Inclusion & Opportunity

Four Lessons for Companies Investing in Gender Equity

Many companies tread into gender-related investments without a data-informed perspective as to what it means for the entirety of their business—internally, in terms of corporate policies and practices, as well as externally, with customers, suppliers, distribution partners and stakeholders. But, there are steps companies can take to position their gender-related investments for success.

Inclusion & Opportunity

MGM CEO Blasts ‘Hate Mongers,‘ Will Match Civil Rights Donations

MGM Resorts International denounced “hate mongers and white supremacists” in a letter to employees Friday, offering to match their donations to civil rights groups including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Corporate Responsibility

The Great Question: Where Do Human Rights Begin for Business?

The recent display of racism, bigotry and violence in the city of Charlottesville, Virginia has raised alarms and drawn condemnation from large swaths of society, from human rights groups and academics to business leaders and concerned citizens. Business leaders know that diversity and inclusion are the way forward. From driving growth and innovation to promoting better decision-making and enhancing employee engagement, diversity and inclusion improve overall corporate performance. Further, leaders know their employees, customers and shareholders expect it of them.

Philanthropy

FOX’s “Pitch” Caps a Year of Social Impact With $25,000 Equipment Donation to Local Youth Sports Program

20th Century Fox Television has donated $25,000 worth of sports equipment to Sylmar Independent Baseball League, Inc. (SIBL), a nonprofit youth baseball and softball league serving communities in Los Angeles. The donation consists of gear used during the production of FOX’s drama series Pitch, which chronicled the fictional story of the first female player in the major leagues. 21st Century Fox worked with the series for nearly a year to create campaigns and forge partnerships that promote the achievements of female athletes and expand access to sports for women and girls across the country.

Inclusion & Opportunity

North Face Pushes for Inclusivity in the Outdoors

Over the past few years, industry-leader REI has sparked movements focused on getting people outside during Black Friday and advancing gender equality in the outdoors through campaigns like #OptOutside and Force of Nature. Now, another outdoor company is gearing up to add a new dimension to level nature’s playing field.

Health & Healthcare

VIDEO: AT&T and Aira Explorer Help Visually Impaired Experience Solar Eclipse

On Aug. 21, people across the U.S. will step outside and experience one of nature’s most visual phenomenons – a total solar eclipse.

The start-up Aira came to the Connected Health AT&T Foundry to improve wireless connectivity for their groundbreaking platform.

Corporate Responsibility

Next Steps for the (Former) Members of the Business Advisory Councils

In the wake of yesterday’s collapse of the advisory councils assembled by Donald Trump, BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer offers five key principles for the business leaders who were on the councils to help define and promote a thriving economy.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Aflac | Doing Good for Our Employees

Tyrone Kirkland’s role as a career counselor at Aflac’s Career Success Center goes beyond goal setting and résumé help. He sees his job as a chance to identify hidden talent. In this chapter, we’ll highlight essential features for becoming an employer of choice that fosters a culture and an environment of inclusion while attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.

Inclusion & Opportunity

JetBlue Joins OBAP to Discuss Legacy and Being First to Accept the Challenge

Last week, JetBlue sponsored the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) Annual Conference and Career Expo held in Orlando. JetBlue has worked with OBAP for several years to help diversify the aviation industry and provide access to those from traditionally under-represented communities to the variety of careers within the industry.

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