Baxter International Inc. and ManpowerGroup Recognized for Exemplary Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Practices

CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 18, Chicago United will honor Robert L. Parkinson, Jr., chairman and CEO of Baxter International Inc. and Jonas Prising, chief executive officer of ManpowerGroup as its 2014 Bridge Awards recipients. The award is given to companies that demonstrate and model a holistic approach to advancing corporate diversity and inclusion.

The executives will accept the awards at Chicago United's 2014 Bridge Awards Dinner to be held at the Hilton Chicago on the evening of November 18, following the annual Chicago United Leadership Conference.

Baxter will be recognized as the Chicago Bridge Award recipient for its exemplary promotion of diversity and inclusion among its employees and within the healthcare industry.  ManpowerGroup will be recognized as the National Bridge Award recipient for advancing diversity among its Board of Directors and its business leaders.

"Through our Bridge Awards, Chicago United proudly salutes corporate leaders who get results through diverse and inclusive business practices," said Gloria Castillo, president and CEO of Chicago United. "Baxter and ManpowerGroup are examples of companies that have an impact beyond their employee population by leveraging diversity and inclusion in the talent development and health care industries. We're very pleased to honor two executives who are outstanding leaders in this area."

The Bridge Award represents the first national award that honors a chief executive who is an advocate for multiracial diversity in corporate governance and executive level management. The award brings visibility to those who are leading change and inspiring others to follow.

Prior to the Bridge Awards Dinner, Chicago's business community will convene at the highly anticipated Chicago United Leadership Conference. Business unit leaders, talent professionals and procurement executives will be among those who will share best practices for improving corporate culture and results through a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

To learn more about the Chicago United Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.chicago-united.org or call 312.977.3060.

About Chicago United

Chicago United promotes multiracial leadership in business to advance parity in economic opportunity. Chicago United supports the business community's need to maximize the use of corporate and entrepreneurial talent and brings together diverse senior business leaders to break through barriers to realize the benefits of diversity and inclusion.

Chicago United is the premiere organization creating an environment where racially diverse CEOs and executive level management can share common experiences to promote multiracial leadership in governance, management, and business partnerships while delivering best practices for diversity practitioners and building relationships among leaders who share common values.

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