MONROE, La., March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CenturyLink (NYSE:
CTL) is dedicated to celebrating diversity in the
workplace. This month, the company is recognizing Women's
History Month and International Women's Day with
expanded celebrations to highlight the contributions of pioneering
women's historical accomplishments, as well as share inspirational
examples of today's women in the workforce and their eyes on the
prize as they help create tomorrow's opportunities.
Throughout March, CenturyLink's employee resource groups (ERGs)
will host celebratory and educational events across the U.S. and at
a number of international locations. The purpose of these groups is
to foster a diverse, inclusive and engaged workplace aligned with
business objectives. The ERG events will feature employee
breakfasts and lunches, executive guest speakers and roundtable
discussions designed to highlight the contributions of women and
the importance of Women's History Month. "CenturyLink ERGs are a
great way for employees with similar interests to learn and grow
while also enjoying each other's company," said Emily Masters, lead project manager and global
chair for Women Empowered.
"Equality is not a women's issue; it is a business issue and an
equal world is an enabled world," said Laurinda Pang, CenturyLink's president of
international and global accounts management. "Individually,
we can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias,
broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women's
achievements."
Local chapters of Women Empowered, the company's largest ERG
with more than 2,700 members in 43 states and seventeen countries,
continues to grow. With membership increasing by approximately 35
percent in the past year, the company recently launched a chapter
in India in which several hundred
employees joined on the day of the launch. Women Empowered chapters
are hosting development opportunities for members and employees
through "Lunch & Learn" events. Attendees will hear
presentations titled Why Stay?, Breaking the Rules and Believe, Do,
Succeed. Guest speakers include leaders from some of today's
best-known companies, including Bechtel, Blue Origin, MIT Media
Lab, Shell and others.
During the month-long celebration, CenturyLink employees will be
encouraged to show their support of women in the workplace by
posting pictures online using the hashtags
#EachForEqual and #CTLInclusion.
A Video Sampling of a Few of our Women Thought
Leaders
CenturyLink has also produced a series of videos (see below) to
help highlight the month-long celebration. Among them,
#CTLHerStory shows how the accomplished women of CenturyLink
got their start, illuminates their love of technology, and serves
as encouragement for the next generation of women pursuing careers
in science, technology, engineering and math.
- Laurinda Pang kicks off
CenturyLink's celebration of International Women's Day:
https://youtu.be/8oCVzGZZ5FY
- CenturyLink celebrates Women's History Month:
https://youtu.be/PZElIPoMsSw
- #CTLHerStory highlights women within CenturyLink:
https://youtu.be/nT6hLGYrok0
Women Thought Leaders at CenturyLink
- President - Wholesale, Indirect Channels and Alliances:
Lisa Miller
- President - Consumer Markets: Maxine
Moreau
- President - International and Global Accounts Management:
Laurinda Pang
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a
technology leader delivering hybrid networking, cloud connectivity,
and security solutions to customers around the world. Through its
extensive global fiber network, CenturyLink provides secure and
reliable services to meet the growing digital demands of businesses
and consumers. CenturyLink strives to be the trusted connection to
the networked world and is focused on delivering technology that
enhances the customer experience. Learn more
at http://news.centurylink.com/
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