Per Scholas: A Community of Talent Driven by Pro Bono

The 2019 Global Pro Bono Summit, hosted by Taproot Foundation, will take place in New York City this May. Leading up to this gathering, Taproot will be releasing a series of profiles featuring movers and shakers of the pro bono movement, from companies with cutting-edge programs to individuals working towards a more engaged society to nonprofits tapping into pro bono service as a way to deepen their impact on the communities they serve.

Reengaging the Hispanic Workforce Through Innovation

A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicated that across all employment types and demographics fatal work injuries have decreased from 5,190 in 2016 to 5,147 in 2017, and the numbers of fatalities in construction and extraction occupation have fallen from 970 to 965. However, fatalities among Hispanic and Latino workers have increased from 879 to 903 over the same time span.

The National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (NHEO) Institute is a non-profit leading the Building a Safer Future campaign that tackles this issue by providing support to local communities and corporations among Hispanic workers.

Bechtel is one of our partners to identify and eliminate barriers within its industry among its non-native English speakers.

Podcast: Combining Technology & Creativity…for Social Good

Technology can help humanity achieve sustainable positive social change at scale. According to emergent technology expert Sally Eaves, however, it’s not just the technology: It’s how we choose to use it. On this episode, Sally shares how she is working to bring about the convergence of humanity, technology, creativity and education. Her work with underserved populations around the world is truly inspiring, as is her vision for the future of tech.

Cisco Connects to the Conservation Cause

In partnership with Dimension Data, Cisco launched Connected Conservation, our joint initiative, in 2015. This was the first solution of its kind to proactively protect rhinos while leaving them to roam freely. While we also look to explore and implement other solutions that track the animal in conjunction with a rich ecosystem of partners, Connected Conservation eliminates human interference.

EPA Recognizes GM for Green Power Leadership

General Motors has earned a spot on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. Ranked No. 29, GM is the only automotive company on this list. GM is also No. 6 on the GPP’s Top On-Site Generation list and No. 14 on EPA’s list of Green Power Partners from the Fortune 500®.

Alliance Data and Roadrunner Food Bank: Transforming Data Through Technology

Alliance Data expanded its partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico through a significant data-for-good investment that will revolutionize the way the food bank operates and serves its clients. Almost 16 percent of the diverse New Mexico population is food insecure. Roadrunner serves all 33 New Mexican counties across the state—with the majority of people living in rural areas—making it increasingly difficult to distribute food to those in need.

Celebrating World Intellectual Property Day

Over the past twenty-five years at Kimberly-Clark, I’ve been privileged to see the power that intellectual property has to grow our business. And while most of our patented innovations are found on shelves around the world, much of Kimberly-Clark’s IP development occurs behind the scenes.

My Special Aflac Duck® Testimonial: Dr. William Slayton

his is what health care professionals are saying about My Special Aflac Duck™: “These ducks are a wonderful way to help ease the minds of our youngest patients who are going through therapy. The ducks are programmed to communicate emotion. Through playing with the duck, children can communicate what they are thinking and what their needs are at any given moment. What a terrific tool and wonderful toy to help us better care for our children!" - Dr. William Slayton, Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida.

My Special Aflac Duck® Testimonial: Child Life Specialist Bethany Fisackerly

This is what health care professionals are saying about My Special Aflac Duck™: "The Aflac ducks are a game-changer, and honestly have made me fall in love with Child Life all over again. It reinforces to me the value of play, and the importance of empowering children to retain control over their environments. As of today, we have distributed 33 ducks (with another dozen or so slated to go out this week), and they have been universally adored across the ages.” - Child Life Specialist Bethany Fisackerly, MS, CCLS; Child Life Specialist: Hematology/Oncology, Rheumatology, Bone Marrow Transplant

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