Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months agoGerman businesses speak out against far-right AfD DW 02/21/2025
Leading German companies voice opposition to right-wing extremism and promote diversity ahead of elections.
#corporate-responsibility
#corporate-responsibility
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SF LGBT
fromDigiday
3 days ago'I feel disposable': Confessions of a transgender Target employee after DEI pullback
Target's recent pullback on DEI initiatives has raised concerns among employees about their workplace safety and value.
A transgender employee expresses feeling dehumanized and undervalued due to Target's recent DEI pullback.
#sustainability
Business
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months agoProfits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist
Economic pressures and political shifts lead corporations to retreat from commitments to diversity and sustainability, challenging the notion of corporate responsibility.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 months agoWhile client climate commitments waver, some media agencies are doubling down
Ad agencies hope B Corp certification will attract clients and talent amid growing corporate skepticism about sustainability.
Climate commitments face challenges as some major corporations retreat from their pledges.
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months agoThe way ahead: Getting IT sustainability initiatives back on track to net zero | Computer Weekly
The economic climate is hindering corporate sustainability efforts, affecting timelines for net-zero goals.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months agoWhy corporate America is still tackling climate change despite government rollbacks
Companies face increasing pressure to prioritize sustainability despite federal rollbacks on climate rules.
Financial incentives drive corporations to invest in sustainability, with many CFOs committing to raise funds for climate initiatives.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 months agoWhile client climate commitments waver, some media agencies are doubling down
Ad agencies hope B Corp certification will attract clients and talent amid growing corporate skepticism about sustainability.
Climate commitments face challenges as some major corporations retreat from their pledges.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months agoWhy corporate America is still tackling climate change despite government rollbacks
Companies face increasing pressure to prioritize sustainability despite federal rollbacks on climate rules.
Financial incentives drive corporations to invest in sustainability, with many CFOs committing to raise funds for climate initiatives.
#boycott
Black Lives Matter
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months agoStores that rolled back diversity initiatives facing major boycott by shoppers
Consumers have initiated a 24-hour boycott against stores rolling back diversity and inclusion programs in response to Trump's policies.
Black Lives Matter
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months agoStores that rolled back diversity initiatives facing major boycott by shoppers
Consumers have initiated a 24-hour boycott against stores rolling back diversity and inclusion programs in response to Trump's policies.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 weeks agoAI is coming for our design jobs, but it can't touch taste
AI will significantly impact entry-level white-collar jobs, but design roles may persist due to their unique human element.
Corporate decisions and lack of regulation will determine how AI affects employment.
#diversity-and-inclusion
Toronto startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months agoShopify cut off funding for employee resource groups in late 2023, amid more recent shifts away from DEI
Shopify stopped funding its employee resource groups, impacting support for underrepresented communities.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 months agoInvest in women or prepare to fall behind
Companies often declare gender equality but fail to follow through, resulting in stalled progress and continued barriers to women's advancement.
Black Lives Matter
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months agoThese Product Boycotts Actually Scared Companies Into Paying Attention
Boycotts have a historical precedent as consumer activism aligned with ethical values, impacting companies' profits.
#climate-change
Tech industry
fromFast Company
3 months agoTech giants are complicit in an anti-climate agenda. Employees should be speaking up
Big Tech is reevaluating climate commitments, moving towards fossil fuels amid shifting political climates.
World news
fromMail Online
3 months agoThe 36 companies responsible for HALF the world's carbon emissions
A few corporations are accountable for the majority of global pollution, raising urgent calls for accountability and climate action.
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months agoBig Business Is no Longer All in on Tackling Climate Change
Corporate climate advocacy has diminished since Trump's reelection, reflecting apprehensions amidst a conservative political climate.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoUS energy industry's climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say
Oil and gas companies are retracting climate commitments, prioritizing fossil fuel investments over earlier climate pledges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks agoLatest line: A good week for Buffy Wicks, a bad week for Jesse Arreguin
Buffy Wicks, the Assemblywoman from Oakland, has gained significant recognition with an early endorsement from Governor Gavin Newsom for her bill AB 609, which aims to facilitate residential construction by exempting it from the California Environmental Quality Act.
East Bay (California)
#mental-health
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
1 month agoSilence isn't a strategy: Why leaders must talk about depression before it talks back
Openly discussing mental health at work is crucial for creating supportive environments, especially for marginalized groups.
The stigma surrounding mental health affects workplace dynamics, particularly for LGBTQ+ employees.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
1 month agoSilence isn't a strategy: Why leaders must talk about depression before it talks back
Openly discussing mental health at work is crucial for creating supportive environments, especially for marginalized groups.
The stigma surrounding mental health affects workplace dynamics, particularly for LGBTQ+ employees.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoCastro Valley man sold U.S. Army software to China, but his employer won't be prosecuted because it turned him in
A criminal who compromised our national security was brought to justice because his employer caught him and immediately turned him in, said Sue Bai, head of the department's National Security Division.
US news
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