Liste d'articles avec le tag vigilant-global

Vigilant Futures becomes a corporate sponsor of Raise-A-Reader

by Adelaide Z  |  29 septembre 2010

We’ve always been involved with our community in one way or another, but last year, we decided to focus our efforts on promoting youth education in and around the Montreal community. Since then, we’ve partnered with local charities, like Youth in Motion, and schools that promote higher education... read more

First Habitat for Humanity LEED house built in Montreal

by Adelaide Z  |  27 septembre 2010

Saturday was a big day for the Aabid-Ezzerouali family. They finally got the keys to their new home their neighbours, local companies, and random volunteers built over this past year. They are the first Montreal family to move into a LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)... read more

Bubbly water from public fountains?

by Adelaide Z  |  22 septembre 2010

Paris is experimenting with a uniquely Italian idea to provide both flat and sparkling water from its public water fountains. They city hopes to wean Parisians from their plastic water-bottle habit and promote tap water since the country invests so much in maintaining the high quality. The... read more

Women and social responsibility in the workplace

by Adelaide Z  |  17 septembre 2010

Everyone wants to work for a company that realizes the worth of reinvesting in its community and makes good on its corporate social responsibility policy. For women apparently this is one of the most important characteristics when searching and accepting a job. According to a survey from the... read more

The Vigilant Eco-Fashionistas

by Adelaide Z  |  1 septembre 2010 The Vigilant Eco-Fashionistas

Anyone who works in the high-tech industry knows that the daily dress attire is, well, pretty laid back. Don’t get me wrong, I am big fan of the concept. It is a proven fact that employees are happier and perform way better when they are comfortable at the office. But every once in a while, it’s... read more

Epic traffic jam?

by Adelaide Z  |  25 août 2010 Epic traffic jam?

I just cannot fathom being stuck in a 10-day long traffic jam and the prospect of sitting in it until the middle of next month! A 10-minute traffic jam makes me, well, unhappy and can cause some roadrage-esque sentiments. Right now, across the world in China motorists are just coming out of... read more

The social media war: Giant vs. Giant

by Adelaide Z  |  20 août 2010

Google, the heavy weight champ of internet search, is rumored to be stepping into the ring with Facebook to challenge their reign as social media champions. A recent NY Times article titled "Google Develops a Facebook Rival" discusses Google's top-secret project called Google Me and their latest... read more

Est-il temps pour régler votre moto?

by Adelaide Z  |  3 août 2010

Conseils sur les choses à vérifier pour voir si votre vélo est dans le besoin d'un tune-up Comme tous les dispositifs mécaniques, l'entretien régulier contribuera à assurer à vélo se déroulera sans heurts depuis des décennies. Tout comme la négligence peut voir même le vélo le plus cher s'usent... read more