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November 13, 2023  |  JUST Capital

JUST Capital’s 2023 Americans’ Views on Business Survey: Americans Want More Action From Corporate America as Talk Dwindles Following ESG and ‘Woke Business’ Backlash

Americans don’t think companies are making progress on their commitments to their stakeholders. And, beyond that, they want to see action from America’s largest companies on what matters most – workers.

October 13, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: How TIAA is Using AI to Help “Retire Inequality”

This week, I sat down with TIAA Chief Information and Client Services Officer Sastry Durvasula to discuss how artificial intelligence will impact financial services in a recent episode of our Linkedin Live series,

October 6, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: Can “The Atlanta Way” Reinvigorate Corporate Community Investment?

“In Atlanta, we learned that despite the gleaming new office buildings in downtown Buckhead, economic mobility is low, deep inequality persists, and talent goes untapped.”

September 27, 2023  |  JUST Capital

JUST’s Latest Index Concept Shows Companies That Lead on Worker and Environment Issues Outperformed Peers by Over 20%

Companies that create value for both workers and the environment also generate value for shareholders.

September 1, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: The Top 10 Companies for Workers

The American worker takes center stage yet again. 

August 31, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The Corporate Guide to Human Capital Disclosure

Providing a framework for how corporate leaders can improve both transparency and performance on the worker issues that matter most to Americans.

August 30, 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.

August 29, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Less Than 5% of America’s Largest Employers Disclose ‘Fair Chance’ Hiring for Formerly Incarcerated Workers

Banks are the leading industry when it comes to fair chance disclosure, with five companies disclosing a policy for hiring formerly incarcerated individuals.

August 11, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: From UAW to Return-to-Work, American Worker Issues Are Heating Up

Make no mistake: Regardless of industry, workers are asking more of their employers in a way that hasn’t been seen in a long time.

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August 10, 2023  |  JUST Capital

This Tech CEO Works With Salesforce, Walmart, and Other Industry Leaders To Advance Pay Equity For Thousands of Workers

“Folks realize there’s no going back to the old way. This generation of employees expects companies to pay equitably,” the Syndio CEO said.

August 4, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: My Top Takeaway From Recent CEO Conversations

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing former Sprint CEO and JUST Capital Board member Dan Hesse about the importance of purpose-driven human leadership in business. 

July 28, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: UPS Deal Puts The American Worker Front and Center

What could have been a highly disruptive strike was avoided on Tuesday when UPS and the Teamsters – which represents more than half of the company’s workforce – reached an agreement on wages and benefits just days before their current contract expired.

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July 20, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Morgan Stanley’s Chief Medical Officer Explains The Company’s Decision to Offer Enhanced Care Benefits: “It’s Part of Long-Term Thinking”

“Enhancing parental leave has a significant impact in terms of improving productivity, retention, and employee morale,” Morgan Stanley’s David Stark tells JUST Capital.

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July 19, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Zeynep Ton on Investing in Workers: ‘Paying Workers Low Wages is Actually Very Expensive’

“Investing in workers isn’t about being nice. You’re doing this because this is how you win with customers. This is how you win as a business.”

July 7, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: SCOTUS Decision Puts Spotlight on Corporate DEI Programs

Last week’s Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions could have far-reaching implications for corporate America. 

June 15, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Transparency on Racial Pay Equity Increased From 15% to 24% in 2023, With Disclosure More Common Among Companies That Disclose Detailed Demographic Data

Despite rising disclosure trends, just 6% disclose both detailed demographic data and race/ethnicity pay ratios, signaling that corporate America still has a long way to go.

June 9, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: Verizon, Chipotle, and Others Invest in American Workers

This week, we released a powerful video and article series documenting how the lives and livelihoods of workers at Verizon, Chipotle, PayPal, and Prudential Financial have changed because of these investments. I invite you to take a look. 

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June 6, 2023  |  JUST Capital

VIDEO: PayPal Employee and Senior VP Explain How Investments in Higher Wages And Better Benefits are Good for Workers, Customers, and Shareholders

By helping to create the The Worker Financial Wellness Initiative, PayPal’s leadership is changing the lives of thousands of American workers.

May 26, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: Top CEOs Discuss The American Workforce, AI, And Diversity

Knowing and investing in your company’s culture is a must for any business leader today.  

May 11, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Intuit, US Bancorp, and Eli Lilly Are the Leading Companies for Working Mothers in 2023

In recognition of Mother’s Day, here are the top three companies that go above and beyond on paid parental leave, dependent care, and more.

May 11, 2023  |  JUST Capital

HPE Offers Workers Some of the Best Paid Parental Leave Benefits. Their VP of Benefits, Culture, and People Experience Shares Why

“Investing in your people, to me, is a really critical component to being a successful company,” HPE’s vice president of benefits, culture, and people experience told JUST Capital.

May 3, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Only 3% of America’s Largest Companies Encourage Living Wages for Supply Chain Workers – But These 5 Companies Are Leading on the Issue

Companies like Accenture and Morgan Stanley Capital International are encouraging or requiring their massive supply chains to pay better wages.

April 25, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: A New Network to Help Companies Lead On Care Benefits

Our own Tolu Lawrence, JUST Capital’s Managing Director of Programs and Partnerships and Head of Corporate Impact, is launching our new Corporate Care Network to help company leaders dedicated to advancing access to and awareness of care benefits.

April 5, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Here’s What the Public Thinks of Recent Tech Layoffs – and What They Believe Corporate Leaders Should Consider When Cutting Jobs

JUST Capital polled Americans to learn their views on recent waves of layoffs – including how they impact workers, long-term profits, and the economy overall.

March 23, 2023  |  JUST Capital

JUST 100 Industry Leaders – Nike and AEP – Discuss Approach to Sustainability. Here Are the Key Takeaways.

Sustainability leaders from JUST 100’s Nike and AEP share why a transparent, people-based approach is needed to build a more renewable, equitable future.

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