Social+Responsibility

Ignore Consumer Activists At Your Peril
Social change may be messy and unpredictable but there’s a way for organizations to be a more productive voice without being targeted

Firms’ ESG Social Posts Fall on Deaf Ears
If corporate communicators believe their digital media messaging is moving markets, they should think again
Five Ideas to Advance Economic Reconciliation
A panel of Indigenous finance and business leaders shares how corporate Canada can create a more equitable and prosperous future for all
Growing the Indigenous Startup Ecosystem
First Nations, Métis and Inuit founders are building more businesses than the Canadian average. But support still lags
Fake News Gives Brands a Real Headache
In the rush to capture eyeballs online, firms are inadvertently feeding the misinformation monster
How to Decolonize Your Business
Many companies admit they don’t know how to get started. So we spoke to an expert about where to begin and the obstacles to overcome
Sniffing Out Tweets that Fail the Green Smell Test
A linguistic-based tool explores the financial cost of using social media for greenwashing
Is Your Company Socially Responsible Enough?
A new consumer survey puts high demands on businesses to do more for society. And CEOs should loudly lead the way
The Indigenous Impact Opportunity
Big projects get the splash but impact investors see upside in funnelling capital into small Indigenous businesses
Can Businesses Really Be Social Change Warriors?
Yes, if they get the right people to the table and put the innovation in social innovation
When White Workers Perceive Discrimination
Research finds that white employees have a stronger reaction to race-based stress than minorities
How Does Shareholder Unrest Affect CEO Careers?
A lot depends on whether investors are upset about a company’s financial results or its poor social impact