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April 3, 2024  |  JUST Capital

JUST Jobs Scorecard: Human Capital Disclosure Rising, But Still Plenty of Room for Improvement

Without a standard set of foundational job quality metrics or a clear definition of what good looks like, it’s not always apparent how company leaders can demonstrate their employee value proposition or evaluate where they should invest to improve performance. This is why we’ve created the JUST Jobs Scorecard.

December 16, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Top 10 Companies That Treat Employees Best

These companies lead in our 2023 Rankings on the core worker issues that matter most to the American public.

December 4, 2023  |  JUST Capital

ANNUAL SURVEY: In a Year of Strikes, Worker Issues Like Wages and Mobility Top the American Public’s Priorities for Companies

Workers and wages remain the American public’s top priority for companies, with a bump in importance for workforce advancement amid AI and job security fears.

March 23, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Leaders From Two Sigma, Verizon, Mastercard, and Hershey Explain How They’re Building JUST Jobs and Business Resilience

JUST 100 leaders share how they’re prioritizing JUST jobs as economic uncertainty continues and JUST, and Two Sigma Impact speak to how a focus on job quality is helping build better companies.

March 16, 2023  |  JUST Capital

KKR’s Co-Head of Global Private Equity Shares How Employee Ownership Drives Long-Term Business Value

Speaking with CNBC’s Dominic Chu, KKR’s Pete Stavros dives into what’s behind the success of the firm’s and his nonprofit Ownership Works’ employee stock ownership programs.

March 15, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Watch the 2023 JUST Leadership Summit: Building Better Companies Through JUST Jobs

Watch the full 2023 JUST Leadership Summit featuring insights from JUST 100 leaders, including Verizon, American Electric Power, Mastercard, Hershey, and Nike.

March 13, 2023  |  JUST Capital

JUST Jobs Scorecard Shows Room for Companies to Lead on Job Quality Disclosure, With Established Leaders Outperforming Peers

Our new JUST Jobs Scorecard finds that there’s room for companies to grow on job quality disclosure and, for those that are already leading the way, market outperformance against their peers.

December 14, 2022  |  JUST Capital

3 Charts That Show Why Companies Should Regularly Raise Wages to Match Inflation

We illustrate how inflation reduces the purchasing power of wages and causes pay cuts for workers over time.

November 29, 2022  |  JUST Capital

As Inflation Rises, Corporate Minimum Wage Disclosure Continues to Lag

While Americans want companies to prioritize a living wage and pay transparency, only a handful publicly announce minimum wage increases resulting in real wage gains for their workers.

October 20, 2022  |  JUST Capital

With Recession Fears Rising, Companies Can (And Should) Be Investing in JUST Jobs

Our Chief Strategy Officer Alison Omens lays out a framework companies can use to invest in workers right now, shares what some of the largest U.S. employers we’ve spoken to think of it, and how we’re helping them take action.

October 7, 2022  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: Can Creating JUST Jobs Unite Americans?

We spoke to investor and AOL cofounder Steve Case on why people, both in workforces and communities, are key to corporate success.

October 7, 2022  |  JUST Capital

What a Living Wage Is and Why Businesses Should Use It as a Benchmark

In the first of our JUST Jobs Explained series, we break down how to calculate a living wage, how its components are dependent on location and family size, and why businesses can improve their operations with this information.

September 30, 2022  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: A Winter of Discontent? It’s Time to Focus on JUST Jobs

In the face of economic uncertainty, we gathered corporate and nonprofit leaders to discuss why now’s the time to invest in workers and create JUST Jobs.

September 29, 2022  |  JUST Capital

JUST Capital and New Partner Revelio Labs Find About Half of Russell 1000 Employees Do Not Make a Family-Sustaining Wage

JUST Capital has partnered with Revelio Labs to provide more robust estimates of corporate wage data, a key component of job quality, across America’s largest companies.

September 28, 2022  |  JUST Capital

JUST Capital Insights to Impact Virtual Event – Defining a JUST Job for Today’s Economy

On September 28, JUST Capital convened corporate and nonprofit leaders for an Insights to Impact virtual event – Defining a JUST Job for Today’s Economy.

September 15, 2022  |  JUST Capital

ANNUAL SURVEY: In an Unstable Economic Environment, Workers and Wages Are More Important Than Ever to the American Public

Despite rhetoric that the country is incredibly polarized, there is broad consensus across all demographic and political cohorts that workers should be corporate America’s top priority.

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October 9, 2019  |  JUST Capital

What Is a Transparent Company, Really? (Plus, Why You Want to Work for One)

Transparency is more than sharing noble sentiments on the company’s “careers” page. Here’s what sets a truly transparent business apart and how disclosing detailed information about workplace policies benefits all key stakeholders.

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October 3, 2019  |  JUST Capital

How Healthy Is Your Workplace Culture?

Perhaps you’re deciding whether to join a company or trying to figure out what’s missing in your own corporate culture. Either way, it’s worthwhile to get a sense of how your company compares. Start here!

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September 18, 2019  |  JUST Capital

Beyond the Paycheck: 5 Things to Consider Before You Accept a New Job

Most people focus on salary when considering a new job, but you can’t ignore the financial value of a robust benefits package. Here are a few policies worth looking into.

September 12, 2019  |  JUST Capital

Why We Need Companies to Disclose Pay Gap Numbers Now More Than Ever

It’s up to companies to disclose and reduce their pay gaps. 

September 4, 2019  |  JUST Capital

Building the Case for Quality Jobs in America

A new initiative from JUST Capital dedicated to increasing the prevalence of quality jobs in America

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September 4, 2019  |  JUST Capital

Top 4 Things Employees Care About

Perks like free snacks and foosball are nice, but they’re not what truly attracts workers to a company. Here’s what does, according to JUST Capital’s annual survey results.

August 8, 2019  |  JUST Capital

How Companies Can Curb the Rise of Workplace Burnout

A look at how U.S. companies today can tackle the growing issue of workplace burnout.

August 1, 2019  |  JUST Capital

American Workers Need Education Assistance. Are They Getting It?

A look at how tuition reimbursement can benefit America’s low wage earners and create a win-win for workers and companies alike.

July 25, 2019  |  JUST Capital

The Catalytic Power of Transparency in Creating a Diverse Workforce

Intel’s Barbara Whye discusses the company’s journey toward setting and reaching goals around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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