You will get as much as you give!
Traci Sanders joins live to talk about Employee Resource Groups and their goals for 2024.
Serious storms battered Tennessee and Kentucky.
Our hearts are with V Teamers in Tennessee and Kentucky after facing strong winds, rain and isolated tornadoes this past weekend.
Get help: The Verizon Employee Assistance Program provides support when you need it. The VtoV Program is here for you, and provides aid through grants to Verizon employees displaced from their homes due to natural disasters or domestic violence.
Give support: There are numerous ways to donate; find out how at the VtoV website.
On today’s episode of Up To Speed Live:
- Traci Sanders introduces the new 2024-2025 ERG Global Cabinet Leaders
- Send a Holiday Shout-Out to win great gear (and, we might read it on Up To Speed!)
- Stay on the “nice list” with this ethics reminder
- These V Teamers are inventing our future
- New builds are underway in Michigan and Kentucky
New Employee Resource Group (ERG) Global Cabinet Leaders for 2024 - 2025.
Traci Sanders, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, joined Up To Speed to officially announce the new ERG Global Cabinet Leaders. From roughly 200 V Teamers who volunteered, 60 were selected to support the 10 Verizon ERGs.
Get more information: View the full list of those selected.
Get involved: Join an ERG.
Say thanks to the people who made 2023 great with a Holiday Shout-Out.
When the holidays come around, you can’t help but want to do something for all the people who made your year special … and so does Up To Speed. That’s why we’re bringing you a way to submit a shout-out to your favorite V Teams and V Teamers. When you submit, you’ll be entered to win Verizon merch, plus, we’ll be picking out our favorites to read on the air.
Get more details and submit your shout-out: Look for info on the Inside Verizon App (get it for Apple | get it for Android), or on the #insideverizon Slack channel.
Don’t break the code this holiday – the Code of Conduct, that is.
The holiday season presents us all with wonderful times to celebrate, but whether it’s with your teammates, business partners or customers, be sure to keep the Verizon Code of Conduct in mind. There are special rules regarding offering gifts (pretty much anything of value) to – and accepting gifts from – Verizon partners and customers.
Learn more: Get the details on holiday gifts.
Still have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to ethics@verizon.com.
Don’t let these Grinches ruin your holiday.
Nothing puts a damper on holiday fun like falling prey to bad actors who want to take advantage of anyone in a celebratory mood or who isn’t paying attention to detail. That’s why Verizon Corporate Security has compiled a huge list of tips to help you stay vigilant at home or at the office, and especially when you’re shopping (online and in person).
Take a closer look: Holiday security tips for everyone.
A place for ideas and innovations to take shape.
Big ideas can come from anyone in any part of the business. The new Innovation Hub portal allows V Teamers to submit their ideas for new products and services, and to collaborate with others to help transform the technology landscape of the future. Once an idea is submitted, a cross-functional innovation team reviews each entry for viability and path to commercialization, providing innovators with opportunities for recognition, rewards, prizes, pitch opportunities and mentoring.
Learn more: Visit the hub to learn more, view and vote on ideas and submit your own.
‘Tis the season for upgraded wireless in Michigan and Kentucky towns!
We're giving customers in several Kentucky towns and Gaylord, Michigan an early gift this year with upgraded wireless service in their areas. Four new cell sites in Kentucky and one in Gaylord, Michigan which will bring reliable 4G and high-speed 5G Ultra Wideband service to residents and visitors in many of these rural areas.
Get the scoop: Find out how families, small businesses and enterprise customers can benefit from this boost in Michigan and Kentucky.
When Australia opened back up to travelers, Verizon was there.
Traveling Australians securely downloaded more than 10 million vaccination certificates over a 17-month period during the pandemic, thanks to a digital signing solution by Verizon Business and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). At its peak, over 10,000 certificates were issued daily as Australia opened its borders to international travel.
Read more: Learn more about how we helped Australia open back up for business.
