The Enterprise Mobility ROAD Forward initiative is awarding grants for the fourth consecutive year to more than 600 local nonprofit organizations—as part of a five-year, $55 million commitment announced in 2020. This year’s round of grants, totaling more than $7 million, will be distributed across Enterprise Mobility’s 70-plus operating groups in the United States, Canada […]
UK National Body Repair Association Announces Greener Bodyshop Awards
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced the winners for the Greener Bodyshop winners held on September 14. “We are very honoured to recognise and award those who have made a significant impact in the industry, from environmental improvement and positive changes in business culture to their commitment to diversity and inclusion,” said Thomas Hudd, […]
Bogi Lateiner Promotes Diversity and Inclusion in Schools, Workplaces at ASE Instructor’s Conference
The ASE Education Foundation engaged noted automotive expert and ASE spokesperson Bogi Lateiner to deliver her presentation, Revving up the Diversity: Shaping an Inclusive Future in Auto Repair High School and College Shop Programs,at the recent ASE Education Foundation instructor’s conference. Before a standing-room-only crowd, Lateiner gave a compelling speech that focused on how to […]
LKQ Senior Vice President of Human Resources Dombrowski Honored with Diversity Award
LKQ Corporation announced that Genevieve L. Dombrowski, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, was recently honored at MOVES Magazine Annual Diversity Awards Event. Ms. Dombrowski was recognized for her outstanding work in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) space, which has positively impacted LKQ employees and the broader community. Ms. Dombrowski was joined by other […]
ASE Instructor Training Conference Panel Discussion Examines Training and Workplace Diversity
A panel discussion focused on making training programs and workplaces more welcoming to everyone, including women and other underrepresented groups, kicked off the in-person ASE Instructor Training Conference held earlier this month in Frisco, Texas. The keynote panel discussion, entitled the “The 2 Percent Solution”, featured several female automotive service professionals, students and instructors. “We […]
Service King Partners with UTI on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program
Service King Collision is partnering with Universal Technical Institute to implement diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) training for its leaders and team members. The collision repair facility operator has created changes within the organization that will leverage external partnerships and resources to build a diverse talent pool and develop an engaging candidate experience. To further […]
AkzoNobel Commits to Supporting Women in Collision Repair
Striving to become the global leader in paints and coatings, it is only fitting that AkzoNobel encourages all employees to show their true colors and works to foster an inclusive environment that prioritizes acceptance and continued development. With an internal toolkit that explains diversity and inclusion and how to truly attain it in the workforce, […]
PPG Automotive Refinish Video Affirms Company’s Commitment to Diversity
Workplace diversity is a priority across all PPG Industries’ business units. Supporting that corporate-wide commitment — a key part of PPG’s core values — the Automotive Refinish division of PPG recently released a video celebrating the company’s diversity in the workplace. The three-minute video embedded above features Automotive Refinish team members from North America, […]
Progressive Appoints First Female Board Chair, Announces Gender and Race Pay Equity Report
The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) today reported that the company’s Board of Directors elected Lawton W. Fitt as Chairperson. She joined Progressive’s Board in 2009, and has served as Lead Independent Director for the past two years. Fitt is a Retired Partner and Managing Director with Goldman Sachs. As previously announced, Progressive Chairman Glenn Renwick has […]