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Role and Responsibilities This job creates a great experience by providing guests with prompt service, quality beverages and products and maintaining a clean and comfortable store environment. To be successful in this role, the barista should enjoy working with others as exhibited through great guest experiences and be motivated to keep the store cleaned and stocked. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: • Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of OTG. • Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team. • Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues. • Communicates information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create the OTG experience during each shift. • Assists with new crew training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed. • Delivers the OTG experience to all guests by acting with a guest comes first attitude and connecting with the guest. Discovers and responds to guests needs. • Follows OTG cash handling and cash register policies and procedures. • Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that crew can locate resources and produce as needed. • Provides quality beverages, whole bean and food products consistently for all guests by adhering to recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products. • Communicate and product outages, equipment issues, or quality of service problems to the manager on duty immediately. • Maintains regular and punctual attendance. • Engage with and understand or guests, including discovering and responding to guests needs through clear and pleasant communication. • Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift. • Maintain a clean, neat, well-groomed appearance • Other duties, as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requirements: • Must be at least 18 years of age • Fully conversational in English • Must obtain ServSafe certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired • Able to lift 35 pounds in weight • Must be able to stand for extended periods, to stoop, kneel and crouch • Must be available to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, holidays and bad weather conditions. • Must be able to operate kitchen equipment, including espresso machines and grinders, coffee brews ovens and blenders. • Ability to learn quickly. • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to build relationships • Legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the country in which you apply. • Ability to work full time (the work regularly demands in excess of 40 hours per week) including variable hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. OTG Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Exciting Summer Internship Opportunities at MyAbroadMDs! Are you a current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college looking for a dynamic summer internship that will challenge you and jumpstart your career? MyAbroadMDs is revolutionizing proactive healthcare and bridging the gap between international healthcare and tourism, and we’re looking for passionate interns to join us for our 2025 Summer Internship Program. Available Internship Areas: • Research & Pre-Med: Gain hands-on experience combining research projects with physician shadowing opportunities. • Digital Marketing, Social Media, & PR: Help us spread the word about our revolutionary platform through innovative digital marketing campaigns and engaging PR initiatives. • Tech Development, Automation, & AI: Contribute to cutting-edge technology projects that streamline our services and improve the user experience. • Sales & B2B Development: Support our efforts to expand partnerships and drive growth by engaging directly with businesses and building meaningful connections. • Creative Design: Use your creative talents to design visuals that communicate our brand’s story and vision effectively. - Film and Video intern: Contribute your vision and creativity to our marketing videos and our series healthy travels. What We’re Looking For: • Current college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Canva • Strong attention to detail and a curiosity about innovative solutions, including AI • Creative thinkers with excellent organizational skills and a passion for making a difference Why MyAbroadMDs? Join a forward-thinking company that is setting new standards in healthcare and tourism. This internship offers hands-on experience, industry insights, and the chance to make a real impact as we empower travelers to take charge of their health across the globe.

Queens Defenders is seeking an experienced attorney to join and lead a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, housing advocates and navigators to provide 1,500 individuals facing eviction with free, high-quality legal and holistic representation in Queens Housing Court. About Queens Defenders Founded in 1996, Queens Defenders is a leading Public Defender Organization providing high-quality, holistic representation for indigent community members in Queens, NY - New York City’s most diverse borough and one of the most diverse locales in the world. We give life to our mission through our core values: a commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and professional environment; relentless in our pursuit of justice; unwavering in our commitment to excellence in the courtroom and in the community; client-centered and holistic in our representation, advocacy, and support services; respectful of the individuals with whom we interact. At Queens Defenders, dedicated teams of criminal defense attorneys, immigration lawyers, housing attorneys, social workers, investigators, and client-support specialists come together to tirelessly champion justice for each and every client. Our highly skilled staff of 290, serves and positively impacts the lives of thousands of individuals annually through this collaborative and supportive approach. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar or can be admitted through reciprocity. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Queens Defenders. We are seeking individuals with strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators. The supervising attorney will also be tasked with leading a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators by effectively communicating expectations, goals, and the QD way while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice is preferred. Essential Duties/Responsibilities · Supervise staff attorneys and a team of support professionals to ensure the clients receive the best legal representation · Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns · Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and client service · Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies · Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys · Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts · Develop and maintain productive work environment · Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office · Other duties as assigned Qualifications · Juris Doctor with at least 8 to 10 years or more of legal and supervisory experience and practice · Admission to New York Bar (or the ability to be admitted through reciprocity) · Prior supervisory experience preferred · Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Excellent litigation skills · Ability to lead and motivate. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure · Ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information · Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic team model · Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Queens Defenders values diversity and believes that a diverse staff is best placed to represent our borough, which derives its beauty from being one of the most diverse locales in the world. To best serve our clientele, model the place in which we practice, and to cultivate the best environment possible, we welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, thoughts, perspectives, and experiences. We also provide all staff members with professional development and advancement opportunities because the more diverse and inclusive we are the more collaborative and supportive we are. For more information about our office generally. Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience Benefits Queens Defenders believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. Benefits include: health insurance (including dental and vision insurance), FSA/HSA, generous paid time off, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and 401 (k) contributions. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, Queens Defenders prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest, or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*This role is for our subsidiary company, Class Action Capital. Class Action Capital is a boutique class action claims management firm in the global litigation finance industry specializing in the identification, research, data analysis and filing of complex class action claims for corporate clients. CAC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Vice President of Finance to manage our day-to-day financial operations and the receipt and distribution of class action funds to our corporate clients. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in accounting and financial principles and a passion for driving financial efficiency and accuracy. This role will provide accounting and financial leadership, financial asset protection and support strategic and investment operating initiatives. Responsibilities: - Oversee and manage the accounting and financial departments, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. - Develop and maintain internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including our multi-national presence. - Develop and implement efficient processes for receiving and distributing settlement funds to our corporate clients in cooperation with our corporate banking partner. - Oversee entry and maintenance of financial information and verifying reliability and accuracy. - Ensure compliance with all legal, tax and regulatory requirements. - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. - Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate financial projections. - Collaborate with external accountants and manage the accounting and tax process. - Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and performance improvement initiatives. - Create and coordinate financial dashboards in cooperation with executive leadership. Requirements: - Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - CPA is required. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Professional services market experience preferred. - Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and internal control best practices. - Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. - Experience in Netsuite and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments. - Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction. - Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Benefits - Base Salary: $175,000 - $225,000. We, in good faith, believe this pay range to be accurate at the time of positing but may decide to pay more or less depending on specific applicants qualifications and experience. This pay range is only applicable to New York City. - Performance Based Annual Bonus - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - 401K - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Hybrid Workforce

What is your five-year plan? How productive was your last five years? Conflicted with a desire to step out to fulfill your dreams of running your own practice but enjoy the security being part of a larger tried, tested and approved establishment? As a Financial Professional for New York Life, these two worlds seamlessly coexist, opening doors for the entrepreneurial to run your own practice while securely embedded with-in a Fortune 500company with 174 years of market experience. Join the teams of likeminded entrepreneurs. Exchange innovative solutions and ideas, access an expansive portfolio of powerful sales tools designed to multiply and broaden outreach to your client base, to help you grow your client base and help secure client satisfaction and customer’s loyalty. . Desired Skills and Experience · 4-year College Degree · Strong interpersonal skills, customer service focused, doesn’t sweat the “extra mile” · Articulate communicator both verbally and written · Prior sales and/or business experience preferred · High entrepreneurial focus, confident self-starter, innate problem solver, committed lifetime learner · Fully capable of working individually, highly adaptable to a team environment Training, Development & Benefits New York Life combines the latest in cutting edge blended training and development programs designed for a flexible schedule for this type of role, which can make a significant impact to the vision for your 5 career year plan. The NYL multifaceted system includes: · In conjunction with in office trainings, access to New York Life’s online learning portal which houses a comprehensive user-friendly learning experience accessible anytime, anywhere and from any device. Learn when and how you want! · We have Fast Track to Management opportunities for qualified professionals once established in the career. About New York Life As a mutual company, we are accountable only to you. That means we are fully aligned with our policy owners, not with outside investors or Wall Street. This allows us to focus on delivering lifelong value to our customers. As a mutual company, with no investors or outside owners, New York Life is uniquely aligned with our clients’ interests and priorities. New York Life has been around for over 178 years of industry success. We are a Fortune 100 company and are ranked No. 71 in 2023 on the Fortune 500. New York Life is the Largest Mutual Insurer in the U.S1 New York Life has the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer from all four of the major credit rating agencies: A.M. Best (A++), Fitch (AAA), Moody’s Investors Service (Aaa), Standard & Poor’s (AA+) Source: Individual Third-Party Ratings Reports as of 2023. We have been in business since 1845, and we have a long and impressive track record of helping generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals. That passion and commitment to protection have continued unabated for nearly two centuries. We’ve seen the nation evolve and events that have affected the lives of Americans: from the Civil War, to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, to the 1929 stock market crash, to September 11, 2001, to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. What does this mean? It means that New York Life is resilient and able to thrive in all economic conditions. This means we’ll always be there for our policy owners, and for future generations. 1 New York Life is the Largest Mutual Insurer in the U.S.: Based on revenue as reported by “Fortune 500 ranked within Industries, Insurance: Life, Health (Mutual),” New York Life Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer M/ F/ Veteran/ Disability/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Compensation Package: Bonus opportunities Commission pay Ability to commute/relocate: Staten Island, NY 10314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Staten Island, NY 10314

Children of Promise, NYC 1842 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 Title: After School Group Leader / Counselor Reports to: Program Director Department: Programs Location: Bronx NY Classification: Part - Time M-F 2pm - 6PM About The Organization Children of Promise, NYC’s (CPNYC) reimagines a just society that values the purpose of every child impacted by mass incarceration and removes barriers to create opportunities for children to thrive and achieve their full potential. CPNYC’s mission is to support and advocate for the children of incarcerated parents while speaking out against root causes that affect the communities we serve, including systemic racism, poverty. and bias in our nation’s criminal justice system. CPNYC has successfully developed an innovative model, the only one of its kind in New York City, which co-locates a licensed mental health clinic and children's centers in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and the South Bronx. CPNYC provides an array of youth development programming and services tailored to each child's individual strengths and challenges and fosters a unique uplifting environment to foster hope and resilience. Position Overview: CPNYC is seeking to hire Part-Time After School Group Leaders for our Bronx location. Must work Monday - Friday 2PM - 6PM Essential Job Functions - Provide overall supervision to our scholars during the after school hours - Carry out the daily schedule with activities that include arts and crafts, homework help, reading, sports & fitness, etc. - Implement the CPNYC curriculum, helping school age children improve literacy competencies, values, and physical fitness in an activity-based environment - Assist with planning and creating innovative age-appropriate activities - Develop lesson plans to conduct them daily; read, tell stories, lead songs and games - Help maintain enrollment and daily attendance records - Assist children with homework and guide students in their academic growth - To conduct field trips or attend events, individuals will use public transportation or traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs and exposed to outside weather conditions - An employee is expected to stand 50% of during the shift - Ability to work with youth and the general public. - Other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skill and Experience - At least one year of child care experience in an after school setting - Bilingual in Spanish - Minimum of an Associate’s degree or college credits, with relevant experience - Bachelor’s degree preferred; areas of study; General Education (K-8), Special Education, Social Work, Teaching, Professional Child Care, Psychology, or related fields - Energetic and enthusiastic in working with youth COMPENSATION: Commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The hourly pay rate range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. We are committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment and people of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply. Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Bronxworks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct services to clients, including intake, engagement, assessment, referral, service plan development and follow-ups. Attend monthly Community board, NYPD and other stakeholder’s meetings to promote program, center activities or events. Monitor and recruit interns and volunteers Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals. Will increase Pyramid Community Service Program community engagement and assist Director with creating engaging programming to enhance Pyramid Community Service Program awareness. Will conduct in-house audits on files and facility to make sure we complies with DOH and DYCD. Document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients. Build community partnerships to strengthen center’s community resources. Provide general clerical support, including filing, faxing, word processing, typing, photocopying, and data entry. Answer telephones, take messages and direct calls to the appropriate parties. Report to, and meet with, supervisor on a monthly basis. Complete program reports on a monthly basis or more frequently as required. Assist with special projects as required. Perform additional duties as assigned by Director. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent credential required. A minimum of 1-years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred. Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork. Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents. Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.

SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) older adults. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, and provides cultural competency training for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations, largely through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging and its growing social enterprise SAGECare. SAGE’s current Strategic Plan emphasizes scaling its impact on behalf of LGBTQ+ older people and diversifying through shifts in its organizational structure and decentralization of organizational leadership and decision-making. One such organizational change is the creation of a new division called SAGEServes, housing the agency’s New York service programs and older adult centers. SAGEServes includes SAGE's existing service programs in New York city; the four older adult centers; and SAGE’s replicated direct service programs in other parts of the country. The new division works in tandem with the national initiative programs that SAGE offers consumers and providers, as well as a new social enterprises division that will house new ventures and opportunities for profit-generating services for the organization. Summary: The Director of Care Management Services is accountable for all aspects of SAGE’s Care Management programming throughout New York City, including contract management and oversight and supervision of 12 department staff. The position directly supervises the Assistant Director of Care Management Services, the Assistant Director of Caregiving, the Wellness Counselor, and the Care Management Coordinator, while providing overall strategic oversight and guidance to all of Care Management Services. The position collaborates within SAGE and with external providers to offer on-site programs and activities that promote health, wellness, and a vibrant community. Responsibilities: · Oversee the implementation of Care Management services for LGBTQ+ older adults at all four SAGE Centers, as well as the Caregiving program, Case Assistance, and other supportive programming · Develop, implement, manage, support, and evaluate all programs in Care Management Services and ensure they meet contracted deliverables and outcomes within SAGE’s strategic plan · Manage and oversee department and funding budgets from city, state, federal, and private funding and ensure timely delivery of programmatic goals and monitor and ensure spending is in alignment with funding and SAGE’s budget · Ensure compliance with program guidelines, funding requirements, and organizational policies, while monitoring adherence to compliance standards across the team · Work with the Development and Finance teams to identify new funding sources and collaborate on grant proposals · Engage in weekly supervision with all direct reports, including social work interns · Facilitate a weekly team meeting to review department updates, strategy, and case assignments · Manage clinical supervision of staff in collaboration with the Clinical Consultant · Oversee the Care Management social work intern program consisting of 4-6 students · Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of care management activities within all paper and electronic resources and databases · Prepare for program audits for NYC Aging, DOHMH/GMHI, as well as other contracts · Represent the department at Director-level meetings and other organizational functions · Represent SAGE with government agencies, private funders, and on external committees or professional/networking groups · Foster cross-functional collaboration within the organization, particularly with Finance, Development, and other departments · Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, including community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders, to further the agency’s mission and increase program impact · Provide other support as needed to programming or SAGE overall Required Qualifications: · A minimum of 6 years of experience successfully managing multiple and complex funding sources and managing large teams · LMSW required · SIFI (Supervision in Field Instruction) certification required · Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated track record of collaboration, leading and influencing progress of complex progress towards goals across an organization, and an understanding of relationship among Program, Finance, Human Resources and other stakeholders in ensuring successful outcomes · Substantive knowledge or prior experience in aging or LGBTQ+ fields, including an understanding of issues facing marginalized older adults, particularly BIPOC and transgender elders · Ability to plan and multi-task, and to produce under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected occurrences · Demonstrated project management ability, involving complex and unpredictable variables · Superior written and verbal communication skills · Strong alignment with SAGE’s mission and values, with a passion for serving older LGBTQ+ adults and other marginalized communities. Preferred qualifications: · Familiarity with NYC Aging, DOHMH, or similar regulations/systems/processes, as well as applicable government, nonprofit, and community social service programs serving low income adults in New York City · Experience with Salesforce and NYC Aging databases preferred · Strong understanding of performance measurement and metrics to evaluate program impact and effectiveness · Familiarity with issues of cultural and linguistic competency with regards to ability, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender identity and expression, and other characteristics that affect the lives of diverse older adults · Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) Location: Hybrid with at least 2 days per week in-person, working out of either one SAGE’s Centers (in Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, or Midtown) or SAGE’s headquarters at 305 7th Ave. Schedule: Generally Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm. This exempt and key managerial position requires occasional flexibility with scheduling to address any programming need, at any time or location within New York City Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000 Reports to: Senior Director of SAGEServes Supportive Services Benefits: SAGE offers an attractive benefits package. Equal Employment Opportunity SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.