Labor & Employment

Unilever calls on sourcing partner before Accenture deal

In May 2007, The Hershey Company announced that John C. Long is named Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility. Long will report to Thomas K. Hernquist, senior vice president, global chief growth officer.

Hanesbrands Inc. will cut approximately 5,300 jobs and close nine sewing and assembly operations in five countries as part of an ongoing restructuring effort to make its business leaner and more profitable.

Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. announces that its board of directors elects Neil S. Fiske as the company's new president and chief executive officer.

Limited Brands Inc. announces leadership changes at its Bath and Body Works and Victoria's Secret brands. Diane Neal, president and chief operations officer for Bath and Body Works, has been promoted to chief executive officer.

Tom's of Maine, a maker of natural personal care products, recently received the Maine Governor's Council on Physical Activity 2007 Healthy Workplace Award - Medium Business Category for its long history of empowering employees to live healthy, active lives and for an innovative new rewards-based Wellness Challenge implemented earlier this year.

Cereal maker Kellogg Co. names Procter & Gamble Co. executive Robert A. Steele to its board, effective July 1. Steele is vice chairman, global health and well-being at Procter & Gamble.

Whirlpool Corporation announces Michael A. Todman, currently president, Whirlpool International is being named president, Whirlpool North America.