The Corporate Citizen, Issue 2
Buckle Up: Sharp Turn Ahead for Capitalism.
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RESEARCH BRIEF - When consumers are more informed about a company’s positive corporate citizenship behavior, they are more likely to be satisfied with the company, are more willing to recommend it, and are more willing to buy their products. Less favorable corporate social and environmental performance elicits a negative consumer response.
RESEARCH BRIEF - Strong corporate citizenship performance leads to higher dividend payouts for shareholders, especially when companies invest in community relations, diversity, and corporate governance efforts.
REGULATORY RADAR - Voters in Massachusetts chose to retain a law that protects people who are transgender from discrimination. The law, passed in 2016 by the state legislature, bans discrimination based on gender identity in public accommodations such as hotels, restaurants, and other public places.
REGULATORY RADAR - Voters in both Arkansas and Missouri voted to approve substantial increases to their state minimum wages. Arkansas voted to increase the state’s current minimum wage of $8.50 an hour to $11 an hour by Jan. 1, 2021.