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🗳️ 2024 US Presidential Elections Analysis - Implications for Romania and Beyond 🌍 Join us for an exclusive online event dedicated to understanding the implications and outcomes of the Presidential Elections in the United States and the potential impact on Romania and the global stage. This event offers the opportunity to discuss pivotal election results and how they shape the future of nations and global policy. • Overview and analysis of the 2024 US Elections • Exploring the influence of the Trump administration and US policies on ED&I • Analysis of Romania’s political crisis and domestic political challenges in light of global shifts • Interactive Q&A Expert Panel: Jim Hodges, President & CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting Codrin Scutaru, CEO of Public Affairs Solutions Moderator - Decebal-Mihai Mohîrță, Government Relations & Public Affairs Solutions. 🗓 When: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 18:00 📍 Location: Online Hosted by the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce and Dentons in partnership with McGuireWoods Consulting and Public Affairs Solutions, underscoring our shared commitment to fostering informed dialogue and inclusive leadership. Register here today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gek3P547 Image description: On a dark blue background, in white text, "Presidential Elections Debrief, 17 December, 16:00, Online." On the left side is part of the Romanian flag. On the bottom left is the text "Powered by." Underneath are the logos belonging to the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce, Public Affairs Solutions and Dentons. Featured to the bottom right are headshots of Jim Hodges, President & CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting, and Codrin Scutaru, CEO of Public Affairs Solutions, along with their details. #PresidentialElections #RDCCEvents #PublicAffairsSolutions #Dentons #McGuireWoodsConsulting

🌟 Presidential Elections Debrief Event: The event featured insights into the political dynamics surrounding the U.S. presidential elections, comparing historical periods and their global implications. Key points discussed include: 💡 Key Takeaways 1. Historical Parallels: Governor Hodges noted that the current global disruption is reminiscent of the late 1960s and early 70s in the U.S., while Perry Zizzi suggested parallels with the 1930s, especially considering the Ukraine crisis. 2. Shifts in Political Dynamics: The Republican Party's relationship with labour unions is evolving, with increased support from industrial and trade unions but antagonism towards public employee unions. Democrats are seen as losing connection with key voter concerns, such as healthcare costs, job security, and personal safety. 3. Impact of the Trump Leadership Style: Trump's first term was marked by a lack of preparation, but his team is now more organised, prioritising loyalists in key roles and centralising decision-making in the White House. Trump’s focus will be on enacting policies rapidly within the first two years, anticipating potential setbacks in the midterms. 4. Challenges for the Next Administration: Trump’s narrow electoral margins suggest a lack of a strong mandate, complicating aggressive legislative efforts. Internal Republican resistance from figures like Senators Collins and Murkowski, combined with procedural rules in the Senate, will create further obstacles. 5. Global Concerns: European fears centre on potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO and economic disruptions, including tariffs. Trump’s unpredictability and emphasis on loyalty create uncertainty in U.S. foreign policy and global partnerships. 6. The Legacy Factor: Trump’s ambitions extend beyond his term, aiming to establish "Trumpisms" through successors, possibly his son or a loyal vice president. 7. Workforce and Remote Work: Discussions highlighted challenges in encouraging workers, particularly federal employees, to return to offices, with economic impacts on cities like Washington, D.C. being a concern. In conclusion, the discussion underscored the turbulent political landscape, Donald Trump's evolving strategy for governance, and the domestic and international implications of the upcoming term. With huge thanks to our expert panel: Perry V. Zizzi, Managing Partner at Dentons and RDCC President, Jim Hodges, President & CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting, Codrin Scutaru, CEO of Public Affairs Solutions and Moderator, Decebal-Mihai Mohîrță, Government Relations & Public Affairs Solutions. Image description: Three images - the first image shows speakers during the virtual meeting, and the screenshot shows five participants. Two images show a screenshot of the virtual event; one person is shown on a larger screen, and three others are shown on smaller screens to the right. #USElections #Politics #Leadership #RDCC #PublicAffairsSolutions #Dentons #McGuireWoodsConsulting

"The RDCC has been instrumental in organizing landmark conferences like Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) in Eastern Europe, Gender Equal, and LGBT+ at Work. These events have brought together industry leaders to drive the inclusivity conversation, leading to a broader adoption of inclusive practices across Romanian businesses. The inspiring success stories shared at these conferences have sparked tangible changes within the business community, highlighting the resilience and achievements of minority groups." Lestat Monroe, RDCC Founder & Board Member.. An interview by Harry Kalliaras in the framework of the TechDiversity project. URBACT Read the full interview ▶️ https://lnkd.in/d3NwQayk Lestat Monroe is sitting on a stool in a conference room. He is holding a smartphone in his hand. Behind him, there are two large mounted screens, both with black screens. To the left, a standing banner with the text "Tech Diversity." #TechDiversity #URBACT #RDCC

💜 We continue to share images from our incredible community - showing their support by lighting buildings, offices, malls, embassies and city halls in purple. Many supporters joined in by dressing in purple - thank you all! 🙌 #PurpleNightRomania2024 marked the fifth year in a row we collectively celebrated and showed our support on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3rd - by lighting Romania in purple! 💜 Contact us to get involved in Purple Night Romania 2025! [email protected] or [email protected] #IDPWD2024 #DisabilityAwareness #EUDisabilityRights #UnitedinDiversity #HireMyStrengths #RDCC #PurpleNightRomania

📢 You still have time to register for our event this evening - 2024 US & Romanian Presidential Elections: Analysis and Implications Shaping Romania's Future in a Global Context. 🌍 Join us for an exclusive online event dedicated to understanding the implications and outcomes of the Presidential Elections in the United States and the potential impact on Romania and the global stage. • Overview and analysis of the 2024 US Elections • Exploring the influence of the Trump administration and US policies on ED&I • Analysis of Romania’s political crisis and domestic political challenges in light of global shifts • Interactive Q&A Expert Panel: Jim Hodges, President & CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting Codrin Scutaru, CEO of Public Affairs Solutions Moderated by Decebal-Mihai Mohîrță, Government Relations & Public Affairs Solutions 🗓 When: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 18:00 📍 Location: Online Hosted by the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce and Dentons in partnership with McGuireWoods Consulting and Public Affairs Solutions, underscoring our shared commitment to fostering informed dialogue and inclusive leadership. Register here today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gek3P547 Image description: On a dark blue background, in white text, "Presidential Elections Debrief, 17 December, 16:00, Online." On the left side is part of the Romanian flag. On the bottom left is the text "Powered by." Underneath are the logos belonging to the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce, Public Affairs Solutions and Dentons. Featured to the bottom right are headshots of Jim Hodges, President & CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting, and Codrin Scutaru, CEO of Public Affairs Solutions, along with their details. #PresidentialElections #RDCCEvents #PublicAffairsSolutions #Dentons #McGuireWoodsConsulting

💜 #PurpleNightRomania2024 marked the fifth year in a row we collectively celebrated and showed our support on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3rd - by lighting Romania in purple! We continue to share images from our incredible community - showing their support by lighting buildings, offices, malls, embassies and city halls in purple. Many supporters joined in by dressing in purple - thank you all! 🙌 💜 Contact us to get involved in Purple Night Romania 2025! [email protected] or [email protected] #IDPWD2024 #DisabilityAwareness #EUDisabilityRights #UnitedinDiversity #HireMyStrengths #RDCC #PurpleNightRomania

Celebrating colleagues with Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Romania. 🥳

🌟 Our first Age Inclusive Workplace Conference is now available to watch on YouTube! If you missed the live event, here's your opportunity to gain insights from the incredible experts who so generously shared their insights & knowledge with us! Some of the topics discussed: - The business case for age diversity and inclusion - Why embracing multigenerational inclusion is important - Challenges and barriers in promoting age-inclusive workplaces - Strategies for recruiting and retaining a multigenerational workforce - How can organizations support all generations at work? - Supporting staff through difficult life events Moderator - Andreea Vasile - Journalist Welcome - Lestat Monroe - Founder, RDCC. Opening Remarks - Pablo Andres Zapata Olivares - High Commissioner's Representative in Romania. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. PANEL 1: Promoting Age Diversity and Inclusion in the Romanian Workplace 🎤 Sandra Sonia Mogoș, HR Employee Experience Maker, Orange România. 🎤 Florentina Ciontea (Nuta) Ciontea, Human Resources & CSR Director, Pluxee Romania & Bulgaria. 🎤 Georgiana Stefan - HR Mastermind at Deutsche Bahn Cargo Romania. 🎤 Ayla Mengazi, HR Transformation and Development Director at BRD - Groupe Societe Generale. 🎤 Flavia Tioc, DE&I Coordinator, Senior Project Manager, Organisational Effectiveness Projects at OMV Petrom. PANEL 2: Creating a Neuro-Inclusive Culture and Supporting Colleagues 🎤 Brad Palas, Software Engineering Manager at Google. 🎤 Philip Choban, Founder and CEO of Telios Care. 🎤 Razvan Bran, Leader, EMEA Customer Demand, Lenovo. 🎤 Catalin Vasile, Chief Sales Officer at NN. 🎤 Ana-Simina Patrascoiu, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Raiffeisen Bank Romania. PANEL 3: Building a Culture of Age Inclusion in Romanian Workplaces 🎤 Luminita Florea - Human Resources Leader at Philip Morris International. 🎤 Colin C. Lovering, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lovering & Partners - Sales, Business & People Performance Consultants. 🎤 Loreda Silvia Dragomir, Founder and Managing Partner at Head Hunting Agency. 🎤 Hermina Mihaela Radu, People and Culture Manager, Primark. 🎤 Estera Anghelescu, M.B.A., Director of Recruiting and Employer Branding at Kaufland Romania & Moldova. Our Event Sponsors: BRD - Groupe Societe Generale Orange Romania Raiffeisen Bank Romania Our Event Media Partners: Business Review Nine o'Clock Ringier Link preview description: Age Inclusive Workplace Conference logo features a design of six large colourful circles, three at the top, two underneath, and one at the bottom. Next to the bottom circle is the text "Age Inclusive Workplace Conference." #AgeInclusiveWorkplaceConference #RDCCEvents #UnitedInDiversity #Inclusion #AgeInclusion #WorkplaceInclusion #YouTube

💜 #PurpleNightRomania2024 marked the fifth year in a row we collectively celebrated and showed our support on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3rd - by lighting Romania in purple! We want to thank our incredible community for showing their support by lighting buildings, offices, malls, embassies and city halls in purple. Many supporters joined in by dressing in purple - thank you all! 🙌 💜 Contact us to get involved in Purple Night Romania 2025!   [email protected] or [email protected] #IDPWD2024 #DisabilityAwareness #EUDisabilityRights #UnitedinDiversity #HireMyStrengths #RDCC #PurpleNightRomania

📣 In-depth debrief of the Presidential Elections. Join us for an exclusive online session on December 17, 2024 - starting at 16:00 - for a debrief dedicated to understanding the implications and outcomes of the Presidential Elections in the United States and the potential impact on Romania and the global stage. This event offers the opportunity to discuss pivotal election results and how they shape the future of nations and global policy. Expert Panel: Jim Hodges, President & CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting Codrin Scutaru, CEO of Public Affairs Solutions These distinguished leaders will offer critical perspectives on electoral strategies, governance priorities, and how the outcome will influence business, diplomacy, and societal development. Event Details: 📅 17 December 2024 🕔 16:00 📍 Online Hosted by the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce and Dentons in partnership with McGuireWoods Consulting and Public Affairs Solutions, underscoring our shared commitment to fostering informed dialogue and inclusive leadership. Learn more ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e4tGPkSc Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with all event details. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dg-QY-j Image description: On a dark blue background, in white text, "Presidential Elections Debrief, December 17, 16:00, Online." On the left side is part of the Romanian flag. On the bottom left is the text "Powered by." Underneath are the logos belonging to the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce, Public Affairs Solutions and Dentons. Featured to the bottom right are headshots of Jim Hodges, President & CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting, and Codrin Scutaru, CEO of Public Affairs Solutions, along with their details. #PresidentialElections #RDCCEvents #PublicAffairsSolutions #Dentons #McGuireWoodsConsulting