How a former refugee and a mechanic became data technicians
It’s never too late to go after a career in something you love. This is the message Amazon Web Services (AWS) is sending to the local community in South Dublin, where the company supports the Data Centre Technician course at the Technical University (TU) in Tallaght.
The Lord of the Things
Ralf Hastedt and his team take care of goods that are returned by Amazon customers. Millions of items are prepared for re-use at five locations in Europe.
The football league turning lives around
A ball can change a life. That’s the affirming mantra of the Irish Homeless Street League - a football league established with the goal of transforming lives by giving displaced people a sense of purpose and inclusion. Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Ireland recently sponsored the annual finals, and employee volunteers discovered a sense of community they’ll never forget.
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New space for new ideas - Made in Berlin
New office space that could accommodate up to 3400 employees in Warschauer Brücke district in Berlin, Germany.
The strength behind a smile
For our Amazon UK Fashion Production Manager, Balvinder, a cancer diagnosis became an opportunity to build mental resilience, find her true self and make a difference in other people’s lives.
Aiming at leadership in sustainability on the last mile
Amazon recently co-founded the Climate Pledge, committing to meet Paris Agreement goals 10 years earlier by reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
We’ve invited 50 girls to our EU HQ in Luxembourg for STEM workshops
For the first time, we brought together girls from the local community to engage in interactive activities, meet role models, and discover the excitement of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) through a variety of workshops.
Look what the cat can't drag in
An Amazon employee didn't know how to code. That didn't stop him from using machine learning to invent a pet door that solved a disgusting problem.
Behind the scenes glimpse of our new EU HQ in Luxembourg with local school kids
Before the inauguration of our new European Headquarters in Luxembourg, we invited a class of enthusiastic pupils to a behind the scene creative workshop.
Over 100 Amazonians volunteer to provide 10,000 meals for homeless in Dublin
When Thomas Carroll from our Data Center in Dublin was volunteering at the Merchant Quay Ireland Homeless and Drugs Service (MQI) this month, he met a service user who had just saved his friend’s life.
Getting Started is Easy
Anyone starting a new job knows it: The fright before the first working day. A visit to Amazon in Frankenthal shows that there is another way.
How we’re delivering renewable energy to power Amazon and millions of AWS customers
Major investments in renewable energy are a critical step to address Amazon’s carbon footprint globally.
Fireside chat with our first female country manager for retail in Europe
Mariangela Marseglia is country manager for Amazon in Italy & Spain
Two Amazonians on how to prepare for a panel discussion
A good panel discussion should feel engaging and effortless; and it’s up to the moderator to get the most out of their guests.
