Hunter Gilstrap didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a professional athlete. As a kid in a small town in South Carolina, he was more interested in comic books and drawing than organized sports. Soccer was something his parents signed him up for at the local YMCA in 1990.
Recognizing the benefits of a diverse workforce, Norfolk Southern has established employee Diversity and Inclusion Councils in each of its 10 operating divisions. These grassroots councils promote a respectful workplace, contribute to business goals, and maximize employee potential. By the end of 2015, more than 200 employees were serving on the councils.
In 2015, more than 8,700 employees – about 30 percent of NS’ workforce – earned points and pocketed up to $260 a year by walking, participating in challenges, and tracking their health through this WellNS program.
Mark Mykleby and Joel Makower presented the bold ideas of their book “The New Grand Strategy” in a plenary session moderated by Aron Cramer at the BSR Conference 2016.
Mina Guli, CEO of Thirst and athlete who ran 40 marathons on seven continents to raise awareness of the water crisis, addresses the BSR Conference 2016.
In this Q&A, Bruno Maestri, named CSO at Norfolk Southern in June 2015, talks about the sustainability opportunities and challenges facing the railroad, the role railroads play in reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, and the steps ahead on its social responsibility journey.
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