Imagine trying to make a decision with only half the information. Today, nearly all organizations across the public and private sectors rely on data to make better decisions about everything from employee salaries to new legislation. Data provides decision makers insight into what the baseline is, where collective needs are, and where resources should be allocated. But half our world’s population—women—are underrepresented and many times completely unrepresented in these datasets.
Inaccurate data often results from gender bias in the design of surveys or questionnaires, or from someone other than the woman or girl responding to a survey on her behalf. Misrepresented or incomplete gender data collection yields results that misses the mark on understanding women’s needs or their economic and social contributions. Policies and initiatives around healthcare, education, economic opportunity and more are built based on what’s available—gender-biased data—and fail to fairly serve women and girls. How can we close the gender data gap and pursue the global ambition towards gender equality and a fuller understanding of the whole population?
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7889731-bloomberg-western-digital-bgovdata/
Northwestern Mutual’s latest Cost of Long-Term Care study, released today, reveals consistently high costs for home health care, assisted living and nursing home care across the nation, underscoring the critical need to address long-term care as part of financial security planning.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53641-northwestern-mutual-cost-of-long-term-care-study-caregiving
At more than 60 percent quieter1, 30 percent lighter and 45 percent more compact than a standard generator2, the new Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower™ Series inverter generator3 introduces category-changing innovations to the generator market. Its fully-enclosed, impact-resistant shell significantly reduces noise and its lightweight compact design answers unmet needs among generator owners.
“We created a residential backup power source that drew upon the convenience and fuel efficiency inverters have brought to camping and tailgating events, but also increased the power output and value to serve the portable home backup market,” says Dan Roche, director of marketing, portable power and cleaning systems at Briggs & Stratton. “The Q6500 combines the best of inverter technology with enough wattage for total home power restoration.”
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8083851-briggs-stratton-q6500-quietpower-series-inverter-generator/
This week Hill-Rom (NYSE: HRC) is featuring the Progressa® bed system, the next generation of intensive care unit (ICU) bed systems, at the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. The Progressa bed system is a therapeutic system designed to treat and prevent complications of immobility. It features a state-of-the-art design that supports treatment goals and was engineered to help address patient migration via its StayInPlace™ technology.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/66137-hill-rom-new-progressa-bed-system
Kicking off in Dallas on Jan. 17, and spanning across the United States and Canada through May 1, THE PRO EXPO Presented by Pella 2012 events are designed to bring together local building industry professionals.
The theme, “It’s YOUR time …” reflects the industry’s goal to help itself through a challenging market by equipping professionals with the tools and tactics they need to succeed.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54200-the-pro-expo-presented-by-pella-for-building-professionals-it-s-your-time
GE Transportation continues to harness the power of the Industrial Internet for its rail customers, while it strengthens their local economies with partnership and investment for localized manufacturing capabilities of locomotives and other rail technologies.
PowerHaul locomotives are among the most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient and low-emissions, diesel-electric locomotives in GE's fleet. Launched at InnoTrans in 2010, it has become a global platform for GE and is currently serving the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Europe and Turkey. Designed for high-haulage capability with lighter axle-load applications, the PowerHaul locomotive is engineered to generate more horsepower and tractive effort while lowering fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
To see the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7318451-ge-transportation-locomotives-data-driven-signaling-rail-operation-optimization-technology-on-display-at-innotrans-2014/
Perfect for graduates just starting out, entrepreneurs and anyone desiring to create a new future, The Power of Nothing (January 2014; Sourcebooks, Simple Truths; ISBN 9781608102693;Hard Cover; $15.95 U.S.) by leadership coach Barbara Zerfoss provides a uniquely simple 3-step approach on how to open up to a blank page and achieve success in life or career.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7230351-discover-the-power-of-nothing-book-by-leadership-coach-barbara-zerfoss
PR Newswire has released the results of its second deep dive analysis of its press release data, revealing once again that press releases that include multimedia assets garner significantly more visibility than text-only releases – up to 9.7 times more.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/59124-pr-newswire-visual-pr/
PR Newswire’s new white paper, Welcome to the Age of Video Engagement, explores the impact of video storytelling and how intelligently combining original video content with press releases amplifies the strengths and benefits of each medium. Based on the approach and expertise of early video adopters, the piece also offers seven key lessons to make the most advantageous use of online video, including how to produce authentic and relatable videos, advance a video campaign through social media and measure its success.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55132-pr-newswire-white-paper-7-lessons-for-wielding-influence-of-video-in-pr
Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), the leading provider of spend management solutions and services in the world, today kicks off Fusion, its premier client event of the year, at The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. A special opening day keynote by the company’s founders showcased the future of integrated business travel and expenses and urged the entire industry to think about their own perfect trip and the evolving ecosystem required to support it.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7203651-concur-kicks-off-fusion-2014-collaborate-fast-growing-open-platform
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced its new candle form, the Perfect Pillar, priced at $19.99 (12 oz.) MSRP and available now at retail, online and in specialty retailers and gift shops. This new form features an easy to remove peel off label, contributing to the overall clean, contemporary look of this decorative candle form.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52094-yankee-candle-perfect-pillars
BeoSound Moment is an intelligent and intuitive wireless music system that integrates your music collection and services into one. Experience the world’s first touch-sensitive wood interface and enjoy your new single point of entry to the world of music.
Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound Moment is all about combining the limitless access to digital music with a new simplicity and playful creativity. BeoSound Moment makes it easy for the whole family to collect, discover and share your favorite music.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7612751-bang-olufsen-beosound-moment/