Borusan Cat sets a course for sustainable success with Cornerstone

Borusan Cat, as a Türkiye-based company with operations mainly in the Caucasus and Central Asia, with the company purpose "We Create Solutions for a Better World", operates in the construction, resource, energy and transportation industries with 3,000 colleagues.In addition to Caterpillar products, it also operates as the distributor of FG Wilson, one of the world's leading generator brands.

The Equity Advantage: Why equity matters

In my last article, I unpacked Cornerstone's first DEIB Principle: DEIB is good for everyone, highlighting the story of Ed Roberts, a pioneer for disability inclusion. His work resulted in onramps on public sidewalks at all intersections, enabling the inclusion of those with mobility challenges in public spaces. Just as these onramps created equity and inclusion for people with wheelchairs, organizations must ensure that their talent processes, and the decision-makers who run those processes, create 'onramps' for marginalized people whose talent, aspiration and opportunity are too often 'curbed' by the systemic barriers inherent in our society and organizations.

The Equity Advantage: Cornerstone’s equity-first approach to DEIB

In July, SHRM announced they are dropping ‘equity’ from their inclusion and diversity framework, citing polarization and misunderstanding about the term. The move ignited a robust dialogue amongst HR professionals about the future of DEIB efforts.

The Equity Advantage: Why DEIB succeeds and fails

Have you ever heard the proverb “May you live in interesting times?” On its face, it reads as a blessing, but the irony is that living in interesting times can feel more like a burden. We certainly are living in interesting times – a time where the world order as we know it feels imperiled, the future of humanity is at risk due to climate change, fact and fiction are harder than ever to distinguish due to social media, polarization seems to force more and more of us into our own echo-chambers, and workforces and workplaces are changing rapidly due to AI, automation, and societal shifts.

The Gender Equality Index 2023 in France

Cornerstone is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels included and valued for their authenticity at work.

Investing in mental health: How to support your employees' wellbeing

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression and anxiety disorders — beyond the personal impact they have on individuals — cost the global economy $1 trillion each year in lost productivity. With ongoing challenges and uncertainty in the world, it's critical to recognize the impact that mental health has on our lives and our work, as well as the role of workplace culture in supporting employees' well-being.

5 Essentials for Employee Mental Health & Well-Being

According to the World Health Organization, 60% of the world’s population is now at work. Globally, 12 billion working days are lost a year due to depression and anxiety, estimated to cost the world economy over 1 trillion dollars in productivity. In 2022, the US Surgeon General released a framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being.

5 generations in the workforce: How to engage each through learning

Some of us learn best by seeing, others by listening and others by doing. In the same way, there are variations in how different generations develop new skills.

Honoring Black excellence in the workplace and beyond

The month of February is Black History Month — an annual celebration to recognize the history of African-American achievements in the USA. During this month’s observance, we commemorate Black excellence and pivotal African-American figures like Arthur Ashe, Sojourner Truth, Phillis Wheatley and Victor Glover.

Nitto Denko Corporation: Unifying the training environment globally and promoting learning with excellent UX/UI

As a high-performance materials manufacturer, Nitto Denko continues to pioneer new applications, products and demand in various fields, expanding its market globally and achieving continuous growth. The company, which considers its people to be its most valuable asset, focuses on personnel development and on supporting challenges in their work and learning.

6 steps to defining your organizational values

Organizational culture can be seen as a "personality" created by the organization's values, attitudes and behaviors. This "personality" attracts and keeps great talent, creates a positive public image and helps build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders, vendors and customers.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Cornerstone: Unidos for prosperity, power and progress

As we make our way through the vibrant and culturally rich month of September, the Cornerstone community is delighted to join the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual observance, which runs from September 15th to October 15th, is a time to recognize and honor the contributions, achievements and beautiful heritage of Hispanic and Latinx individuals and communities.