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Job Security and Meaningful Work in High Demand for Today's Workforce

05.23.2012 - 06:00AM

A new nationwide study examining work life and jobs with meaning finds that 65% of university students expect to make an impact on causes and issues they care about in their future job.

The study, Net Impact’s Talent Report: What Workers Want in 2012, is a nationally representative sample of college-educated workers in three generations—Millennials, GenerationXers and Baby Boomers - and current college students. To read the executive summary or the entire survey, please visit www .netimpact .org /whatworkerswant.

Critical findings include:

Demand for “impact jobs:” Two thirds (65%) of workers and students said that “the potential to contribute to society” and “a job that will make the world a better place” is very important to them, with about one in four deeming this to be essential.

Most university students (65%) expect to be able to make some positive social or environmental difference through their work.

‘Having a job where they can make an impact on causes and issues that are important to them’, is something the vast majority of undergraduate and graduate students want out of their work life. Seven-in-ten say this is “very important” to them, which includes 31 percent who say it is “essential.” “Impact jobs” connect to job satisfaction: Twice as many employees who say they have an opportunity at their job to make a positive social or environmental impact on the world report being very satisfied with their jobs compared to people who are in jobs that don’t have such an opportunity.

“For the first time, we have data that shows a direct connection between job satisfaction and making a difference at work,” said Net Impact CEO, Liz Maw. “Employees today don’t want to check their values at the door when they arrive at their jobs, and the ability to live and work with strong social meaning is clearly important to them.”

Job attributes:

The survey identified the five top job attributes, of 16 presented to rank, that workers want from their worklife: a good work/life balance, a positive work environment, good compensation, having interesting work to do and job security.

Cliff Zukin, the Rutgers Professor who directed the study commented, “We may be looking at the end of the millennial generation, a casualty of the recession. It seems unusual for those in their early 20s to so highly value job security given how self-confident and entrepreneurial the Millennial generation has seemed to be. It may well be that today’s university students are the follow-up to the Millennial generation, and may more closely resemble the GenX generation, which came of age in a climate of economic insecurity.”

Students Facing Future Workplace Reality: Undergraduates are under no illusions about how difficult it will be to find a job when they graduate into an economy where unemployment is close to nine percent.

Just one in ten students think it is going to be ‘very easy’ to find a job, and only another 23 percent say it will be ‘somewhat easy.’ Nearly half (46%) say finding a job will be “somewhat difficult,” with another 13 percent believing that it will be “very difficult.”
When a follow up question is posed asking them to rank how difficult it will be to find a job they really want to do, just under a quarter think it will be either ‘very’ or ‘somewhat easy.’ Just 11 percent believe they will have a great deal of choice in jobs when they graduate college.
Two thirds of the undergraduates and three quarters of the graduate students surveyed say they expect to owe money for school or other reasons when they finish. The median debt for those juniors and seniors saying they will owe money is $25,000.

Money and Meaning for Tomorrow’s Leaders: Despite current employment outlooks and a lack of real-world experience, graduating students still maintain a desire to work for and with purpose, even if means a smaller paycheck. Of the students surveyed:

Over half (58%) would take a 15 percent pay cut to ‘work for an organization whose values are like my own.’
Almost half (45%) would take a 15 percent pay cut to ‘have a job that makes a social or environmental impact on the world.’
Over a third (35%) would take a 15 percent pay cut to ‘work for a company committed to corporate and environmental sustainability.’

“Young people in college and grad school see making a social impact as a critical part of their career,” says Maw. “Even in a depressed job market, these resilient and optimistic students are leading with their values.”

The study was conducted to investigate what workers want out of their jobs in the year 2012; it examined demand for impact jobs, and how the youngest generation of workers might differ from their older counterparts. The survey also set out to consider how life goals, job satisfaction, 'impact jobs' in practice and citizen activities rank in importance, value and fulfillment for current and upcoming generations.

A total of 1,726 respondents were surveyed in a statistically representative sample of Americans who had graduated from a four-year college and were working full-time when the study was conducted between February 15 and 18, 2012. The sampling error for the overall study is approximately + 3 percent.

Additional Survey Highlights

Workers:

Around 15 percent of workers say they will definitely have a social or environmental impact through their job over the next few years, with another 31 percent saying they probably will.

Students:

A strong majority of students (72%) have a life goal to have a job that they can make an impact on causes and issues important to them.

Female students were more likely to select government, small business, or nonprofit jobs as their first choice, with male students more likely to select corporate jobs.

Female students are more likely to say that a company that prioritizes corporate responsibility is more important to their ideal job over male students by 60 percent v. 40 percent.

Having a positive work environment / positive culture ranks as the top quality students seek in an upcoming job (91%), followed by job security (90%) with financials (compensation/benefits) in third place at 87 percent.

A focus on Millennials:

Just four-in-ten Millennial graduates of four-year colleges report being firmly on their desired career path; a similar amount believe they are in jobs that will lead to a career path, and 20 percent say they are not on the way to a career in their current job—it’s just something to get them by.

Millennials are following GenX in eschewing the ballot box. Whereas 77 percent of Boomers say they have recently cast a ballot, just 56 percent of Xers and 46 percent of Millennials have. Current university undergraduate and graduate students look to do no better.

All respondents:

A majority of all respondents (65%) believe that they have a personal responsibility for getting involved to make things better for society.

A majority of respondents (76%) believe that most companies only care about how much profit they can make, vs. trying to balance profit with the public interest.

About Net Impact’s Talent Report: What Workers Want in 2012: The study, conducted in February 2012, consisted of four samples. 1) Juniors, seniors and graduate students currently enrolled in four-year colleges (n=431); Millennials (n=807); GenX (n=230); Baby Boomers (n=258). Each was configured to be an independent probability sample of the respective groups. The survey was fielded by GfK Custom Research using Knowledgepanel. More details can be found in the methodological appendix of the formal report – www.netimpact.org/whatworkerswant

About Net Impact: Net Impact is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that’s changing the way the world works. The organization is building a movement of more than 30,000 people - in all industries, at every stage of career – who are using their jobs to make a positive impact. Across 300+ chapters worldwide, this movement is fueled by thousands of local events, the flagship Net Impact Conference, and online tools and resources that help people discover how to change the world at work. Learn more about Net Impact at http://www.netimpact.org

About the Heldrich Center: The John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, based at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, is a dynamic research and policy center devoted to strengthening the nation’s workforce. It is one of the nation’s leading university-based centers dedicated to helping America’s workers and employers respond to a rapidly changing 21st Century economy. The Center’s motto —“Solutions at Work”— reflects its commitment to offering practical solutions, based on independent research, that benefit employers, workers, and job seekers. The Center’s policy recommendations and programs serve a wide range of Americans at all skill levels. Learn more about the Heldrich Center at http://www.heldrich.rutgers.edu

Great Place to Work(R) and InsideNGO Enhance Workplace Culture in Global NGO Sector

05.09.2012 - 08:30AM

On May 9, Great Place to Work®, a global workplace culture assessment, consulting and training company, and InsideNGO, a US-based association that supports the operations of international non-governmental organizations launched the “Culture of Trust Project.” Through the partnership with InsideNGO, Great Place to Work will provide its world-class consulting services – including employee surveys, on-the-ground training and analysis – to four InsideNGO member organizations that operate in Kenya.

The four pilot organizations are: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the International Rescue Committee, Jhpiego, and ChildFund. Beginning in May, all Kenya-based employees in these four international NGOs will participate in Great Place to Work’s Trust Index© survey, the world’s most comprehensive tool to assess and rate workplace culture from the perspective of employees. The Trust Index survey is used by nearly 6,000 organizations in 45 countries around the world and more than two million employees take the survey each year. A basis for much of Great Place to Work’s consulting and training services, the survey is used by organizations to help them to create and sustain trust-driven workplace environment.

“For over 20 years we’ve proudly worked with some of the world’s largest companies to improve their workplace cultures,” said José Tolovi, Global CEO of Great Place to Work. “We strongly believe that any workplace can be a great workplace and are excited to expand our work - on a pro-bono basis for now - to collaborate with the NGO sector. This is an important partnership and a significant step forward for Great Place to Work.”

In addition to employee surveys, a group of managers and senior leaders from these four organizations will participate in Great Place to Work’s Giftwork® leadership training. These trainings are designed to help leaders strengthen and sustain a great workplace culture by translating organizational goals into daily interactions that inspire employees.

“This partnership will be immensely beneficial to our member organizations,” said Marie McNamee, Director of Programs, HR & Legal, at InsideNGO. “We look forward to demonstrating a link between high trust workplaces and achieving mission-based results.”

After assessing improvements in the levels of employee trust, pride and camaraderie within the four pilot NGOs, Great Place to Work and InsideNGO plan to expand the Culture of Trust program to NGOs around the world in 2013.

About Great Place to Work®

Great Place to Work^® Institute is a global research, consulting and training firm that helps organizations identify, create and sustain great workplaces through the development of high-trust workplace cultures. Great Place to Work serves businesses, non-profits and government agencies in more than 45 countries on all six continents. For more information about Great Place to Work, visit http://www.greatplacetowork.net/ and follow the company on Twitter at @GPTW_Global.

About InsideNGO

InsideNGO is a global membership organization dedicated to strengthening the operational and management capacity of the international development and relief sector. InsideNGO provides training, resources, advocacy, benchmarking and networking opportunities. It is a vibrant community of 275+ organizations who openly share ideas and good practices in order to foster operational excellence for global impact.

Accenture Releases 2010-2011 Corporate Citizenship Report

04.02.2012 - 08:00AM

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced publication of its 2010-2011 Corporate Citizenship Report, “Our Journey Forward,” which explores the company’s goals, progress and challenges in this space. It is available online at http://www.accenture.com/corporatecitizenshipreport.

“Our Journey Forward” details Accenture’s impact during fiscal 2010 and 2011 across the five pillars of its corporate citizenship strategy: Corporate Governance, Skills to Succeed, Environment, Our People and Supply Chain. The report highlights Accenture’s corporate citizenship focus, Skills to Succeed, which aims to equip 250,000 people around the world by 2015 with the skills to get a job or build a business. Additionally, it announces that, by the end of fiscal year 2011, the initiative had already equipped more than 160,000 people—nearly two-thirds of the goal—with workplace and entrepreneurial skills.

“Accenture remains committed to making a measureable difference to the communities in which we work and live,” said Pierre Nanterme, Accenture’s chief executive officer. “We are proud of our progress across all facets of our corporate citizenship journey—from the success of our Skills to Succeed initiative to our stewardship of the environment and our commitment to the principles of the UN Global Compact.”

Other key elements of the report include:

Corporate Governance: In fiscal 2011, Accenture people completed more than 370,000 hours of ethics and compliance training, and the company has a zero-tolerance policy for corruption or serious violations of its Code of Business Ethics.

Environment: Accenture reduced its per employee carbon emissions in fiscal 2011 by approximately 30 percent from its fiscal 2007 baseline. It also expanded its Telepresence conferencing technology to more than 85 Accenture locations around the world.

Our People: In fiscal 2011, Accenture invested more than US$800 million in employee training and development and supported its more than 80,000 women through a variety of programs and initiatives, including customized training.

Supply Chain: Nearly all—98 percent—of the company’s procurement proposal requests included environmental questionnaires in fiscal 2011. In the United States, the percentage of Accenture’s total procurement spend with diverse suppliers rose to 23 percent in fiscal 2011 from 21 percent in fiscal 2010.

“A company’s business purpose is more powerful when it aligns with the company’s potential for broader societal impact,” said Adrian Lajtha, Accenture’s chief leadership officer. “This report reflects our commitment and actions—guided by our strong culture and core values—to bring positive change for today and for the future.”

Accenture uses Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Guidelines as a foundation for its reporting approach and has self-declared this report at Application Level B, as checked by GRI. The report serves as Accenture’s third Communication on Progress to the UN Global Compact, which the company signed in January 2008 and documents its progress as a member of the UN Global Compact LEAD.

Additionally, the report includes a Performance Data Table, which quantifies Accenture’s progress since fiscal 2007 on key indicators such as carbon emissions, women new hires and training spend.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 246,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. Through its Skills to Succeed corporate citizenship focus, Accenture is committed to equipping 250,000 people around the world by 2015 with the skills to get a job or build a business. The company generated net revenues of US$25.5 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2011. Its home page is www.accenture.com.

UL Responsible Sourcing Introduces Corrective and Preventive Action Tool To Help Manage Workplace Improvements

03.26.2012 - 01:53PM

UL’s Responsible Sourcing group, a leading global provider of corporate responsibility auditing and consulting services, today announced the introduction of its Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) System to help manage and track improvements in manufacturing processes and responsible workplace systems throughout the supply chain.

The CAPA System is an online workflow management tool that helps companies communicate workplace improvements to their business partners, educate staff and suppliers about workplace systems, track and document the closure of audit findings, and streamline management of the corrective action process.

“Our new online CAPA System has been designed to facilitate collaborative problem-solving between global brands, their vendors and manufacturing sites,” said Ryan Lynch, project manager, UL Responsible Sourcing. “The tool addresses the challenge of managing a huge number of complex, site-specific workplace challenges within large-scale supply chain risk management programs.”

By making data centralized and easily viewable, providing real-time status reports, and keeping corrective actions on track, the CAPA System will be of great value to companies that want to positively impact the integrity of their supply chain.

About UL Responsible Sourcing

UL Responsible Sourcing is a leading global provider of corporate responsibility auditing and ethical sourcing consulting services, which include monitoring, training, research, and program development. With offices in over 30 countries across five continents, UL Responsible Sourcing has the reach to provide audit services in over 140 countries around the world. UL Responsible Sourcing is part of UL Verification Services, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Additional information about UL Responsible Sourcing may be found at www.strquality.com/Responsible-Sourcing.

About UL

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is a premier global independent safety science company with more than 117 years of history. Employing more than 6,800 professionals in over 96 countries, UL has five distinct business units—Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, University, and Verification Services—to meet the expanding needs of our customers and to deliver on our public safety mission. Additional information about UL may be found at www.UL.com.

UPS Driver Achieves 50 Years Of Safe Driving

01.26.2012 - 12:41PM

A young Navy vet who joined UPS in 1960 has just become the first driver in the company’s history to pass the 50-year mark for safe driving as a member of UPS’s “Circle of Honor.”

Ron “Big Dog” Sowder (the nickname comes from being the company’s longest-tenured safe driver) began his UPS career 50 years ago as a package car driver, delivering to businesses and private residences. In 1976, he shifted to driving tractor-trailers on the open road and has served as a UPS feeder driver ever since. Currently, Sowder transports packages five days a week, making a 306-mile round trip between the distribution center here and the UPS Worldport® global air hub in Louisville, Ky.

Whether driving package cars or tractor trailers, the one constant with Sowder has been safety. More than 5,200 active UPS drivers currently are members of the “Circle of Honor” – meaning they’ve gone at least 25 years without an accident -- but until yesterday, no driver in the company’s history had ever hit the 50-year mark.

A native of Springboro, Ohio, Sowder figures during the course of his career he’s driven more than 4 million miles; transported more than 35 million packages, and climbed into a UPS truck more than 12,000 times.

“Ron continues to set and reset the gold standard for our drivers,” said Myron Gray, UPS’s president of U.S. operations. “He is an asset to UPS, a great example for all our drivers and a leader within his peer group of Circle of Honor members. It’s operators like Ron who help ensure UPS is able to keep its promises to its customers.”

“A lot’s changed in 50 years,” said Sowder. “When I started driving for UPS, folks in cars did a better job of keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. Now it seems like anything goes – texting, putting on makeup. I’ve even seen folks reading books behind the wheel. The need for defensive driving, getting the big picture, leaving a space cushion, those are more important than ever.”

To help UPS drivers one day match or exceed Sowder’s historic mark, all drivers are taught safe driving methods beginning on the first day of classroom training, including the company’s comprehensive safety course, “Space and Visibility.” The training continues throughout their careers.

More information on UPS’s commitment to safety is available at http://www.pressroom.ups.com/safety.

About UPS

UPS (NYSE:UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at UPS.com and its corporate blog can be found at blog.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

Datacert Honored for Philanthropy with "Special Appreciation" Award from Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta

01.26.2012 - 10:25AM

/PRNewswire/ - Datacert, Inc., the premier global provider of enterprise legal management solutions, was presented on Tuesday, January 24 with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta's (PBP-ATL) "Special Appreciation" award for donating Passport™, its patent-pending technology platform, and its matter management system to the organization. PBP-ATL, a nonprofit organization founded and run by a consortium of legal executives and attorneys from several Atlanta-based companies, works with in-house and transactional lawyers to provide valuable pro bono services to nonprofit agencies in Metropolitan Atlanta. Datacert's Vice President of North American Sales, Jared Lane, accepted the award on behalf of the company at PBP-ATL's 6th annual Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Reception, held in Atlanta, Georgia, where donors and volunteers were presented with recognition awards for outstanding contributions and support of the organization's cause.

"Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta has faced an increasing demand for our free legal services, but has not had the funding necessary to hire additional staff," said Rachel Epps Spears, executive director, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. "By donating its Passport technology platform and matter management system to our organization, Datacert has enabled us to increase efficiency and keep up with the needs of our nonprofit clients. What's more, Datacert has not simply handed over technology to us but has been a true partner by providing customization, training, and ongoing support."

"We are excited about our affiliation with Datacert and the ability to deliver even more legal services to worthy nonprofits as a result of the relationship. The technology that Datacert has provided will be a significant asset for Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta for many years to come," said Frank Landgraff, PBP-ATL board chair and senior counsel, GE Energy.

Passport has been recently recognized by Hyperion Research, the leading analyst firm focused on legal technology and operations, for its industry-leading design and usability and extensive configuration and development tools. Since its launch just over a year ago, Passport has been selected by more than 25 companies and government entities, including 23 Fortune/Fortune Global 500 corporations, such as Walmart, CenturyLink (formerly Qwest Communications), Johnson Controls, and Nissan International.

For more information, please contact Datacert at 800-780-3681 or e-mail nasales@datacert.com (North American inquiries) or emeasales@datacert.com (international inquiries).

About Datacert, Inc.

Datacert is a technology innovator and the premier global provider of enterprise legal management software and services that empower law departments to collaborate more effectively, manage legal systems more efficiently, support changing business needs and their global workforces, and make more strategic business decisions. Datacert's offerings include its flagship product, Passport, a patent-pending technology platform, and legal spend and matter management applications. Datacert solutions are relied upon by Fortune® 500 corporations, Fortune® Global 500 corporations, and 100 percent of the AmLaw 200. Headquartered in Houston, with offices throughout North America, EMEA, and APAC, Datacert has law firm, vendor, and agent connections in more than 150 countries. Visit www.datacert.com for more information and follow us on Twitter for real-time updates http://twitter.com/Datacert.

About Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta

Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBP-ATL) provides free business legal services to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income or disadvantaged individuals by matching them with volunteer attorneys from corporations and law firms. PBP-ATL enables transactional lawyers to provide pro bono services in their area of expertise, including contracts, corporate, employment, intellectual property, real estate and tax. In 2010 alone, PBP-ATL provided free legal services to nonprofits valued at more than $2.3 million. Visit www.pbpatl.org for more information.

Union Pacific Railroad Employees Cap Decade of Employee Safety Improvement with Record 2011 Performance

01.24.2012 - 01:32PM

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Union Pacific Railroad employees capped a decade of safety improvement in 2011 by achieving a 1.15 reportable injury rate, the best performance on record in the company's history. Employees surpassed their previous best of rate 1.37, established in 2010, by 16.5 percent. From 2002-2011, Union Pacific employees improved their reportable injury rate by 52 percent.

A company's reportable injury rate is the total number of injuries reportable to the Federal Railroad Administration per 200,000 worker hours, which is equivalent to 100 employees working a full year.

"Our Total Safety Culture initiative and identifying and standardizing best practices are important factors in our safety performance improvement," said Bob Grimaila, Union Pacific vice president - Safety, Security and Environment. "Employees participating in Total Safety Culture combine teamwork and best practices as we strive to achieve our ultimate goal of zero incidents or injuries."

About Union Pacific
It was 150 years ago that Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act of July 1,1862, creating the original Union Pacific. One of America's iconic companies, today, Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail and providing freight solutions and logistics expertise to the global supply chain. From 2000 through 2011, Union Pacific spent more than $31 billion on its network and operations, making needed investments in America's infrastructure and enhancing its ability to provide safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible freight transportation. Union Pacific's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers and emphasizes excellent customer service. Union Pacific operates competitive routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways.

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Public Service Enterprise Group Names Sheila Rostiac as President of PSEG Foundation

01.20.2012 - 11:03AM

/PRNewswire/ - PSEG announced today the appointment of Sheila Rostiac as President of the PSEG Foundation and Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, effective January 9, 2012. Rostiac's responsibilities include development and implementation of policy, strategy and social investment initiatives that are aligned with the business objectives of PSEG. She also oversees corporate contributions, sponsorships and employee giving programs.

Rostiac succeeds Vaughn McKoy, who has rejoined PSEG's legal department in a senior role as general state regulatory counsel.

Rostiac was formerly in PSEG's human resources department as director of client relations and a lead business partner for several members of PSEG's executive officer team. She joined the New Jersey energy company in 1997 and has held a variety of management positions in finance and human resources. Previously, Rostiac's additional work experience includes global human resource management at Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals; financial roles with Jersey Central Power & Light; and auditing with the accounting firm Arthur Andersen & Company, LLC.

"Sheila has a strong combination of skills and the passion to build upon PSEG's long-standing partnership with the communities we serve," said Randy Mehrberg, executive vice president for strategy and development, PSEG. "We are confident that she will use her professional experience in both human resources and finance, as well as her proven management expertise, to further the mission of the PSEG Foundation to help make New Jersey a better place to work and live."

Rostiac holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Lehigh University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Centenary College. She was a licensed Certified Public Accountant and has a SHRM designation as a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources. Rostiac is also certified in M.B.T.I. and is a 2011 TWIN (Tribute to Women in Industry) Honoree. She currently sits on the advisory board for NJ LEEP and is a board member of the Madison Cooperative Nursery School.

Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:PEG) is a publicly traded diversified energy company with annual revenues of more than $12 billion, and three principal subsidiaries: PSEG Power, Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) and PSEG Energy Holdings.

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Novo Nordisk Named to FORTUNE'S '100 Best Companies to Work For' List for Fourth Consecutive Year

01.19.2012 - 10:31AM

/PRNewswire/ - Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), the world leader in diabetes care, has been ranked 43rd in FORTUNE magazine's 2012 "100 Best Companies to Work For" list. Reflecting the passion of Novo Nordisk's employees, the company has been highlighted on the list for four consecutive years.

"I'm convinced that it is our people who set us apart. Each and every person at Novo Nordisk wants to make a difference," said Jeff Frazier, corporate vice president of human resources for Novo Nordisk, Inc. "As we continue to actively recruit high-quality talent in the United States, our goal is to identify and instill the same spirit in every new team member."

The annual ranking, now in its 15th year, is a prestigious recognition of the best in workplace culture and talent initiatives. Novo Nordisk, headquartered in Denmark with US operations based in Princeton, NJ, has nearly 4,000 employees across the U.S.

"Working at Novo Nordisk provides a meaningful experience because of our intense focus on improving care for those living with diabetes," said Kate Owen, clinical trials executive director at Novo Nordisk's U.S. headquarters in Princeton, N.J. "Every employee understands this disease on a personal level – simply as we all know someone affected by it. We bring thoughts of those people to work each day and that makes us work harder and smarter."

Novo Nordisk has been producing industry-leading diabetes treatments for nearly 90 years. Guided by a set of values known as the Novo Nordisk Way, the company applies a holistic approach to diabetes management: from supporting prevention programs to pursuing an ultimate cure for the disease. The company also develops therapies for hemophilia and growth disorders.

"Novo Nordisk encourages its employees to go out and make a difference in patients' lives every day," said Natalka Cap, a Novo Nordisk diabetes sales representative from Detroit, Mich. "Our job is to inspire and motivate, so our customers can better help their patients. I teach dance to prevent and manage diabetes in my spare time; this is the kind of place where my professional expertise and personal interests go hand in hand."

Community engagement is embedded in Novo Nordisk's history. The company actively supports employees in translating Novo Nordisk's principles into practice in local communities in the U.S. and abroad, while contributing to a variety of regional, national and global organizations. From partnering with the American Diabetes Association and the National Hemophilia Foundation, to offering innovative treatments and education to patients, to matching employee donations to nonprofit agencies related to the business and mission of the company, Novo Nordisk employees thrive on finding solutions where the need is greatest.

"I love working at Novo Nordisk because there is a sense of empowerment at every level. Everyone gets credit for what they do, not just leadership," said Bobby Hunt, a technician on line 52 at Novo Nordisk's Clayton, N.C. insulin pen manufacturing facility. "The entrepreneurial spirit of the company translates into success for patients. That really makes me proud to work here."

Employees play a significant role in FORTUNE's rankings with two-thirds of a company's score based on the results of a confidential survey sent to a random sample of employees. Employees cited the company's continued growth in an industry experiencing layoffs as a key reason they enjoy working at Novo Nordisk.

At Novo Nordisk, our passion for people begins with meeting the needs of our own diverse team. We offer exceptional compensation and an array of benefits programs, including:

Pay-for-performance plans;
Generous paid time off; and
Robust 401k and retirement plans.

In the past four years, Novo Nordisk has earned the following rankings on the list:

2012 – No. 43
2011 – No. 47
2010 – No. 25
2009 – No. 57

Various countries within Novo Nordisk's network of local affiliates have been listed as a "Best Company" at least once since 2002. Those affiliates winning top honors in the past have included Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. In the U.S., Novo Nordisk has been recognized as a top employer in New Jersey since 2005 in addition to appearing on the annual FORTUNE list. Other organizations recognizing Novo Nordisk's corporate practices and culture include Conceive Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, and the Dave Thomas Foundation's Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces.

The full list and related stories will appear in the February 6, 2012 issue of FORTUNE, and are available now at www.fortune.com/bestcompanies.

About Novo Nordisk

Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 88 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. The company also has leading positions within hemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. For more information, visit www.novonordisk-us.com.

About FORTUNE'S '100 Best Companies to Work For'

To pick the 100 Best Companies to Work For, FORTUNE partners with the Great Place to Work Institute to conduct the most extensive employee survey in corporate America; 280 firms participated in this year's survey. More than 246,000 employees at those companies responded to a survey created by the institute, a global research and consulting firm operating in 45 countries around the world. Two-thirds of a company's score is based on the results of the institute's Trust Index survey, which is sent to a random sample of employees from each company. The survey asks questions related to their attitudes about management's credibility, job satisfaction, and camaraderie. The other third is based on responses to the institute's Culture Audit, which includes detailed questions about pay and benefit programs and a series of open-ended questions about hiring practices, methods of internal communication, training, recognition programs, and diversity efforts. After evaluations are completed, if news about a company comes to light that may significantly damage employees' faith in management, we may exclude it from the list. Any company that is at least five years old and has more than 1,000 U.S. employees is eligible. For information on how to apply, visit www.greatplacetowork.com.

Raytheon Achieves Seventh Consecutive 100 Percent Score on Corporate Equality Index

12.08.2011 - 09:52AM

/PRNewswire/ - Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has achieved a perfect 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the seventh consecutive time.

The HRC, the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, uses the CEI as a means to rate large U.S. companies on how they treat their GLBT employees, consumers and investors. Companies with a 100 percent rating are also named to the organization's "Best Places to Work" list.

"Raytheon's success depends in part on our ability to recognize, respect and leverage the individual and cultural differences of our workforce," said Raytheon Chief Diversity Officer Hayward Bell. "We are pleased that Raytheon's continued commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace is recognized by the Human Rights Campaign in our seventh consecutive 100 percent CEI rating."

In 2005, Raytheon was the first aerospace and defense company to receive a perfect score on the CEI. The company was also among the first in its industry to adopt a domestic-partner benefits policy in January 2002.

About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2010 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter at @raytheon.

Spectra Energy Named a Top Houston Workplace

11.07.2011 - 08:47AM

/PRNewswire/ - Spectra Energy Corp (NYSE: SE) has again been recognized as one of Houston's top workplaces in a survey conducted by the Houston Chronicle, this year ranking 10th in the Large Company category. This is the second consecutive year the company has been included in the ranking.

The Houston Chronicle's survey measured employee satisfaction in a number of areas, including company leadership, career opportunities, workplace flexibility, and pay and benefits. In total, about 55,000 employees from 234 companies throughout the greater Houston area participated in the survey.

"We're honored to be recognized as an employer of choice in the Houston area," said Greg Ebel, president and chief executive officer, Spectra Energy Corp. "Spectra Energy is a great place to work because of its employees. Their dedication to the job, camaraderie and willingness to give back to the communities where we work and live make our company a truly exceptional workplace."

Spectra Energy Corp (NYSE: SE), a FORTUNE 500 company, is one of North America's premier natural gas infrastructure companies serving three key links in the natural gas value chain: gathering and processing, transmission and storage, and distribution. For more than a century, Spectra Energy and its predecessor companies have developed critically important pipelines and related infrastructure connecting natural gas supply sources to premium markets. Based in Houston, Texas, the company's operations in the United States and Canada include more than 19,000 miles of transmission pipeline, over 305 billion cubic feet of storage, as well as natural gas gathering and processing, natural gas liquids operations and local distribution assets. The company also has a 50 percent ownership in DCP Midstream, one of the largest natural gas gatherers and processors in the United States. Spectra Energy is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes and the U.S. S&P 500 Carbon Disclosure Project's Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index. For more information, visit www.spectraenergy.com.

Miller Tabak + Co., LLC Expands Environmental Brokerage & Advisory Business to San Diego Office

10.07.2011 - 09:22AM

/Marketwire/ - Miller Tabak's rapidly growing Environmental Markets business has announced the expansion into California with additional staff at its San Diego, California office. Earlier this year, Miller Tabak appointed industry expert Steven Warsaw to develop and head the unit, currently headquartered in New York.

Miller Tabak is pushing to expand its Environmental Commodities brokerage, banking and advisory business in the US ahead of the launch of California's emissions trading program next year.

"We are thrilled to rapidly expand into California providing our suite of Environmental products and services to help West Coast clients manage their energy and environmental exposure. California represents an area for extraordinary growth opportunities," said Steven Warsaw, Head of Miller Tabak's Environmental Markets unit.

For more information, please visit www.millertabak.com.

Novartis Associates Participate in First Company-Wide Health and Well-Being Initiative

09.19.2011 - 01:15AM

Novartis Group Company associates across 32 countries will participate in a new Novartis health and well-being initiative during the first Novartis Be Healthy Celebration Week from September 19-23, 2011. During the week, Novartis Group sites are offering many opportunities to help associates take control of their personal health. This includes providing information, activities and tips to promote health and help prevent future health issues.

Novartis is focusing on prevention programs in Be Healthy because statistics from the World Economic Forum (WEF) show that workplace health and well-being programs addressing lifestyle changes can help prevent up to 40% of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and lung disorders.

Novartis introduces Be Healthy, the first Group-wide health and well-being initiative that provides opportunities for associates to take control of their personal health and help prevent future health issues.

Associates across 32 countries will participate in the first Novartis Be Healthy Celebration Week from September 19-23, 2011.

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), workplace health and well-being programs addressing lifestyle changes can prevent up to 40% of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers and lung disorders.

The health and welfare of associates is a top priority for Novartis and a natural
extension of the company purpose, to “care and cure."

Initiative builds upon the company’s tradition of providing health and well-being programs to associates.

"Be Healthy supports our strong belief that good healthcare starts with our own employees," said Joseph Jimenez, CEO of Novartis. "This initiative helps Novartis associates to take an active role in managing their own health."

Each day of Be Healthy Celebration Week will focus on one of Be Healthy’s four pillars - Move, Choose, Know and Manage. Each pillar will provide Novartis associates with tips and education to lead healthier lives.

Each participating site will introduce a range of health and well-being activities to encourage Group Company associates to exercise regularly, choose healthy food offerings in canteens and participate in free screenings to learn important personal numbers such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Support programs will be available for those managing an illness or condition while working.

Be Healthy will have broad reach within the Group. In 2011, 76 of the largest Novartis sites across 32 countries are involved which means that the initiative will reach 80% of affiliates' associates. In 2012, the initiative will be expanded to 88 additional sites and reach 95% of associates.

The Novartis Be Healthy Celebration Week coincides with the WHO sponsored "Wellness Week" and the United Nations (UN) High Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases.

Novartis is a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Workplace Wellness Alliance which puts an emphasis on health and well-being (http://www.weforum.org/issues/workplace-wellness-alliance). The WEF alliance is a response to the growing burden of NCDs, the chief cause of death globally and a significant contributor to global healthcare costs.

Disclaimer

The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “can,” “committed,” or similar expressions, or by express or implied discussions regarding potential future revenues. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of management regarding future events, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Management’s expectations could be affected by, among other things, the risks and factors referred to in Novartis AG’s current Form 20-F on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Novartis is providing the information in this press release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Novartis

Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Focused solely on healthcare, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, eye care, cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals, consumer health products, preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools. Novartis is the only company with leading positions in these areas. In 2010, the Group’s continuing operations achieved net sales of USD 50.6 billion, while approximately USD 9.1 billion (USD 8.1 billion excluding impairment and amortization charges) was invested in R&D throughout the Group. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis Group companies employ approximately 121,000 full-time-equivalent associates and operate in more than 140 countries around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.novartis.com.

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Cognizant to Unveil 'Making the Future' STEM Education Initiative at World Maker Faire, New York Hall of Science

09.16.2011 - 09:00AM

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) will announce the company’s Making the Future education initiative, focused on inspiring in children a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), at the World Maker Faire, a celebration of invention, creativity, and do-it-yourself (DIY) culture, taking place Sept. 17-18, 2011, at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Queens, N.Y. As part of this initiative, Cognizant will also announce the creation of a permanent Cognizant Maker Space at the New York Hall of Science.

“On the site of the 1964 New York World’s Fair, a time of the nascent Space Age with its vista of promise, I am excited to share Cognizant’s vision for Making the Future, our program for investing in STEM education,” said Cognizant’s D’Souza, who is also on the NYSCI board of trustees. “The space age inspired my generation to study math and science, and fueled a nation’s competitive and innovative spirit. We plan to invest in a new generation of innovation, through an education system that ignites in children the joy of learning and a passion for making, building and creating things.”

Cognizant CEO and President Francisco D’Souza will speak about Cognizant’s commitment to STEM education as part of a distinguished panel on “Making, Education, and Innovation” on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 1:00pm, where experts will discuss the impact that making can have on education and innovation in the U.S. In addition to D’Souza, the panel will feature:

Tom Kalil, Deputy Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and an outstanding champion for the maker movement and its potential benefit to the U.S.;
Dr. Margaret Honey, CEO of NYSCI and a widely recognized expert on how digital technologies can support children’s learning across the STEM disciplines; and
Panel moderator Dale Dougherty, founder of MAKE Magazine, creator of Maker Faire, co-founder of O'Reilly Media and one of the acknowledged leaders of the maker movement.

About Making the Future

The mission of Cognizant’s Making the Future education initiative is to invest in new and existing programs that will spark creativity and unleash the passion of young people in the STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering, and math. Cognizant believes that fostering interest in STEM literacy while developing 21st-century skills like creativity, innovation, and collaboration will create a better future for our children, while preparing them to be tomorrow’s leaders in our global economy – essential to fast-growing companies like Cognizant.

Cognizant will outline a three-pronged plan at the Maker Faire:

Cognizant Maker Space at the New York Hall of Science: Cognizant is funding the creation of a permanent 1,200-square-foot area where children of all ages can experience the joy of making things, testing them, and displaying them using a mix of fabrication, digital, and everyday tools and objects. The Cognizant Maker Space will add a new dimension to NYSCI’s ability to create engaging and innovative learning experiences for school groups, visitors, and families. The area will be situated inside the main hall and is expected to be operational by early 2012.

Partnerships: Through financial and technological support and volunteerism, Cognizant is partnering with major educational nonprofits to create and expand programs that emphasize hands-on, project-based learning to help children. One of these is Citizen Schools, a national nonprofit organization that partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for low-income students and connects scientists and engineers with students to teach hands-on “apprenticeship” courses. A second is Engineering is Elementary, a Museum of Science, Boston, program that provides a basic engineering curriculum for use by teachers in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.

After-School and Summer Program: Cognizant is partnering with thought leaders at NYSCI, Maker Faire and Make Magazine to develop a community-based after-school and summer program called Making the Future. Children participating in Making the Future programs will make a project of their choosing ranging from electronic gadgets, robots, and software programs to crafts, music, or technology-enhanced clothing. Through grants to various community organizations, Cognizant plans to launch the program at 10 to 20 locations around the U.S. in the summer of 2012, and grow the program nationwide over the next five years. The grants will cover required tools and equipment, project materials, and stipends for teachers and makers who facilitate the programs.

The Making the Future program builds on Cognizant’s current advocacy efforts to advance and invest in new ways the U.S. delivers STEM education. Cognizant is a member of several advocacy organizations, including the Business Roundtable and Change the Equation, a CEO-led initiative to cultivate widespread STEM literacy.

“Making is important because hands-on, project- and design-based learning approaches are more consistent with the cognitive processes and learning styles we attribute to the millennial generation and younger,” said Mark Greenlaw, Vice President for Sustainability and Educational Affairs at Cognizant and Program Director of Making the Future. “Making things is fun, but it’s much more. Making sparks creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and other important skills, and appeals to both girls and boys across a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds.”

This year’s Maker Faire at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Queens, N.Y., is expected to draw over 30,000 visitors and feature over 500 makers of all ages, with projects ranging from giant fire-breathing dragons to rug-hooking to remote-control airplanes to interactive sculptures, music, arts, crafts, and inventions of all kinds.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

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For more information on the New York Maker Faire, visit www.makerfaire.com/newyork/2011/.

For more information on the New York Hall of Science and direction, visit www.nysci.org.

For more information on Cognizant’s Making the Future program, download the PDF here.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world’s leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. With over 50 delivery centers worldwide and approximately 118,000 employees as of June 30, 2011, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Visit us online at www.cognizant.com or follow us on Twitter: Cognizant.

New Partnership to Help West Michigan Businesses Fill Jobs With Skilled Military Veterans

09.15.2011 - 11:10AM

Cascade Engineering and Compass Point Labor Management today announced a new partnership focused on decreasing the unemployment rate of West Michigan's military veterans while providing area employers with skilled and dependable job candidates. The companies' "Armed Forces to Work Forces" initiative will commence with an Oct. 3 summit for business leaders interested in joining the new partnership and include a November meeting for regional employers to learn more about how they can place these talented individuals in their organizations.

"The motivation behind 'Armed Forces to Work Forces' stems from the unfortunate fact that the local unemployment rate for veterans is at nearly 25 percent," said Kelley Losey, director of Cascade Engineering’s Quest Sustainable Solutions consulting group. "At Cascade, we are very proud of their service to our country and want to do what we can to help them find employment when they return home to the West Michigan community."

Cascade Engineering is known for its leadership in a variety of workforce development initiatives, including Welfare-to-Career, that help unemployed and underemployed individuals find stable employment. The Company is currently working nationally to assist community collaboration efforts that support poverty reduction and workforce re-entry. Compass Point is a Grand Rapids-based employment service with a strong nationwide record of working with the Armed Forces to build paths to employment for military personnel transitioning to civilian careers. The firm has received several recognitions for its work, including being named as a co-recipient of a $5 million Department of Labor grant and several certificates of achievement from the Armed Forces.

"I became interested in serving this population because some of our best placements are veterans," said Greg Tusch, founder and President of Compass Point. "We have many success stories of how effectively people make the transition from the military into civilian jobs – and how employers are finding skilled, loyal candidates in this unique group of applicants. We look forward to sharing the 'win-win' of employing veterans with businesses across West Michigan."

"I attend numerous meetings where employers are constantly stressing the importance of finding exceptional employees," added Losey. "Not only can we help them fill their open positions, but 'Armed Forces to Work Forces' will show how they can receive special funding for placing these individuals."

About Cascade Engineering

Cascade Engineering is a manufacturer and marketer of multiple products and services supporting a variety of industries including renewable energy, automotive, commercial truck & bus, solid waste & recycling, material compounding, furniture, RFID, and material handling. The Cascade Engineering Family Of Companies is a global company with more than 1,200 employees and 14 business units. The company’s world-class engineering, technology and manufacturing allow it to provide leading-edge solutions, while maintaining a strong commitment to lean manufacturing capabilities and environmental stewardship. Cascade’s business model is rooted in diversification and innovation and a commitment to creating sustainable products and services that contribute to the triple bottom line. For more information, visit the company's website at www.cascadeng.com.

The Timberland Company Appoints Mark Newton Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility

06.28.2011 - 09:54AM

(Marketwire) - The Timberland Company (NYSE: TBL) has announced the appointment of Mark Newton as Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, effective June 13. In this new role, Mark will lead Timberland's diverse global team responsible for managing the organization's four areas of focus within CSR: environmental stewardship, global human rights, community engagement and transparency and reporting. Mark will report to Carrie Teffner, Timberland's Chief Financial Officer.

"It's clear that Mark holds himself to the same high standards of responsible citizenship that Timberland does -- and that will be key to driving our CSR strategy forward," said Teffner. "His record of accomplishment and passion for integrating values into how a business operates are going to be an excellent fit here."

Under Mark's leadership, the Corporate Social Responsibility team will collaborate in support of Timberland's long-range plan. Mark's responsibilities will include:

Overseeing Timberland's effort to demonstrate environmental leadership and reduce the company's environmental impact as a global brand
Ensuring that the human rights standards set forth by the company's Code of Conduct are adhered to and enforced by all Timberland vendors and suppliers worldwide
Creating a global standard for community service through innovation, regional relevance and employee engagement
Executing against Timberland's commitment to transparency and reporting by engaging a diverse set of stakeholders

Mark joins Timberland following eight years with Dell, Inc., most recently serving as Executive Director of Global Sustainability, where he was responsible for balancing the company's growth strategy to minimize impacts on natural and human resources across the value chain. During his tenure with Dell, he directed global policy development, stakeholder engagements and corporate strategies on environmental and social issues.

Prior to joining Dell, Mark led Environmental Technology programs at Apple and Motorola and was a principal scientist for DEKA Research and Development Corp. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry from Keene State College, a Master of Science and a Doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Mark sits on the advisory boards of Clean Production Action, Carbonfund.org, and Austin Community College. He has an active service history with the Boy Scouts of America -- having been a volunteer leader since 2005.

Mark and his family will relocate to the New Hampshire area.

For more information on The Timberland Company's Corporate Social Responsibility and core business strategies go to http://community.timberland.com/Corporate-Responsibility.

Timberland (NYSE: TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland markets products under the Timberland®, Timberland PRO®, Mountain Athletics®, SmartWool®, Timberland Boot Company® and howies® brands, all of which offer quality workmanship and detailing and are built to withstand the elements of nature. The company's products can be found in leading department and specialty stores as well as Timberland® retail stores throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, South America, South Africa and the Middle East. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" -- forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work. To learn more about Timberland, please visit www.timberland.com.

ExxonMobil Must Improve Process Safety at Baytown Refinery

06.16.2011 - 05:28PM

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - The United Steelworkers Union (USW) says the June 14 injury at ExxonMobil's Baytown, Texas, refinery shows the company must do a better job at handling process safety.

"Glenn Oviedo was seriously injured June 14 while operating a steam vent valve on the refinery's flexicoker, sustaining steam burns over 25 percent of his upper body," said USW International Vice President Gary Beevers, who leads the union's oil sector. "This incident proves ExxonMobil must do a better job on process safety."

"Fortunately Glenn is in stable condition at the Herman hospital in Houston and is expected to recover. Our union is conducting an exhaustive investigation into finding the root causes of this incident so that it doesn't happen again," Beevers added.

USW Health and Safety Coordinator Kim Nibarger is assisting USW Local 13-2001 with the investigation. Emergency Response Team District 13 coordinator Steve Lyle is assisting Glenn's family.

Since the beginning of 2010 ExxonMobil's Baytown refinery has had 33 reported process safety incidents like leaks and flaring.

"These 33 occurrences prove there are far too many process safety incidents at this refinery," Beevers said. "Since the Baytown facility is the nation's largest refinery it should lead the way in process safety."

The USW is the largest industrial union in North America with 850,000 members. It represents workers employed in metals, rubber, chemicals, paper and mining, plus the energy sectors of oil refining, nuclear, gas and electric service utilities, wind, solar and bio-fuels. www.usw.org

Alcott Whitney Receives WBE Re-Certification

06.07.2011 - 10:43AM

/PRNewswire/ - Marketing agency Alcott Whitney has recently received its second year WBE, Women's Business Enterprise, national certification and the partners are excited to be again joining the many other companies that make up the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

WBENC's national standard of certification, implemented by the Women's Business Enterprise Council South, is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

By including women-owned businesses among their vendors, corporations, and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier/vendor diversity programs.

Alcott Whitney provides strategy, analytics, and campaign services (including direct marketing, email, and web-based marketing) to more than a dozen national and regional brands including some of the nation's largest financial institutions, a leading motorcycle brand, and the nation's largest provider of early education and childcare services.

It's an honor to be considered for work by many of America's Top Corporations with "world-class programs" that create level playing fields for women's business enterprises (WBEs) to compete for work.

"We are proud to be partnering with other WBE's to sustain innovation in this country and fuel our economic growth," said Rebecca Whitney.

Alcott Whitney (www.alcottwhitney.com) is a results-focused marketing agency that moves the meter for its clients through a combination of superior strategy and analytics, relentless innovation, and a strong commitment to partnership.

Women's Business Enterprise National Council is the nation's largest third party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. WBENC is a resource for the more than 700 US companies and government agencies that rely on WBENC's certification as an integral part of their supplier diversity programs.

Millennial Mindset: Deloitte Survey Finds Workers Who Frequently Volunteer Are Happier with Career Progression

06.03.2011 - 01:02PM

A new Deloitte survey reveals that millennials who frequently participate in workplace volunteer activities are far more likely to be proud, loyal and satisfied employees compared to those who rarely or never volunteer.

The eighth annual Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey reveals that, compared to those who rarely or never volunteer, millennials who frequently participate in their company's employee volunteer activities are:

Twice as likely to rate their corporate culture as very positive (56 percent versus 28 percent);
More likely to be very proud to work for their company (55 percent versus 36 percent);
More likely to feel very loyal toward their company (52 percent versus 33 percent);
Nearly twice as likely to be very satisfied with the progression of their career (37 percent versus 21 percent);
More likely to be very satisfied with their employer (51 percent versus 32 percent); and,
More likely to recommend their company to a friend (57 percent versus 46 percent)

"Our own experience has demonstrated the positive outcomes of a strategic corporate volunteer program," said Evan Hochberg, national leader of Deloitte’s community involvement initiative. "It's very exciting to have research that more broadly quantifies the connection between workplace volunteerism and several drivers of positive organizational culture among millennials."

Further, more than one-third (37 percent) of those who frequently volunteer are more likely to be very satisfied with the progression of their career. These and other findings from the Deloitte 2011 Volunteer IMPACT Survey suggest a link between volunteerism and the quality of employee engagement as well as favorable employee perceptions of organizational culture.

At a time when one-third of millennial employees are considering other career options, these findings may offer new insights about a powerful way to engage workers among this age group. "The data shows that, on many levels, employees who regularly volunteer are much more connected than those who do not volunteer," said Joseph Echevarria, chief executive officer, Deloitte LLP. "This is a strong argument for making volunteerism a business priority, because employee engagement and organizational culture are inextricably linked to organizational performance. What's more, engagement and a sense of ownership are essential to leadership, and we recognize the need to cultivate leadership qualities in all our people, and celebrate responsible leadership."

"Leadership responsibilities are essential to what we do here at Deloitte. We are committed to leading the profession, and setting the standard of audit excellence. We are committed to leading in the marketplace, delivering the insights clients need to address their most critical and complex business challenges. We know that people, clients and markets will trust and respect our Deloitte brand to the extent we earn their trust and prove our leadership, in all that we do, including volunteerism."

Widespread Impact on Image and Reputation Underscores Business Value
Deloitte survey findings also suggest that the benefits of creating a culture of service extend well beyond active volunteers. As expected, millennials strongly favor (70 percent) companies committed to the community. However, even among those millennials surveyed who rarely or never volunteer, more than half (61 percent) say they are likely to factor a company’s commitment to the community into their decision if choosing between two jobs with the same location, responsibilities and pay and benefits.

Millennials Seek Social and Career Benefits from Volunteerism
Millennials, who are often characterized by their passion to change the world, are also motivated to volunteer by more than altruism; half (51 percent) of all millennials surveyed want to benefit professionally from their volunteerism. Skilled volunteers, who use their business acumen to help nonprofit organizations, are more likely to seek a professional return on investment for their volunteer efforts than "hands-on" volunteers:

Skilled volunteers are more likely than traditional volunteers to say it is important that their volunteer efforts benefit them professionally (72 percent versus 56 percent).
Skilled volunteers are also more likely than traditional volunteers to be motivated by career advancement (47 percent versus 34 percent).

About Deloitte Community Involvement
Deloitte helps people and communities thrive in three ways:

Leveraging innovative thinking to strengthen nonprofit capacity by helping with strategic, operational and financial challenges, so nonprofits can help more people and communities faster and better.
Complementing innovative thinking with an investment of financial resources at the national and regional level.
Creating and sharing new research, content and insights on ways organizations can leverage skills-based volunteerism.

About this Survey
The Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Research Series is a key component of Deloitte’s commitment to advancing the dialogue about corporate skills-based volunteerism. The 2011 Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey is the eighth in the series. For a complete archive of the Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Research Series, visit www.deloitte.com/us.

2011 Volunteer IMPACT Survey Methodology
Results of the 2011 Volunteer IMPACT Survey are based on online interviews with 1,500 millennials (ages 21-35) who work at organizations with 1,000 or more employees that offer employee volunteer activities or programs. Note: the term "volunteerism" refers to traditional volunteerism, skilled volunteerism, pro bono work and/or nonprofit board service. Interviews were conducted by ORC International between Feb. 22 - 24, 2011. The sample size of 1,500 at a 95 percent confidence level would equate to +/- 2.6 percent margin of error had this been a random sample.

As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

Dow's Diversity Efforts Featured on PBS

06.02.2011 - 12:39PM

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) throughout the month of June will be featured on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations around the U.S. for its efforts to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees through its support of the Employee Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).

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In the Life Media, a group founded on the premise that visibility in media is vital to achieving equality and social justice for LGBT people, worked with Dow on the story, entitled "A Message of Hope."

Dow's portion of the story, told by members of the Company's GLAD (Gays, Lesbians and Allies at Dow) Network, shows how diversity and inclusion is embraced at Dow and how the Company is striving to provide an environment where every employee can reach his or her full potential and achieve personal fulfillment and professional success, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

"Dow's GLAD network has been a strong force in promoting diversity & inclusion and in advocating for the fundamental rights of LGBT in the workplace both inside and outside of the Company since its formation more than 10 years ago," said Howard Ungerleider, executive vice president for Dow and executive sponsor of GLAD. "This is yet another proof point that these efforts have not gone unnoticed, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to share our story."

Many states in the U.S. have yet to pass laws protecting LGBT people from being fired based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Dow's global Respect and Responsibility policy, however, provides the Company's employees with this protection and helps create an environment in which all employees can focus on their jobs rather than fear of being discriminated for who they are.

Over the past several years, Dow through its GLAD network has earned recognition from several premiere national and international LGBT organizations, including the Human Rights Council; International Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce; Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays; and Lambda Legal.

Most recently, Dow received two highly coveted "Outie" awards from Out & Equal: the 2010 Significant Achievement Award, which recognizes an employer that has made significant strides in advancing a fair and equitable workplace for its LGBT employees; and the 2010 Trailblazer Award -- which recognizes an LGBT person who has made significant contributions to advancing workplace equality by helping improve their own workplace or contributing to equality nationally. The recipient of this award, Bill Hendrix, Dow AgroSciences biology team leader for insect traits and seed treatments and co-chair for Dow's GLAD network, is profiled in the PBS segment.

GLAD recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with Dow and is one of seven diversity networks which comprise 150 local chapters around the world for the Company.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: Dow) combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company’s more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

Lipscomb University's Nationally Recognized Institute for Conflict Management Launches Online Master's Program

05.27.2011 - 11:02AM

Lipscomb University's Institute for Conflict Management (ICM), nationally known for its work advancing conflict management skills within business, faith-based organizations, schools and nonprofits, is now offering its unique master's degree in an online format beginning in September, announced Steve Joiner, managing director of the institute.

The institute was created by Lipscomb president L. Randolph Lowry, who came to the university in 2005 after founding the renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University school of Law. In the four years since Lowry founded the Lipscomb institute with a more interdisciplinary approach, the ICM has earned a reputation as one of the nation's finest conflict management schools, offering both master's degrees and certifications.

Lipscomb's master's of conflict management is noted for its practical, hands-on approach to teaching the theories of conflict management, applicable to a variety of industries from human resources to health care to nonprofit management. With the majority of the institute's students being mid-career professionals, the addition of an online program will be an attractive alternative for potential students across the region and the nation, Joiner said.

Master's candidates in the online program will take 24 of the required 30 hours online, with the remaining six hours conducted on the Lipscomb campus. Details of the program, including video demonstrations of the online curriculum, can be found at studyconflict.lipscomb.edu.

"By adding the online option, we have removed an obstacle for professionals who want to further their careers with a degree in conflict management, but simply don't have the ability to take all of their classes on campus due to the demands of work or family," Joiner said. "Students who earn their degrees online will not be missing out on a thing; they will receive instruction from the same nationally recognized faculty members who teach on campus, and they will come away with the same thorough understanding of theory and practical technique that will pay dividends in their professional and personal lives."

Conflict resolution is an increasingly attractive field of study, Joiner said, with applications in virtually any professional setting. Graduates of the Lipscomb program have returned to careers in fields as diverse as higher education, religion and politics, health care, and business or human resources, taking with them a deeper understanding of the principles and practical tactics surrounding dispute resolution.

The ICM practices the practical dispute resolution techniques it teaches every day through providing consultations and mediation services as well as providing voluntary services such as the anti-bullying curriculum developed for a Nashville middle school, negotiating water rights for natives living in the mountains of Guatemala and coordinating significant conversations among diverse groups with common interests, such as religious groups and health care providers. The institute has also been contracted to provide mediation training for Tennessee state judges, Nashville law enforcement agents and state employees.

The faculty at the Institute for Conflict Management represent some of the leading minds in the field, coming to Nashville from all corners of the country to teach their classes. In addition to the nationally distinguished faculty, Lipscomb University has built its reputation in the conflict management field in two other key ways:

ICM classes present a blend of theory and practical applications, whereas most other conflict management schools focus on one or the other.
Unlike other conflict management programs that are included within a law degree, the tenets of conflict resolution at Lipscomb are part of the very fabric of the university; drawing students in fields ranging from theology to business to human resources who all take classes at the institute.

"At Straus we learned that the skills of negotiation, mediation and arbitration have very broad applicability, and I wanted to bring the very best of what we learned and present it in a different way, because our environment is different," Lowry of the new online program. "We began with strategically drawing in faculty from all over the country. The teaching in this program will highlight experiential learning because the skills of negotiation and mediation can’t be learned without interactive moments drawing on your experience and experience of faculty."

For more information on applying for admission to the institute, potential students should visit the ICM website studyconflict.lipscomb.edu or call Beth Morrow, assistant director of the institute, at (615) 966-2502. More information on the institute is available at icm.lipscomb.edu, and those interested can follow the ICM on Twitter at @LUConflictPros and on Facebook at facebook.com/lipscombicm. Applications are being accepted now, with classes beginning Sept. 8.

Climb Aboard the Transcaer Safety Train

04.29.2011 - 08:00AM

Who: The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and TRANSCAER, a national organization comprised of chemical and transportation companies and associations committed to the safe and secure transportation of chemical materials. TRANSCAER is an acronym for Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response.

What: As part of Dow's commitment to chemical safety and security, the company once again rolls out its "Chemical Safety Train," outfitted with a custom classroom and training center. Dow has provided free chemical transportation training to more than 2,600 emergency responders across the country, including local fire-fighters and hazardous materials (hazmat) specialists.

Media are invited to the event to get a first-hand look into how Dow helps advance emergency response capabilities through the TRANSCAER program. As part of the training, local emergency personnel will participate in simulated activities and classroom seminars focused on railroad equipment training, hazardous material training and advanced training with interactive emergency drills.

Upcoming Events:
South Bend, Indiana Tour
(Canadian National)
May 2 - 4

Continuing Challenge
(Union Pacific)
September 6 - 9: Sacramento, California

Michigan Tour
(Canadian National)
May 9 & 14: Durand

Dow Site
(Union Pacific)
September 15 - 26: Pittsburg, California

New Jersey/Pennsylvania/Delaware Tour
(Norfolk Southern, CSX and Conrail)
June 6-7: Piscataway, New Jersey
June 14: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
June 17-18: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
June 22-23: Wilmington, Delaware

2011 B.R.A.M.A.S. Hazmat Training convention & Louisiana State Police Hazardous Annual Training
(Union Pacific)
October 24 - 27

Sunset Tour (Texas/Arizona/California)
(Union Pacific)
July 29: Spring, Texas
August 2: Bryan, Texas
August 5: San Antonio, Texas
August 9: Del Rio, Texas
August 11: Alpine, Texas
August 23: El Paso, Texas
August 25: Tucson, Arizona
August 29: Phoenix, Arizona
August 31: Yuma, Arizona
September 2: Colton, California

Deer Park, Texas (Dow & Shell location)
(Union Pacific & Canadian National)
November 15 - 16: Deer Park, Texas

Why: Emergency responders need to be aware of the chemicals that travel through their communities and how to respond in the unlikely event of an incident. Responders who register for the city-specific training will participate in a variety of classroom and simulated activities with five distinct modules, focused on railroad equipment training, hazardous material training and advanced training with interactive emergency response drills.

The 2011 tour is part of a long-term commitment by Dow and Union Pacific Railroad to provide improved community awareness and emergency response preparedness along their shared chemical transportation routes, in coordination with national, regional and state TRANSCAER programs. The TRANSCAER tour also includes co-hosted routes with Canadian National, Norfolk Southern and Conrail. For the fourth consecutive year, Dow was honored with the 2010 National TRANSCAER Achievement Award for its commitment to health and safety.

More Info: For more information about the TRANSCAER Training Tours, including tour locations, dates and registration details, please visit www.dow.com/transcaertours/.

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Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area and Overseas Recognized by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management

04.28.2011 - 11:42AM

Global Impact, whose mission is to assure help for the world's most vulnerable people, announced today that the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) and Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) each received the National CFC Innovator Award from the Office of Personnel Management. The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the only approved workplace giving program for Federal employees supporting local, national and international charities.

"It is an honor to manage the two largest CFCs, raising more than $80 million annually for people in need," said Renée S. Acosta, President & CEO, Global Impact. "Each year, we strive to deliver a stable source of funds to the more than 4,000 participating charities with the introduction of new strategies that resonate with the very generous Federal donors who ensure this help year after year."

The Office of Personnel Management annually recognizes campaigns and volunteers who make extraordinary contributions to the CFC through their dedication and creativity. CFC Innovator Awards are presented to campaigns that implemented an innovative strategy to support fundraising efforts. This is the eighth consecutive year for the CFCNCA and the fourth consecutive year for the CFC-O to receive the award.

Highlights from the award-winning campaigns include:

A comprehensive communications campaign for the CFC-O including an online publicity kit to assist volunteers in promoting the campaign overseas, increased use of social media and an advertising campaign to reach donors at each installation worldwide.
A young donor strategy for the CFCNCA including a special event, social media outreach and tailoring of messages to better engage younger Federal employees.

Since Global Impact began managing the two largest CFCs, funds raised to help people in need increased from $54 million to more than $80 million in 2010.

About Global Impact
Global Impact raises funds to meet critical humanitarian needs around the world. Global Impact supports an alliance of 58 U.S.-based international charities through innovative partnerships and employee giving programs and provides solutions to meet the unique giving needs of organizations and donors. Additionally, Global Impact distributes charitable donations for some of America's top corporations and manages two of the world's largest workplace giving campaigns: the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area and the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas. Since 1956, Global Impact has generated more than $1.3 billion to assure help for the world's most vulnerable people. Learn more at www.charity.org.

Recycling at Work Can Make "Eco"nomic Sense

04.18.2011 - 01:00PM

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - The Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) will hold a free workshop to teach all types of businesses including retail, manufacturing, front offices, warehouses and restaurants how they can minimize their carbon footprint by implementing recycling programs. The workshop that is made possible through a grant from International Paper will be held on May 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

As more businesses are seeing the advantages of "going green" the VRA would like to be a resource for businesses that want to find out more about how and what they can recycle. "A large part of the workshop will be to offer free exhibit space to recycling businesses so that attendees of the workshops would be able to interact one-on-one with recyclers about their recycling needs and possibilities," said Erica Trout, VRA's Association Manager.

Speakers include experts from various perspectives including: property management, janitorial, waste pick-up, recycling pick-up and even an organics recycler.

An under-served market in the recycling industry in Virginia includes small to medium-sized businesses. This workshop will give businesses interested in recycling an opportunity to let recyclers know their unique hurdles to starting recycling programs and where recyclers let businesses know what programs already exist.

The main goals of this grant project are to encourage more businesses to start recycling and to encourage recycling businesses to adapt or create special programs to serve the business community. "We hope this program will have a positive impact on the community by reducing waste and costs to businesses," says Trout.

For more information about the Business Recycling Initiative, contact Erica Trout at ericatrout@msn.com or 804.302.4231. Attendees can register on the website at vrarecycles.org.

About The Virginia Recycling Association (VRA)
The VRA was formed in 1990 by a group of individuals who are committed to expanding state recycling opportunities. Since its inception, the VRA has become the leading resource of recycling information for our members, the general public, the Virginia General Assembly, local government, business, and industry.

Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area Exceeds its $67 Million Goal to Help People and Communities in Need

04.13.2011 - 01:59PM

The 2010 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA), managed by Global Impact, announced today that generous Federal employees pledged $67 million. This is $500,000 more than the amount raised in 2009 and includes $17.8 million raised in pledges through e-Giving, which is $5.7 million more than in 2009.

"My fellow Federal employees have a tremendous spirit of public service. They give to charities because of a personal experience, regardless of their own financial situation," said Linda Washington, Senior Policy Advisor for Community Initiatives at the U.S. Department of Transportation and Chairperson of the Local Federal Coordinating Committee. "They feel connected to a cause, or are often close to the need. For every dollar raised through the campaign, a real life has been touched."

The campaign highlighted dozens of Federal employees whose lives were changed due to a CFCNCA-supported charity. The stories outlined personal connections to the campaign, including:

A Federal employee facing cancer and receiving counseling and treatment through CFCNCA-funded charities;
A sergeant wounded in Iraq, returning to work for the charity that helped him cope and heal when he came home; and
A woman who lost her children and home due to addiction, finding her way back to health and a stable job in the Federal workforce because a charity offered her a chance at recovery.

"I am deeply grateful for the commitment and generosity of the Federal workforce toward those in need," stated Renée S. Acosta, President & CEO, Global Impact. "They cared, they gave, and they changed millions of lives locally, nationally and around the world."

Since assuming management of the CFCNCA in 2003, Global Impact increased contributions each year. With the 2010 campaign, Global Impact is now directing nearly $20 million more to charities providing life-enriching and life-saving programs to people and communities in need. The CFCNCA was the top-grossing campaign of approximately 211 individual CFCs held nationwide during 2010.

About the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area
The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA), managed by Global Impact, is the only authorized charitable giving drive for employees in the Federal workplace. CFCNCA is the local campaign for Federal employees in the Washington Metropolitan Area and is the largest workplace giving campaign in the world. Established by Executive Order in 1961, it continues to be the most successful fundraising model in the world. Over the years, the CFC has become a powerful way to help people and communities in need locally, nationally and around the world. For more information, visit www.cfcnca.org.

About Global Impact
Global Impact raises funds to meet critical humanitarian needs around the world. Global Impact supports an alliance of 58 U.S.-based international charities through innovative partnerships and workplace giving programs and manages two of the world's largest workplace giving campaigns: the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area and the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas. Additionally, Global Impact creates solutions and programs that meet the unique charitable giving needs of organizations and donors. Since 1956, Global Impact has generated more than $1.3 billion to assure help for the world's most vulnerable people. Learn more at www.charity.org.

It's a matter of culture... Presentation of the EuroCharity Yearbook 2009 in Athens

07.08.2010 - 11:17AM

EuroCharity cordially invites you to attend the presentation of its third annual album entitled "EuroCharity Yearbook 2009: It's a matter of culture..." (in Greek), which will be held at the Old Parliament Building in central Athens on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 18:30 hours.

A cocktail reception will follow the book presentation.

R.S.V.P.: Mr. George Tsiakalakis, Business Development Manager, EuroCharity
Tel.: +30 210 747 5845-8
E-mail: george.tsiakalakis@eurocharity.org

Click here to download a PDF document with the official invitation: http://www.eurocharity.gr/file_library/eurocharity_26_20100702113257.pdf

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