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From Entry-Level To C-Suite: Meet FedEx Custom Critical's First African-American Woman CEO

Glassdoor for Employers

Hood was recognized by the Greater Akron Chamber with the 30 for the Future award (2010) and acknowledged by Sales & Marketing Executives International with a Distinguished Sales & Marketing Award (2013). FedEx Custom Critical is a leading North American transportation provider located in Green, Ohio.

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Equity vs Equality in the Workplace: What’s the Difference?

Ongig

In 2013, it was edited by an unknown author to include the titles “Equality” and “Equity.” Many studies find that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace benefits employees, and the bottom line. Hiring and retaining diverse talent relies on a policy of workplace equity, not just equality.

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10th Circuit Shows How to Handle Gender Bias Claims

Recruiting Daily Advisor

XPO is a company that provides logistics and transportation services throughout the United States. McGee, an African-American woman, began her employment with XPO in 2013 as a driver sales representative.

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A Deep Look at the Data: How Are Veterans Doing in Today’s Workforce?

Indeed

Transportation and Material Moving 6.2% For example, military experience may easily transfer into occupations like transportation, maintenance, and protective service. That figure has steadily declined to 4.3% as of October 2016, lower than the overall US unemployment rate of 4.9%. Unemployment rate in October, aged 18 years and older.

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Growing Careers: The G&W Electric Apprentice Program

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Launched in 2013, these apprenticeship programs have offered the greatest growth opportunities for employees with diverse backgrounds across the company. After 10 years of training employees at a healthcare transportation company, she made the decision to spend more time with her youngest child and became a full-time mom.

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40 Singapore Tech Startups To Work For (or Follow) in 2019

Jobbatical

Founded in 2013 by Michael Finn and Nejla Matam-Finn , the platform has raised a total of $1.4 As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prominent in providing solutions for businesses, so too has the diversity and range of services that AI can provide–and ViSenze is a perfect example of creative expansion in this field.

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40 Singapore Tech Startups To Work For (or Follow) in 2019

Jobbatical

Founded in 2013 by Michael Finn and Nejla Matam-Finn , the platform has raised a total of $1.4 As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prominent in providing solutions for businesses, so too has the diversity and range of services that AI can provide–and ViSenze is a perfect example of creative expansion in this field.