When and How to Take a Stand on Social Issues
With everything going on in the world right now, many purpose-driven organizations and purpose-driven leaders have been encouraged to speak out publicly on social and political issues. In today’s environment, it’s not always acceptable to sit on the sidelines and wait for things to blow over. Employees and consumers expect brands to take a stand and when that stand aligns with your audience, it’s going to positively impact their decisions. According to a recent study by Razorfish, “82% of consumers make purchase decisions with purpose in mind.” A Gartner study indicates, “87% of employees want their employer to take a stand on issues relevant to their business.” In today’s business environment, employees , employees are one of the most important audiences. After talking with a number of leaders in recent weeks, many feel the pressure to speak out. They often want to, but they don’t know how, and are trying to avoid unintended consequences. Here are a couple of steps that can help yo...