Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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May 212012
Lisa Lisson goes undercover. Tune in to Undercover Boss Abroad on Thursday, May 24th at 8:00 pm ET on TLC to watch Lisa Lisson in action.
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May 072012
As an avid runner, I enjoy warm summer days when I can lace up my shoes and go for a jog through my neighborhood. I also enjoy the longer hours of sunshine, and watching the neighborhood kids taking advantage of the extra daylight with games of dodge ball, football, or street hockey. But it also scares me a little because I know there are many times that kids go chasing after a ball and forget to look for oncoming traffic. -
Apr 022012
...There were dozens of women looking for an opportunity with a company who will recognize their potential and encourage their growth. We were happy to share our personal stories and talk about the culture of excellence we enjoy at FedEx. Many times during the conference, I heard comments about the difference we make to our customers and the impact our team had throughout the event...
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Mar 082012In this edition of the Diverse Appeal:
-Rebecca Yeung's rise from a small town in China to her leadership position at FedEx
-Entrepreneurship in Africa
-Two women bond during their fight against cancer
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Mar 072012During the holidays, we often hear the Peak shipping season referred to as our “Super Bowl”.
Well, when the big game comes to your hometown, that term becomes larger than life. Indianapolis recently hosted Super Bowl XLVI and FedEx played a major role delivering the biggest game of the year. Planning begins months in advance and impacts all operations. Here’s a behind the scenes look at how we delivered the Super Bowl: -
Feb 062012
51 weeks a year my good old friend Peter is a very reputable man. He works as a teacher, loves cooking and watching football on TV and regularly supports some older neighbors by carrying their groceries up the stairs. Peter lives in downtown Cologne, Germany – and this is an important point for our story. For insiders, there is a very brief and a very simple explanation why his life changes completely for one week each year. Sounds strange to you? Well, let me explain:
Cologne is famous for its carnival. Officially... -
Dec 212011When I first met Burnetta Williams 30 years ago, I could tell there was something special about her. She exuded a quiet power and confidence that gave me the feeling she could handle big jobs. And how! She was a brilliant, results-oriented leader who took on the most challenging tasks with humility and grace. Her passing on December 13 is a loss to FedEx and the many lives she touched along her journey.
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Oct 282011
...Sometimes the story is about an employee who went well above expectations to deliver the Purple Promise to a customer. At other times, I hear amazing stories of employees who’ve helped someone in need. What’s common about the stories is how FedEx employees are driven to contribute to the company’s success in their own unique and remarkable ways.
Maybe you have a story to share about how you embraced the FedEx spirit. Why don’t you blog about it? I’d love to hear it!... -
Oct 262011This year, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the 2011 Mid-South Pride Festival and Parade, an annual, multicultural and educational event in Memphis that highlights the continued need for better understanding, respect and fairness for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people and their allies. FedEx was one of several organizations having a presence including many corporations, multi-faith places of worship, and non-profits. Supportive organizations of the event included the National Civil Rights Museum and Downtown Memphis Commission. We proudly promoted FedEx as an employer of choice and the Safe Kids Walk This Way program, which teaches safe behaviors to motorists and child pedestrians that help create safer communities.
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Oct 122011
Heroes are hard to come by. To find one, you might look for someone who doesn’t give in to pain, and who is respectful, kind and selfless. After visiting the Philippines on a medical mission last month, FedEx Ground Organizational Development senior manager Kelly Brown shares a connection with an entire population of people who she considers to be heroes.
