by David Levine | Editor's Picks, Editorials, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, North America, Opinion, Policy & Regulation, Racial Equity & Justice, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
Two years later. Two years and more than one million COVID-related deaths later, essential and low-wage workers still face the same wage disparities as they did before the pandemic. Across industries these workers were seen as a beacon of hope and inspiration as they...
by Chintan Panchal | Editorials, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Opinion, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
We’re seeing it all over. Companies can’t hire enough workers fast enough. But it’s not necessarily because business is booming. This week’s Washington Post story about the employee walkout in the fast food industry is just one of numerous examples across America that...