By Ashley C. Aloha, it is AAPI Heritage Month. As an Asian woman-owned, founded and led company, we take time every day to celebrate Minority Women who shine from the inside and who unapologetically live their truth. We believe confidence is the new beautiful and know women who are confident can change the world. That is… Read more »
By Michelle B. We know that sustainability is important to you and, with Earth Day approaching, we want to celebrate together as your sustainable business partner. Since 1970, Earth Day has encouraged environmental stewardship and reminded us to protect our planet and its resources. ActioNet is proud to do our part to create a more… Read more »
By Ashley C. As we celebrate Women’s Herstory Month in the United States and International Women’s Day Globally, I would like to share with you – ActioNet HerStory! Please click the HerStory link and let the Journey begin: Despite the challenges of 2+ years of COVID and the world situation as it is now, we continue to show what… Read more »
By Sarah K. Bike to Work Day is back! Sign up for Bike to Work Day now to make a difference in your health and our environment. Bike around your community on May 19, 2023 in healthy and eco-friendly solidarity with other metro-area workers. Even if you are working from home, you can still register… Read more »
By Karen T. Last October, ActioNet achieved CMMI DEV and SVC V2.0 Maturity Level (ML) 4 with SAM, the next milestone in our CMMI quality journey. Building on ISO, the journey started in 2003 with our first assessment and continues today, 20 years later. This achievement shows ActioNet’s commitment to continual improvement to meet business… Read more »
By Michelle B. Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year and the Spring Festival, falls on January 22nd in 2023. Lunar New Year is when participants will say goodbye to the Year of the Tiger and usher in the Year of the Rabbit. The rabbit is the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac,… Read more »
By John W. On December 12, 2022, ActioNet hosted a Pot Luck at HQ in Vienna, VA to celebrate the holidays. The menu included Dumplings, Beef Baos, Lumpias, Sandwiches, Deviled Eggs, BBQ, Honey Baked Ham, Lasagna, Desserts, Mango Juice, and several other food items. Several ActioNeters attended and it was a great way to enjoy… Read more »
By Michelle B. On November 15, 2019, ActioNet hosted our Pot (Sticker) Luck at our HQ in Vienna, VA. It was a Big Hit. Check out the article, pictures and video at ActioNet Pot (Sticker) Luck. Back by popular demand, we are going to bring Dumplings back for our upcoming ActioNet Pot Luck on Monday, 12/12:… Read more »
By Michelle B. ActioNet collected new and gently used men’s, women’s, children’s and infant’s coats and clothing starting in November 2021 through April 2022. As most people are still take things slow and spending a lot of time at home during the coronavirus, our clothing drive initiative was a perfect time for cleaning out the… Read more »
By Sarah K. Following the All Hands Meeting on June 6th, ActioNeters joined together to see the results for the “Who’s That Baby” contest! The aim of this friendly contest was to enhance relationships within the office by familiarizing oneself with baby pictures of participating staff members. Contestants were presented a chance to send in… Read more »
By Ashley C. As we celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month, I would like to share with you – ActioNet HerStory! Please click the HerStory link and let the Journey begin: 1998 – ActioNet started here and We Had no Garage – What a humble beginning2000 – DOT Woman-owned Business Enterprise award – Ha, I looked… Read more »
By Kate R. As technology advances and ActioNet and customer workplace methods and strategies improve, there comes a need for us to align with these changes in terms of knowledge, skills, values, and abilities. One of the best ways to enhance your existing skill set or learn new skills, is to take advantage of ActioNet’s… Read more »
By Kate R. ActioNet Customer Experience (ACX)™ means viewing the delivery of our various services and support through the lens of a user’s experience. ActioNet is committed to CX and has embedded CX practices not only via the services and support we provide to our valued clients, but also by ensuring that ACX is embraced… Read more »
By Ashley C. 24 years ago, I founded ActioNet with no money, very few contacts, but a Big Dream – To create an environment where talented people share common Core Values, Work Hard, Play Hard and Be their Very Best. Leading transformation starts with a Vision and the ability to energize and enable our ActioNeters to break through boundaries and… Read more »
By Karen T. The 2022 Lunar New Year starts on February 1. It is the year of the Tiger who brings leadership, strength and, with the water element, carries a great sense of justice, sociability, and openness to new experiences. 2022 will be a great year of enthusiasm and dynamism, of giving our best and… Read more »
By Dee C. Education is the most fundamental pillar of life. Information gathered in primary and secondary education propels students to excel in their lives and careers. ActioNet firmly believes in the importance of schooling and pursuing education. We celebrate the successes of students within the ActioNet family—no matter their age or education level. This… Read more »
By Dee C. Becoming a Washington Post Top Workplace is not an easy feat. For the past 8 years companies across the DC metro area have been competing for the coveted title. Thousands of organizations enter the competition, hundreds are reviewed, and only 200 companies receive the honor each year. Why? The answer is simple;… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
By Meaghan B. In December of 2020, I spent time reviewing the corporate employee satisfaction survey, in order to determine which aspects of their career at ActioNet employees most value; the options varied from financial considerations, to career advancement opportunities as well as opportunities to engage in challenging and meaningful work. Of all options, employees… Read more »
By Dee C. The weather has gotten colder outside and thoughts are moving towards the winter holidays. It is getting harder to stay outside, and many of us are looking for ways to celebrate safely indoors. Like many organizations, ActioNet is taking our usual company celebrations online. Recently we extended our Halloween events to allow employees to submit the… Read more »
By Dee C. As October 31st neared, ActioNet searched for a way for our employees to celebrate the Halloween holiday together. With many employees working from home, we were unable to make an event of costumes in the office. Like many other events in 2020, we decided to take our Halloween costume contest online! To… Read more »
By Patricia C. Customer service is the lifeblood of any company. The details that make the difference between great, average, and poor customer service can make or break a business. Poor customer experiences can mean loss of clients or projects. Alternatively, excellent customer service means smooth processes, great customer reviews, and repeat customers. At ActioNet,… Read more »