Month: July 2023

For the ninth consecutive year, Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, receiving a top score of 100 on the annual Disability Equality Index (DEI). We’re honored to be part of this distinguished list of companies that are taking measurable, tangible actions toward disability inclusion and equality.

The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network. It is widely accepted as the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool measuring disability inclusion in the workplace.

For us, it’s a reflection of our dedication to create a culture of inclusion across our company. This includes our Employee Resource Group, the MyAbilities Network, our Accessibility Center of Excellence (COE) for Xfinity customers who rely on accessibility services, and participation in initiatives such as Global Accessibility Awareness Day to help expand employee education on creating more inclusive, accessible experiences for everyone.

In addition, this recognition reflects more than a decade’s worth of work to make our products, technology, services, and experiences accessible to the widest possible audience while opening new doors to independence for people with disabilities. From breakthrough product innovations like our revolutionary Xfinity Large Button Voice Remote, which was named “The Best Universal TV Remote for Seniors or the Disabled” by USA Today in 2023, to offering the industry’s first dedicated customer support team in American Sign Language. In other words, disability inclusion continues to be at the heart of how we create experiences that everyone can enjoy.

Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to be one of the top scoring companies – and we look forward to continuing this important work as a part of our commitment to creating a culture of inclusion across our company that represents and supports people of all abilities.

By Lara Warren

Hayley, a Regions associate, is excited. She’s finishing up painting her new home — her first— and almost ready to move in. The Relationship Banker from Meridian, Mississippi, has just become a homeowner, thanks to a little help from Regions. Mortgage benefits are just some of the many benefits Regions associates can enjoy when they join Team Green.

“Working for Regions has given me so many perks, including the Regions Mortgage 5 for 5 Loan program,” Hayley says.

The Region 5 for 5 Loan is a $5,000 interest-free mortgage loan for Regions associates. What makes the 5 for 5 Loan special is that it is forgivable. When associates stay at Regions for five years after taking the loan, they do not need to repay it. And better still, Regions recently enhanced the program, adjusting the financial requirements to make the program available to even more associates.

Working for Regions has given me so many perks, including the Regions Mortgage 5 for 5 Loan program.

Haley, relationship banker at Regions

“A key priority in Regions’ Strategic Plan is to invest in the wellbeing of our associates,” says Dave Keenan, Chief Administrative and Human Resources Officer for Regions. “This includes helping make homeownership possible for more employees.”

Regions believes that homeownership is important. It not only builds value and security for the homeowners, but it also strengthens communities — making life better for everyone in the communities we serve.

Hayley is just starting out in her career and has been at Regions for a little over a year. She sees a long future for herself here.

“I am so happy to work here, and having this associate homeownership benefit was a great benefit,” Hayley says. “It reminds me that I work for a company that appreciates my loyalty and commitment.”

A key priority in Regions’ Strategic Plan is to invest in the wellbeing of our associates. This includes helping make homeownership possible for more employees.

Dave Keenan, Regions Chief Administrative and Human Resources Officer

Mortgage Benefits for Regions Associates
Regions wants to make it easier for our associates to achieve the dream of owning a home. That’s why we offer a variety of homeownership benefits to help make that happen. Learn more about benefits for Regions associates at regions.com.

Ready to build your career at Regions?
Associates are Regions’ most valuable resource. When they succeed, Regions succeeds. Looking for a place to chart your personal career course? Visit the Careers page on regions.com to search current job listings and to learn more about working at Regions.

Read more about benefits for Regions associates:

Regions Bank Introduces Tuition-Free Education Benefits to All Associates Through GuildRegions Contributes $23 Million to Associate 401(k) Plan AccountsAssociate Benefits Portal

Originally published on GoDaddy Life

What was your favorite part of your GoDaddy internship?

I loved the interactive Zoom events that were regularly organized, which helped us bond with other interns — especially considering my internship was fully remote (also not forgetting the cool swag that we kept receiving)! My ultimate favorite part of the internship was the GoDaddy Hackathon — I had the opportunity to learn and build an interesting Slack Bot that aimed at the developer community to prompt relevant answer threads available, for the questions asked. Our efforts led us to win the ‘Tool Innovation’ Award. It was an absolute pleasure working with my Hackathon team and building meaningful friendships! The diverse activities, like the fire-side chat and Q&A with the CEO, were a great chance to gain valuable insights from others. My team was an amazing source of inspiration in my learning journey as well. Weekly meetings with my intern buddy grew into lovely chats and virtual tours of the office space!

Did you learn anything in your internship that has helped you in your final semesters in college?

There were a lot of learnings that I took back with me post-internship. The valuable guidance I received on approaching tasks effectively, was something I was able to pragmatically apply during my final semester at the university. I’m extremely thankful to each member of my team, as they warmly welcomed me and gave me time to grow and understand the services we worked on, using effective strategies. Throughout my internship, I acquired some great team-building skills. The exposure of implementing and handling real-time REST APIs was really immersive and exciting. Prior to this, it was only limited to small-scale projects in my coursework. The tasks I worked on also gave me a chance to get my hands on the .NET technology. The GoDaddy values such as ‘Work Courageously’, ‘Live Passionately’ and ‘Join Forces,’ were definitely impactful in nurturing a better and productive mindset for myself.

What were you most excited for, about starting full-time for GoDaddy?

I was most excited to join my team again and work on the technologies that helped me grow as an intern. And of course, finally visiting the office in-person and meeting them! The opportunity to be working with the extremely talented workforce around me was a great one indeed. Every day, I did learn something new, be it during pair-programming, team meetings, or knowledge-sharing sessions.

What advice would you share with future interns?

My advice would be: believe in yourself. As cliché as it may sound, it gives you a great head start in your internship journey, especially during the times when you feel you lack a required skill for a said task. The lessons you will pick up on the way along with your team’s support will be worthwhile. The people at GoDaddy are wonderfully helpful, so do not hesitate to ask for help when you feel you’re stuck at a task for a long time. From the time of onboarding us to bidding us farewell, the GoDaddy team ensures we feel a great sense of ease and belonging.

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