Worklife with Adam Grant Who's the Boss?
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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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Dick's Sporting Goods Gun Debate
- After the Parkland shooting, Dick's Sporting Goods faced pressure to both stop and continue selling guns.
- Leaders chose a middle ground, stopping sales of assault-style weapons, leading to employee resignations and sales drops, but later expanded the ban.
Coinbase Prioritizes Business
- Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong prioritized business over social activism, causing employee backlash and resignations.
- This raises questions about the long-term effects on talent acquisition, customer retention, and overall business success.
Technology and Employee Voice
- Technology like Slack and Teams has empowered employee voices, challenging traditional organizational structures.
- Companies like Google, initially promoting free expression, now face the complexities of managing this increased voice.