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We want to attract, motivate and retain an inclusive and diverse workforce to better address the needs of our employees, customers, suppliers, patients and caregivers worldwide.</p> <ul class="card--links"> <li class="card-link"> <a href="/node/1981" class="arrow-link " > Learn More</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="two-col-image-section"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="two-col-image-section__image" > <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/ebysai3896/files/styles/portrait_image/public/2021-07/Awards-Recognitions-Large-Tile.jpg?itok=JVbf24dQ" width="570" height="700" alt="employees working on a manufacturing line" /> </div> <div class="two-col-image-section__content"> <h3> Representative Honors and Recognitions </h3> <p>The following awards are among numerous other regional and country-specific recognitions across the globe:</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <h4><strong>Workplace & Diversity</strong></h4> </td> <td> <h4><strong>Corporate 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