Worklife with Adam Grant

Who's the Boss?

May 25, 2021

Join Andrew Ross Sorkin, a business and finance columnist, Kat Davis, a Walmart associate advocating for family leave, and May McDonald, a Wharton professor studying employee activism. They discuss how workers are demanding more from employers, pushing for alignment of corporate values with social justice. The trio explores the rise of employee activism, recent protests at major companies, and the challenges leaders face in meeting these new expectations while fostering a positive workplace culture.

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May McDonald

Kat Davis

Andrew Ross Sorkin

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Employee Activism in the Workplace

3min

Navigating Employee Activism in Corporations

11min

Navigating Corporate Culture and Employee Activism

2min

Creating Connections: The Power of Personal Relationships in the Workplace

2min

Empowering Employees and Addressing Inequities in Leave Policies

2min

Advocating for Change: Employee Activism in Corporations

9min

Advocacy for Change: The Fight for Family Leave at Walmart

10min

The Power of Employee Activism

4min

Workers are now expecting more from their employers beyond a paycheck and benefits. Employees want an employer who lines up with their values outside of work and stands up in the name of justice. And when they don’t, employees are becoming more active about asking their companies to cancel partnerships or are walking out in protest--as we’ve seen with workers at Facebook, Google and others.

A company is not a democracy, but it doesn't work when it's a dictatorship. Employees are embracing activism, calling on their employers to take a stand on social and political issues. How should leaders navigate these demands while addressing the concerns of other stakeholders? And how can we all use our voices effectively to drive change? Find the full text transcript for this episode at go.ted.com/WLTranscript49. WorkLife is made possible with the support of LinkedIn, Logitech, Morgan Stanley, SAP, and Verizon.

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