Author: Handshake
Business Transformation: A Field Guide for Builders, Social Champions and Changing the World
Dr. Karan Giotra of Cornell University recently wrote a paper, co-sponsored by Handshake, titled: “Business Transformation: A Field Guide for Builders, Social Champions and Changing the World”. The premise of the paper is that business activities that cause significant harm...
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There Is No Such Thing As Work-Life Balance. Or Is There?
How business leaders can better support employees managing working remotely during a pandemic. Let’s face it, we’ve all been there before, sitting in an interview and the topic of work-life balance comes up in conversation. “Define what work-life balance means for...
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ESG Investing Needs Clear, Smart Regulation—And Fast
The incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into investment decisions is a popular, evidence-backed strategy to reduce risk. Yet some regulators remain wary of ESG, putting the continued growth of sustainable investing in doubt. For example, the U.S....
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The Buzz Behind More Than A Vote
“Change isn’t made by watching from the sidelines.”- More Than a Vote’s motto More Than a Vote – a nonprofit started by a coalition of prominent Black athletes and artists – was recently launched to address systemic, targeted voter suppression...
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Events In The New Normal: A Multi Faceted & Multi Platform Approach
Silver linings may feel few and far between these days. In the world of live events, Covid-19 forced everyone to find innovative ways to connect and take creative to new levels. The gleaming aesthetics and expensive sets of live events grew into to hostage-like zoom calls as events production rapidly turned virtual. 2020 has brought forth a new normal that...
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Corporate America: Are You Still Listening?
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the lives of many across the globe — and as social, economic, and political events continue to pose challenges to our nation — the need for more corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming apparent each...
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The Business Case For Disability Inclusion
As calls for reform and racial justice continue to upend American politics, other minority groups are raising their voices for change. July marks thirty years since the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law yet disabled persons are still...
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How To Build A New Normal Of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The past few months have brought visibility to the systemic inequalities pervading society and business as we know it. As a result, there is a surge in camaraderie happening within the private sector. This is both uplifting and promising in the quest to drive change and a new, much...
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The Music Industry: Standing Up For Racial Inequality
All industries are facing intense pressure to address racial inequality and the music industry is no exception. In addition to a $1M donation to Color of Change, The Recording Academy is also partnering with the civil rights nonprofit to roll...
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America: We Have A Racial Wealth Gap Problem
For centuries, Black and Brown people have been denied the opportunity to build generational wealth in America. The heritage of slavery and discriminatory government policies, such as “Black Codes” during Jim Crow, the New Deal, the GI Bill and “redlining”, are just...
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Tech Companies Struggle With Racial Biases In Facial Recognition
Amid a national reckoning over racial inequality, companies are increasingly moving to scrutinize bias in their products and practices. In the tech sector, leading companies are rethinking their relationships with law enforcement, particularly when it comes to facial recognition software. ...
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The #ShareTheMicNow Campaign Promotes Black Women’s Empowerment
As the call to speak out against racism and bigotry intensifies, the need to listen intensifies as well. As we continue to understand the reality of our history, educating ourselves in present time is more vital than ever. The #ShareTheMicNow campaign is a prime example, as it not only educated but also energized so many to...
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