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During an annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, LS&Co. president and CEO Chip Bergh explained the importance of using his platform for good to shareholders who questioned not only his position on political and societal issues, but also why it was a part of the business conversation to begin with. “Business leaders have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their employees, their customers and their communities,” he said. The questions followed a televised interview with Bergh and CNN reporter Poppy Harlow that aired earlier this month, in which he criticized Georgia’s new voting l...

. PSI: Tell me about your background, your areas of expertise, and your professional journey MJ: I am a very proud South African. I was born in Cape Town, I am one of three brothers; my parents encouraged us all to be curious about the world. And as a white South African, I realized quickly the privilege I held and developed an awareness of the deep societal issues at hand at a young age. At age 17, I was conscripted into the SA Navy, where I worked as a basic training and survival instructor. This shaped my resilience, confidence and positive attitude in life. I studied for a bachelor’s de...

Glassdoor Updates February 16, 2021 Posted by Dominique Fluker Share For many employers, Black History Month signifies a time to celebrate their Black employees and recognize the Black community’s many historical contributions. However, this year’s Black History Month looks a lot different this year, given COVID-19. Companies have been challenged to uplift, honor, and celebrate their Black employees virtually. From virtual events delving into critical issues within the Black community to ERG-led cultural celebrations, the below companies have gone above and beyond to highlight ...

Within its lifetime, Levi’s has seen countless political moments, civil rights movements and even a global health pandemic. But despite this hyper-relevant experience, the company was not immune to the devastating effects of all crises combining at once. Similar to the rest of the industry, the company took a dip in Q2 during the peak of the pandemic’s repercussions. But thanks to its swift recalibration and investment in e-commerce and global strategies, it was able to recover faster than expected in Q3, and is expecting to emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. “I believe the tr...

According to LS&Co. chief sustainability officer Jeffrey Hogue, the planet can’t afford for progress to take a backseat right now. The United Nations notes that by 2030, the global net human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide will need to fall by about 45 percent from 2010 levels in order to reach net zero by 2050. “We are at an absolutely critical moment in the effort to address the climate crisis: five years after the Paris Agreement and entering the decade that will determine success or failure in responding to this existential threat,” he said. Levi’s showed it’s doing its part...