Good Companies/Good Jobs

Measuring Good Companies – Are You Ready?

A sizable segment of the finance and investment pool is aligning to support practical solutions to our economy’s inequities.

April 30, 2018
A businesswoman and businessman stand at a profile to the camera as they looks up at a large wooden ruler that is standing on its end inside a large room.

The 411 on the “Future of Work”

We don’t have to abandon old ideals in the new economy. We can choose to make new jobs better.

March 17, 2018

Is America Missing 5.8 Million Workers?

There can’t be a labor shortage when 5.8 million workers are missing in action.

January 26, 2018

Well-Paid Maids: Startup Advances Social and Business Mission

This startup is turning the home cleaning industry’s model on its head by looking out for its workers’ financial well-being.

November 14, 2017

Three Reasons Why Rising Pay Won’t Pummel Profits

The strategy of minimizing labor costs to maximize profits in the short term should be taken with a grain of salt.

September 29, 2017

The Retail Marathon – People, Practices, Power, Performance

Charm City Run in Baltimore can teach other companies how to achieve success both financially and for workers.

September 18, 2017

Long Run: People Practices Power Running Store’s Performance

Charm City Run is a top performer in the retail market. And its people make it possible.

September 18, 2017

Maybe Consider the Company’s Practices When Diagnosing Its Challenges

If companies want the profits that come with an engaged and productive workforce, then they must invest in that workforce.

August 14, 2017

Money Talks: Can Business Decisions Align with Social Needs?

Can systems develop to allow economic actors—businesses and investors—to do both well and good?

June 1, 2017

Paying Workers Better Shouldn’t Be Bad News on Wall Street

The reaction to American Airlines’ modest pay raises shows we need a reality check.

May 12, 2017