Why Companies Like Nestlé Embrace Veterans

Starting a new career can be tough — even tougher when skills that should make you a great candidate work against you instead. Many veterans face an unfair stigma during the recruitment process, in part due to a misunderstanding of the transferable skills that make service members assets in civilian work forces.

As part of their Project Opportunity efforts, Nestlé works with organizations like Hiring Our Heroes to help veterans not only connect with employment opportunities, but also with training in how to develop resumes and interview skills.

Mattel Innovates to Reach Overlooked Players

As companies continue to campaign for acceptance, many have begun to reflect on their customer bases to ensure that all fans are acknowledged. Some brands have begun portraying non-traditional individuals in their ads, while others have created moments-in-time to encourage inclusivity. While these campaigns spark conversation, one brand is focused on more than raising awareness - it innovated its product to reach a broader audience.

Caterpillar Again Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has been named to the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), including both the World and North America indices. This marks the 18th time Caterpillar has been included in the DJSI.

LA Galaxy Foundation to Conclude LA Galaxy Women’s Leadership Series With Panel Discussion and Screening of BATTLE OF THE SEXES at Regal L.A. LIVE: BARCO Innovation Center

AEG’s LA Galaxy Foundation will partner with Fox Searchlight Pictures to host the final LA Galaxy Women’s Leadership Series event presented by Herbalife Nutrition on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Regal L.A. LIVE: BARCO Innovation Center. The event will feature a speaker panel and complimentary advance screening of the film BATTLE OF THE SEXES.

TD Only Canadian Bank listed on the DJSI World Index

For the fourth consecutive year, TD Bank Group was listed in the DJSI World Index. From a global pool of 212 banks, TD was the only Canadian bank to be included in the short list of 28 banks. The DJSI benchmarks the sustainability performance of leading companies based on environmental, social and economic performance.

‘Hidden Figures’ Has Inspired A U.S. State Department Program For Women In STEM

“Hidden Figures” made history when it became one of the highest grossing films of 2016 putting it ahead of blockbuster films including “La La Land,” “Star Trek Beyond,” and “X-Men: Apocalypse.” Now, in addition to its box office wins and awards season accolades, the film is continuing to make history by inspiring a new educational exchange program for women in STEM.

FCA US Recognized as a Top Employer for Hispanic Women

After the evaluation of more than 800 corporations, the editors of Latina Stylemagazine have named FCA US LLC to the list of the top 50 U.S. companies for Hispanic women to work. The ranking is part of the magazine’s annual Latina Style 50 Report (LS50 Report). FCA US ranked #11 of 50 top employers named to the list.

Hormel Foods Surpasses Water Reduction Goal and Has Record Year of Giving

Hormel Foods has launched its 11th annual corporate responsibility report. The report is available online at https://csr.hormelfoods.com/ and includes information related to the company’s corporate responsibility performance in fiscal 2016.

Three Quality of Lifehacks to Building Team Spirit at Work

Football is likely to be a big topic in many American workplaces this week—and throughout the season. And, like the NFL, most workplaces are built on the idea of teams that must work together to accomplish goals. In fact, the team-model has become ubiquitous in our workplaces today, according to The Economist magazine.

Gender Equality Through Data Equality, A Conversation with Alison Holder, Director of Equal Measures 2030

In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Alison Holder, Director of Equal Measures 2030 about harnessing gender data for gender equality. Alison explains that the biggest challenge the initiative faces is the lack of data that exists and the unfortunate gaps in gender data. Whether it has been through poor data or biased data, Equal Measures 2030 plans to change that, thus providing a framework for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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