Tag: sustainability

Encouraging Employees to Play a Role in Sustainability is Good Business

Sustainability is a core part of the business model for Restaurant Technologies, a company that recycles used restaurant cooking oil for more than 45,000 restaurant chains, independent restaurants, grocers, hotels, casinos, universities, and hospitals across the U.S. Last year, our work led to over 314 million pounds of used cooking oil no longer going into […]

With Hybrid Work ‘Here to Stay,’ Can New Tech Boost Occupancy Planning?

Four years following the pandemic, a new survey from JLL finds that hybrid working is now the most common workstyle globally, with 87% of organizations operating with a hybrid program today. Hybrid work has proven to have a lasting impact and is “here to stay,” according to JLL’s new 2024 Global Occupancy Planning Benchmarking Report. The […]

The Great Greenification: Integrating Sustainability into HR Practices

Sustainability has evolved from a box to check to a competitive advantage for savvy companies. HR now has the opportunity to spearhead an eco-conscious cultural shift that future-proofs its workforce and boosts recruitment, retention, and reputation. By championing green initiatives such as renewable energy, paperless systems, sustainability education, and flexible remote work policies, forward-thinking HR […]

5 Aspects of Climate Quitting Every Business Needs to Know

Employees are leaving companies that don’t align with their environment, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Quitting because of employers’ inaction or misaligned commitments is growing in popularity, hence the term “climate quitting.” Although it may seem counterproductive to resign from a job, it’s a way people set boundaries and stand up for going green. Here’s […]

How the Workforce Can Prepare for Sustainability Hiring

The pandemic changed the way people look at the world. Priorities like family, experiences, and social causes became more important than ever before. People also increasingly care about the impact companies have on the environment and prefer to spend their dollars with brands prioritizing the planet. Businesses therefore need workers who know how to institute […]

5 Ways to Align Sustainability with a Company’s Values When Searching for Talent

Sustainability has become an all-encompassing term to capture how businesses approach timely issues that affect society, the environment, the economy, and even global politics. But it’s not just that everything old is new again; sustainability has evolved, and so has the power and reach behind it. Organizations of all kinds are now weaving it throughout […]

diversity and inclusion

Implementing DEI Practices

The decision to “implement DEI practices” is sometimes viewed as a quick and definitive response to addressing the needs of an organization. However, for many organizations, implementing DEI as a “solution” requires support from leadership and an intentional approach based on a collective effort. Or to say it a little differently, implementing DEI requires strong […]

Successful Sustainability Programs Require Creativity and Advocacy

With an increased interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs has come a renewed interest in corporate sustainability. The International Living Future Institute has created the Living Product Challenge, a framework for sustainability by which organizations strive to achieve a net positive impact. An organization that meets the standard of net positive impact has successfully […]