Hiring an Executive Director for the International Cocoa Initiative

Did you know that almost half of the children living in cocoa-growing areas in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are estimated to be involved in child labour?

Applied Materials Chief HR Officer Receives YWCA Tribute to Women Award

Congrats to our Chief HR Officer Susan Winchester for receiving a YWCA Tribute To Women award! Applied Materials is proud to support YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley's mission to empower women and recognize outstanding women leaders.

Heroes Work Here: Palisades Troubleshooter's Quick Action Saves a Life

When Palisades Division Troubleshooter Don Brett responded to the scene of a utility pole that had been hit by an automobile on the morning of Feb. 4, he immediately saw that he had to act quickly. Live conductors and a transformer bank had fallen onto the car that had hit the pole, and the disoriented driver was attempting to exit the vehicle.

Is Sustainability the New IT Imperative?

For Earth Day, VMware’s Nicola Peill-Moelter discussed the growing need for green technology in the modern office with Google and Softchoice as part of Softchoice’s Catalyst podcast.

DraftKings Publishes 2021 ESG Report

DraftKings Inc. announced the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report, providing insights into DraftKings’ commitment to environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives.

Delivering for Good: Mobile Supplies and a Helping Hand

Each disaster is unique, which is why The Salvation Army caters their response to the circumstances and specific needs of the people most affected.

New Online Course Supports Future Teachers' Skills With Mobile Device Usage in the Classroom

Together, Qualcomm Wireless Reach, Project Tomorrow, and the University of Kentucky are working to address the need for teacher candidates with proficiency with mobile devices in the classroom.

Whirlpool Refrigerators Donated to Benton Harbor High School as Part of New Pilot Program

Today marks the first time the program is working directly with a school-- which Benton Harbor school administrators and Whirlpool employees said has been a longtime goal for both of them.

Surfing With Sharks: Mr. Wonderful and ESG Investing

Kevin O’Leary, of “Shark Tank” fame, recently spoke about ESG investing, so Catherine decided to make Steve share his unfiltered reactions to what Mr. Wonderful said.