Pivot Congress weighs liability for businesses, Amazon will put its $4billion profit into its supply chain, and Anand Giridharadas on "Rich Corona; Poor Corona"
May 5, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Anand Giridharadas, an author and journalist focused on wealth inequality, weighs in on the pressing issue of corporate liability amid COVID-19. He shares insights on how Amazon plans to reinvest its $4 billion profits into safety measures for its supply chain. The talk also dives deep into the political dynamics around worker protections, the consequences of wealth disparities exacerbated by the pandemic, and the urgent need for transformative reforms in corporate responsibility.
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Business Liability in the COVID-19 Era
- Businesses should prepare for more responsibility regarding worker safety.
- Implement clear safety measures and be transparent to avoid lawsuits.
Amazon's Vaccinated Supply Chain
- Amazon is building the first vaccinated supply chain globally, gaining a competitive edge.
- This move positions them as a leader in a post-COVID world.
Bezos' $4 Billion COVID-19 Investment
- Bezos told shareholders to "take a seat" before revealing the $4 billion investment.
- He's reinvesting profits into COVID-19 responses, much like his early days.
