Building a New-Collar Workforce: How Boards Can Help America Heal

The turbulent events of 2020 have heightened many American corporations’ sense of political and social responsibility. With the pandemic exacerbating income inequality and climate change still a long-term threat, investors and critics are calling on companies to care for all stakeholders, not just investors. Many boards are attending to their long-standing interests in environmental, social and governance issues more than ever before.

In addition to these good efforts, companies can address another major challenge confronting America — people left behind as a result of globalization and technological disruption.

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