The June Jobs Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 4.8 million jobs were created last month, primarily from employers hiring back those who were let go in the early days of the pandemic. However, that single number…
With the school year set to resume in a little over a month, debate over if and how to reopen schools is far from settled. Whether or not kids return to in-person classes, continue learning from home, or a hybrid,…
The pandemic, along with the protests and Black Lives Matter movement, the upcoming presidential election, and other events, has many Americans hyper focused on domestic needs. But in fragile or violence-affected places like Syria, Yemen, South Sudan, Libya, and Venezuela,…
Everyone is stuck in place during the pandemic, and each community is being hit in different ways. The varying needs of each community has amplified the importance of place in potential partnerships. Many companies have responded by serving their local…
Even before the pandemic, American workers were pressing for more flexibility in their work arrangements. To some degree, these changes may be permanent. The number of employees working from the office is unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels. Many companies,…
The racial wealth gap in America is persistent and undeniable. Simple solutions to “fix” the issue – like greater educational attainment, homeownership, savings rates, financial literacy, and beyond – fall far short of addressing the disparity. With discrimination baked in…
The list is growing of companies boycotting Facebook advertising, which has failed to address misinformation and hate speech on its platforms. North Face was the first major brand to press pause on Facebook ads on June 19th, a list that…
Higher education in the time of a pandemic is nearly unrecognizable – and it may stay that way. The coronavirus has forced universities to face the realities of their unsustainable models, as endowments falter with the stock market and shortfalls…
This week, the International Monetary Fund revised its World Economic Outlook forecast, to say that the pandemic has had a more negative impact on economic activity than anticipated with a slower-than-forecasted recovery. As a result, the IMF predicts that the…
In the days after the nation erupted in protests following George Floyd’s murder on May 25th, many corporations felt compelled and committed to speak out on racial injustice. As they released statements on racial equity issues and announced initiatives and donations to…