Building Connections — and a More Resilient, Inclusive EconomyB The Change Weekly: July 24, 2020(Photo by Joshua Rawson-Harris on Unsplash)Delivered on Fridays, B the Change Weekly delivers the most important and most relevant stories about people usin...
Subscribe to the Growing with Purpose Podcast and never miss an episode. Note: This interview was recorded at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host P...
Key Takeaways Lengthy disability leaves may have more to do with how an employee is feeling mentally vs. physically. Both employers and employees should focus on nurturing the right “return to work” mindset. The appropriate motivation may help a returning employee feel more satisfied and productive. It’s no secret that disability costs can have a … Continue reading Exploring the Psychology Behind Return-to-Work
Walla Elsheikh Leads Programs That Prepare Students for the 21st Century Economy(Photo by Blue Ox Studio from Pexels)https://medium.com/media/5ca52776b50a7f80e6b992792d82acb0/hrefWalla Elsheikh is the co-founder and CEO of Birthright AFRICA, which is c...
GLIAnet founder Richard Whitt on how we can redesign the Internet to center on people, not companies.
On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the number of website accessibility lawsuits in the U.S. is increasing. Here’s what you can do to create more inclusive online experiences for people with disabilities.(Photo by Markus Spi...
By Francine Farkas Sears, President of Fabrique Ltd. and WPO Advisory Board Member Unprecedented. Unpredictable. Volatile &Tomorrow is Just a Day away– The Words I’ve heard describe this traumatic year, undeniably we are in uncharted territory. 2020 marks my 70th year as an entrepreneur, also coinciding with my 80th birthday. Yes, I have a long … Continue reading Right Things Happen for Wrong Reasons
How B Corp Mission Driven Finance Plans to Advance Anti-Racism Work and Help Shift the Financial System(Photo by Chronis Yan on Unsplash)By David Lynn, co-founder and CEO of Mission Driven Finance, an impact investment firm and Certified B CorporationH...
Lessons on Empowerment, Message Creation, and Mobilization from Community Organizers, Activists, and Social Workers(Photo by Nicholas Green on Unsplash)Building and maintaining a strong stakeholder engagement strategy is key for any business’s success....
The Role of Business in Creating More Resilient, Connected and Livable Communities for All People(Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash)By Kate OgdenAt Seventh Generation, we spend a lot of time thinking about the future. In everything we do, we are fight...
New Research Shows Technology Holds Promise Despite Costlier Design Fees and Longer Construction Times(Photo by Scott Webb from Pexels)There’s a clear business case for building green.That’s the message from the most comprehensive study to date of the ...
How B Lab Plans to Become an Anti-Racist Organization(Unsplash photo by Jakayla Toney)By Ellonda L. Green, B Lab’s Director of Equity, Diversity & InclusionAs an organization, we stand against anti-Black racism and all forms of oppression including...
B The Change Weekly: July 17, 2020(Photo by Jason Wong on Unsplash)Delivered on Fridays, B the Change Weekly delivers the most important and most relevant stories about people using business as a force for good. The newsletter features a weekly note fr...
5 Examples of How a Company Can Take Action to Become an Anti-Racist Business(Photo by Remy_Loz on Unsplash)Words hold power, but actions tell the true story. The rising racial justice movement has businesses across the U.S. and Canada taking a public ...
Ideas for Change Include Tapping Into Local Communities and Redistributing Wealth Through Remote Work(Photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels)Dear U.S. Capitalism,It’s me again, Social Work.A lot has happened since we last spoke, and I’m not gonna lie —...