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Around this time, many in China and Japan have a period of time off for Golden Week, as many national holidays fall during the same week. We asked Zoe, a Senior Solutions Engineer to share more: "Labor Day Golden Week began on May 1st and was reintroduced in 2019 after a discontinuation in 2007. The Chinese government aimed to recover the customs associated with traditional festivals and balance tourist demand during the holidays. With Labor Day falling on May 1st each year in China, together with weekends and switched working days, it becomes a five-day holiday, this year from from April 30th to May 4th. This year, due to the COVID situation in China, I plan to continue working on my reading list. Usually, I would return to my hometown to reunite with my family for this long holiday. Last year, my father’s Lunar birthday fell on the holiday so we celebrated and enjoyed ourselves at a traditional local restaurant. Spending time with my family is always my favorite activity during this week. So hopefully, the COVID issue will be smooth, and I can go home in the next holiday!"
Around this time, many in China and Japan have a period of time off for Golden Week, as many national holidays fall during the same week. We asked Zoe, a Senior Solutions Engineer to share more: "Labor Day Golden Week began on May 1st and was reintroduced in 2019 after a discontinuation in 2007. The Chinese government aimed to recover the customs associated with traditional festivals and balance tourist demand during the holidays. With Labor Day falling on May 1st each year in China, together with weekends and switched working days, it becomes a five-day holiday, this year from from April 30th to May 4th. This year, due to the COVID situation in China, I plan to continue working on my reading list. Usually, I would return to my hometown to reunite with my family for this long holiday. Last year, my father’s Lunar birthday fell on the holiday so we celebrated and enjoyed ourselves at a traditional local restaurant. Spending time with my family is always my favorite activity during this week. So hopefully, the COVID issue will be smooth, and I can go home in the next holiday!"
Tom Leighton, our CEO and Co-Founder on our 2021 Social Impact Report: "This report is one of the ways that we fulfil our commitment to remain transparent in our business practices and accountable to you."" Read about our progress and the lessons learned along the way here:
Tom Leighton, our CEO and Co-Founder on our 2021 Social Impact Report: "This report is one of the ways that we fulfil our commitment to remain transparent in our business practices and accountable to you."" Read about our progress and the lessons learned along the way here:
We take accountability for our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement at Akamai. This marks our second year of the ID&E Report, where we share our actions, impact and insights through our journey. Read the report to learn more:
Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement - Akamai
Announcing our Akamai Sustainability Report 2021 🌱 Our team have established five sustainability goals, to further push our ambition in how we build a more sustainable world, by building a more sustainable internet. Read the report:
Akamai Sustainability Report 2021
From STEM efforts, Community work to Employee Resource Group opportunities, Akamai Foundation has made a global impact with its work in 2021. Read the report to learn more:
Annual Report 2021 - Akamai Foundation
"The most rewarding part of my time so far has been when clients, be it customers, partners, vendors or employees confirm their trust in us and the way we protect personal data. They always convey gratitude for all the information we share with them explaining how we do it. In one occurrence, I shared with a customer about why our data access risks and the types of data we process was low, the customer was very grateful that we already had all the answers and made the documentation required by him publicly available. This for sure was a team effort where the One Akamai thinking played an important role. The appreciation received from the customer was and still is the best motivation to continue this path of making a difference." Anne, Data Protection Officer & Lead Counsel
"The most rewarding part of my time so far has been when clients, be it customers, partners, vendors or employees confirm their trust in us and the way we protect personal data. They always convey gratitude for all the information we share with them explaining how we do it. In one occurrence, I shared with a customer about why our data access risks and the types of data we process was low, the customer was very grateful that we already had all the answers and made the documentation required by him publicly available. This for sure was a team effort where the One Akamai thinking played an important role. The appreciation received from the customer was and still is the best motivation to continue this path of making a difference." Anne, Data Protection Officer & Lead Counsel
Akamai is classed as one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2022. Forbes partnered with Statista to compile a list of midsize employers that received the most recommendations, after surveying 60,000 Americans on their willingness to recommend their employers to friends and family. We're honored that so many of our Akamites are happy to recommend working at Akamai to their loved ones. We celebrate this list with each and every one of them!
Akamai is classed as one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2022. Forbes partnered with Statista to compile a list of midsize employers that received the most recommendations, after surveying 60,000 Americans on their willingness to recommend their employers to friends and family. We're honored that so many of our Akamites are happy to recommend working at Akamai to their loved ones. We celebrate this list with each and every one of them!
Last week, we introduced you to Kara, the Executive Director of Akamai Foundation. They have been hard at work, to create a more diverse tech future by supporting quality access to STEM education. We asked Kara to share more about the Foundation and their highlights for 2021. Read more here:
Creating a More Diverse Tech Future with the Akamai Foundation
Meet Jessica 👋 She is part of our #AkamaiUS Marketing team, as a Senior Manager, Social Media & Engagement, based in 📍 New York City 🤩 We asked her to share more about her team and role. "I’m a member of the Digital Marketing team, part of the Brand, Creative, and Digital Marketing (BCDM) team at Akamai. We create transformative brand-building marketing strategies and relentlessly articulate what Akamai offers customers and how it improves the lives of the people and businesses they serve. I lead social media, employee advocacy, and influencer marketing at Akamai. Our team's work is one of the most immediate and direct ways to get in front of current and prospective customers. In a way, we serve as the public face of Akamai on channels used by 50% of the world’s population."
Meet Jessica 👋 She is part of our #AkamaiUS Marketing team, as a Senior Manager, Social Media & Engagement, based in 📍 New York City 🤩 We asked her to share more about her team and role. "I’m a member of the Digital Marketing team, part of the Brand, Creative, and Digital Marketing (BCDM) team at Akamai. We create transformative brand-building marketing strategies and relentlessly articulate what Akamai offers customers and how it improves the lives of the people and businesses they serve. I lead social media, employee advocacy, and influencer marketing at Akamai. Our team's work is one of the most immediate and direct ways to get in front of current and prospective customers. In a way, we serve as the public face of Akamai on channels used by 50% of the world’s population."
At Akamai, we use gender data to identify any gaps, develop solutions and measuring our impact, in the commitment to gender equality. Thanks to our work, we are proud to announce our inclusion in the 2022 @Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). The GEI is 418 companies strong, representing 45 countries and regions around the world committed to a more equal and inclusive workplace. Here's to more good work to enhance more equity in the workplace 🎉
At Akamai, we use gender data to identify any gaps, develop solutions and measuring our impact, in the commitment to gender equality. Thanks to our work, we are proud to announce our inclusion in the 2022 @Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). The GEI is 418 companies strong, representing 45 countries and regions around the world committed to a more equal and inclusive workplace. Here's to more good work to enhance more equity in the workplace 🎉