Trans*forming Workplace Cultures
Over the past few years, the trans* agenda has really made its way to the fore. Of all the LGBT+ communities it has historically been the least discussed and understood, and even as recently as 5 years ago, references to binary and non-binary gender identities were unheard of. However the rise in inclusion within popular culture has really helped increase awareness of the trans* community and the challenges it can face.
When Politicians Cherry-Pick Data and Disregard Facts, What Should We Academics Do? – (The Conversation)
When politicians distort science, academics and scientists tend to watch in shock from the sidelines rather than speak out. But in an age of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” we need to step into the breach and inject scientific literacy into the political discourse.
This App Will Help Restaurants Donate the Insane Amount of Food They Usually Waste
Americans toss out, on average, 72 billion pounds of safe, edible food each year. Around 52 billion of those pounds flow from manufacturers, restaurants, and grocery stores into landfill. Feeding America, a nationwide network of over 200 food banks, has developed a new tech platform called MealConnect to intercept some of that trash-destined food and divert it toward the one in eight food-insecure people in the United States.
Key 'Endorsement' for Limerick as Northern Trust Confirms 400 New Jobs
THE financial services company Northern Trust is set to announce another 400 new jobs for Limerick today, which will be phased in over the next five years.
Abbott Releases 2016 Sustainability Report
Today, Abbott released its 2016 Global Sustainability Report, reinforcing its dedication to helping people live fuller, healthier lives around the world. The report details the company's global sustainability efforts and results, including its work to protect the environment, as more than 130 environmental projects in 2016 alone improved waste, water and energy efficiencies globally.
Support for Women and Children in Camps in the North of France
Despite the displacement of migrants, following the dismantling of the camps in late 2016 and the Great Synthe fire in early April 2017, the number of people in the region is estimated at 2,300 people including 300 women and children, living in the jungles or in the wild, without a fixed camp. With the arrival of spring, humanitarian organizations fear the influx of new migrants into the area.
TransCanada Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Female Senior Leadership
TransCanada is again part of Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list, announced June 6, scoring with the highest number of women in executive management in the energy sector.
KFC South Africa's Add Hope Program Sees Record Donations
KFC’s global Add Hope initiative began in South Africa, and since its inception, the inaugural program has raised over R387 million through KFC contributions and customer donations. Every cent of customers’ R2 donations goes toward feeding children in local communities. With this generosity, the Add Hope program is able to feed over 120,000 South African children nutritious meals every day.
The Customer-Driven World Class Water Utility
Utilities need to chart an integrated path to service excellence, financial resilience and proactive customer engagement to obtain “world-class” standing. As this year’s Black & Veatch Strategic Directions: Water Industry Report indicates, challenges such as aging infrastructure, loss of talented workforce and financial constraints continue to influence business decisions and utility performance.

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