Acquisition Strategy & Culture - The company prioritizes cultural fit and leadership quality in acquisitions, emphasizing spending time with the target company's people at the beginning [1] - The company avoids imposing changes ("cram down things") post-acquisition, especially in asset management, to preserve the value inherent in the people and investment process [1][2] - The company focuses on demonstrating the benefits of being part of a larger firm to the acquired entity [2] - Investment bankers tend to focus on price and strategic fit but often neglect the crucial aspect of culture [3] Competitive Advantage & Challenges - The company leverages its extensive distribution network, reaching clients in 160 countries [2] - The company highlights the importance of AI and data analysis for asset managers, noting that boutique managers may struggle to compete with the data resources of larger firms [2] - The company spends hundreds of millions of dollars on acquiring data [2] Risk Management - Acquiring companies is inherently risky, and the company has declined numerous potential acquisitions [3]

Core Insights - American Water has been recognized on Forbes America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2025 list, highlighting its strong company culture as perceived by employees [1] Company Recognition - The ranking is based on an independent survey of employees, indicating a positive internal perception of the company's culture [1] - Lori Sutton, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of American Water, expressed honor in being included in this inaugural list [1]

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Business Philosophy & Strategy - The company evolved from prioritizing profits and appearances to valuing and nurturing its team as its strongest competitive advantage [1] - The company shifted its priority from investors-guests-employees to employees-guests-investors, believing that nurturing employees leads to better guest experiences and ultimately benefits investors [1] - The company emphasizes trust and respect for employees, moving away from traditional strict monitoring and control [1] - The company values effort and consistency over perfection, creating a supportive environment for employees to grow [2] Employee Welfare & Development - The company provides interest-free loans to employees (up to 10 times their salary) with a long tenure, demonstrating trust and support [1] - During challenging times like COVID-19, the company prioritized employee well-being by offering stipends to cover basic needs, with a commitment to repaying the full salaries and bonuses later [2] - The company focuses on educating employees about saving and creating passive income, aiming to improve their financial literacy and well-being [2] - The company believes in helping employees evolve not just professionally but also as better human beings, focusing on their confidence, self-awareness, and overall well-being [7][8][9] Leadership & Culture - The company promotes a culture of physical touch (hugging) to break down class barriers and create a sense of equality and ownership [5][6] - The company emphasizes the importance of chasing passion and being thorough with product and service, rather than just chasing opportunities [15]

I tell people in interviews for the hours I work try and work about 11 12 hours a day with a bit of exercise in the middle. I mean that's eight years in. That's my kind of marathon pace and then when we need to work harder we can.>> So you'll do like 9:00 a. m. to 9:00 p.m. with an hour for gym session and lunch. >> Yeah, something like that and then some work at the weekend.>> Do people align with that. >> No, I have colleagues who are working alongside me. No, it's fine.I feel like I'm in a team where we' ...

Core Insights - Robert Half has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2025, highlighting its commitment to a supportive work environment [1][4] - The selection was based on a comprehensive evaluation of workplace policies and feedback from an independent survey of 218,000 workers at companies with at least 1,000 U.S. employees [2][3] Company Culture and Values - The recognition reflects the values that Robert Half implements daily, emphasizing employee fulfillment and organizational success [3] - The company is dedicated to fostering a people-first workplace culture, investing in programs that enhance connection, career development, and well-being for its employees [4] Awards and Recognition - In addition to the Forbes recognition, Robert Half has also been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies [4][5] - The company has been acknowledged as one of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for 2025 [6]

So as an intern, I wasn't really doing “interny” stuff. I actually got to design components and pieces that were integrated into our platform systems. Intern projects are actually meaningful and impactful to the team. The team actually needs all of that and we can see the results, real time.That was amazing. I was back at school and Lisa held Turin up. I was like, “I-I held that.I touched that, I worked with that in the lab. Like, I have code that tested that. ” Part of why I love being at AMD is leading th ...

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Company Recognition - Forbes 2025 Canada's Best Employers For Company Culture [1]