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Giving Back on the National Day of Service

January 14, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged every aspect of our daily lives and countless individuals and families around the world have—and continue to—suffer because of it. On January 18, we will honor the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, remembering those who fight for equality and dedicate themselves to making the world a better place. Given the events of 2020 through today, the National Day of Service reminds us that it’s more important than ever to give back and lift up our communities.

Marc DeCourcey

Community Improvement

Corporate Citizenship

Bringing Business to the Table for Early Childhood Education in Nebraska

Center for Education and Workforce

December 23, 2020

Quality early childhood education and care can help solve a two-generation workforce challenge. It empowers parents to be productive in their careers, while ensuring our youngest children develop the cognitive and social skills they will need to thrive as productive adults.

Elizabeth Everett

Early Childhood Education

Education

K-12 Education

Lessons from the Pandemic: Childcare for Essential Workers

Center for Education and Workforce

December 22, 2020

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in March, companies had to quickly adjust in order to support their employees with the changes that were taking place. For many, childcare was the number one issue.

Nicole D'Uva

Early Childhood Education

Health and Wellness

K-12 Education

Workforce Training

COVID-19 Business in Action Interview Series: Amazon Web Services

Corporate Citizenship Center

November 23, 2020

Yagmur Cosar

Corporate Citizenship

Disaster Response

Business Leaders Can Help Stop the Spread of Disease This Flu Season

Emerging Issues

November 5, 2020

Health officials are warning the country is facing down a “two-front war” as the coronavirus pandemic collides with regular flu season.

Emerging Issues

Health and Wellness

How Forward-Looking Companies Can Address the Signs of Mental Health Decline in the Workplace

Emerging Issues

November 4, 2020

Before the year 2020, many individuals forecasted their vision board to be filled with milestones, whether it is achieving a promotion at work from an outlined five-year plan, relocating for a new job, or plans to build a small business with new hires.

DR. ANTON BIZZELL

Health and Wellness

Opioid Crisis

In Times of Crisis, Empathy and Compassion are Business Imperatives

Corporate Citizenship Center

July 24, 2020

In the era of COVID-19, an economic recession, and widespread social unrest, mental health is the next crisis we need to prepare for.

Elyse Cohen

Health and Wellness

COVID-19 Business in Action Interview Series: PepsiCo

Corporate Citizenship Center

July 17, 2020

We sat down with business leaders driving the global corporate response to COVID-19 to learn more about their efforts, how they are navigating this uncharted territory, and what advice they have for others. Next up in our COVID-19 Business in Action interview series is Kenny Thompson, Head of External Affairs, PepsiCo

Yagmur Cosar

Corporate Citizenship

Disaster Response

The Childcare Equation

Center for Education and Workforce

July 10, 2020

Childcare is important for children, and it is essential for working parents. Parents rely on childcare to help them enter, re-enter, or remain in the workforce. But access to affordable, quality childcare is hard to come by, and now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families are experiencing additional challenges in finding childcare that meets their needs. It is no secret that parents dedicate significant energy and resources balancing their roles at home, in the community, and in the workplace. Parents must consider various factors in determining the level and type of childcare solutions that best meet their needs. These factors make up what we’re referring to as the ‘Childcare Equation.’

Julia Barfield, MPH, MSW

Kerri Briggs, Ph.D.

Early Childhood Education

Economic Empowerment

Education

Women