impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

“The research suggests that organizations may be doing more diversity, equity, and inclusion work while employees feel less benefit. This is not a communication problem that can be solved by explaining it louder. Employees want to see fairness in how pay is set, how opportunities are assigned, and how leaders behave when it matters,” said Matthew Maloof, Researcher, Human Capital, The Conference Board.

Fewer employees report that diversity, equity & inclusion efforts meaningfully improve their work experience.

• In the US, the share of workers and leaders reporting a positive personal impact from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives fell from 57% in 2024 to 50% in 2025.
• Fewer than half of respondents say common diversity, equity, and inclusion activities—such as training, formal discussions, or tracking metrics—positively affect their daily work.

Across all regions surveyed, employees continue to value diversity in the workplace.

• On average, 77% of US respondents, 70% of Asia-based respondents, and 67% of Europe-based respondents say it is important to work in organizations with a broad mix of people across dimensions such as race, gender, age, and thinking styles.
• Nearly two-thirds (63%) of US respondents say they would not, or would only reluctantly, work for an organization that does not take diversity, equity, and inclusion seriously, down slightly from 68% in 2024.

Executives are consistently more optimistic about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives than employees.

• 71% of US executives say their organization is dedicating more diversity, equity, and inclusion resources than last year, compared with 57% of managers and just 41% of employees.
• 62% of executives say it positively affects their work experience, versus 50% of managers and 48% of employees.
• 66% of executives report that these efforts, on average, have a positive impact on business outcomes––including improved collaboration, innovation, and engagement––versus 57% of managers and workers.

“When leaders measure progress by what they launch and employees measure it by what they experience, a credibility gap opens. The future of diversity, equity, and inclusion is not about doing more. It’s about doing what works—and proving it,” said Allan Schweyer, Principal Researcher, Human Capital, The Conference Board.

Managers’ behavior is strongly linked to impact.

• Employees who feel included and respected by their manager are more than twice as likely to say diversity and inclusion efforts improve factors like job satisfaction, collaboration, and trust in leaders.
• They are also three to four times more likely to say these initiatives positively shape work experience.
• This effect is strongest in Asia, where employees who feel included by their managers are up to eight times more likely to report positive business outcomes from diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

“Across regions and roles, one factor stands out in the data: manager behavior. This signals that leaders should prioritize equipping and holding managers accountable for inclusion,” said Diana Scott, US Human Capital Center Leader, The Conference Board.

Outcomes outperform optics.

• Respondents place higher value on diversity and inclusion efforts when they are most visible, tangible, and impactful. Equitable pay, fair promotion processes, inclusive leadership behaviors, and collaborative decision-making receive the strongest positive ratings.
• In the US, the share of respondents saying their organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion effort is “about right” dropped from 58% to 47% year over year, while those saying their organization is doing “too much” rose to 31%, up from 21% in 2024.
• Respondents in Europe and Asia also believe their firms’ efforts are about right, at an average of 54% and 57%, respectively.

Global differences matter. US and Europe-based workers report lower diversity benefits than those in Asia.

• While a majority of US and Europe-based respondents say they want to work in organizations that take it seriously, almost half of Asian respondents do not care or would prefer to work where it is minimized.
• At the same time, employees in Asia report higher levels of implementation and stronger perceived impact on both work experience (56% positive) and business outcomes (63% positive).
• Europe-based respondents are the most skeptical, reporting the lowest perceived impact across most measures (50% positive work experience and 51% positive business outcomes).
• In all regions, negative perceptions remain below 10%, but neutral responses are growing—signaling uncertainty rather than rejection.

What credible diversity, equity, and inclusion looks like now:

• Anchor diversity, equity, and inclusion in core business practices. Focus on pay equity, hiring, promotion, and advancement transparency, shifting resources away from low-impact programs to practices that shape real outcomes.
• Make managers the primary drivers of inclusion and accountability. Equip them with practical tools and coaching, and tie inclusive leadership behaviors to performance goals, reviews, and advancement.
• Shift from training and communication volume to capability and relevance. Move from broad training and messaging to role-specific, scenario-based learning that improves how decisions are made.
• Measure what employees experience. Track visible outcomes—pay, promotion flow, retention, scheduling fairness, safety, and participation—using pulse surveys and simple scorecards.
• Close the perception gap through visibility, access, and trust. Make progress visible where work happens, expand access to opportunities, and treat feedback as a signal to adjust and improve.

About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what’s ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.TCB.org

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Galaxy360™ Slim Rotating Convertible Car Seat Reveal

CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Britax^®, a global leader in child passenger safety, proudly unveiled its first-ever rotating car seat for the U.S. market — the Galaxy360™ slim rotating convertible car seat — today, at an exclusive media preview at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show.

Designed to elevate the parent-loved rotating car seat category, the Galaxy360™ combines effortless rotation with enhanced stability and intuitive use. The seat turns smoothly, a full 360 degrees with one hand, thanks to the Britax-exclusive SwivelSmooth™ steel ring, while a secure, one-piece design means that the seat and base stay connected at all times. Built to grow with children through rear- and forward-facing stages, the Galaxy360 offers an extended rear-facing capacity up to 50 lbs, along with trusted safety features including high-strength steel in the base and an integrated anti-rebound panel.

“It’s incredibly meaningful and a point of personal pride to see Britax expand our portfolio with the Galaxy360™ rotating convertible car seat, especially as we celebrate 60 years of manufacturing car seats,” said Nancy Heaton, President, Commercial Americas at Britax.  “Debuting it here at the Chicago Auto Show makes this moment even more special. This category expansion helps us meet families where they are today, with smarter design and uncompromising safety.”

The Galaxy360™ is designed to simplify installation, featuring an auto-opening design, QuickStand™ seat prop that holds the seat up and out of the way, and ClickTight® technology that automatically tightens and locks the seat belt for a confident installation in seconds. Designed to reduce common installation mistakes, Galaxy360™ also includes a built-in tether indicator that helps caregivers confirm proper tether use from the start – eliminating the need to remember to attach it later. The tether can be used in both rear- and forward-facing modes to support best practice.

Early research feedback has praised Galaxy360 for its intuitive design and consumer-friendly features, reinforcing Britax’s continued focus on innovation that supports modern families. From proper-use indicators and easy-clean shell surfaces to washer- and dryer-friendly, naturally flame-retardant fabrics in modern, neutral tones – every detail is intended to simplify daily use without compromising comfort or safety.

Britax x Chicago Auto Show Family Zone

Britax invites Chicago Auto Show attendees to visit the Britax booth (FZ06) in the Family Zone during Opening Weekend (Feb. 7–8) to experience Galaxy360™ up close. Families can take part in live, expert-led car seat demonstrations, connect one-on-one with certified child passenger safety experts, and learn practical tips for choosing and installing the right car seat with confidence.

Throughout the weekend, the Britax booth will also feature interactive, kid-friendly activities, giveaway moments, and hands-on opportunities designed to make car seat education engaging and approachable for the whole family.

Live Galaxy360 Demo Schedule – Family Zone:

• Saturday, Feb. 7: 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM
• Sunday, Feb. 8: 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM

The Britax Galaxy360™ slim rotating convertible car seat will be available beginning early March 2026 at us.britax.com and select retailers.

For more information, visit us.britax.com or follow @BritaxUS on Instagram and Facebook.

About Britax
Established in Britain in 1938, the Britax journey has been one of safety innovations – from pioneering adult seat belts to introducing our first child car seat in 1966. Since then, we have been guided by our steadfast mission of “Protecting What Matters Most,” and we uphold this commitment by providing secure, comfortable, and easy-to-use child mobility solutions worldwide. We take pride in being a part of families’ lives, knowing that our products not only help ensure safe travels but also create lasting memories. For a closer look, visit us.britax.com or follow the brand on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BritaxUS/) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/britaxus).

CONTACT:
Kristen Caruso
Amplicity Communications
kristen@amplicitybuzz.com
917-747-0906

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