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The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco.

A lot has happened in 40 years of technology: the Internet, mobile, social media, cloud computing, AI. Securely powering that technology has only grown more critical—and more complex—over time. That’s where Cisco comes in.

We build and deliver technology that powers the world’s connectivity, whether that’s between computers, throughout communities, or across continents. And that work has never been more critical than today, in the age of AI.

As CEO Chuck Robbins shared, “AI and its limitless possibilities will impact every organization, industry, community and person—reimagining the world in countless ways. Connection, security, and data will be paramount in realizing AI’s potential, as will innovating in an ethical, responsible, and sustainable way.”

The following are just a few of the many ways that Cisco integrates AI into its strategy, products, and services:

AI in the Workplace

Cisco is turning its cutting-edge AI technology internally to support our employees. In fiscal 2024, we launched BridgeIT, a Cisco Enterprise Chat AI that is fully integrated within Webex suite solutions. BridgeIT can help answer questions about Cisco products, offer support solutions, and even develop presentation outlines.

Employees are also leveraging AI to shape the way teams work together. This year, we launched “Teaming with AI,” a pilot program that enabled teams to experiment with new ways of working to drive their productivity and efficiency. We also hosted an “InnoVerse: AI” hackathon, challenging employees to find new ways to leverage AI in their roles, while also receiving training and guidance along the way.

Advancing Skills with AI

AI is accelerating the pace of change for the global workforce, presenting an opportunity for individuals to advance their skills. Cisco Networking Academy develops and partners with industry leaders to offer engaging, self-paced AI learning content, like AI Fundamentals with IBM SkillsBuild, that teaches the basics of AI to empower our learners with new skills that are reshaping the future of work. We also led the launch of the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium with Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft, and SAP to assess AI’s impact on technology jobs and identify skills development pathways. The collaborative effort enables these organizations to coalesce insights, recommend action plans, and act on findings, so that the AI revolution leaves no one behind.

Using AI in Security Response

Since the beginning, we have used AI and machine learning (ML) to create security detections at scale and to assist security analysts. We use ML in spam detection, email classification, malicious domains, and more. Our latest ML-based system, SnortML, detects variations in attacks and automatically blocks them at the source. To increase collaboration, Cisco developed the AI Security Incident Collaboration Playbook with the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, fellow AI providers and security vendors, and critical infrastructure owners and operators. This playbook will help coordinate AI security incident response between governments, industry peers, and global partners to drive toward a more secure future.

Looking to learn more about how we’re driving impact with AI? Head to our FY24 Purpose Report for AI stories (look for the icon on the right), and discover Cisco products that are helping to connect and protect the AI era.

Read the full FY24 Purpose Report

To learn more about the progress we’re making to Power an Inclusive Future for All, visit our Cisco Purpose Reporting Hub.

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By 2030, at least 729 million people in the six foremost countries for AI development—the U.S., U.K., Germany, Italy, Japan, and France—will be using AI tools. That’s more than twice the current figure of 314 million globally, according to recent data released from a fresh IBM study.

“AI will impact every job role, and upskilling is needed for every single person, regardless of their age or profession, or whether they’re in college, a postgraduate student, or well into their career,” says IBM vice president and Chief Impact Officer Justina Nixon-Saintil.

“I remember in my day when the worldwide web came out. Internet was the new buzz, and you couldn’t go to a job interview without a mention of how you use the internet. In the same way, it’s going to be the same thing with AI. This technology will be part of interview questions regardless of the role you’re applying for,” Nixon-Saintil continued.

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As part of the Los Angeles Kings’ commitment to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the entire team, including Drew Doughty, Philip Danault, Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kemp, visited nearly every wing at the hospital to deliver smiles and support to patients and staff.

The players took time to play card games, color with the kids, and distribute fun items like stress balls, bobbleheads, stickers, sunglasses, and pompoms. They also served coffee to hospital staff to show their appreciation for these critical workers who are playing such an important role in the lives of the children.

“The joy that the Kings players bring to the kids at CHLA is truly heartwarming. Beyond just handing out gifts or playing games, it’s about fostering a sense of hope and connection,” said Gabe Gelbard, Manager, Community Relations, LA Kings. “We’re so proud to partner with such a remarkable institution, and we’re committed to continuing our support for their life-changing work.”

The partnership between the LA Kings and CHLA has proven to be a powerful force in raising awareness and support for the hospital’s young patients. To date, the LA Kings, through its Kings Care Foundation, have donated more than $5 million to support research at CHLA. Additionally, in October 2023, the sports franchise expanded is partnership with the hospital and committed an additional $1 million to support CHLA’s Blood Donor Center, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Sickle Cell Disease Program, among other initiatives.

CHLA, a nonprofit pediatric academic medical center, offers a wide range of specialty programs and services aimed at improving the health and well-being of children. Make March Matter is an annual fundraising initiative dedicated to raising awareness and support for children’s health in Los Angeles. The funds raised during the campaign are directed towards CHLA’s pediatric academic medical center, which offers more than 350 specialty programs and services designed to address the diverse needs of young patients. To donate or to learn more about Make March Matter, please click here.

We all want to start off the new year with shiny new things — like, perhaps, a new device! But does it align with your 2025 budget? This Financial Wellness Month, we asked money experts if the “loud budgeting” trend could be a pivotal tool to your success 

Even if your new year started with a bang, you may now be quietly fretting the financial goals you set for yourself and how to achieve them. Thankfully, you are not alone.

“Money can be a very difficult subject for some people,” says Chad Wolfe, a Money Coach and Student Loan Specialist at My Secure Advantage, a financial coaching program offered to T-Mobile employees through the company’s LiveMagenta well-being website. “Things change each year, and it can be overwhelming.”

One change that can make things less overwhelming, he says, is the new financial responsibility trend called “loud budgeting,” which has taken social media by storm and aims to eradicate the isolation people may feel when it comes to money challenges.

Loud budgeting is about being outspoken when it comes to your financial decisions and when saying no to things that don’t align with your goals. It’s not just declining your friends’ invitation to join in on an expensive night out but also honestly explaining why it distracts you from your goals. This trend empowers you to set boundaries and achieve financial wellness with emotional comfort, Wolfe says.

“I think if you can find a sense of community that allows you that freedom to be honest about your goals and things you may not be doing to work toward those goals, that’s great,” Wolfe says. “I like to think of it as replacing ‘FOMO,’ or the ‘fear of missing out,’ with ‘JOMO,’ or the ‘joy of missing out.’”

A Cultural Shift: Loud Budgeting in Action 

Giovanna González, a Gen Z-focused financial educator and best-selling author, is an early adopter of loud budgeting. In her book Cultura & Cash, she provides practical and jargon advice for fellow first-generation Latinas as well as students and young professionals to confidently manage money, pay off debt, build generational wealth and gain financial freedom.

“The language you use matters,” González says. “Instead of saying ‘I can’t afford that’ try saying ‘that’s not a priority for me right now.’ It shifts the emotion of spending money from a place of shame and scarcity, to feeling in control and clear on your financial goals.”

Community support can be key to achieving financial goals, she says. González recently polled users on social media if they would consider sharing a plan with friends and family to save on a new phone or the cost per line. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with 82% of respondents saying they would. In fact, 63% said they already share a phone plan, and 71% of poll participants said they’ve held onto an old or faulty phone for longer than they wanted because of the cost to replace it.

“The poll results are in line with my own experience,” González shares. “I shared a phone plan with my mom and two siblings for five years to save on expenses.”

Stretch Your Dollar with Smart Savings 

Over the years, Wolfe has shared numerous tips on budgeting, from building an emergency fund to tackling high-interest debt and maximizing IRA contributions. Now, he emphasizes that being vocal about your financial goals — and cleverly saving to achieve them — can contribute to your bottom line.

Wolfe also says people should be checking where to bundle expenses for a discount (a tip he shared last year as well). According to Forbes, the average American spends $46 per month on streaming services. Rather than cancel subscriptions, bundling is an easier and more convenient way to save while still enjoying entertainment. Metro Flex Plus customers, for example, get access to an Amazon Prime membership as part of their plan for a savings of $14.99 per month. Not to mention other perks every week through T-Mobile Tuesdays via the T-Life app like discounted movie tickets, Shell fuel rewards at the gas pump and so much more.

With a little loud budgeting, you can find creative ways to get what you want while staying on track with your financial goals.

Key Takeaways

Documentary showcases the nation’s largest Black university’s unique position as both a powerhouse in STEM education and a historically agricultural institution through the voices and viewpoints of its alumni and students.Available now exclusively on Black Experience on Xfinity and Xumo Play.

Comcast announced the exclusive premiere of Our Blues Make Us Gold, a feature-length documentary that examines the history and global impact of North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University, the country’s largest historically Black university, from filmmakers Brandon Gerard and Ashley Shanté. The documentary is available for free as part of Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity and Xumo Play.

Launched in 2021, Comcast’s Black Experience is a comprehensive content destination that features the ultimate in Black storytelling from diverse programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries to showcase diverse talent and content creators. Black Experience is available across Xfinity’s entertainment devices, including X1, Flex and Xumo Stream Box, as well as on Xumo Play, a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) app available on major streaming platforms.

Our Blues Make Us Gold explores the legacy and future of North Carolina A&T and captures the university’s unique position as both a powerhouse in STEM education and a historically agricultural institution, sharing the voices and viewpoints of alumni and students who bring its story to life.

We are honored to collaborate with filmmakers Ashley and Brandon to bring this remarkable documentary to the Black Experience on Xfinity and Xumo Play.

Loren Hudson

SVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Connectivity and Platforms, Comcast

Behind the lens are Ashley and Brandon, a husband-and-wife duo with over 20 years of professional experience in film production. Through their production company, From A2B Entertainment, they deliver stories that blend emotional depth with a fresh, contemporary style.

“A few years ago, I was in the writers room pitching for a new character to be an HBCU graduate,” shared Ashley. “The painfully loud silence of my colleagues was eventually followed by really insulting questions. I left the room feeling angry that day. That anger fueled the conversation I had with Brandon, which resulted in our big idea, to show the greatness and impact of a real life HBCU and bring it to a mainstream audience. We were told many times this couldn’t be done. We refused to accept that.”

“We wanted this film to feel like stories by the campfire with ancestors, mixed with the urgency of a call to action to protect sacred and necessary institutions like North Carolina A&T,” said Brandon. “We are thankful to Comcast, Xfinity and Xumo for partnering with us to amplify the stories of our community’s real-life superheroes.”

Xfinity customers can find the Black Experience on X1, Flex or Xumo Stream Box by saying “Black Experience” into their voice remote. X1 customers can also enjoy a curated channel of some of the best and most popular programming Black Experience has to offer on channel 1622 within the programming guide. Additionally, the Black Experience destination and channel are both available on Xumo Play, bringing programming like Our Blues Make Us Gold to customers across the country.

STAMFORD, Ct.,  January 27, 2025 /3BL/ – HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, is honored that its Digital Transformation Solutions business unit has been globally recognized by Information Services Group (ISG), a top global technology research and advisory firm.

ISG’s 2024 Advanced Analytics and AI Services ISG Provider Lens™ (EU and US) report, which evaluated 79 service providers, labeled HARMAN a leader in Data Science and AI Services, Data Modernization, and Advanced BI and Reporting Modernization Services within the midsize provider category. Additionally, HARMAN achieved leadership status in the 2024 Generative AI Services ISG Provider Lens™ global report (mid-size) for Strategy and Consulting Services and Development and Deployment Services.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized by ISG as an industry leader for our collaborative efforts in driving innovation and enabling transformative success for our customers in the AI, Advanced Analytics and Generative AI space,” said Nick Parrotta, President, Digital Transformation Solutions and Chief Digital & Information Officer at HARMAN. “This acknowledgment highlights our unwavering commitment to delivering people-first solutions that not only transform businesses but also help drive business outcomes that offer brilliant experiences.”

The ISG report highlights the rapid expansion of the GenAI market and the transformative power of AI-driven advanced analytics on business operations, talent dynamics, and competitive landscapes. HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions is uniquely equipped to guide businesses through this evolving landscape, utilizing its deep domain expertise, strategic partnerships, specialized solutions, versatile platforms and modern data architectures to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and foster innovative business models.

“HARMAN stands out as a trusted partner in advanced analytics, AI and Generative AI services, leveraging cutting-edge platforms, domain-specific expertise, and a human-centric design philosophy to deliver transformative solutions. said Gowtham Sampath, Principal Analyst, ISG. “HARMAN integrates innovative AI technologies with deep industry insights, empowering enterprises to reimagine their operations, drive impactful business outcomes, and navigate the complexities of modern industries with confidence.”

The 2024 Advanced Analytics and AI Services ISG Provider Lens™ (EU and US) report underscored several strengths of HARMAN in US region including:

Data Science and AI Services: The HARMAN innovative approach integrates customizable accelerators and event-driven solutions with deep industry expertise, speeding up AI deployment and empowering enterprises to transform data into actionable insights responsibly and ethically.Data Modernization Services: The HARMAN Data DNA platform combines AI-driven modernization and robust governance frameworks, creating secure, high-quality data ecosystems that inspire trust and foster data-driven decision-making.Advanced BI and Reporting Modernization Services: HARMAN accelerates insight generation through GenAI-powered insight solutions and centers of excellence (CoEs), enabling businesses to unlock deeper value from data with advanced visualizations and tools that drive smarter decision-making.

The 2024 Generative AI Services ISG Provider Lens™ global report identified several of HARMAN key strengths including:

Strategy and Consulting Services: With a focus on tailored strategies that drive transformative results, HARMAN helps businesses harness its deep industry expertise and cutting-edge AI solutions to unlock potential, achieve business goals and adapt to rapidly changing market demands.Development and Deployment Services: With extensive expertise in AI and ML technologies, HARMAN develops and deploys enterprise-grade AI applications with a focus on scalability, innovation security, and ethical AI practices, supported by a dedicated R&D team.

ISG recently undertook a research initiative to investigate the revolutionary effects of generative AI (GenAI) on the software development life cycle (SDLC). One of the primary hypothesis suggests that GenAI has the potential to halve manual efforts, substantially shorten development timelines, and enhance the quality and security of software throughout its entire life cycle. To learn more, check out the whitepaper: Integrating GenAI into Software Development

For more information on HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions, visit https://services.harman.com/.

About HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions

HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions is dedicated to blending the physical and digital to make technology more dynamic to serve the ever-changing human needs. Our team of over 7,000 employees in 45+ locations around the world are focused on transforming everyday experiences. Compliant and certified with international standard/ management system EN 9100:2018 / AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 13485:2016 and appraised at CMMI-DEV 2.0 ML5, HARMAN partners with our customers to deliver a holistic experience – through the convergence of digital, cross channel user experience, cloud, mobility, insightful data and internet-of-things backed by scalable underlying IT platforms. Our global delivery approach, IPs, platforms and people allows us to deploy next-generation platforms, while delivering cost efficiencies and innovative solutions to help our clients achieve brilliant outcomes.​​ To know more, please visit https://services.harman.com/

About HARMAN

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In 2017, HARMAN became a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

About ISG Provider Lens™ Research

The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG’s global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG’s enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI and automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

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Corporate Communications

Soumi.bhattacharya@harman.com

Improving productivity in healthcare brings many well-understood benefits, not least financial.

Conservative estimates suggest that if the healthcare delivery industry targeted labor productivity gains rather than workforce expansion to meet demand growth, healthcare spending in 2028 could be $280 billion to $550 billion less than projected.

But what do we mean by productivity?

It’s important to note it’s about working smarter, not harder.

Technology and automation have vital roles to play in achieving this. By using technology to automate routine activities and streamline repetitive tasks, we can give staff more time to achieve more value-added tasks. In doing so, we improve productivity and enhance patient care and patient outcomes.

It’s why the National Health Service in England has a focus on embracing 21st century technology to improve productivity as part of its drive to see productivity improvements towards 2% a year by 2029/30. It notes the value of investing in IT systems that work well for staff, highlighting benefits that include “less time spent chasing patient data, or waiting for their technology to work.”

In our latest healthcare webinar, Dave Hester, Technical Consultant at Keysight Eggplant, and Chuck Schneider, CEO of healthcare automation company Redpoint Summit, looked at five places where automation can bring productivity gains in the healthcare sector right now. You can check out the webinar 5 Things You Need to be Automating in 2025 – or read on for more insights.

Side-by-Side Testing

There’s a trend in healthcare away from cloud-based electronic medical record (EMR) systems to local client installations.

While there are undoubtedly benefits to this approach, it does raises issues around how testing requirements change. Simply put: how can an organization simultaneously test a locally installed EMR and a Citrix- or Horizon-based system without doubling their testing resource or the time it takes to test?

The answer lies in using automation to test side-by-side.

Keysight Eggplant uses a model-based approach that enables you to test across any device or operating system. It means you can write a test for a local installation and then use it to test the cloud-based system too.

It gives you the coverage you need without increasing the resource or time needed. It also gives you the tool to pick up the smallest change in the user interface and take immediate action, enhancing the user experience.

Want to learn more?

Find out how Dave Hester used Keysight Eggplant to automate the update and management of the Epic Electronic Health Record at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

High-Volume, Multi-Step, Repeatable Processes

Any high-volume, high-frequency, and labor-intensive activity that features repeatable processes is a candidate for automation. A perfect example is staff onboarding. It involves multiple steps across multiple systems with multiple hand-offs. Manually, it’s prone to errors and delays. When automated, all these problems are removed.

There are other candidates too. For example, the student information management system at Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust involved a complex manual process of scheduling patient activity alongside student activity. Using Keysight Eggplant, the trust can automatically work across the student information management system, a timetabling system, and its electronic patient records, mapping different activity types to plan the best time for activities to happen. Read the full case study.

At Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Keysight Eggplant is being used to automate activities, including population of training domains, appointment scheduling and adding patient observations. The reliability, predictability, and consistency of automation with Keysight Eggplant helps the trust to increase testing capacity and save significant time. Read the full case study.

Testing at Scale

Validating data such as charge amounts, laboratory reference ranges, and order routing is essential for data integrity. But testing every single transaction isn’t an option using manual testing because of the scale of the resource or the length of time that would be needed.

One solution is to test sample sets. However, these don’t provide the full picture, leaving you exposed to risk. Plus, even sample sets will likely involve hundreds of repetitive testing tasks. This results in dissatisfied analysts, a decreasing attention span, and the increased risk of errors.

Automating this large-scale testing gives you the ability to achieve complete coverage without increasing the time or resource needed or reducing accuracy levels. It can also be run out-of-hours, so analysts can focus on implementing the fixes during working hours, boosting employee engagement and enhancing productivity.

Want to learn more?

Antwerp University Hospital uses Keysight Eggplant to repeatedly test 1,700 medications overnight. It saves invaluable time and resources, freeing up the team to focus on other crucial tasks. Read the case study.

Areas Where Previous Audits Found Issues

Audits provide a vital opportunity to get an insight into how effectively your systems and processes are running. Failure points can open up opportunities to consider where automation could boost compliance.

For example, one organization had an issue with expiring licenses and credentials. To solve the issue, it implemented an automation that looked at license expiration dates and sent a timely automated email to staff to remind them to renew before they became non-compliant.

Automation can also be used to look across multiple systems and pull together reports and dashboards. Leaders get the insights they need when they need it without tying up vital resource to pull the data together. The process boosts visibility and enhances productivity.

Security Testing the Internet of Medical Things

The internet of medical things (IoMT) has provided a huge technological advance. It also opens up significant security vulnerabilities.

Not all IoMT devices use end-to-end encryption, so patient health information could be intercepted. Malicious activity – or simple radio frequency interference – can cause an interruption between the device and the recording system. Malicious actors can also inject false readings such as an incorrect heart rate or rhythm into the data stream.

The solution is a combined software and hardware solution that can test signal vulnerabilities and verify results between the user interface of the device and the external recording system.

Want to learn more?

Explore the role non-invasive artificial intelligence-driven test automation can play in enhancing security in connected devices and elsewhere.

Ready to take your healthcare automation strategies to the next level?

Watch our webinar, 5 Things You Need to Be Automating in 2025, for actionable insights and expert guidance. Learn how automation can transform your workflows, improve outcomes, and future-proof your operations.

Bringing the Value of Healthcare Automation to Your Hospital

As we’ve seen here, automation helps drive productivity. It also enhances precision, scalability, and security. Explore the benefits that intelligent software testing brings. Or, to discuss the role software test automation can play in helping your organization achieve its productivity targets, reach out today.

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey, here at GoDaddy.

Hi, my name is Maja and I work as a Hosting Sales and Support Messaging Guide here at GoDaddy. I am proud to be a member of the remarkable Messaging team based in Belgrade, Serbia. My journey with GoDaddy began by accident. As an avid reader, I wanted to create a blog to share book reviews and my travel experiences visiting libraries and bookstores. I found myself drawn to building the website on my own using WordPress, and that’s where my passion for web development and technology truly began. Over time, I became more interested in the technical side of website management and hosting, which led me to explore GoDaddy’s services. My experience with GoDaddy helped me expand my skills, and I’ve loved the opportunity to grow within the company ever since.

What’s the most challenging yet rewarding thing that you’ve worked on at GoDaddy?

Every day at GoDaddy presents both challenges and rewards. The Hosting Sales and Support team manages a diverse array of requests, making each day unpredictable and filled with opportunities to learn something new.

For me, the biggest reward is the knowledge and experience we gain firsthand while assisting customers with their needs.

It’s incredibly fulfilling to be part of a team that is always learning and adapting to provide the best possible service.

How do you keep yourself motivated and inspired in your work?

My colleagues are my biggest source of motivation at work. We constantly uplift each other and support one another in achieving goals and expanding knowledge. Each day undoubtedly brings its share of highs and lows, but with their support, maintaining focus becomes considerably easier. Our shared collaborative environment is my greatest source of motivation. On a personal level, I’m inspired by my desire to learn new things and achieve high goals. I stay motivated by focusing on the impact of my work. Every task, no matter how small, contributes to helping someone succeed online. The sense of accomplishment I get from helping others is truly fulfilling. I also appreciate the constant learning opportunities, whether it’s through new technologies, troubleshooting complex issues, or improving customer interactions.

What advice would you give to someone starting on the Care team?

I’d advise them to embrace the learning curve and not be afraid to ask questions. The Care team environment is supportive, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Be patient with yourself and others, and take the time to understand the tools and resources available to help you succeed. Over time, you’ll develop the expertise to handle even the toughest situations.

What aspects of GoDaddy’s company culture do you appreciate the most?

I truly appreciate GoDaddy’s commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement. The culture here encourages collaboration and empowers employees to think outside the box. There’s also a strong focus on personal growth and development, which makes it a great place to build a fulfilling career.

What’s your motto or personal mantra?

My personal mantra is: “Today is a fresh start.” To me, this means letting go of what happened yesterday and giving myself a chance to try again. It’s a reminder that every day is a new opportunity to grow, learn, and improve. No matter how tough things might seem, I believe in focusing on the present and starting over with hope and optimism.

Are you enjoying this series and want to know more about life at GoDaddy? Check out our GoDaddy Life social pages! Follow us to meet our team, learn more about our culture (Teams, ERGs, Locations), careers, and so much more. You’re more than just your day job, so come propel your career with us.

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January 27, 2025 /3BL/ – The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Taszarek as its new Executive Director. Tracy succeeds Peylina Chu, who is retiring from Antea Group after a distinguished career.

Peylina has been an integral leader of HPRC since its early days in 2010. Under her leadership, the organization has grown from a group of seven members to more than 30, successfully bringing together stakeholders from across the healthcare plastics value chain. Peylina’s unique ability to unite competitors and partners has driven significant progress toward a circular economy for healthcare plastics.

In addition to her leadership of HPRC, Peylina has had a distinguished career at Antea Group, a global environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. With over 25 years of experience, she has made a lasting impact on the business community, advancing efforts in climate change, occupational health and safety, and resource management. She played a pivotal role in Antea Group’s growth and success, culminating in her position as Senior Vice President.

“It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with and learn from so many HPRC members over the past 14 years. I am so proud of the work that has been completed to date, and I’m excited to see how this group continues to drive change in the industry,” shared Peylina. “I look forward to the great achievements that are yet to come under Tracy’s leadership!”

We are excited to welcome Tracy Taszarek to the role of Executive Director. Tracy brings over 10 years of experience managing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs for diverse teams in office, manufacturing, and field-based environments. Her background in medical equipment manufacturing gives her valuable insight into the healthcare industry, which has been instrumental in her contributions to HPRC.

Tracy has been a trusted member of the HPRC team, leading projects, speaking at industry events, and facilitating council meetings. We are confident that Tracy’s leadership will continue to advance HPRC’s mission and expand the influence of our work within the healthcare plastics sector.

“I am very excited to step into the role of Executive Director for this incredible organization!” shared Tracy. “I’m eager to continue building strong partnerships across the healthcare plastics recycling industry and look forward to working with HPRC members to continue to drive impactful improvements.”

HPRC is currently engaged in multiple initiatives aimed at enabling the recycling and circularity of healthcare plastics, including research into advanced recycling technologies to recycle mixed-stream healthcare plastics; a study of sorting technologies and potential integration with healthcare plastics waste streams; development of streamlined sustainability procurement criteria for plastic medical packaging and devices; and design of a regional recycling pilot program in the Houston market intended to serve as a blueprint for other regions.

Originally published on Reuters

When Japanese engineer Eiji Nakatsu was designing the new 500-series Shinkansen bullet train in the 1990s, he was looking for ways to reduce the explosive boom made by the train when it rocketed out of tunnels travelling at 320km an hour.

As well as being an engineer, Nakatsu was a bird lover. And after observing how kingfisher birds slice through the air and dive into the water while hardly making a splash, his team re-designed the train’s nose, shaping it to mimic the bird’s beak. It was an innovation that not only fixed the problem, but allowed the trains to travel 10% faster, and consume 15% less electricity.

It was an example of biomimicry, a term coined by the American science writer Janine Benyus from the Greek bios, life, and mimesis. Biomimicry describes a practice that learns from the strategies developed by living organisms over 3.8 billion years and applies them to solve modern challenges such as sustainable packaging, transportation, energy production and crop production.

As she wrote in her seminal book, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, released in 1997: ”Unlike the Industrial Revolution, the Biomimicry Revolution introduces an era based not on what we can extract from nature, but on what we can learn from her.”

Read the full story on the Reuters website.