The Evonik Minute

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  • From First Years to Fifty Years
    February 27, 2025

    Episode 022 - February 27, 2025

    Main Stories

    -The tenth cohort of the North America IPREP program, consisting of six recent college graduates, took on roles at Evonik sites in Darmstadt, Essen, Marl, and Hanau
    -As part of Evonik’s celebrations for Black History Month, Brenda Perkins, who recently marked 50 years at Evonik and its predecessors at Birmingham Laboratories in Alabama, sat down for an interview with Evonik’s employee resource group BUILD to discuss her career and hopes for the next generation of scientists

    6 min
  • From Legacy to Learning
    February 13, 2025

    Episode 021 - February 13, 2025

    Main Stories

    -Evonik honors Black History Month with the theme "African Americans and Labor," featuring activities led by the BUILD Employee Resource Group
    -The Mobile, Alabama site receives recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to sustainability
    -Tippecanoe Labs in Indiana celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a Wizard Science show

    News Briefs

    -Evonik's Employee Resource Group ASPIRE celebrates the Lunar New Year across North America, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake.

    6 min
  • From Fire to Ice
    January 30, 2025

    Episode 020 - January 30, 2025

    Main Stories

    • Evonik's new branding campaign highlights the company's commitment to diversity and inclusivity, featuring Massita Camara
    • Winter Storm Enzo hits the Southern U.S., prompting Evonik’s Lafayette site to implement measures to ensure employee safety and operational continuity
    • Evonik's California site navigates challenges posed by recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area
    • 6 min
    • From Trainees to Technicians
      January 16, 2025

      Episode 019 - January 16, 2025

      Main Story

      • Mike Popule, VP process research and sponsor of the new apprenticeship program, and Briana Schaefer, Region HR Manager, share insights into the program's structure, goals, and recruitment process.
      • 6 min
      • From Retention to Recognition
        December 19, 2024

        Episode 018 - December 19, 2024

        Main Stories

        • Senior Vice President Geoff Varga discusses Evonik’s hybrid work model and recruitment strategies at a panel in New York City
        • Tyler Johnson of Bayport, Texas, shares her career journey, highlighting the impact of Evonik’s North America Rotational Engineering Program
        • News Briefs

          • President North America, Guido Skudlarek, joins the North American Leadership Team at the 2024 American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Gala.
          • Evonik's 2024 Plant Managers Conference in Mobile, Alabama, emphasizes safety and efficiency through Operational Discipline.
          • Tippecanoe Labs participates in the Clothe-A-Child program, supported by local stores and volunteers.
          • 6 min
          • From GREEC Week to Giving Back
            December 5, 2024

            Episode 017 - December 5, 2024

            Main Stories

            • Early Career Professionals gather in Alabama for GREEC Week, an enriching program designed to empower young professionals and foster future leaders at Evonik
            • Evonik employees across North America utilize their Volunteer Time Off to engage in various community service projects
            • News Briefs

              • Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen visits Evonik's site in Essen, Germany, as part of a diplomatic and trade mission.
              • 6 min
              • From U.S. Elections to Canadian Milestones
                November 21, 2024

                Episode 016 - November 21, 2024

                Main Stories

                • North America President Guido Skudlarek discusses the potential impacts of the U.S. elections on transatlantic trade
                • Evonik Canada's Morrisburg, Ontario, site celebrates its 60th anniversary and commitment to sustainable practices
                • Evonik's Vancouver, B.C., site thrives in the heart of Canada's biotech industry
                • News Briefs

                  • In honor of Transgender Awareness Week, EQuALS, Evonik’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, hosts a movie discussion to foster inclusivity and understanding.
                  • 6 min
                  • From Preparedness to Pumpkins
                    November 7, 2024

                    Episode 015 - November 7, 2024

                    Main Stories

                    • Evonik's groW Americas is recognized as one of the Top 25 Employee Resource Groups in the U.S., highlighting its impact on employee recruitment and retention
                    • The Emergency Response Team at Evonik’s Mobile, Ala., site undergoes intensive training to ensure preparedness for various crisis situations
                    • A unique Halloween event at Evonik’s Milton, Wis., site uses unusual pumpkins to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace
                    • News Briefs

                      • Employees from Evonik’s Etowah, Tenn., site volunteer their time to deliver donated supplies to hurricane victims.
                      • 6 min
                      • From Maitland to Marathons
                        October 24, 2024

                        Episode 014 - October 24, 2024

                        Main Stories

                        • Evonik invests in its Maitland, Ontario, site to expand hydrogen peroxide purification, creating new jobs and enhancing sustainability
                        • Rob Cuscino, Head of Regional Development, highlights Lehigh Valley as a STEAM hub at the "Tech and Talent for Tomorrow’s Lehigh Valley" event
                        • Evonik celebrates Manufacturing Month, spotlighting contributions from employees across North America
                        • 6 min
                        • From Reflection to Expansion
                          October 10, 2024

                          Episode 013 - October 10, 2024

                          Main Stories

                          • At the recent North America Region Town Hall, President North America, Guido Skudlarek, underscored the value of safety and the importance of people at Evonik
                          • Evonik recently broke ground on an expansion at its Charleston, S.C., site, aiming to increase silica production to meet the growing demand for green tires
                          • News Briefs

                            • Evonik’s Tippecanoe Labs in Lafayette, Ind., hosted a career fair, attracting nearly 300 attendees.
                            • Employees from Evonik’s Mobile, Ala., site took part in the 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, which aims to help clean neighborhoods, parks, and waterways.
                            • 6 min

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                            The Evonik Minute is the news podcast for Evonik's North America Region. Published every two weeks, the brief episodes highlight the essential Evonik stories, news, and trends in the U.S., Canada, and…