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Empowering Employee Voices: A Guide to Fostering a Culture of Open Communication

Great Place to Work

Since its launch in 2002, Jack has responded to over 16,000 employee comments, with 68% of employees choosing to identify themselves by name rather than submit anonymously. One notable example is the Ask Jack initiative, where employees can submit suggestions and questions directly to Jack DePeters, the companys SVP of operations.

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Building brains, building nations: Japanese scholarships for Filipino government workers

People Matters

Since its inception in 2002, the JDS has already benefitted 459 Filipino civil servants, equipping them with the tools to drive policy reform and national development. Scholars don’t just gain knowledge; they absorb values, habits, and systems thinking. This fresh round of funding is part of a long-running commitment.

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Midlife Career Change: How to Navigate It and Be Successful

Careerminds

years in 2024, the lowest since 2002. A lateral move, special assignment, or internal promotion can provide you with fresh challenges and new learning opportunities, without sacrificing your seniority, benefits, or support system. There are also structural reasons to consider a midlife career change.

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Employee Engagement Calendar: Your Year-Round Roadmap for 2024-25

Vantage Circle

Employee Engagement Calendar 2024-25 for 365 Days of Engagement January National Mentoring Month (January): Launched in 2002, this annual campaign aims to unify and expand the mentoring movement. Share resources or tools for securely storing and managing passwords and offer to set up employee password management systems.

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Boston Consulting Group names new Asia Pacific Chair

People Matters

Sasaki was previously Northeast Asia system leader from 2019 to 2024, managing the firm’s operations in Japan and Korea with a focus on strengthening brand presence and reach. He joined BCG in 2002 and was appointed managing director in 2010, a position he still holds.

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Talent Symposium

Workforce Opportunity Services

2016), Analysis and Design of Information Systems (2007), Applied Ecommerce (2002), and The Art of Analysis (1997) and has published numerous articles and papers relating to service learning for underserved populations, IT organizational integration, mentoring and staff development.

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Trump administration nixes union contracts at FEMA, USCIS, food safety agencies

Government Executive

The 2002 law creating the Homeland Security Department excised those functions from APHIS and placing them within U.S. “The only ‘secure’ thing here is the system where all of the food inspection data is kept, and if you want information from it, you have to FOIA it,” she said.

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