Simon Mainwaring

We First provides consulting and training to help companies tell the story of their good work in ways that build their business

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While diversity, equity and inclusion are paramount to attracting and retaining top talent, many companies miss the mark. When brands do implement a program, it may not actually be effective. “For so long, we looked up at largely white men and asked them how the organization is doing on diversity, equity, and inclusion,” Michael Munoz, […]

While diversity, equity and inclusion are paramount to attracting and retaining top talent, many companies miss the mark. When brands do implement a program, it may not actually be effective. “For so long, we looked up at largely white men and asked them how the organization is doing on diversity, equity, and inclusion,” Michael Munoz, …

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Current demand for natural resources exceeds our planet’s carrying capacity.  We are consuming natural resources and generating waste at a faster rate than the planet can regenerate; essentially, borrowing natural capital from future generations. Last week was 2017 Earth Overshoot Day, which means we used up the entire allotment of natural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, and …

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Every business leader wants consumers to think of their company as an essential ingredient in building a better life; yet, the very definition of what constitutes the Good Life changes over time. While dynamic consumer desires shape the products and services that support an “optimal lifestyle,” there’s no crystal ball that brands can rely on …

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Business leaders from the world’s top companies including Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Hewlett Packard, PG&E, and many more are taking a stand to support the Paris Climate Agreement. While Michael Bloomberg’s commitment to contribute $15 million to the United Nations on behalf of the United States is a milestone on the road to a …

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Corporate purpose is becoming ever more commonplace as brands across industries are investing in social good marketing. Yet not all purpose-driven campaigns yield the desired results. While it’s encouraging that companies are heeding consumer demand for a better world, it’s important to avoid “purpose washing” that can quickly lead to consumer backlash. Last week the …

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  Stakeholders are increasingly aware of where companies stand on larger social issues affecting the world and are requiring the businesses they support to become responsible corporate citizens. What’s more, new media is empowering consumers and employees to engage in conversations with brands about their purpose and that, in turn, is transforming the role of …

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