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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Atana Recognized for Innovation and Technology in Ragan's 2025 Employee Communications Awards
Transformative Workplace Culture and Training Leader Named HR Tool/Service of the Year for 'Uncomfortable Conversations' Course Atana Wins Ragan Employee Communications Award BELLEVUE, Wash., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seeking to redefine workplace culture and training, Atana is proud to announce that it has been named a winner in Ragan's Employee Communications Awards. The Innovation and Technology Award for HR Tool/Service recognizes pioneering organizations like Atana that advance HR initiatives and significantly improve employee experience. The Employee Communications Awards, organized by Ragan Communications, is a highly competitive program that celebrates and recognizes the most outstanding internal communications campaigns and initiatives from the past year, shining a spotlight on companies and individuals who have excelled in fostering effective communication, engagement and collaboration within their organizations. Atana and the other finalists in this year's program were honored at a special industry event on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, where category winners were also revealed. Learn about the event and winning work here. Atana's 'Uncomfortable Conversations' course stood out among a diverse range of entries, showcasing excellence, creativity and strategic thinking in the Innovation and Technology category for HR Tool/Service. The judges recognized Atana for developing the fully interactive, behavior-based course designed to teach team managers how to navigate workplace discussions, which has earned several other industry awards and garnered praise from clients for its proven effectiveness. Atana CEO John Hansen commented, 'Employee communications remain a challenge for many organizations, especially when it comes time to have those uncomfortable conversations. Like Atana's other courses, this program uses relatable scenarios and behavioral analytics to help learners develop the skills needed to make positive changes. It's an honor to have our work recognized by Ragan as we continue to make workplace training more actionable and effective at scale.' Atana has been recognized for this accomplishment in a special write-up on Ragan's internationally read news website. To learn more about Atana's science-based approach to workplace training, visit About Ragan Communications Ragan Communications has been delivering trusted news, training and intelligence for more than 50 years to internal and external communicators and business executives via its conferences, webinars, training, awards, subscriptions and its membership divisions. Its daily news sites— and read by more than 600,000 internal and external communicators monthly. About Atana Bringing together decades of experience, award-winning courses, and a powerful analytics platform, Atana takes learners from best intentions to actionable and measurable behavioral change at scale. With Atana, employers can build more inclusive workplaces through engaging content and science-backed learning and development. For more information, please visit A photo accompanying this announcement is available at CONTACT: Note to editors: Trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein remain the property of their respective owners. MEDIA CONTACT: The Devon Group atana@
Associated Press
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Noa Tishby, Israeli Activist and Emmanuel Acho, Modern Thought Leader, Unite for 'Uncomfortable Conversations' Event
David Posnack Jewish Community Center Presents 'Uncomfortable Conversations' at Barry University: A Thought-Provoking Discussion on Confronting Division and Stereotypes MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / The David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie is hosting 'Uncomfortable Conversations' with Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center on the campus of Barry University. This powerful event features Emmanuel Acho, New York Times Bestselling Author, Emmy Award Winner, Host of Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho and FOX Sports Analyst, and Noa Tishby, 2x New York Times Bestselling Author and Israel's former Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Delegitimization. Together, they will engage in a meaningful dialogue about fostering understanding, challenging stereotypes, and promoting courage in the face of division. Their conversation will also explore the complexities of Jewish identity and the importance of mutual allyship between minority communities, as discussed in their co-authored book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, which recently won the Education and Jewish Identity Award at the Jewish Book Council's 74th National Jewish Book Award Ceremony. 'We are incredibly honored to host this powerful conversation with Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho,' said Scott Ehrlich, CEO of David Posnack Jewish Community Center. 'Their insightful dialogue will not only challenge our perspectives but also inspire us to build bridges of understanding within our community and beyond. This event aligns perfectly with our mission at the David Posnack JCC to foster a more inclusive and compassionate society.' This impactful program is made possible through the generous support of the Sam Berman Charitable Foundation, Inc., and is presented in collaboration with the David Posnack Jewish Community Center. It is part of The Overlap: Discovering Common Ground through Culture and Community-a two-year initiative dedicated to addressing antisemitism and celebrating our shared humanity with all people throughout our diverse community. Community partners for the event also include Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Jewish Federation of Broward County, Clear Channel Outdoor, Alcee L. Hastings Broward Black-Jewish Alliance and South Florida People of Color. The community and media are encouraged to attend. For more information on this program and others to come, please visit for a full calendar. About David Posnack JCC: The David Posnack Jewish Community Center is located in the heart of southwest Broward County. Its mission: Enriching lives by connecting people through cultural, educational, social, recreational and wellness programs in an environment of fun, friendship and unity. The J is open to all and proudly guided by Jewish values. From infant to senior year-round, the 'J' is a hub of the community that offers endless possibilities for you and your family to grow. It serves all residents of the community, regardless of faith, age or ability. The DPJCC is a 501(c)(3) and has been awarded the highest level of certification for accountability, transparency, and financial management by Charity Navigator and GuideStar. For more information, please visit 954-618-8287
