Author: sHq_LoGiNz

CACI’s commitment to supporting veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses remains a defining part of its culture. In 2025, that longstanding dedication was reinforced through 10 prestigious distinctions, reflecting continued efforts to create meaningful career pathways for the military-affiliated community.

“These awards are team awards, reflecting the unwavering commitment of CACI’s 25,000 employees to hiring, supporting, and retaining veterans in its workforce,” said CACI Vice President of Veteran and Military Affairs Gary Patton. “Our program’s goal is to ensure that our veteran and military-affiliated employees have the resources and support they need to continue their mission with CACI.”

A year of enduring support 

CACI has once again been recognized for its veteran hiring and retention efforts. The company received the 2025 U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Medallion — the only federal-level veterans’ employment award — for the third year. CACI was also named a 5-Star Veterans Employer by VETS Indexes for the fifth year in a row, highlighting consistent excellence in veteran recruitment and inclusion.

CACI’s longstanding dedication to military-affiliated professionals earned several workplace culture honors. The company has sustained its Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation for 18 consecutive years. It also received its seventh Military Spouse Friendly Employer® Award, recognizing programs that support the unique career challenges of military spouses.

Service members and veterans themselves continue to endorse CACI as an employer of choice. The company appeared on the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets list for the tenth consecutive year and was named one of America’s Best Employers for Veterans by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year. Newsweek similarly recognized CACI as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans for the third consecutive year based on surveys and thousands of workplace reviews.

CACI has also seen its efforts acknowledged through new honors this year. For the first time, the company was named a 2025 Outstanding Navy Reserve Employer, placing it among roughly 40 civilian organizations recognized nationwide for going above and beyond in supporting Reserve Sailors.

Additionally, U.S. Veterans Magazine named CACI a Top Veteran-Friendly Company for the eleventh consecutive year, reflecting the company’s work to provide limitless opportunities for veterans across all career stages. CACI also received the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) Champions Award for the fifteenth year, underscoring the impact of its Small Business Advocacy Office and its commitment to strengthening the veteran-owned business community.

Unlock your limitless potential with CACI

Together, these recognitions underscore CACI’s enduring focus on building a workplace where the military community can grow their careers and remain connected to the mission. Learn how you can apply your experience to impactful missions alongside a purpose-driven team.

About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 25,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

# # #

Corporate Communications and Media:
Lauren Presti
Executive Director, Strategic Communications
(703) 434-5037, lauren.presti@caci.com

MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 29, 2025 /3BL/ – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced the launch of an enterprise-wide AI Education and Literacy program, which includes personalized, roles-based trainings for team members around the world. This program reinforces the company’s commitment to investing in the development of its people, consistent with its culture.

As part of a multi-year transformation journey, the company is using AI-powered solutions to make supply chains smarter for everyone. This AI Education and Literacy program will build common AI fluency and skills across the global FedEx enterprise, helping team members develop and enhance capabilities to apply AI responsibly and effectively.

“The future of business is being shaped by data and AI more than ever before,” said Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO, FedEx Corporation. “As FedEx continues its evolution into an AI-powered enterprise, our people remain at the heart of everything we do. We’re investing in AI education tools to help our team members grow their skills; support safer, smarter work; and unlock new opportunities across the business.”

In addition to building out internal training programs that expand on AI fundamentals, FedEx has tapped Accenture to provide customized AI education programs. Through its AI-native training platform LearnVantage, Accenture will provide tailored, scalable training, complete with skill recognition and interactive live training sessions to drive adoption. Personalized skilling pathways will also empower FedEx team members to build AI literacy depending on where they are on their professional growth journey.

The enhanced AI training offering is designed to create a shared language of technology understanding across the FedEx team. Employees will learn the skills they need to apply AI responsibly within their function. FedEx leaders will be equipped with the knowledge of how to embed AI into their own work, their teams’ work, and cross-functional processes to drive transformational change.

“We are on a journey to empower our people with AI literacy and the practical technology skills needed to keep driving our business forward,” said Vishal Talwar, chief digital and information officer, FedEx Corporation. “As we create a shared, common understanding of AI internally at FedEx, team members will have access to modules, AI certifications, and mastery opportunities to help grow in their careers.”

“FedEx is making supply chains smarter for everyone by putting its people at the center and providing them with the training they need to thrive in the age of AI,” said Julie Sweet, chair and CEO, Accenture. “We are excited to partner with FedEx to deliver role-based training that enables its employees to use AI responsibly, discover new ways of working, and confidently drive transformational change. Together, we can help unlock the full value of AI across the company.”

About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $89 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 29, 2025 /3BL/ – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced the launch of an enterprise-wide AI Education and Literacy program, which includes personalized, roles-based trainings for team members around the world. This program reinforces the company’s commitment to investing in the development of its people, consistent with its culture.

As part of a multi-year transformation journey, the company is using AI-powered solutions to make supply chains smarter for everyone. This AI Education and Literacy program will build common AI fluency and skills across the global FedEx enterprise, helping team members develop and enhance capabilities to apply AI responsibly and effectively.

“The future of business is being shaped by data and AI more than ever before,” said Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO, FedEx Corporation. “As FedEx continues its evolution into an AI-powered enterprise, our people remain at the heart of everything we do. We’re investing in AI education tools to help our team members grow their skills; support safer, smarter work; and unlock new opportunities across the business.”

In addition to building out internal training programs that expand on AI fundamentals, FedEx has tapped Accenture to provide customized AI education programs. Through its AI-native training platform LearnVantage, Accenture will provide tailored, scalable training, complete with skill recognition and interactive live training sessions to drive adoption. Personalized skilling pathways will also empower FedEx team members to build AI literacy depending on where they are on their professional growth journey.

The enhanced AI training offering is designed to create a shared language of technology understanding across the FedEx team. Employees will learn the skills they need to apply AI responsibly within their function. FedEx leaders will be equipped with the knowledge of how to embed AI into their own work, their teams’ work, and cross-functional processes to drive transformational change.

“We are on a journey to empower our people with AI literacy and the practical technology skills needed to keep driving our business forward,” said Vishal Talwar, chief digital and information officer, FedEx Corporation. “As we create a shared, common understanding of AI internally at FedEx, team members will have access to modules, AI certifications, and mastery opportunities to help grow in their careers.”

“FedEx is making supply chains smarter for everyone by putting its people at the center and providing them with the training they need to thrive in the age of AI,” said Julie Sweet, chair and CEO, Accenture. “We are excited to partner with FedEx to deliver role-based training that enables its employees to use AI responsibly, discover new ways of working, and confidently drive transformational change. Together, we can help unlock the full value of AI across the company.”

About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $89 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., December 29, 2025 /3BL/ – During this season of giving, Entergy Arkansas is doing more than powering communities across its 63-county service area, the company is empowering its employees to make a direct difference in those communities throughout Arkansas for neighbors facing hardship. In the past month alone, Entergy Arkansas has directed $30,000 to hunger-relief efforts statewide at the request of employees who saw needs in their communities.

Drew County effort delivers support through February
In Drew County, a local food program that serves 156 senior citizens and disabled residents was temporarily paused due to relocation of a distribution site during the recent federal government shutdown. When Customer Service Manager Amanda Killingsworth, a lifelong Drew County resident, learned of the issue, she quickly mobilized support. She reached out to co-workers and more than 2,600 people on Facebook to sponsor a month of food for $60 per recipient.

Two weeks later, she and colleagues were shopping in bulk, assembling meals with volunteers and delivering boxes by Entergy truck and trailer.

“Entergy truly loves the communities it serves,” Killingsworth said. “When your company president, vice president, managers and co-workers ask, ‘What can we do?’ you realize you’re surrounded by people who believe in service just as much as you do.”

With Entergy Arkansas’s support and donations Killingsworth helped raise, every program participant — and several additional residents in need — received food boxes with enough supplies to last through February.

Hunger Relief Alliance strengthens statewide food access
Statewide, the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance has also been working to keep shelves stocked at its six regional food banks and more than 500 community partners during the months when many Arkansans were not receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Entergy Arkansas provided a $20,000 grant to support that effort.

Entergy Arkansas Director of Public Affairs John Bethel, who serves as president of the Alliance board, said the grant filled a critical gap.

“This support helped the Alliance provide food to food banks and pantries across the state, helping fight food insecurity and meet the critical needs of our neighbors,” Bethel said.

Alliance CEO Sylvia Blain said Entergy’s partnership strengthens hunger-relief work across Arkansas.

“Entergy’s investment strengthens our statewide network and ensures rural communities, seniors, and families have access to healthy food and emergency support,” Blain said. “We are grateful for Entergy’s continued leadership through John Bethel. His advocacy and service have strengthened hunger-relief efforts statewide and helped connect Entergy employees to the needs of local food pantries.”

Entergy Arkansas employees connect nonprofits to resources

In Malvern, Ashley Selph, network administrative assistant, knew Revive Community Outreach’s pantry was serving more families than ever. She contacted Revive Director Courtney McKinney and encouraged her to apply for an Entergy Arkansas grant. For McKinney — who grew up with Selph — the outreach itself was just as meaningful as the financial support.

“Having community members who work for Entergy advocate for our nonprofit means everything to us,” McKinney said. “It shows how deeply our neighbors care and how willing they are to use their resources to uplift local families.”

Grant helps Sulphur Rock students through holiday breaks
Across the state in Independence County, Vegetation Operations Coordinator Chris Millay was visiting his children at Sulphur Rock Elementary when Principal Tina Baker mentioned an urgent need. The school, which provides weekly food boxes to 52 students, lacked funds to purchase food for the upcoming holiday breaks. Millay immediately relayed the request, and by the next morning Entergy Arkansas confirmed a grant to cover the need.

“Sulphur Rock Elementary is grateful for Entergy employees who go beyond their workplace to advocate for our students,” Baker said. “Grants like these directly support our efforts to ensure every child has what they need to learn, grow and thrive.”

Nearly $1M, 30K volunteer hours invested in communities in 2025
In 2025, Entergy Arkansas awarded nearly $1 million in grants, including more than $125,000 for hunger-relief programs. Employees are also on track to complete over 30,000 volunteer hours with nonprofits and schools across the state.

“We invest in solutions and partner with organizations that share our commitment to improving quality of life in Arkansas,” said Brandi Hinkle, senior representative for Entergy Corporate Social Responsibility. “Our employees do the same — giving their time and resources to help those who are disadvantaged.”

Volunteers continue giving spirit through December
Throughout December, Entergy Arkansas employees will continue serving communities by collecting toys for Arkansas Children’s Hospital families, ringing bells for the Salvation Army, distributing coats to elementary students and assembling pantry boxes for those facing food insecurity.

To learn more about the Entergy Charitable Foundation and Entergy Arkansas Corporate Social Responsibility, visit entergy.com/csr/giving. 

About Entergy Arkansas
Entergy Arkansas provides electricity to approximately 735,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR). Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at EntergyArkansas.com and connect with @EntergyARK on social media. 

Media inquiries:
Lamor Williams
lwill51@entergy.com
501-377-3525

View original content here.

Originally published on GoDaddy

TEMPE, Ariz., December 29, 2025 /3BL/ — GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) announced the next phase of its Agent Name Service (ANS), unveiling the new ANS Marketplace at www.GoDaddy.com/ANS – along with a set of new AI agents people can try today. The ANS Marketplace gives entrepreneurs, developers and platforms a way to discover ANS-verified agents, understand how they work and see ANS trust signals in action.

ANS is GoDaddy’s trusted identity naming system for AI agents, designed to help keep the internet and people safe from rogue AI agents. ANS builds trust and security with agentic agents by pairing human-readable names with a cryptographically verifiable identity so that agents can be discovered, verified and governed across ecosystems. It builds on GoDaddy’s decades of experience as a leader in domain names, Domain Name System (DNS) and certificate infrastructure.

“ANS is about making AI agents as discoverable and trustworthy as domains and websites,” said Travis Muhlestein, GoDaddy chief technology officer for product & AI. “With the ANS Marketplace, we’re showing people what trusted agents can do and giving a clear, ANS-backed standard for what ‘trustworthy agents’ actually means.”

ANS Marketplace launches with early test agents
The new marketplace site at www.GoDaddy.com/ANS features a curated set of AI agents that demonstrate practical use cases for small businesses and developers. They include:

• Brand Advisor – Suggests business and domain names based on a business description, checks domain availability and can generate logo and banner concepts.
• Home Page Advisor – Analyzes a website’s home page, suggests improvements and checks basic SEO signals for the page.
• Place Reviews Analyzer – Reads public Google Maps reviews for a business, such as a restaurant or hotel, and summarizes overall sentiment and key takeaways.
• Social Media Post Generator – Uses a provided webpage as input to generate an Instagram-style post, including a title, summarized caption and image concept.
• Business Information Snoopy – Checks whether a business’s core details are consistent across popular online services, including Google Maps, Yelp, Foursquare, Bing, Apple Maps and OpenStreetMap.

These agents are designed to help people understand how ANS-named agents can support real-world business workflows while remaining verifiable and accountable.

20 WooCommerce agents join the ANS ecosystem
GoDaddy also launched 20 AI agents generated from WordPress WooCommerce stores hosted on the GoDaddy platform. These agents are derived from real storefronts and product data, demonstrating how merchant-specific agents can help answer customer questions, surface catalog information and support shopping journeys in a trusted way.

By connecting WooCommerce stores to ANS, GoDaddy is showcasing how existing online businesses can extend their presence in an “agentic” world while maintaining clear identity and control.

New ANS-verified badges signal trusted agents
To make it easier to recognize trusted agents that are enrolled through ANS, GoDaddy has introduced new ANS-verified badges, which indicate:

• The agent is named and registered through ANS
• Its identity can be checked cryptographically
• Its status and policy can be inspected before agents exchange data or take action

These visual signals are designed to help users quickly distinguish ANS-approved agents from unverified or potentially malicious ones, aligning with GoDaddy’s broader mission to bring internet-scale trust to the growing agent ecosystem.

Get started
Developers and interested partners can explore the ANS Marketplace and interact with agents at www.GoDaddy.com/ans. Those who want to go deeper with integrations and standards can review the ANS API and specification via the ANS Standards and developer resources previously announced.

by Jackie VanderBrug, Head of Sustainability Strategy at Putnam Investments

The headlines suggest we’re on the edge. Markets wobble. Technology flirts between hype and backlash. Heat waves and floods test our sense of control. Yet the greater uncertainty isn’t in the markets or the weather — it’s in us. Will we build toward belonging or retreat into division? Look closer, and you can see a quieter shift taking shape — one that suggests we might yet turn this turbulence into collective opportunity. 

I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with two women who have helped spark that shift: Mary Ellen Iskenderian at Women’s World Banking and Suzanne Biegel at Heading for Change. Mary Ellen has built a global network dedicated to giving low-income women access to financial tools — and by doing so, making them powerful economic actors. Suzanne, in her last months, asked me to steward the next phase of her gender-smart climate work: she didn’t want a memorial; she wanted momentum.

What unites them is the belief that investing in, by and with women isn’t a sideline, it’s a frontier; that inclusion isn’t a concession, it’s an advantage. And that managing capital wisely, deploying it at scale, and connecting innovation with purpose are the way forward. This belief is translating into investable opportunities today and revealing what could lie ahead: new markets, new technologies, and new systems where women are not just included — they are leading.

Read Jackie’s full article here – https://greenmoney.com/turbulence-or-transformation-capital-inclusive-innovation

 

========