Halloween at AMS = FUN
We all know that before October is over, at AMS we’ll be having some playful fun. It’s called Halloween and it truly is a unique holiday. We get to put the imagination to work and dream up a costume, or some décor, or even better… have some fun with the boss. The Party Plans! Last […]
How a Corporation Makes a Difference
Make a Difference Day is October 26th. Is this just another one of those awareness days or does it bring us to examine ourselves? At AMS we actually do care about making a difference in our communities and with our employees, so let’s talk about it. How can a corporation truly make a difference… let’s […]
Columbus Day – Indigenous People’s Day
Monday, October 14, is Columbus Day, and Indigenous People’s Day. This reality could take us into a painful place, if we allow it. Is it possible to celebrate both and recognize them both? Let’s look into it. The states that celebrate Indigenous Peoples or Native Americans are Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, […]
October 18th is Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness
We’re all aware of the pink ribbon… when it shows up, we’re going to talk about early detection of breast cancer. According to Google, more than 360 thousand people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. Breast cancer can be survived, and when caught early, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Like prostate […]
It’s Time to Consider Cybersecurity
October has quite a few awareness days and some of them are definitely worth talking about. The first one we are covering is something every one of us is concerned about – cybersecurity! October is cybersecurity awareness month and we are all very much concerned about the security of our private information. This is the […]
AMS Employees of the Month – August 2024
Thank you for your exemplary performance during the month of August: SHAUN R., KRISTE L., ANA M., NATALIE B., KENNYA L., ALEXANDRA B., ODALYS R., IRMA M., and ROGELIO D. In the fulfillment industry, employees directly serve the company’s clients, making their efforts vital to the growth and success of the business. At AMS Fulfillment we appreciate and value our employees, and […]
There is a Compassionate Leaders Week!
When we realized that we had missed the exact commemoration dates, it didn’t matter – this is a commemoration we want to recognize! September has come to an end, and yet we need to talk about the second week of September – Compassionate Leaders Week! Is there anything more beneficial to the world than compassionate […]
International Day of Peace
September 21st is the 25th anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Program of Action on a Culture of Peace. Isn’t that a wonderful intention… a culture of peace? Cultivating a Culture of Peace From the UN [LINK] we see the following: “In a world with rising geopolitical tensions and protracted […]
AMS Prepares for our First 4-Pillar SMETA Audit
We’re seeing something in the corporate world that is inspiring to the human spirit. Over the past 100 years there has been much social progress. We have seen human beings uplifting our world from one in which people and nature were exploited and harmed into one where people and nature are respected and nurtured. In […]
Join the 29th River Rally Cleanup
Our California employees are volunteering for the 29th River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo, coming up on September 21st. We’ve become curious about the river… what is so special about this river that 1,200 people come out every year to take care of it? The River Rally is our Climate Action… where our California AMS […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Gratitude!
It starts on the 15th of September and the celebration lasts until the 15th of October – we get to enjoy and appreciate and celebrate the culture and heritage of our Hispanic friends and co-workers. We will begin with some thoughts from the National Today website [LINK]. “Every year from September 15 to October 15, […]
Plastics Recycling at AMS
It’s our bet… but let’s do it. We bet every one of our readers is distressed and revolted by images of plastic pollution, i.e. islands of plastic floating on the water. It’s an awful sight. Because of those images we try to make some shopping changes. We hesitate to buy things wrapped in plastic or […]