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Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project Win Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards
Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project won the gold award for Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2025 / Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine ...
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