Decent Work and Economic Growth

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One Plant; Many Stories
For more than 50 years, Whirlpool Corp's Findlay Operation has been producing dishwashers. The plant was the first one built by Whirlpool, as well as the first plant to utilize wind power. With more than 2,600 employees, it’s the top employer in Hancock County.
Mobility Helps Develop a Successful Long-term Career
In an era of energy transition and digital disruption, a mobile workforce is more important than ever to CLP. Working in different countries or roles helps build the capability and adaptability of the staff and supports their career development.
Seizing the Opportunities Life Has to Offer
“Chance favours only the prepared mind.” This quote from the great French scientist Louis Pasteur is the motto of SH Chan, Managing Director - China of CLP.
Working at This Freezer Plant Is One ‘Cool’ Job
In the peaceful Midwestern town of Ottawa, Ohio lies a Whirlpool Corporation plant where freezers have been manufactured since the early 90's. More than 400 employees produce products there. Read about them and watch their video here.
RMI and GRI Launch Responsible Mineral Reporting Toolkit
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), an Initiative of the Responsible Business Alliance, and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), have launched a toolkit to advance reporting on sourcing minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
Responsible Mica and Minerals Initiatives Collaborate to End Child Labor and Improve Working Conditions
The Responsible Mica Initiative and the Responsible Minerals Initiative have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work toward ending the use of child labor and to improve working conditions in mica industry supply chains globally.
Powering the Future World of Work Through Digital Skills Education
The World Bank estimates that 60% of the world’s populations remains excluded from the digital economy. Corporations are in a unique position to contribute to the solution. Learn how SAP is helping.
Bridgestone Holds 10th Annual Bridgestone Group Global TQM Conference
Bridgestone Corporation held the 10th Bridgestone Group Global Total Quality Management (TQM) Conference on September 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee in the United States.
Arrow Electronics Summer Internship Program Offers More than 100 College Students Real-World Experience
The program is part of Arrow’s larger commitment to invest in talent and build a diverse pipeline of employees.
Let’s Hear it For: 'The Boys'
According to a study by the Institute of College Access and Success, 65 percent of college seniors in the U.S. who graduated from public and private nonprofit colleges have student loan debt, with borrowers owing an average of $28,650.