Girl Scouts: Transforming Lives Around the World
2012 was the Year of the Girl, a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA). Their years of […]
DuPont Company: Putting Employees First
DuPont creates a Mindful Work® experience for their employees. The company offers many programs that help employees live a better life. DuPont provides educational opportunities […]
The Body Shop: Responsible Retail
Corporate social responsibility has become a hot trend in recent years. But there are some businesses, like the Body Shop, who were concerned about the […]
Make-A-Wish: Encouraging Kids One Wish at a Time
This past April 29th marked the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s 32nd annual World Wish Day. Over the years thousands of children facing life-threatening medical conditions have had […]
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: 360-Degree Care
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been at the top of most lists of companies who are committed to mindful working practices. CHOA provides onsite childcare. It […]
Kony 2012: Movement of Justice or Controversy
A global movement of justice has recently gained momentum through the power of social media. An activist group called Invisible Children created a documentary about […]
Ten Thousand Villages: Sustainable, Fair Trade
It all started in late 1940’s from the trunk of Edna Byler’s car. She traveled to Puerto Rico in 1946 and witnessed the country’s overwhelming poverty. Byler believed she […]
BeadforLife: Sustainable, Fair-Trade Jewelry
Jewelry is usually worn to make a statement about our personal style, but they can also be used to promote awareness. To help the environment […]
SAS: Committed to Employees
Fortune named SAS as one of the top companies to work for 2011, and I recently listened to a speech given by the Vice President […]
Patagonia: Environment and Sustainability
Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis. – Patagonia’s Mission Statement The core of […]