James Beard Award Winner and Celebrity Chef Jimmy Bannos, Jr. to Serve as Sodexo’s Culinary Ambassador at Northwestern University

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 11:25

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, in partnership with Northwestern University Dining, today announced that one of Chicago’s own celebrity chefs and owner of The Purple Pig, Jimmy Bannos, Jr., will serve as Northwestern Dining’s new culinary ambassador for the upcoming school year. Working alongside Northwestern Dining’s Executive Chef Chris Studtmann and his 13 chefs, Chef Bannos brings an exceptionally creative and exciting lens to the student dining experience.

Brown-Forman Corporation Named One of “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 10:00

Brown-Forman Corporation was named a top-scoring company on the 2017 Disability Equality Index (DEI®) survey, conducted by the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Brown-Forman received a perfect score of 100.

The Top Jobs for the Future: Now Hiring

Wed, 10/25/2017 - 15:55

A Fresh Start: How Rania Llewellyn Is Helping Canadian Immigrants Kick-Start Their Career

Wed, 10/25/2017 - 15:00

When Rania Llewellyn first immigrated to Canada, she found herself in the same predicament as many newcomers: educated and talented, but unable to find work. Now Senior Vice President, Products and Services, Global Transaction Banking at Scotiabank, Rania tells her incredible story of how she got her start, and how she’s helping other immigrants to do the same.

Creating a Purpose-Rich Environment for Your Employees Through Volunteering

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 10:00

Historically, there has been a disconnect between purpose in personal and professional life. In your personal life, you choose how to incorporate purpose — such as helping your neighbors, volunteering for a specific cause, or donating to a local organization. At work, you just do tasks related your job — right?

Companies Strengthen Social Investment Strategies, Reinforce Commitments to Stakeholders Despite Continued Global Uncertainties

Tue, 10/24/2017 - 13:00

An in-depth analysis of 2016 corporate giving and employee engagement data from the world’s largest companies.

Arrow Electronics’ Chief Strategy Officer Cathy Morris Honored with Colorado State University Alumni Award

Mon, 10/23/2017 - 13:30

Arrow Electronics’ Chief Strategy Officer Cathy Morris was honored with a distinguished alumni award earlier this month from the Colorado State University Alumni Association. Morris, who graduated from CSU in 1980 with a B.S. in finance and real estate, received the “College of Business Honor Alumna” award for her work guiding innovation forward at Colorado’s largest company by revenue, Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW).

Tupperware Brands Recognized for Accelerating Gender Diversity in the Boardroom

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 15:40

Black, Female Insurance Exec on Quest to Mentor Teen Girls

Mon, 10/23/2017 - 11:15

Teresa White, the first woman and African-American president of Georgia-based insurance giant Aflac U.S., has the knack to inspire. So says Seychelle Hercules, a formerly bashful girl who went on to win Georgia’s Miss Columbus pageant after hearing the trailblazing Black executive speak.

CSX Recognized for Diversity in the Boardroom

Fri, 10/20/2017 - 18:20

CSX Corporation (Nasdaq: CSX) was honored this week at the Women Executive Leadership (WEL) Florida annual Corporate Salute Event for advancing gender diversity in corporate boardrooms. WEL is a member-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the number of women serving on corporate boards and in executive suites by advocating, educating and connecting accomplished leaders.