Class I Briefs: UP, CSX
Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor
Nearly 70 new volunteers from across UP's system have recently received training about important topics like the company’s mental health and substance abuse resources.
Union Pacific (UP) volunteers support mental health, substance-free workplace safety initiatives. Also, CSX’s Head of Investor Relations Matthew Korn is recognized as the “Best Investor Relations Professional” by Institutional Investor.
UP
UP’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) recently hosted a series of classes for new field volunteers deepening their understanding of company services, programs, benefits and outreach efforts.
Nearly 70 craft professional volunteers from across the system were trained in Fort Worth, Texas; Roseville, Calif.; Kansas City, Mo.; and Omaha, Neb., with one goal in mind: “provide support when it’s needed most, with access to immediate resources that can help.”
“Our trained volunteers are the essential bridge connecting our employees to invaluable resources,” said Jeff Davis, Senior Manager-EAP, Human Resources. “They bolster our strong systemwide network of passionate employee volunteers—empowering their peers to better manage life events and safely navigate the challenges we all face in our daily lives at home and work.”
According to the Class I, UP’s EAP provides counseling referral services for employees and their families experiencing challenges relating to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse and grief counseling. These services continue to be readily utilized by employees and their dependents.
Volunteers from every craft debriefed on employee-led outreach best practices, mental health education, and substance misuse signs and symptoms, as well as information about UP’s employee-run nonprofit Friend to Friend Network.
“There’s support from the company at its highest level, and there are many volunteers ready to support their co-workers in a time of need,” said field volunteer Cathy Gregg, a mechanical service operator at Union Pacific’s Roseville Locomotive Shop in California. “My co-workers are an extension of my family, so I’m always willing to listen and guide them to the right resources.”
Extending sincere thanks to past and present volunteers, Davis said, “They serve as knowledgeable guides offering timely support, which ultimately fosters a healthier and more resilient workforce.”
UP encourages any employee interested in volunteering to contact program project coordinators for more information.
CSX
CSX announced March 21 that Matthew Korn, Head of Investor Relations and Strategy has been honored as the “Best Investor Relations Professional” in the transport sector by Institutional Investor as part of its 2024 All-American Equities Awards.
This recognition, CSX says, highlights Korn’s exceptional expertise and dedication in the field of investor relations.
Since joining CSX in 2021, Korn has played a key role in developing and implementing the company’s investor relations strategy. His responsibilities include overseeing external financial reporting, tracking service measures, and enhancing investor engagement.
Korn is highly regarded as a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in transportation, materials, and technology sectors, and brings invaluable insights to his role at CSX, the Class I stated in a release. In 2023, Korn led his team at CSX to facilitate meetings with 300 firms, representing more than $35 trillion in assets under management.
Korn’s career includes 15 years as a Wall Street research analyst at Goldman Sachs and Barclays covering a diverse array of industrial and materials companies. Prior to his tenure at CSX, Korn held a senior investor relations role at ADP.
The All-American Equities Awards, presented annually by Institutional Investor Research (IIR), recognizes the investment community’s best analysts, companies, and investment firms. These prestigious awards are determined through voting by more than 4,200 investment professionals, reflecting the industry’s recognition of excellence.
In addition to Korn’s individual award, CSX received accolades in the categories of Best Investor Relations Team, Company Board, Investor Relations Program, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. In all, CSX took home eight total distinctions and was recognized as the most-honored company.
