Francis Janes

In these uncertain times defined by low trust in institutions, rapid technological change, social tension and ecological breakdown, business leaders should understand that the expectations, concerns and hopes of stakeholders has never been more important. Given that 85% of a company’s value today is made up of intangible assets such as reputation and goodwill, business leaders are looking to understand…

In 2014, the International Living Future Institute launched a social justice transparency platform and disclosure tool. The Just Program framework helps organizations assess progress across six areas of social impact including diversity and inclusion, equity, human health and well-being, employee benefits, community stewardship, and responsible purchasing. When organizations complete a Just Program submission, they are eligible to earn the Just…

The Value of Diversity We have made slow and incremental progress with awareness that diverse organizations tend to perform better than those organizations that demonstrate low levels of diversity. The link between company financial performance and gender diversity has strengthened in recent years with the emergence of a body of academic and qualitative research that links well-rounded and inclusive work…

Social justice and equity in the workplace are high on the agenda in an array of important platforms, ranging from the media, political landscapes, to both non- and for profit boardrooms. President Obama has been a strong advocate for gender pay equity and for an increase in the federal minimum wage. Pope Francis has made the issue of income and…