WASHINGTON , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SHRM , the trusted authority on all things work, and the SHRM Foundation announced that Clarvida , one of the nation's leading providers of behavioral health and human services, will join the SHRM Foundation Untapped Talent initiative as the first-ever Visionary Partner. The Untapped Talent initiative helps organizations champion and implement inclusive hiring practices by engaging underutilized talent pools, including veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, individuals aged 60 and older, those with a criminal record, opportunity youth, and others. As a Visionary Partner, Clarvida is making a bold commitment to hire untapped talent for the communities it serves. Clarvida is an expert at tackling the complex challenges facing people across the United States of America , through community-based solutions such as psychiatric services, counseling and therapy, foster care, and autism services. There is a severe labor shortage in the American economy, and the behavioral health sector alone is projected to face a shortage of 250,000 professionals by 2025. Hiring from untapped talent pools benefits individual workers, communities, businesses, and the economy as a whole. In fact, research indicates that inclusive hiring practices result in a 22% lower turnover rate, benefiting both employees and the communities they serve. SHRM Foundation will provide evidence-based strategies, learning, and actionable resources—such as the Employing Abilities at Work and Military Community at Work certificates—to Clarvida's People team to empower them in hiring untapped talent. As a Visionary Partner, Clarvida will focus on training Talent Acquisition and Operations teams, creating educational pipelines, and placing individuals in roles that align with their strengths and career goals. The organization, an Atar Capital affiliate, will pilot the Untapped Talent initiative in eight states—California, Georgia , Idaho , Illinois , Oregon , Pennsylvania , Washington , and West Virginia—and aims to expand to 17 states by 2026. "We applaud Clarvida for making such a visionary commitment to drive societal progress and community impact," said Wendi Safstrom , SHRM Foundation president. "By increasing awareness and implementing targeted strategies, Clarvida will enhance their workforce with diverse and capable talent while serving as a model for other organizations. The value of untapped talent must be recognized as more than a matter of social good or community goodwill. Workers from untapped talent pools provide high return on investment and unique, in-demand skills. Greater inclusivity in hiring practices opens doors to more equitable and diverse work environments where both businesses and employees can thrive." "America's labor shortage demands immediate and innovative solutions, and this initiative represents a bold step forward in reimagining how we recruit and support diverse talent," said Steve Wigginton , CEO of Clarvida. "Through our partnership with the SHRM Foundation, Clarvida is creating a replicable model for inclusive hiring that benefits individuals, families, and entire communities. Individuals from untapped talent pools can thrive in roles that align with their skills, while communities benefit from expanded access to quality care." "Workplace leaders and HR professionals can also join in the Untapped Talent initiative," said Safstrom. "Adopting SHRM Foundation's training programs and creating tailored onboarding and development pathways can help companies of all sizes offer structured career opportunities for all, even with limited resources." For more information on the Untapped Talent initiative, visit https://untappedtalent.shrm.org . About Clarvida Clarvida, formerly Pathways Health and Community Support, LLC, is a national provider of behavioral health and human services that serves nearly 60,000 clients and thousands of underserved communities annually. Clarvida is an expert at tackling the complex challenges facing people across America, with operations in 17 states. The company delivers innovative, personalized, community-based solutions such as psychiatric services, counseling and therapy, foster care, autism services and residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a champion for those who receive care and those who provide it, Clarvida's mission is to empower people to achieve their personal best, by being the nation's preferred provider, employer and community partner for health and human services. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shrm-foundation-and-clarvida-announce-partnership-to-champion-inclusive-hiring-through-untapped-talent-initiative-302314594.html SOURCE ClarvidaIn what will surely come as no surprise at all, the end of Suicide Squad means layoffs at Warner Bros.

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Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/aqYmcE9tXi — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 29, 2024 His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 for their ninth consecutive victory. The Vikings are 14-2. They set up a final-week showdown in Detroit for both the division title and the No. 1 seed for the playoffs in the NFC. Jordan Love’s only touchdown pass for the Packers came with 2:18 left to pull the Packers within two points. Darnold responded with two completions for first downs to seal the game.