Articles in the News in the Pictures Category

Temporary suspension of online services due to an earthquake
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 16 March 2011

Due to the continuous earthquakes occurring in the eastern regions of Japan since Mar. 11, 2011, the power companies in Japan have encouraged everyone to cooperate by conserving as much energy as possible as it is feared there will not be enough power supply. Based on the current situation, we have decided to shut down [...]

Boeing Statement Regarding Japan Earthquake
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 15 March 2011

CHICAGO, – Boeing released the following statement in response to today’s earthquake in Japan: “The thoughts of Boeing employees around the world are with the people of Japan as they endure a difficult, tragic time,” said Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney. “We have strong, long-standing relationships with colleagues, customers and business partners there, [...]

Bayer helps the victims of the natural disasters in Australia and New Zealand
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 7 March 2011

Leverkusen, – In response to the natural disasters in Australia and New Zealand, Bayer is providing immediate relief in the form of financial aid and product donations of more than EUR 170,000 and supports the donations by its local employees. Following the devastating earthquake in New Zealand, the Company provides EUR 75,000 to the Red [...]

U.S. Business Magazine Fortune: BASF is the most admired German company
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 7 March 2011

“World’s Most Admired Companies 2011” – BASF also ranked as the top company in the global chemical industry Ludwigshafen , Germany – – BASF is the world’s most admired German company and also ranks as the top company in the global chemical industry. This is the result of a survey carried out by the renowned [...]

Despite Low Job Satisfaction, Employees Unlikely to Seek New Jobs, Accenture Research Reports, Prefer to Focus on Creating Opportunities with Current Employers
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 4 March 2011

International Women’s Day Accenture research shows that women and men around the globe share similar career perspectives NEW YORK; – More than half of female business professionals around the world – and a similar percentage of their male counterparts – report that they are dissatisfied with their jobs. At the same time, however, a significant [...]

Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program Puts the Public in the Driver’s Seat of a Corporate Philanthropic Effort
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 3 March 2011

TORRANCE, CALIF. – Toyota today announced its “100 Cars for Good” program, which will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public. Beginning March 7, 2011, registered 501c(3) non-profit organizations can apply online through Toyota’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/toyota for a chance to [...]

Dell SecureWorks Wins 2011 SC Magazine Reader Trust Award for Best Managed Security Service
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 25 February 2011

Atlanta, Georgia Dell SecureWorks, a leading global provider of information security services, has been recognized as the Best Managed Security Service within the Reader Trust category of the 2011 SC Awards U.S. The announcement was made the evening of Feb. 15, 2011 at the SC Awards Gala, held in conjunction with the annual RSA Conference [...]

Two protesters killed in Yemen
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 16 February 2011

At least two pro-democracy protesters have been killed during clashes with security forces in Yemen’s main southern city of Aden, medical sources say. Both men were killed when security forces opened fire on hundreds of pro-democracy protesters in al-Mansura neighborhood. Scores of others were also injured during the clashes. The incident occurred on Wednesday, the [...]

Mattel and Mattel Children’s Foundation Jointly Announce $750,000 Donation to Proactively Fund Save the Children and the American Red Cross Disaster Response
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 4 February 2011

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.– Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT), the world’s largest toy company, today jointly announced with the Mattel Children’s Foundation a multi-year disaster response strategy, which includes a $750,000 cash donation and toy donation program in partnership with Save the Children and the American Red Cross. The initiative represents a strategic focus and groundbreaking shift toward corporate [...]

Maersk joins UN disaster relief team
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Posted in News in the Pictures on 4 February 2011

The A.P. Moller – Maersk Group is proud to announce it has joined a team of international companies, designated as a disaster relief support network under the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The Logistics Emergency Teams (LETs) consist of four of the world’s leading logistics and transport companies and supports the WFP and the [...]