A report from the United Nations presented during COP27 puts an emphasis on integrity to net zero pledges and condemning green washing.
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ERGs exist to create a safe, supportive space and stronger sense of community among employees who are underrepresented in the workforce.
This is the ultimate Employee Resource Group Toolkit for DEI, CSR, and ESG professionals to plan, build, and grow their ERG programs.
Parks contribute to mental and physical health, and by doing so, help us develop the web of connections that make community possible.
Most up-to-date guide to the best DEI conferences in 2023 to learn about launching, growing, and engaging people in ERGs!
As leaders, we have seen the data and heard the warnings. And yet very few communities, homes, or businesses are designing to avert disaster.
In a world where culture eats strategy for breakfast, doubling down on the power of purpose is better for society and for the planet.
What if I told you that there was a cure for heart disease, weight gain, memory loss, insecurity and loneliness. That thing is hiking.
Forbes writer, Maribel Lopez, sat down with WeSpire CEO Susan Hunt Stevens to talk about ERGs and their impact on the bottom line.
If you employ Gen Z, there is a medical disability among nearly 30% of that part of your workforce that you may not even be aware of.
We take a look at some of the winners of the 2022 BostInno “Inno On Fire” awards and why WeSpire was honored!
Let’s ensure that our leaders don’t overlook that a healthy planet leads to healthier people, and healthy people are good for business!
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we all have a role to play to honor our friends, colleagues and neighbors to build more inclusive workplaces and communities.
We mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and celebrate that we now have a climate King, at a time when we really need one.
It’s Labor Day here in the US and for today’s Saturday Spark, we are celebrating the 3.32 billion people who went to work this week globally.
This week’s WeSpire: Weekly will share five tips to help you make sure ESG is front and center for both current employees and future candidates!
While quiet quitting is an incredibly bad choice of words for the behaviors described, the phenomenon is real and important.
Check out our top 30 Corporate Social Responsibility essential resources to help you stay on top of trends!
Every CSR professional is asked to do more with less in 2022, today we are teaching how to grow your CSR program with tools you already have!
5 tips for a purposeful vacation so you do not return home feeling like you need a vacation after your vacation.
Every CSR professional is asked to do more with less in 2022, today we are teaching how to grow your CSR program with tools you already have!
Kids protesting helped change the world of labor more than 100 years ago. Now they will usher in a brand new century in the age of climate.
Using these 5 easy tips to grow participation in your employee matching program will ensure your employee matching budget doesn’t go unused.
The world at large is in a liminal state and we each have the opportunity to be the leaders the world needs right now.
If you dare to be first, it can be incredibly rewarding but also incredibly challenging at the same time.
For ESG and CSR professionals, ERGs have become central to driving employee engagement around corporate philanthropy initiatives.
A lack of access to reproductive healthcare reverses years of progress on gender equity in America. Companies must choose to lead on choice.
Learn how your team can drive sustainable change and make employee-related Scope 3 emissions reporting more impactful to your business.
There are now a number of electric vehicle choices. If the Millennials vote with CEO’s values in mind, Tesla may be in for a rough ride.
Outlined are the key metrics that every Corporate Social Responsibility software needs to be tracking and reporting.
The SBA criteria for “diverse supplier” needs to evolve so that diverse founders don’t have to choose between thinking big and being certified.
Whether you are just starting your CSR program, or integrating CSR to your larger ESG strategy, here are 10 ideas to rev up employee engagement!
When pride and politics collide, employees are often taking notice, speaking up, and at times walking out on their employer.
As leaders, we have to think even more creatively and deliberately about how to make it easy for our employees to make friends at work.
We can’t let ourselves get numb to gun violence. We can’t tolerate a country where this level of violence is acceptable. We must take action.
Raising capital is challenging in any market, particularly for social ventures. Choosing funding partners to match your journey is key. Here are 4 lessons.
By being open ourselves, we can destigmatize mental health issues and help rally support when someone we know is facing stressful issues.
WeSpire’s design paradigm is getting people to do things by increasing ability, increasing motivation and putting nudges and triggers to get them to do it.
Once we have the one thing approach to climate, the focus can turn to getting everyone to hear this message and be motivated to act.
Earth Day celebrations are awesome, but we need every day to be Earth Day.
Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.
The new IEA 10 point plan outlines ways we all can cut our energy use to help Ukraine — and save the planet.
With ambitious ESG goals, companies will have more resilience, a better reputation, and stronger financial performance.
When environmental policy, sustainable investment, and community will come together, we can save our blue planet.
Spring officially starts on Monday. Eager to shed the chill of Winter with these past Sparks that bring hope.
Maintaining hope, especially in difficult times, is key to boosting mental health and wellbeing.
GreenBiz22 was full of peer-to-peer learning and thought leadership around engaging employees in your ESG efforts on the road to Net Zero.
A lack of diversity in medical research has resulted in toxic side effects that turned out to be much more prevalent in people of color.
As business tech leaders, we should speak out loudly for peace and support humanitarian efforts already underway.
On average, Americans consume three pounds of added sugar a week or about three times the recommended amount.
The last two years have dramatically reshaped people’s values, perhaps your own values, in ways we are just beginning to understand.
Hiring managers often go through the motions of inclusion and diversity, but don’t ultimately hire diverse candidates.
Rabbi Cytron-Walker’s effort to create a welcoming environment for all in spite of danger is a testament that inclusion overcomes hate.
CEOs Need to Heed Larry Fink’s Advice; No relationship has been changed more by the pandemic than the one between employers and employees.
To get to Net Zero, companies need to engage employees & help them understand their carbon footprints, which catalyzes action & innovation
The four reasons for hope listed in today’s Saturday Spark illustrate we are fully capable of fixing the world’s most pressing problems.
When disaster strikes, leadership, communication & preparedness are important, yet caring mattered the most when it came to saving lives.
With WeSpire, your ESG strategy can be targeted based on employee attributes to allow for greater personalization and employee engagement.
The future of the car industry is electric. Over the next ten years, you are likely to go electric too, if you haven’t already.
Giving Tuesday, which started in 2012 and is credited to Henry Timms at the 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations.
If your back hurts, you are not alone. Excessive sitting due to the switch to remote work is leading to long term physical health risks.
Expensify would not have succeeded without a great product solving a big pain point. However, I think they also represent some of the most interesting ideas emerging in culture.
Every generation has its flaws, but quelling generation-based fears frees us all up to focus, together, on building a better working world.
What is causing the upswing of companies to announce new net-zero commitments prior to COP26? The number one reason is corporate reputation.
Adapting your approach, and being patient with yourself, will enable you to take all the positives that conferences have to offer.
ESG covers a broad swath of topics from environment to diversity, equity and inclusion to cybersecurity and privacy.
Part of reducing the stigma about mental health is making it common to talk about, yet employees say leaders don’t talk about it but wish do.
The great resignation is upon us, but it’s not too late for companies to double down on ESG programs as one way to keep the people they have.
People who travel are shown to be more open minded and entrepreneurial. But the harsh reality is that travel, is a huge source of someone’s personal carbon footprint.
The importance of values in a time of crisis is key. Leadership lessons from 9/11 teach you to be at your best when the world is at its worst.
Recharge days are not the only way to support employee wellbeing. WeSpire offers numerous programs that can help with employee wellness.
Companies have saved nearly $9 billion in energy costs during the pandemic. The problem is that energy is just moving over to your employees.
Island communities globally are already experiencing the effects of climate change and sea level rise. How can we mitigate future damage?
For the past two weeks many of my evenings have been spent at the 2020 Olympics. I rarely watch TV, let alone sports. However, I
Networking is about engaging authentically and inclusively, to give and seek help, and express gratitude to your connections routinely.
Not long ago, I was talking to an attorney friend who works closely with a lot of startups. We were catching up on business when
Don’t discount Veterans in your hiring and equity practices. They have tremendous skills, leadership, and potential when included.
As leaders consider the future of work, recent research on the 4 day work week points to increased wellbeing, productivity, & happiness.
While traveling near or far this summer, choose local. It’s better for the environment, the economy, and most importantly you.
Most people want to make more sustainable choices but don’t know how. Can a new quiz can help you figure out how to Live Good?
Observing Juneteenth as a holiday is an opportunity to learn more about our history and celebrate equity, unity, and justice.
What would be the impact if the default rental car option was a hybrid? See how this simple shift would help us reach our 2030 emissions goals.
Companies are having trouble filling open positions. Is it labor market insanity or are there other underlying reasons to consider and address?
The workplace needs to be a supportive community for our collective COVID grieving that helps all of us who have lost loved ones.
Coming back together after a year apart is so great in many ways, and can also be a little awkward at times. Here are 7 ways to deal with it at work.
This Mother’s Day, consider all the moms in your life & what they’ve been through this past year. It’s time to support them how they need it and consider the Marshall Plan for Moms.
Giving and getting feedback is an essential part of business and life. Doing so with radical candor is even more effective.
As we start to emerge from our cocoons and return to work, leaders need to consider psychological safety as we design the new hybrid world.
WeSpire is thrilled to announce that as of Earth Day 2021, we are officially a Public Benefit Corporation, which aligns our mission, values, and purpose
Ever wonder, of all the sustainable actions you could take, what one green thing is the most impactful? For Earth Day 2021, what’d your one green thing that you will try this year?
If this year has demanded one skill in particular, it’s adaptability. It’s time to keep focused on the big picture, but be flexible and creative as we re-evaluate the path forward. It is filled with opportunities to try new things and find better solutions to the ways we’ve always done things, even Easter Dinner.