U.S. Secretary of Labor Calls for New Freedom Initiative Award Nominations Nonprofit organizations, small businesses, corporations and individuals that have demonstrated exemplary and innovative efforts in advancing the employment and workplace environment of people with disabilities are encouraged to submit entries for the 2008 New Freedom Initiative Award. >>>

B’nai B’rith International to Present Its Highest Honor to Kodak B’nai B’rith International, one of the world’s oldest and largest human rights, community action, and humanitarian organizations will recognize Eastman Kodak Company and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Antonio M. Perez, with the prestigious Corporate Distinguished Achievement Award at a gala in New York City on June 18. >>>

Bausch & Lomb's Rochester Employee Networks Host Diversity Forum Diversity is a topic often discussed in business. However, its importance not only as a social issue, but also as a good business practice isn't always communicated. This observation, from Chief Financial Officer Efrain Rivera, during his opening remarks at the 2008 Diversity Forum in Rochester recently, was one of many insights he offered to the more than 120 attendees. >>>

Bausch & Lomb and the University of Rochester Eye Institute Provide Free Glaucoma Screenings Rochester residents received free glaucoma screenings last week to mark the conclusion of Glaucoma Awareness month. Volunteers from Bausch & Lomb and the University of Rochester Medical Center provided the screenings, along with information about glaucoma and eye care product samples, to dozens of people.  >>>

YMCA Honored with 2007 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award The award was created within the American Psychological Association to recognize organizations that understand the link between employee health and well-being and organizational performance, and have implemented workplace practices that create a positive work environment. >>>

Stephen M.R. Covey to Speak on Trust: The Heart of Leadership April 23, 2008, Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr Register Online ($95 per person or Corporate Tables of 8 (Corporate Tables ($760) includes Covey's 2007 book, The Speed of Trust, Flash Cards, breakfast, booksigning and networking The old paradigm about trust being a "soft" issue is wrong. Trust is a hard-edged economic driver and the new currency for corporate excellence. Covey presents his theory that trust is a learned and measurable skill that makes organizations more profitable, people more promotable & relationships more energizing. Sponsored by: ASTD, NHRA, SHRM and RBA. See Flier. Contact Edna Smith, (585) 256-4641.

Training Program Review: The Leadership Secret of Gregory Goose By Mike Streeter At the Workforce Diversity Network, we are always looking for articles, books, and training programs that can be used by our members to compliment and strengthen their diversity and inclusion initiatives. This month I review The Leadership Secret of Gregory Goose and interviewed the creator, Judith Glaser. >>>

March 26, 27, and 28th, 2008 NCBI Three-Day Train-The-Trainer Seminar April 21, 2008 MCC's 2nd Annual Rwanda Remembrance Program Immaculée Ilibagiza, Survivor of the Rwanda Genocide Left to Tell April 23, 2008 Stephen M.R. Covey Trust: The Heart of Leadership

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