More Cybersecurity Awareness may Lead to Lower Contract Spending

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 17:20

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Las Vegas Sands Visits with Teach for America Las Vegas Valley New Recruits

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 10:00

Following a welcome dinner hosted by Las Vegas Sands, a group of teachers with Teach for America Las Vegas Valley have started a new school year at schools throughout the Las Vegas valley and have already learned what it takes to teach in Las Vegas.

Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG Conference) Highlights IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Challenges and Solutions

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 15:45

On October 11, the AIAG IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference brought together representatives from various tiers of the automotive supply chain to learn tools and strategies for tackling the compliance challenges faced by the automotive industry.

Changing the Way the World Fights Cancer

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 16:00

Lost in Translation: Why Cultural Competency is an EHS Essential for Global Expansion

Tue, 10/18/2016 - 10:15

From language barriers to religious traditions to culture of time to women in leadership roles, there are numerous cultural variances that exist from country to country and even region to region. Navigating and understanding those differences is key to a company’s success as they integrate their corporate culture into a new host country.

On the Antea Group blog, we explore five ways cultural competency plays a critical role in the development of a company’s EHS programs during a global expansion.

Transform Your Company's Safety Culture by Creating a Shared Belief

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 13:00

First Global Sustainability Reporting Standards Set to Transform Business

Wed, 10/19/2016 - 01:05

Today, GRI launched the world’s first global standards for sustainability reporting, giving companies a common language for disclosing non-financial information. The GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards will enable companies around the world to be more transparent about their impacts on the economy, the environment and society. They will also help organizations make better decisions and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

New Series Uses Insights from University Presidents to Explore Ties Between Campus Living, Quality Of Life and Academic Performance

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 12:30

AkzoNobel Provides Essential Ingredient for Cities to Embrace Urban Gardens

Wed, 10/19/2016 - 09:15

The power of urban gardens to revitalize cities and make people's lives more liveable and inspiring is being showcased by AkzoNobel at the Habitat III Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, which starts today in Quito, the capital of Ecuador.

Lockheed Martin Launches ‘Girls’ Rocketry Challenge’ to Inspire Japan’s Next Generation to Pursue Engineering Careers

Wed, 10/19/2016 - 09:10