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The charge for more diversity is constant. But at some point the idea has to take hold, and we’ll start seeing more and more diverse people occupying C-suite offices (virtually or otherwise) across the nation and world. Here are a few companies that are ahead of that curve, and a little about how they got … Read full-story

Certainly, when the first large companies began, there was little thought that any business might actively work to give back to society in general. But we’ve come to expect more from our corporate entities over the last 25 years, and many have responded by kicking off internal programs dedicated to just that – giving back. … Read full-story

DREAMS OF FLIGHT “Since I was a child, I’ve always wanted to be a pilot,” says Jim Mullin, Chief Pilot at Amazon Prime Air. “Even to this day, if there’s an airplane or a helicopter in the sky overhead, I’m looking up at it. I can’t help but not look up and watch it.” This childhood … Read full-story

With a new world of working out there full of quiet quitters, Great Resigners, and remote-or-nothing hardliners, professional development is one focus that is sure to make a job attractive in the long term to those with what Joni Mitchell called the urge for going. The grass may be greener at a different job, but … Read full-story

Fall is always a great time to showcase new products, what with the holidays just around the corner. Here’s what a few of our favorite companies have in store for their customers. Can you tell us a little about your Fall 2022 product offerings? “Ocrolus, the document and data analysis platform empowering lenders to make … Read full-story

Patricia Pomies joined Globant  -a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions – nearly ten years ago. She came with a background in education, and her journey was full of challenges. Eventually, Pomies switched to the digital transformation company and has loved it ever since. According to her, this kind of … Read full-story

Here’s how six companies have continued to grow their DE&I initiatives during 2022, continuing to work on the societal problem with new ideas and new understanding of the value of a diverse group of employees. Please tell us about your new DE&I initiatives. What makes them fresh ideas for your company? Fivetran has recognized the … Read full-story

Renata Dionello, originally from Brazil, moved to England along with her parents where she attended Oxford for her undergraduate studies. Following graduation, Dionello began her professional journey as a strategic consultant with Boston Consulting Group in London. After getting a taste of the corporate world, Dionello decided it was time to hone her skills, so … Read full-story

Now that so many employees have shifted to a remote working model – and so many others seems to be looking for that kind of work – Comparably was curious what new-fangled benefits companies were offering their work-from-elsewhere employees, now that granola bars and coffee won’t cut it. Here’s how several great companies responded. Tell … Read full-story

Talented engineers need look no further than these six companies, all of whom are offering meaty challenges and attractive engineering cultures. Read on! Tell us about some of the work your engineers are looking at taking on during the rest of 2022 and into the new year. Cybersecurity is the biggest threat companies are facing, … Read full-story

THE WORLD OF POWER When Álvaro Anzola started his career, he knew he wanted to work for a global company focused on solving complex engineering problems. 25 years later, he is the VP of North America Combined Cycle Services, having worked during his GE career in more than 20 countries and almost all the GE businesses. In … Read full-story

Remote work is the new Wild West. If that side of the employment wars wins out, we’re gonna need new rules, new standards, new kinds of teammates, and new inspiration. Here’s how a number of companies keep their employees’ eyes on the ball even when many managers no longer have the opportunity to take a … Read full-story

HBCUs are a source of accomplishment and great pride for the African American community as well as the entire nation. The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, defines an HBCU as: “…any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans, … Read full-story

As the Vice President of People and Places at ThomasArts, Kyle Head has unprecedented experience building a people-first culture. Beginning his career as a business manager, Kyle oversaw the responsibilities of the human resource department when it was simply called “personnel.” With a stroke of luck, he managed to dive into the HR department and … Read full-story

Health benefits are hugely valuable for the human beings that work for organizations that offer them. A lot has changed about the way we work in the country and in the world over the last few years of tumult and chaos. With new health needs pushing their way to the front for employees in 2022 … Read full-story

Angelia Brekke scheduled a mandatory team meeting, giving her team plenty of notice to clear their calendar for the afternoon. She didn’t want any excuses, and asked that no one multi-task during the meeting. The team needed to be present and focused.  Angie opened the meeting by sharing the team’s performance metrics. There weren’t any … Read full-story