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As a 2023 Top Workplace in the U.S., we're thrilled to announce we've been awarded all possible Culture Excellence Awards. To celebrate, we’re sharing words, directly from our employees, on how we live out these values.
Recently, women leaders from CGI joined a virtual panel with Fairygodboss to share their stories of career growth and navigating change. One of our favorite pieces of advice? "Build connections without expectations. You can ask someone to meet for a chat without having an agenda." Watch the full recording for more great advice.
We're excited to share that we were recognized as one of the top employers in the U.S. for new graduates for the second year in a row. At CGI, the scale and scope of our business provides the opportunity for early career professionals to pursue their interests and try new things—all while making a difference and finding purpose in their work.
CGI received our second consecutive platinum rating from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance for our ethical and sustainable business practices. The rating recognizes our ongoing discipline in implementing and measuring initiatives in the categories of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement practices.
Happy Pride Month from CGI! Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consultant, Terry Dugas, shared with us some advice for connecting with your LGBTQ+ colleagues. We can all make an impact on creating an inclusive work environment. Check out Terry's LinkedIn post for tips.
We're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with member stories from across the U.S. In this post, technical source Santosh Balajapalli shares his story. “AAPI heritage month brings up the vastness of Asian culture; we span across so many different countries and languages,” says Santosh, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from India when he was six years old. “You couldn’t cover it all in one week, and I’m thrilled to see these voices be heard.”
Honor. Sacrifice. Loyalty. These values don’t simply fade away at the end of a military career or when a veteran leaves the battlefield—they stay with them and are handed down to their families. At CGI, we celebrate Military Appreciation Month and work year-round to enable veterans to launch rewarding careers in business and IT consulting. The video linked in this post shares a few stories of CGI members who describe how their work is personal due to their military connections.
CGI's Dr. James Peake, a former Army Surgeon General and Secretary of Veteran Affairs, recently joined Veterans Radio to discuss how veterans can leverage their leadership, initiative and work ethic for a fulfilling and rewarding career in technology and how CGI offers additional support to its internal veteran community. People who have served possess valuable skills and leadership qualities that make them suitable for a career in IT, according to Dr. Peake. Dr. Peake also shared about the VA’s unwavering support of the 19 million U.S. veterans across the U.S. and highlights the impact of critical programs such as telemedicine, research and benefit access. Tune in now to the podcast on Veterans Radio.
In April and early May, more than 120 CGI members across five states are taking part in events for Earth Day and Arbor Day 2023. From removing invasive species and planting trees in Virginia to beautifying public spaces through litter cleanup in Louisiana, their efforts not only reflect our members’ dedication to making a difference in the communities they call home but also CGI’s larger commitment to sustainability. In 2021, CGI pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally by 2030. Today, we are on the road to net zero and have reduced emissions by 65% since 2014. In addition to corporate initiatives, CGI members continue to self-organize around efforts to create a more sustainable world.
CGI's Abbie Merker wasn’t planning for a career in tech when she started as a film student at the University of Alabama. Now in her second year as an automated testing developer, she recently sat down with Fairygodboss to share how she navigated the challenge of switching to a technical major and her advice for young women looking to follow in her footsteps.
