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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UDR, Inc. Named 2025 Top Workplaces Industry Winner
DENVER, July 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UDR, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: UDR), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust, announced today that it has earned the distinction of being a 2025 Top Workplaces winner in the Real Estate Industry. Additional details about how UDR builds a great workplace culture are available on the Company's page of the Top Workplaces website at "We are honored that UDR has earned the Top Workplaces industry winner distinction for the second consecutive year," said Tom Toomey, UDR's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This achievement is a reflection of our strong culture that fosters engagement and innovation, allowing our talented associates to grow and thrive." In addition to being named a Top Workplaces winner in the Real Estate Industry in both 2024 and 2025, UDR has also been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today, a 2025 Top Regional Workplace by The Denver Post, and won Culture Excellence Awards across Employee Appreciation, Innovation, Purpose and Values, Work-Life Flexibility, and Compensation and Benefits. Top Workplaces is administered by Energage, a purpose-driven organization built on nearly 20 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations. Winners are celebrated as organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector and are considered to be an employer of choice as determined by associate feedback gathered through anonymous, third-party surveys that measure several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and engagement. About UDR, Inc. UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust with a demonstrated performance history of delivering superior and dependable returns by successfully managing, buying, selling, developing and redeveloping attractive real estate properties in targeted U.S. markets. As of March 31, 2025, UDR owned or had an ownership position in 60,047 apartment homes, including 300 apartment homes under development. For over 53 years, UDR has delivered long-term value to shareholders, the best standard of service to residents and the highest quality experience for associates. View source version on Contacts UDR, Inc. Trent Trujillottrujillo@ 720-283-6135 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates Islamic recognised for its people-first culture at the UAE Employee Happiness Awards 2025
Awards position Emirates Islamic as an employer of choice while strengthening agility, empowerment and inclusivity goals Dubai: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, was celebrated for exceptional workplace culture by winning two top titles at the recent Employee Happiness Awards 2025, in a ceremony held in Dubai. The Bank won two awards at the prestigious event: Gold for the 'Best Employee Driven Business Change' and Silver for 'Best 'Women-in-Leadership' Programme'. It was also a finalist in the 'Best Company to Work For – Large' category at the event, which featured 380 entries from the banking, oil and gas, consulting, hospitality and service industries. The Employee Happiness Awards 2025 honours companies across the UAE that have implemented governance frameworks that support employee well-being, culture, leadership and inclusion. Farida Mohammad Rafi, Chief Human Resource Officer at Emirates Islamic, along with the bank's HR team attended the event and received the awards at the official ceremony held at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi hotel. The distinction solidifies the bank's position as an employer of choice while strengthening a culture of agility, empowerment and inclusivity. Farida Mohammad Rafi, Chief Human Resource Officer at Emirates Islamic, commented: 'We are pleased to win two awards at the Employee Happiness Awards 2025. At Emirates Islamic, we recognise that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. We have devoted our efforts to cultivate a workplace culture that nurtures talent, prioritises well-being and celebrates diversity. The recognition marks yet another step towards consolidating our reputational capital as the bank continues to make strides aimed at enhancing our overall employee value proposition and employer branding. By investing in our people, we have delivered growth while also empowering our workforce to achieve excellence and make meaningful contributions to the Islamic banking sector.' -Ends- About Emirates Islamic: Emirates Islamic (DFM: EIB), part of Emirates NBD Group, is a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE. Established in 2004 as Emirates Islamic Bank, the bank has established itself as a major player in the highly competitive financial services sector in the UAE. Emirates Islamic offers a comprehensive range of Shariah-compliant products and services across the Personal, Business and Corporate banking spectrum with a network of 40 branches and 229 ATMs/CDMs across the UAE. In the fast-growing area of online and mobile banking, the bank is an innovator, being the first Islamic bank in the UAE to launch a mobile banking app and offer Apple Pay, as well as being the first Islamic bank in the world to launch Chat Banking services for customers via WhatsApp. Emirates Islamic has consistently received local and international awards, in recognition of its strong record of performance and innovation in banking. Emirates Islamic was recognized as 'Best Overall Islamic Bank' and 'Most Innovative Islamic Bank' at the Islamic Finance News Awards 2024. The Bank was also named the 'Most Innovative Islamic Bank' at the prestigious Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2024. As part of its commitment to the UAE community, the Emirates Islamic Charity Fund provides financial aid to those in need, with a focus on food, shelter, health, education and social welfare contributions. For further information please visit Or please contact: Amina Al Zarooni Media Relations Manager, Emirates Islamic Email: AminaAlZarooni@ Burson Dubai, UAE Email: ei@
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Too many workplace cultures are putting alcohol at their heart, says Inverclyde MSP
It's Alcohol Awareness Week – and this year's theme is alcohol and work. Alcohol Change UK's website says that with longer hours, more stress, the blurring of lines between work and home, and too many workplace cultures placing booze rather than people at the centre of things, there are so many ways work and alcohol are linked. In many ways, there are already changes that have happened over time when it comes to work and alcohol. For example, it used to be commonplace for people to enjoy an alcoholic drink, or drinks, during their lunch break. That is much less common now. READ MORE: Councillor who went through prostate cancer battle urges others to seek support Inverclyde taxi driver shares dream of using his artistic talent to help others 'I lost a little bit of her every day': Greenock councillor on dealing with dementia 'No one took my pain seriously': Greenock woman waited years for endometriosis help Grassroots group for families affected by alcohol and drugs celebrate first year What is still commonplace for many workplace cultures, though, is going to the pub after work. That pressure to join in – not just to go along, but to drink alcohol – can be huge. For people with caring responsibilities, the majority of whom are women, this inability to take part or unwillingness to drink alcohol can feel like you're missing out or being a 'buzzkill'. This shows that alcohol is still deeply woven into our culture, and that many people use it to relax after a stressful day at work. This year's Alcohol Awareness Week theme is 'alcohol at work'. (Image: PA) Too often there is a conception that people living with drink dependency can't hold down a job – but when one in four people in the UK worry about their drinking, it's clear this is a myth. I'm not suggesting 25 per cent of the adult population in the UK have an alcohol addiction. However, these figures indicate that increasing numbers of people are concerned about the impact alcohol has in their lives. It's no wonder though, as alcohol is a causal factor in more than 200 medical conditions, including high blood pressure, liver scarring, and cancers. Other research shows that alcohol is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health, and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK, and the fifth biggest risk factor across all ages. Research shows that alcohol is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health, and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK. Governments across the UK therefore have a duty to help prevent alcohol-related harm, and many charities and community groups do fantastic work to help those affected by harmful drinking habits. For most of us, though, we don't need specialist support. But we do need to be more open about how alcohol impacts us, and try to foster healthier habits. The popularity of alcohol-free products shows that many people are looking for alternatives – whether that's alcohol-free beer, wine, spirits or mocktails. Locally, one idea that has been suggested to me is a 'sober bar' – which would give people a place to go that feels like a pub, but without the presence of alcohol. I would hope this can be successful, as it could also provide opportunities for more people to engage in their local area, and could reduce the sense of isolation some people in our community live with daily.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tam Jai International Crowned Grand Winner with 14 Awards at Employee Experience Awards 2025
HONG KONG, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tam Jai International Co. Limited ("TJI" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; HKEX stock code: 2217), one of the leading and renowned restaurant groups in Hong Kong, has been named the Grand Winner at the Employee Experience Awards 2025, Hong Kong (the "Awards"), securing 14 recognitions for its outstanding achievements. Mr Derek Wu, TJI's Chief People Officer, was also honoured with the Gold Award for Most Inspiring Leader. Mr Daren Lau, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of TJI, said, "We are deeply honoured to have achieved this sweeping win at the Employee Experience Awards, which recognises our dedication to championing excellent human resources practices. We have always firmly believed that people are at the heart of our success. Guided by our 'Uplifting People' spirit, we strive to foster a positive workplace where every employee feels valued, inspired, and empowered to grow." Last year, TJI embarked on a company-wide refresh of its Vision, Mission and Values, featuring "Will to Win" and "Passion to Serve", to re-energise its culture and unify teams around its purpose. Other key highlights of the Group's human resources initiatives include the introduction of competency framework, revamped onboarding training, the launch of its first ever District Manager Leadership Programme in partnership with HKU SPACE, an upgrade of the performance management system, as well as the expansion of "TJl Education Support Scheme for Employees' Children" with the new "GAME Changer" programme. Organised by Human Resources Online, the prestigious Employee Experience Awards aims to honour organisations that are committed to cultivating exceptional employee experiences. The Awards are built upon four key essential pillars, including leadership, learning, engagement, and talent acquisition. The judging panel comprises esteemed senior human resources professionals from a myriad of industries. TJI has clinched the following titles at the Awards: OverallEmployee Experience Award Grand Winner LeadershipMost Inspiring Leader - Derek Wu, TJI Chief People Officer - GOLDBest Culture Transformation and Change Management - GOLDBest Leadership Strategy - GOLDBest ESG Strategy - SILVER LearningBest Learning and Development Programme - GOLDBest Organisational Upskilling and Reskilling Strategy - SILVER EngagementBest Employee-friendly Workplace - GOLDBest Employer Branding - GOLDBest Engagement Programme - SILVERBest Family-Friendly Initiatives - BRONZE Talent AcquisitionBest Recruitment Experience Strategy - GOLDBest Recruitment Innovation - GOLDBest Talent Mobility - BRONZE About Tam Jai International Co. Limited (HKEX: 2217)As one of the leading restaurant groups in Hong Kong, TJI has rapidly expanded its network to over 240 stores across various markets, including Mainland China, Singapore, Japan and Australia, with plans to enter the Philippines and Malaysia. Apart from self-operating restaurants, the Group also adopts alternative models such as joint venture, franchise or strategic partnership for overseas markets. The Group's portfolio of distinguished brands includes TamJai Yunnan Mixian (譚仔雲南米線), TamJai SamGor Mixian (譚仔三哥米線), and international brand TamJai Mixian, as well as Japanese dining brands, Marugame Seimen and Yakiniku Yamagyu, through franchise and licensing in Hong Kong. With highly standardised operations, an innovative spirit and an efficient management model, TJI is committed to providing customers with a quality yet affordable dining experience while ambitiously expanding its footprints across the globe. For Press Enquiries Strategic Financial Relations Limited Iris Lee Tel: (852) 2864 4829 Veron Ng Tel: (852) 2864 4831 Carol Cheung Tel: (852) 2114 2200 Email: sprg_tji@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tam Jai International Co. Limited Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ryan Named One of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in India by Great Place To Work®
HYDERABD, India, July 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been recognized as one of India's 100 Best Companies to Work for in 2025 by Great Place To Work®, ranking 45. This year's recognition marks the third year Ryan has been selected as one of the premiere workplaces across India. Through a rigorous evaluation process, 100 organizations have been recognized as India's Best Companies to Work for in 2025. These companies have demonstrated exceptional performance in crafting innovative people practices and actively responding to employee feedback. Each company's commitment to building and nurturing a high-trust culture sets them apart, reflecting their dedication to creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. "This is a significant milestone that reflects the unwavering commitment of our India team and their intentional focus on building culture rooted in trust, pride, and camaraderie," said Ginny B. Kissling, President Americas and Chief Operating Officer. "We are incredibly proud of our leaders and team members who are the backbone of this recognition. Thank you all for a job well done." Great Place To Work, a global authority on workplace culture, has been at the forefront of advancing employee experience and people practices for more than three decades. Each year, more than 100 million employees spanning over 150 countries participate in the Great Place To Work assessment. This comprehensive evaluation enables organizations worldwide to benchmark their workplace culture and implement strategic actions to foster exceptional employee environments. "I would like to congratulate Ryan's India team for accomplishing this milestone," says Balbir Singh, CEO of Great Place To Work India. "Getting recognized among India's Best Companies to Work for in 2025 is a testament to what's possible when trust is nurtured, people feel heard, and everyone feels they belong. We invite every leader to join us on this journey of becoming great." Earning a spot on the list is an important indicator of overall company performance. Companies on the 100 Best list consistently outperform the market and exceed their competitors on key business measures like retention and innovation. A complete list of the winning companies can be found here. Learn more about exciting career opportunities with Ryan here. About Ryan Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The Firm provides an integrated suite of international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including cost management, compliance, consulting, and technology services. Ryan is an 11-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognised as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan's multidisciplinary team of more than 5,900 professionals and associates serves over 77,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world's most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACTMelodie ElliottPR Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
