Wall Street says it cares about diversity. But most big banks won’t share complete workforce data.
The Washington Post asked the 15 largest U.S. banks to share workforce race and gender data — data they already report to the federal government on a two-page form. Only two shared the full numbers.
This Has Been a Good Year for Many U.S. Sustainable Funds
These funds are often overweight tech stocks and less invested in energy, which is giving them a boost.
Prime Mover: How Amazon Wove Itself Into the Life of an American City
For most people, it’s the click that brings a package to their door. But a look at Baltimore shows how Amazon may now reach into Americans’ daily existence in more ways than any corporation in history.
Job loss predictions over rising minimum wages haven’t come true
Eighteen states rang in 2019 with minimum wage increases — some that will ultimately rise as high as $15 an hour — and so far, opponents’ dire predictions of job losses have not come true.
Watch 4 Decades of Inequality Drive American Cities Apart
Economic inequality has been rising everywhere in the United States. But it has been rising much more in the booming places that promise hefty incomes to engineers, lawyers and innovators.
Are You Being Paid Fairly? Here’s How to Find Out
If you’re not quite ready to ask your colleagues how much they make, you’re not alone. The good news is that you can research pay fairness yourself by delving into large and growing databases of salary information. Start here.
5 Striking Takeaways from Our 2020 Rankings Release
Here are some of the most interesting trends we uncovered after tracking, analyzing, and ranking 922 companies from the Russell 1000 across five stakeholder groups, including Workers, Customers, Communities, the Environment, and Shareholders.
The Boardroom Sage Who Was Into Good Governance Before It Was Cool
Corporate-governance guru Ira Millstein has long promoted the view that companies have broader obligations than turning profits. Lately, some of America’s most influential CEOs have been taking a fresh look at that idea.
A new report released today by the nonprofit organization Ceres calls on corporate boards to systematically and explicitly oversee ESG risks as global climate and water crises worsen.
Innovation Should Be Made in the U.S.A.
Offshoring by American companies has destroyed our manufacturing base and our capacity to develop new products and processes. It’s time for a national industrial policy.
Here Are 6 Creative Ways Companies Celebrated Their Inclusion in the JUST 100
Six creative standouts celebrating the 2020 Rankings.
5 Insights from Our Quarterly JUST Call with PayPal
If you want to know what changing the narrative on stakeholder capitalism looks like in action, watch our first Quarterly JUST Call.
Top 5 Most JUST Companies in America
These five companies are leading the way on the issues that matter most in the stakeholder economy. Here’s why they performed so well.
Announcing the 2020 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies
The Leading Measure of Corporate Performance in the Stakeholder Economy
Is Your Privacy Protected? Here’s How to Find Out
It’s not really feasible to totally disconnect from the world and stop sharing any information. But it is feasible to find out which companies you can safely entrust your information to. Here’s how.
3 Myths About Employee Happiness
Only about one-third of the U.S. workforce feels enthusiastic about their job today. What’s an employer to do? The first step is understanding what actually attracts top talent and leads to a loyal and engaged workforce. Because it’s probably not what you think.
5 Corporate Scandals Every Leader Can Learn From
These five companies responded to scandals by taking responsibility and addressing the situation head on, proving that when handled correctly, a company absolutely can bounce back from controversy.
Minimum Wage in America: A Timeline
Since 1938, the U.S. federal government has established that workers are entitled to a base hourly wage. Which workers receive that minimum—and how much—has remained a political issue.
Yes, You Should Tell Your Friends How Much You Make. Here’s Why
Discussing money with your friends and coworkers shouldn’t be taboo. It could be a powerful defining moment for everyone involved. Here’s why, plus how to bring it up without feeling rude or unprofessional.
Hey CEOs: Here’s Your New To-Do List
The American public wants businesses to serve all stakeholders, including workers, customers, communities, and the environment. Here are eight things every corporate leader should do now to align more closely with the stakeholder model.
The New North Star: Stakeholder Capitalism
Free market enterprise is capable of producing extraordinary prosperity for all Americans – not just shareholders
A Roadmap for Stakeholder Capitalism: 2019 Survey Results
Our 2019 Roadmap details the Issues and stakeholders the American public wants U.S. companies to prioritize most to restore declining trust and create an economy that works for more Americans.
Closing the ‘First Promotion’ Gender Gap Would Add 1 Million Women to Management
Researchers found that men hold 62% of manager-level positions to women’s 38%—a disparity that researchers attribute to the gender gap in early-career promotions
6 Best Ways Companies Are Protecting the Planet
Americans agree that corporations must play a role in protecting our planet, but what exactly does that look like? Here are six excellent examples.
