Jacobs CEO Wants Support for Local Governments in Stimulus Bill

The transcript covers Jacobs' performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting their rapid transition to remote work and maintaining high productivity. It discusses financial strategies, including restructuring and cash flow management. The company is pivoting to support healthcare and vaccine efforts, while also focusing on infrastructure projects and government relations. Despite a flat defense budget, Jacobs aligns with growing areas like hypersonics. The company emphasizes diversity and workforce transformation, achieving significant progress in gender equality and launching initiatives for justice and equality.

How did Jacobs manage to maintain productivity during the pandemic?

• By transitioning 85% of employees to remote work

• By reducing their workforce

• By outsourcing work to other companies

• By halting all projects

What transformation did Jacobs undergo in recent years?

• From a government contractor to a private sector firm

• From a healthcare provider to a pharmaceutical company

• From a traditional engineering company to a technology solutions provider

• From a technology company to a construction firm

In which sector has Jacobs been actively involved in retrofitting facilities?

• Life sciences

• Automotive

• Retail

• Education

What is Jacobs' stance on federal infrastructure support?

• They are moving forward without relying on it

• They are heavily dependent on it

• They are waiting for new policies to be implemented

• They have no interest in infrastructure projects

How is Jacobs addressing diversity within the company?

• By ignoring diversity issues

• By advancing justice and equality for black employees

• By focusing solely on gender diversity

• By hiring only male employees

What is the trend in the Department of Defense's space budget?

• It is decreasing

• It is remaining flat

• It is increasing by 28%

• It is being eliminated

What percentage of Jacobs' executive leadership team is now female?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%