By meeting each other where we are, embracing unique perspectives and supporting with purpose, we actively show our commitment to our colleagues and our communities. Our businesses shared important information to assist healthcare workers and their patients, we kept cars and trucks on the road, we honored important cultural moments and provided new opportunities to advocate for underrepresented groups.

 
MOTOR’s databases include over 57 million parts records and more than 9 billion links.

After an unprecedented derecho hit Iowa, KCCI-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, won a National Edward R. Murrow Award in August for Best Newscast from the Radio Television and Digital News Association (RTDNA) for its coverage.

Hearst Magazines’ Luxury & Design Collection partnered with the Black Artists + Designers Guild on the Obsidian Experience, a month-long exploration of the Obsidian Virtual Concept House with discussions on home as a place of thriving for Black families.

Times Union geared up and raced to honor Pride Month.

Hearst’s first Diversity & Inclusion Overview presented employee representation and the initiatives underway to diversify its workforce at all levels.

HearstLab welcomed its first Entrepreneurs in Residence.

Years at Hearst: About 6 Months

2022 New Year’s resolution: To remind myself to be present every day and enjoy each moment.

How have colleagues supported you over the last year, either personally or professionally?
So many ways. I truly feel like I have hit the jackpot with the PR team we have. It’s rare you have a whole team of people you feel so supported by.

Anouska Best
Public Relations Coordinator, Hearst Magazines
New York, New York

Hearst Magazines, Hearst Television and Hearst Newspapers teamed up for “Project Tell Me: Lift Every Voice,” a rich collection of inspiring stories from more than 50 Black American elders, including civil rights activists, hometown heroes and celebrities, as told to Black journalists.

Hearst expanded its commitment to supporting underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs with the launch of Level Up Ventures, a new unit focusing on Black and Latinx-led businesses, with its first two investments in Options MD, a matching platform for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses, and ByteChek, a cybersecurity compliance startup.

  • Hearst Health’s FDB was recognized as one of the best places to work by Modern Healthcare — we’ve always known it to be true!

  • Fitch Pride Network co-founder Daniel Sedgh shared a photo from Pride Month. Fitch Group was designated a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

  • Fitch colleagues proudly posed with their pandemic plants in support of Green Wave, an employee resource group and movement to promote a greener, cleaner, more sustainable planet leading change in the company and beyond. The GW group has over 250 members globally who attend webinars, host a book club and test sustainable products.

  • San Antonio Express-News was recognized at the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors (APME) 2021 Excellence in Journalism contest, winning first place in the Team Effort category for its coverage of COVID-19's far-reaching impact on the city.

  • More than 15,000 Hearst colleagues participated in Hearst INCLUDE Conscious Inclusion training focused on continuous learning on diversity, inclusion and fostering a workplace of belonging. Learn more here.

In conjunction with the launch of Hearst RISE (Reinforcing Inclusion, Supporting Equity), Hearst introduced the Supplier Diversity Program to proactively identify, promote and purchase goods and services from historically underrepresented groups and unveiled RISE Perks, providing colleagues with discounts to local partner organizations.

Since 2020, Hearst has invested $22 million to hold healthcare costs flat, $15 million on increased childcare benefits, increased paid time off and introduced a company-wide bonus program for all eligible U.S. colleagues.

The Matter of Fact Listening Tour hosted by Soledad O’Brien expanded conversations about racial justice through a three-part series that aired on YouTube and Hearst consumer media platforms, with the third leg — “Promises of Change” — surpassing 550,000 views online.

Years at Hearst: 1

Dream vacation: New Zealand

Fondest memory/funniest story of working at Hearst: My fondest memories are when HearstLab founders present opportunities and challenges on our quarterly Scouts call and hearing how the various women of Hearst offer their expertise and network to support the growing innovative companies. Where else can you find women in charge of cartoon publications, high-fashion magazines, healthcare and financial data companies and lawyers all mobilizing to grow startup tech companies? It is such a unique blend of talent, spirit, energy and passion brought by the supporters of HearstLab across the Hearst organization.

Carolyn Parent
Entrepreneur in Residence, HearstLab
New York, New York

  • The MCG Health team supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month virtually.

  • The Fitch Black And Latinx Alliance Network for Corporate Excellence (BALANCE) created a short film highlighting the importance of Juneteenth, with members discussing how the day resonates with them personally.

  • ESPN teamed up with Connecticut’s Bristol Health on a drive-through clinic on the network’s campus, making getting the vaccine even easier for colleagues and the community.

  • We continue to serve our mission of strong accountability journalism both locally and nationally that was highlighted with Governor Cuomo’s misconduct headed by the Times Union coverage and culminating in his resignation.

  • Best of 2021: KUBRA outstanding culture was recognized by Best Workplaces in Technology; Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness; Arizona’s Most Admired Companies; Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures; Great Place to Work – US; Great Place to Work – Canada; Best Workplaces in Ontario; Best Workplaces for Women; and Best Workplaces for Giving Back.

WLKY-TV, Louisville, Kentucky, partnered with the Marketing Awards Program (MAP) to provide up to $1 million in marketing grant opportunities to Black-owned businesses in Greater Louisville.

Hearst’s Conversations With Colleagues series shared the personal stories of Hearst coworkers, who discussed their identities, heritages, challenges and cultural traditions.

In support of its India-based team members, CAMP launched a charitable drive that raised more than $20,000 for colleagues and their families in India struggling with medical expenses due to COVID-19, vaccines, personal protective equipment (PPE) and oxygen tanks.

40% of the Fortune 500 companies used Hearst Ventures investment Signal AI’s decision augmentation solution for real-time market and media intelligence to uncover trends, risks and opportunities and support critical decision-making.

Years at ESPN: 19

Favorite candy: Brigadeiros. It’s a Brazilian dessert … essentially, little truffles filled with dulce de leche. My mom is Brazilian, so each bite is like a little trip to Brazil!

How have you provided support to colleagues over the last year?
I’ve tried to hold space in our team meetings to check in on diverse perspectives surrounding news of the day, giving team members an opportunity to express themselves and recognizing that we don’t check our humanity at the door.

Ilan Ben-Hanan
Senior Vice President, Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN
Los Angeles, California

FDB colleagues celebrated International Women’s Day by pledging to encourage and uplift women to pursue goals without bias or barriers.

MCG’s new solution, Indicia for Admission Documentation, reduced the average time spent per utilization review to 78 seconds, which amounts to $500,000 in savings for one major Midwest hospital.

Last winter, hundreds of Texans lost their lives when the power grid failed during an unprecedented cold front. In a three-part series advocating for its communities, the Houston Chronicle examined who was accountable for the crisis. Hearst and our colleagues helped support those in need with donations totaling more than $1.25 million.

Years at Fitch Solutions: 1

Last show you binged: Cobra Kai

What events or initiatives did you take part in at Fitch Solutions? What motivated you to participate? 
I am a member of InspirAsian, a recently formed Fitch employee resource group for the AAPI community. Through this initiative, I have joined the inaugural InspirAsian mentoring program where I was matched with a senior leader within Fitch Ratings. I felt compelled to participate because it’s a great opportunity to receive professional advice from someone who was once in my shoes.   

Nakul Kapoor
Senior Director, Product Management, Fitch Solutions
New York, New York