People formerly incarcerated are finding work through an initiative backed by the US Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation and other trade groups. Former offenders, previously limited to work in construction and trucking, are finding opportunities in fields including restaurants, technology and hospitals. The Baltimore Sun (3/13)
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Study ties gender equality to innovation Companies that treat women and men equally tend to be more innovative, according to a study of workers in 27 countries by Accenture. The study considered several indicators of equality, including whether companies had diverse leadership teams and parental leave policies. CNBC (3/8)
