Industrialists like Henry Ford made the 40-hour work week popular in the 1920s. A hundred years later, as we reflect on how the global pandemic changed our work lives, we meet people questioning the 40-hour standard and searching for more sustainable options.
American Airlines announced today that it has committed to set a science-based target for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a move that will sharpen the company’s strategy for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050
Knowing those diabetes numbers is crucial to the health of millions living with diabetes and with technology like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system, it's never been easier, affordable and accessible for so many.
Comcast is equipping three Family Promise shelters in the city of Spokane with WiFi-connected Lift Zones as well as new laptops to support vulnerable students, adults and families.
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), over 7 in 10 employers said adjusting to remote work during COVID-19 has been a challenge, with 2 in 3 citing low employee morale—especially those organizations with 500 employees or more.
In honor of Pride Month, we asked some of our employees from around the world to share what pride means to them, insights on how to become a better LGBTQIA+ ally and advice for being your true, authentic self.
Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS) a leading global provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, has released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Report.
CNH Industrial recently organized a hygiene items drive at its New Holland Agriculture manufacturing site in Saskatoon, Canada to support the YWCA Saskatoon.
Chipotle, Chobani, Even, Prudential Financial, Verizon, and other leading companies have joined PayPal and JUST Capital in the Worker Financial Wellness Initiative, a coalition aimed at making workers' financial security and health a C-suite and investor priority.
At Medtronic we listen to patients' needs, study their situations, and develop solutions — on the scale of one individual's experience and across the breadth of the global communities we serve.
Today, Kohler Co., a global leader in the design and manufacture of kitchen and bath products, and DigDeep, a human rights non-profit addressing water and sanitation challenges in the U.S., announced the first recipients of its new Water is Life microgrant program.
Georgia-Pacific Monticello recently donated $8,000 to Lawrence County Hospital. The contribution continues a years-long partnership between GP and the hospital.
Even commercial enterprises that have established risk management practices often use historical data for risk measurement, which rarely considers forecast changes due to climate change, and mistakenly describing extreme events as “Black Swans.”
According to OSHA, construction related incidents accounted for roughly 1 in 5 workplace fatalities in 2019. EHS managers and business leaders can absolutely take proactive and preventative risk mitigation steps. Let’s review some tips and best practices to make sure you’re doing all you can in promoting construction safety.
It techs a village. This past April, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) unveiled a contest to win a T-Mobile Hometown Techover — a $3 million tech makeover for an American small town, including a $200,000 grant, 5G network enhancements, a Little League® baseball field refurbishment, a free concert featuring multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line … and so much more.
We know you are counting on us to do our part, to drive meaningful change as we invest on your behalf. Through our stewardship efforts, we advance this aim.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and International Paper, through their Forestland Stewards Partnership, are supporting four projects that will restore and enhance more than 15,000 acres of forest and grassland habitats, benefitting bird, fish, and mussel species in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee, all part of the rich and biodiverse Cumberland Plateau ecosystem.
We’re setting a new standard for corporate responsibility by advancing climate solutions, implementing global diversity and inclusion initiatives, and ensuring ethical business practices—and that’s just the beginning.
As part of its ongoing commitment to advance racial and economic equity, Morgan Stanley’s new Next Level Fund invests in early-stage technology companies with women and diverse members on the founding teams.
In collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact, Global Compact Network Canada will host 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business – Canada conference virtually on October 5-6, 2021, with the theme of ‘Catalyzing a resilient future in the Decade of Action’.
The Manufacturing Institute announced its 2021 STEP Ahead Award Honorees and Emerging Leaders, recognizing 130 women for their leadership in the manufacturing industry. This year’s honorees include Rockwell Automation’s Shari Briggs and Jai Aja.
