The Age of Employee Activism, Mr Beast x Operation Smile, and More!
Bobby Jones
Keynote Speaker | Co- Founder of GOOD IS THE NEW COOL, Conspiracy of Love and RIVET
Dear friends,
This week's revolt by Google workers protesting against Project Nimbus is the latest example of Employee Activism. In our lead article below, we uncover the strategies that can empower leaders to create a workplace where values are spoken and lived, forging a path toward a more inclusive, purpose-driven, and resilient future.
Enjoy the read!
Be kind, be good, and look after each other,
Afdhel and Bobby
The Age of Employee Activism
It is a scene that was once rare but has become all too common in corporate life: angry protesters picketing company headquarters, waving banners of criticism. But here's the twist: these protesters are the company's own employees. They fearlessly call for accountability, even the resignation of their own leaders, in a moral crusade they're willing to risk everything for. So, what should leaders do in this new age of employee activism? Check out these four suggestions that may help.
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Partnership We Love: The Beast Philanthropy team joined Operation Smile in Puebla, Mexico, and had the opportunity to experience the life-changing work firsthand, sharing the transformative impact of Operation Smile’s work.
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“There is so much stubborn hope in the human heart.” - Albert Camus