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The GE lifer saw the size of her business more than double to $8.6 billion in 2010 after a reorganization gave her oversight of the appliance and lighting businesses. She reports to CEO Jeff Immelt and manages more than 39,000 employees.

GE continues to be one of the world’s most respected brands, and an example of the power of imagination. While the Fukushima disaster and financial issues in the U.S. generated some bad press in 2011, it remains strongly positioned around the world, operating in more than 100 countries and employing 300,000 people worldwide. Its ecomagination and healthymagination programs are two of the brand’s flagship platforms, driving the company and providing an enviable credibility halo across multiple lines of business around the world. While others are investing around a singular idea (IBM’s Smarter Planet, Accenture’s High Performance), GE is pursuing a potentially more demanding strategy of building the master brand while simultaneously expanding capability in healthcare and the environment. The early results indicate that the strategy is paying off.

The Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE) held its first National Conference and Career Fair on September 30 – October 1, in Baltimore, MD, with GE and P&G as the lead sponsors.  The event focused on empowering scientists and engineers of Asian heritage with skills and knowledge to enable them to reach their full career potential.  The conference was a huge success, with over 600 participants representing 24 universities and 38 corporations.  The “Inspiring Excellence” theme was evident throughout the workshops and keynote addresses from celebrity chef Bal Arneson (Spice Goddess on Food Channel) and Michael Chen (President Strategic Initiatives Group & Education Nation, NBC News). 

General Electric, widely known as GE, is another global firm recognised for its committed approach to its employees. With 4,100 staff across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, the conglomerate has a string of incentives and training schemes on offer to staff.

Military Time’s EDGE surveyed Fortune 1,000 companies and top government contractors and rated their vet-friendliness in three areas: recruiting, corporate culture and reserve policies. They looked for companies that could prove they make veterans a priority — not just with slogans and statements of support, but with programs, policies and positive track records. GE received a Silver for vets and reservists.