Adecco Wins Diversity Innovation Award at World Diversity Leadership Summit.MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Adecco, the global leader in workforce solutions, was a recipient of the 2007 Global Diversity Award at the World Diversity Leadership Summit, held June 4-6 at the United Nations in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY. The award honors companies that celebrate diversity through innovative programs. The recognition for Adecco specifically highlights the company's Office of Diversity initiatives in both the workplace and marketplace. Tig Gilliam, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Adecco Group North America, accepted the award on behalf of the company, and also sat on the conference's first CEO Roundtable Panel, which brought together an eminent group of multinational corporation multinational corporation, business enterprise with manufacturing, sales, or service subsidiaries in one or more foreign countries, also known as a transnational or international corporation. These corporations originated early in the 20th cent. chief executive officers to discuss their views on global diversity and how it fits into their companies' challenges, goals and strategies. "Our operations uphold global diversity on several fronts," says Gilliam. "Internally, we seek the best mix of ideas and talents without any bias to maintain competitive edge in an increasingly global marketplace. Externally, we practice diverse strategies and partner with organizations so we can provide the best services and solutions in our industry. And further, we work with all qualified diverse suppliers of goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. in order to benefit our customers, our employees and our communities. We're honored to be recognized for our efforts and dedication around innovative diversity practices." Launched in 2004, the World Diversity Leadership Summit is hosted by the United Nations Global Compact and brings together leading policy experts, government officials, corporate executives and NGO NGO abbr. nongovernmental organization Noun 1. NGO - an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government nongovernmental organization representatives to discuss the ramifications ramifications npl → Auswirkungen pl of diversity on the globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation process. ADECCO WORLDWIDE: Adecco S.A. is a Global Fortune 500 company and the world leader in workforce solutions. The Adecco Group network connects over 700,000 associates with business clients each day through its network of over 33,000 employees and 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. Registered in Switzerland, and managed by a multinational team with expertise in markets spanning the globe, the Adecco Group delivers an unparalleled range of flexible staffing and career resources to corporate clients and qualified associates. ADECCO NORTH AMERICA: Adecco is the workforce solutions leader in the United States and Canada, with a comprehensive service offering that includes temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruitment, outplacement out·place·ment n. The process of facilitating a terminated employee's search for a new job by provision of professional services, such as counseling, paid for by the former employer. and career services, training and consulting. In addition to its core competency in administrative, clerical and light industrial staffing, Adecco operates the following specialty divisions: Engineering & Technical; Finance & Accounting; Information Technology; Medical & Science; Legal; Human Capital Solutions; Government Solutions; and Transportation. Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN Isin (ĭs`ĭn), capital of an ancient Semitic kingdom of N Babylonia. The city became important after the third dynasty of Ur fell to the Elamites and the Amorites (c.2025 B.C.). The phase from c.2025–c.1763 B.C. : CH001213860) and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange with trading on virt-x (SWX/VIRT-X: ADEN) and Euronext Paris - Premier Marche (EURONEXT: ADE). Additional information is available at the company's website at www.adeccousa.com. |
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