by Eric Younan | Oct 21, 2020 | Our People, Planet, Progress, Volunteerism
For the second time in the past two years, DTE employees’ love of wildlife has earned national recognition – the Wildlife Habitat Council’s 2020 Employee Engagement Award. The Employee Engagement Award recognizes a company’s involvement in conservation through the...
by Aimee Ridella | Sep 3, 2020 | Our People, People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
While COVID-19 continues to impact our lives, keeping us home and safe, somethings have not changed, like the need for volunteers at nonprofits. Enter virtual volunteering, a way to help nonprofits from home, and keeping safety standards. DTE pivoted to virtual...
by Aimee Ridella | Aug 4, 2020 | People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
“High school kids are my favorite to mentor,” said Laya Cole, DTE retiree. “There’s that moment when I’m speaking with them and there’s a sparkle in their eye when they feel truly passionate about what we’re discussing. I look forward to seeing that look on their...
by Aimee Ridella | Apr 29, 2020 | People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
When Michael Schnoblen, principal account manager – MAS governmental & institutional, and Candice Schnoblen, project lead – operating system – MAS strategy, heard of the personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage for front-line medical workers, they knew...
by Aimee Ridella | Apr 8, 2020 | People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
“When people buy birds they just see this funny dancing bird that talks and think they want one,” said Kevin Stallard, who works in IT. “They don’t always understand the responsibility that comes with owning a bird. Birds can be loud, messy, destructive and expensive,...
by Aimee Ridella | Mar 5, 2020 | Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
As a part of DTE’s mission to be a force for good in the communities, the company supports employees’ passion to give back by volunteering at nonprofits. In 2019, over 5,600 employees contributed more than 101,000 hours to serve 1,335 nonprofit...
