McDonald's more than two decades of human resources leadership experience has significantly impacted all Cross Country's lines of business, culminating in a world-class, high-performance workforce that is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and communities.

<p>
 BOCA RATON, Fla.—May 15, 2024--Cross Country Healthcare, a leading tech-enabled workforce solutions and advisory firm, 
 announced today that Chief Human Resources Officer, Colin McDonald, has been honored on the SIA’s 2024 DE&I Influencer List. 
 This prestigious recognition celebrates trailblazers who actively foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the 
 workforce solutions sector.
</p>
<p>"Being honored on the SIA’s 2024 DE&I Influencer List is a profound recognition that extends beyond 
    personal achievement; it symbolizes the strides we, as a team at Cross Country, have made towards embedding 
    diversity, equity, and inclusion into the very fabric of our organizational culture," expressed Colin McDonald, 
    Chief Human Resources Officer. "Our journey towards creating a truly inclusive and equitable workspace is ongoing, 
    and this recognition reaffirms our dedication to not just participating in change, but driving it, ensuring that 
    we are building a future where diversity in 
    all its forms is not just celebrated but considered a cornerstone of our success."
</p>
<p> 
    McDonald's deep commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in his comprehensive 
    approach to fostering an inclusive workplace. His strategies not only focus on 
    internal cultural enhancement but also extend to impactful initiatives such as 
    establishing employee-led councils, conducting extensive diversity training, 
    and refining recruitment and retention strategies that celebrate and harness 
    diversity.
</p>
<p>Beyond the confines of Cross Country, McDonald is a vocal advocate for diversity, 
    equity, and inclusion across the broader business landscape. He actively promotes 
    the establishment of clear diversity goals, the adoption of advanced recruitment 
    strategies, and the importance of maintaining open dialogues about DE&I policies. 
</p>
<p>Recently honored as one of the top talent acquisition leaders globally by OnCon, 
    McDonalds has also been named one of the 10 Most Influential HR Executives to Watch, 
    a Diverse Voice by the South Florida Business Journal, and a DE&I influencer on the 
    2023 SIA list. Beyond his professional achievements, McDonald is a member of the 
    Broward County NAACP and the historically Black fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi.
</p>
<p>Prior to joining Cross Country, Colin held leadership positions at Carnival Cruise 
    Lines, RandCol Staffing and Citrix. He received a bachelor’s degree from the State 
    University of New York and a master’s degree from Mercy College.
</p>
<h2>About SIA and the DE&I Influencers list</h2>
<p>Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is the global advisor on staffing and workforce 
    solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and 
    non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting, 
    and other types of contingent labor. We also provide training and accreditation 
    with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.
</p>
<p> The DE&I Influencers list was developed to recognize people who are having the 
    tough conversations to improve DE&I in the workforce solutions ecosystem. You and 
    your cohorts have been selected due to your ongoing efforts, whether it’s been 
    within the ecosystem educating your companies and driving change or as advisors 
    to corporate leadership or on a broader scale that still influenced the world of work.
</p>

<h2>About Cross Country Healthcare</h2>
<p> Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. is a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions 
    and advisory firm with 38 years of industry experience and insight. We help clients 
    tackle complex labor-related challenges and achieve high-quality outcomes while 
    reducing complexity and improving visibility through data-driven insights. 
    Diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the heart of the organization’s 
    overall corporate social responsibility program. It is closely aligned with 
    our core values 
    to create a better future for its people, communities, and stockholders.
</p>

<p> 
<strong>Media Contact</strong> </br>
Karen Varga-Sinka, Cross Country</br>
<a href="mailto:Kvarga-sinka@crosscountry.com" target="_blank">Kvarga-sinka@crosscountry.com</a></br>
<a href="tel:813-944-7124"> 
        813-944-7124 
    </a> 
</br>
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