Why May?: The History and Impact of AAPI Heritage Month

May 28, 2021

Photo credit to Kheel Center, Photographer Unknown. Image cropped to fit the web section.

Photo Credit to Kheel Center, Photographer Unknown By Bobby T. Growing up and working in the diverse DMV area has provided me exposure and a great appreciation for the vast cultural backgrounds and traditions of both friends and colleagues. Each of us has so much to offer and contribute toward enriching each other’s lives when… Read more »

How to Participate in Bike to Work Day 2021?

May 17, 2021

Friends bike to work in the city

By Dee C. For twenty years, the DC metro area has acknowledged health and sustainability with annual Bike to Work Day. Each year thousands of workers would gather to bike together to their offices. Their convoys made quite the sight for onlookers and a positive impact on the daily commute. Crowds were drawn to learn… Read more »

Asian Pacific Islander Cuisine

May 12, 2021

Hawaiian Poke Bowls are one type of Hawaiian Cuisine

Hawaiian Poke Bowls are one type of Hawaiian Cuisine by Gary M. May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and to honor the rich history and accomplishments of AAPIs throughout the history of the United States, I would like to celebrate the month with ono (Hawaiian for good tasting) comfort food that resulted from… Read more »

ActioNet Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 11, 2021

Red lanterns in Singapore

By Christina D. May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the United States. The celebration began in 1977, when Congress declared the first 10 days of May as Pacific Asian American Heritage Week. The tradition continued until 1990, when Pacific Asian American Heritage Week we extended throughout the month of May. Like most heritage… Read more »

ActioNet Supports Employees with Employee Assistance Program

May 10, 2021

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By Lina J.  ActioNet has always cared about the health and well-being of our employees. The past year has been a particularly stressful and difficult year for us all. To assist our ActioNeters in times of hardship, ActioNet has provided an Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their dependents.  The ActioNet Employee Assistance Program is a 24/7,… Read more »

Interviewing Kids for Bring your Children to Work Day

May 4, 2021

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By Dee C.  On April 22nd ActioNeters celebrated (Virtual) Bring your Kids to Work Day. Employees were encouraged to allow their children to shadow them for the day. Many of our ActioNeters participated by bringing their children into video meetings and introducing them to their coworkers.  Three participants shared photos and videos of their experiences…. Read more »

Offering Lifestyle Savings with Tickets at Work

May 2, 2021

Savings with Tickets at Work

By Dee C.  ActioNet Works Hard and Plays Hard. Typically those words are used to refer to our innovative projects and employee engagement events. Employee happiness is important to ActioNet, and we pride ourselves in providing engaging projects, events, and benefits.   At ActioNet, we believe that great work environments should continue past the office doors. To that point, ActioNet provides numerous benefits that can assist… Read more »