Unlike traditional businesses that separate owners and employees, cooperatives — also known as co-ops — put the power in everyone’s hands. The farmers are the owners, stakeholders and workers all in one, which gives them a lot of sway over how they run things. The Business Cooperative Model In many...

In the modern workplace, absenteeism is a problem that plagues many companies. While not all businesses face the challenges of absenteeism, it’s become a growing concern for employers since the pandemic. Employee absenteeism can be pricey for businesses of all sizes because it costs well over thousands of dollars per...

Quiet quitting has impacted employers in recent years as employees challenge the inequalities and inadequacies of workplaces worldwide. Climate quitting is another movement with similar inspirations, catalyzed by growing awareness of the climate crisis and a global need to make sweeping and immediate societal changes. If employers don’t address these...

Businesses are a vital part of the local economy. They’re responsible for creating jobs, paying taxes and supporting other local businesses. Overall, they are the backbone of every community. Yet, when a community lacks strength, businesses must jump in and contribute to help their neighbors and make it a better...

An environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy focuses on how a company can become more socially responsible. The pandemic shifted people's thinking. People care more about the world they’ll leave to future generations and worry about how their spending impacts the world at large.  While an ESG strategy impacts all...

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have an exciting opportunity to foster a sustainable business from the ground up. They can communicate with their customers on a personal level, giving them a unique ability to create loyalty by sharing how well they make progress on their goals and align with company...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is a hot-ticket item in the business world as more executives seek ways to adhere to rising ESG demands. To increase ESG funding amid inflation and market uncertainty, companies face stringent disclosure requirements to demonstrate their commitments. The time for executives to prepare for ESG...