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AI AND DEI: Moderator Kevin Matta, third from left, speaks with the panelists at Providence Business News’ 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit and Awards program at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick on Dec. 5. Also on the panel, from left, are Myra Coufal, Amgen Rhode Island diversity, inclusion and belonging site lead; Carolyn Belisle, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island vice president of corporate social responsibility; Talia Brookshire, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island chief diversity officer; Shameem Awan, Amica Mutual Insurance Co. DE&I assistant vice president; and NeeNee Shin, CBIZ Inc. director of diversity, equity and inclusion.  PBN FILE PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN summit panel: Even AI has biases that can hamper diversity

PBN Summit 12/20/2024

Artificial intelligence is being used in almost every aspect of business, and human resources is no exception. But while AI increases efficiency in sorting through...

MODERATOR KEVIN MATTA, third from left, speaks with the panelists at Providence Business News’ 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit and Awards program at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick on Thursday morning. Also on the panel, from left, is Myra Coufal, Amgen Rhode Island diversity, inclusion and belonging site lead; Carolyn Belisle, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island vice president of corporate social responsibility; Talia Brookshire, Neighborhhood Health Plan of Rhode Island chief diversity officer; Shameen Awan, Amica Mutual Insurance Co. DE&I assistant vice president; and Neenee Shin, CBIZ Inc. director of diversity, equity and inclusion. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN summit: Diversity, equity and inclusion in workplaces may face big...

Economy 12/05/2024

WARWICK – Proponents of diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the private sector fear a simmering pushback to their work could be accelerating, putting...

How Best Places To Work Companies Utilize Technology for Their Success

Branded Content 06/07/2024

We hope you find this Q&A packed with cool insights, practical tips, and real-life examples that will make technology and AI your new best...

6 R.I. companies among Newsweek’s best workplaces

Business Services 07/11/2023

PROVIDENCE – Six Rhode Island companies are among Newsweek magazine's 2023 list of best workplaces in America. The national news magazine and its data partner,...

Many Rhode Island businesses are struggling with the question of whether to enforce a vaccine requirement on their employees, asking how such a policy could impact their bottom line, and whether it would be worth it with all the potential complications it could cause within the workforce. / AP FILE PHOTO / TED S. WARREN

Many Rhode Island companies struggle with question of vaccine mandates

Coronavirus 08/30/2021

PROVIDENCE – Many Rhode Island businesses are struggling with the question of whether to enforce a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on their employees, asking how...

PRETTY NEAT: Amica employees use their annual volunteer day to work with Clean Ocean Access to clear debris from the local shoreline.  / COURTESY AMICA MUTUAL INSURANCE

Amica Mutual Insurance Co.

Financial Services 06/14/2019

Best Places to Work 2019 | ENTERPRISE (500-plus employees): 4. Amica Mutual Insurance Co. What modifications have you made to your workplace to support...

AMICA MUTUAL Insurance Co. reported a profit of $136 million in 2018. / COURTESY AMICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

Amica posts $136M profit in 2018

Financial Services 05/06/2019

LINCOLN – Amica Mutual Insurance Co. reported net income of $136 million in 2018, a 63.9% increase year over year, according to its just...

OPEN MINDS: Ramona Royal, left, human resources officer, and Jill Andy, senior vice president, human resources, at Amica Mutual Insurance Co., work to stay ahead of diversity issues and promote a diverse culture at the company. / PBN PHOTO/DAVE HANSEN

Amica weaves diversity into corporate culture

Business Services 12/07/2018

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Amica Mutual Insurance Co. Diversity efforts at Amica Mutual Insurance Co. are long-term, multifaceted and evident in every level of the company. But the...