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Employee-Owned Firm Invests $15M, Adds 150 Jobs in NC
InnovationFeb 12

Employee-Owned Firm Invests $15M, Adds 150 Jobs in NC

A data infrastructure company is doubling down on New Bern, North Carolina, with a massive expansion that will create up to 150 new jobs. The best part? Every employee owns a piece of the company they're building.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Why Money Doesn't Buy Engaged Employees (And What Does)
SolutionsMay 30

Why Money Doesn't Buy Engaged Employees (And What Does)

A company paid top dollar but couldn't figure out why employees stayed disengaged year after year. The answer reveals what truly motivates people at work.

Fast Company2 min read
Lab Employees Choose Charities Close to Their Hearts
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Lab Employees Choose Charities Close to Their Hearts

A Pennsylvania medical lab is letting employees direct its charitable giving to nonprofits that changed their lives. Five organizations received donations this year, from animal rescues to cancer awareness groups.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Daily Feedback Boosts Employee Engagement by 80%
SolutionsMar 4

Daily Feedback Boosts Employee Engagement by 80%

Companies that treat feedback as a daily practice instead of an annual event see dramatic results. Research shows 80% of employees who receive regular feedback feel fully engaged at work.

Fast Company2 min read
GoTyme Bank Shares Ownership With 2,000+ Employees
Acts of KindnessMay 18

GoTyme Bank Shares Ownership With 2,000+ Employees

Africa's newest unicorn is turning employees into potential millionaires through stock options. The South African digital bank's move could create wealth-building opportunities across all staff levels.

TechCabal2 min read
Cathay Pacific Boosts Employee Bonuses After Record Year
Daily MixFeb 4

Cathay Pacific Boosts Employee Bonuses After Record Year

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways is increasing profit-sharing bonuses for employees after achieving record customer satisfaction scores and strong financial results in 2025. Eligible staff will receive slightly higher payouts than last year's 6.2 weeks of salary.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Nvidia CEO: I Pay My 42,000 Employees As Much As I Can
Community HeroesJun 3

Nvidia CEO: I Pay My 42,000 Employees As Much As I Can

Jensen Huang runs the world's most valuable company with a simple philosophy: take care of people first, and everything else follows. The Nvidia CEO personally reviews every compensation package and always increases what the company spends on its employees.

Fast Company2 min read
Bank Employees Wear Jeans for Charity, Raise $2,616
Acts of KindnessMay 12

Bank Employees Wear Jeans for Charity, Raise $2,616

Chelsea State Bank employees donated $3 weekly to wear jeans on Fridays, raising $2,616 for families in crisis. The bank matched every dollar to support a local charity that gives 100% of donations to neighbors in need.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Cadbury Employees Give £5,000 to Welsh Care Home
Acts of KindnessMay 13

Cadbury Employees Give £5,000 to Welsh Care Home

Factory workers in Wales just helped their local care home secure a £5,000 grant to build a sensory room for elderly residents. The donation came through Cadbury Foundation's employee-driven charity program that's now given away over £1 million.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Flipkart Employees Reach 2.8 Million Lives Through Giving
SolutionsMay 21

Flipkart Employees Reach 2.8 Million Lives Through Giving

When International Women's Day arrived at Flipkart, executives weren't giving speeches. They were packing menstrual hygiene kits alongside thousands of employees transforming corporate culture into community action.

YourStory India2 min read
Company Awards $1M+ to 38 Employees' Kids Since 1997
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Company Awards $1M+ to 38 Employees' Kids Since 1997

A California produce company just celebrated 38 scholarship winners whose parents work on their farms. For nearly 30 years, Grimmway has invested millions in helping employee families reach college and trade school dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
USPS Employees Raise Nearly $2M for Federal Charity Drive
Acts of KindnessApr 6

USPS Employees Raise Nearly $2M for Federal Charity Drive

Postal workers across America pledged almost $2 million to help charities through the federal government's annual workplace giving campaign. The donations included cash pledges and thousands of volunteer hours from employees who wanted to make a difference.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Atlanta Celebrates Juneteenth with Black-Owned Businesses
Acts of KindnessJun 20

Atlanta Celebrates Juneteenth with Black-Owned Businesses

Twenty Black-owned businesses gathered at a historic civil rights landmark to celebrate Juneteenth with community and hope. The multi-day celebration continues with Atlanta's Freedom Day Parade showcasing art, peace, and progress.

Google News - Unity Celebration2 min read
Zomato Founder Welcomes Back 400+ Former Employees
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Zomato Founder Welcomes Back 400+ Former Employees

Deepinder Goyal is inviting former Zomato employees to return, acknowledging past workplace chaos while promising a more organized company culture. Over 400 people have already rejoined for second or third stints and are doing their best work yet.

YourStory India2 min read
Maine Company Powers 25,000 Homes With Old Radar Base
Planet WinsMar 3

Maine Company Powers 25,000 Homes With Old Radar Base

An employee-owned construction company transformed an abandoned military radar site into a 58-megawatt wind farm that powers 25,000 Maine homes. Cianbro Companies is also developing innovative energy storage solutions to make clean power more reliable and affordable.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Georgia's 44,000 Women-Owned Businesses Drive Growth
SolutionsMar 3

Georgia's 44,000 Women-Owned Businesses Drive Growth

Georgia now hosts more than 44,000 women-owned employer firms, one of the largest concentrations in the Southeast. Corporate partnerships are opening doors to larger contracts, creating a ripple effect of jobs and economic opportunity across the state.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Wawa Opens First Self-Owned Tesla Supercharger in Florida
InnovationJan 20

Wawa Opens First Self-Owned Tesla Supercharger in Florida

America's favorite convenience store chain just launched its first self-owned Tesla charging station, marking a major milestone in a partnership that started over a decade ago. The Florida site represents a turning point where retailers are betting big on electric vehicle infrastructure.

Electrek2 min read
5 Veteran-Owned Brands Supporting American Heroes
Acts of KindnessJun 10

5 Veteran-Owned Brands Supporting American Heroes

These veteran-owned food and beverage companies are turning profits into purpose, supporting firefighters, disaster relief, and fellow service members. From coffee to hot sauce, every purchase helps those who served.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Women-Owned Businesses Revitalize New Kensington
Acts of KindnessMar 13

Women-Owned Businesses Revitalize New Kensington

In New Kensington, Pennsylvania, women entrepreneurs are transforming a downtown district into a thriving hub of collaboration and success. About 16 women-owned businesses now anchor the community's economic revival.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Malaysian AI Chatbot Cuts Employee Support Time to Seconds
InnovationApr 3

Malaysian AI Chatbot Cuts Employee Support Time to Seconds

A pharmaceutical company in Malaysia just won a major tech award for an AI assistant that answers employee questions in 120 languages, day or night. What used to take days now happens in seconds.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read

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