Inclusion & Opportunity

Let's take a closer look at some of Antea Group's most valuable resources--its people! Next up is sustainability practitioner Steven Meun out of the St. Louis office. Steven tells us about his energy and water conservation experience, what he loves about the sustainability practice, and his first job on a tulip farm.

Cerro Verde recently received the Luis Hochschild Plaut award at the 53rd Annual Conference of Executives for the promotion of Peruvian art and culture.

Now, two ambitious filmmakers aim to give the genre a much-needed update, and they’re soliciting feedback—and funding—from some of Wall Street’s biggest names. Equity, a movie about a female investment banker whose IPO is in jeopardy, is the product of interviews and meetings with dozens of former and current dealmakers, including James B. Lee Jr., a vice chairman of JPMorgan Chase, Barbara Byrne, a vice chairman of Barclays, muni bond maestro Alexandra Lebenthal, and Elaine La Roche, a former Morgan Stanley managing director who reigned as one of the most powerful women in finance in the 1990s.

Recently, one of Avista’s Operations Managers received an award for providing exceptional support for employees who serve in the military. This recognition speaks to Avista’s company-wide commitment to supporting military service and the organization’s culture and environment that is based on integrity and respect.

Many corporations are looking to utilize online solutions, unaware of the hidden cost of implementation when selecting a grants management system.

An oft-quoted statement from acclaimed management consultant Peter Drucker asserts that "culture eats strategy for breakfast." Yet even today, many companies pay more attention to their strategies than their underlying culture, often at the expense of success. That's because many business leaders think that changing corporate culture is near impossible, while shifting a strategy is only a productive whiteboarding session and a new scorecard away.

This week, Timberland continued its tradition of hosting current presidential candidates during the lead-up to presidential elections, as part of its commitment to community engagement.

One small step for a puppy, one giant leap for independence! Susquehanna Service Dogs' Astronaut puppies have launched their journey to becoming service dogs. These seven puppies are with their puppy raisers, learning how to change the lives of individuals with disabilities.