Good Work Issue #7
Finding purpose through work, meet the 'internet's dad', Chipotle's ESG aims and more.
Hello,
A very warm welcome to the seventh issue of Good Work.
It’s hard to write anything about values and culture without thinking about Ukraine.
In the last week, we’ve seen both the very worst of the world; the brutality and the callousness of the invasion along with some of the best; the bravery, unity and ingenuity of the Ukrainian people allied with a rare coming together of the international community.
It's easy to feel powerless during moments like these—but we aren't. A single donation, or the sharing of link won’t end the conflict, it can do something.
There’s a lot of different ways that you can offer support but charities helping Ukrainian refugees need money and fast. If you can afford it, the British Red Cross, Choose Love, Project Hope, Unicef and the International Rescue Committee are among the NGOs taking donations for their emergency crisis appeals.
Happy reading,
Luke and all the Impactful team,
Insights - for those individuals and organisations building better workplaces.
How to start finding purpose through work.
We all intuitively know when something feels good and purposeful, and when it doesn’t. After all, it’s hard to fake energy and inspiration. So today, we take an introductory look at how to start finding purpose through work, get started here.
Real connections, video and subscription models form core of giving motivations and expectations says survey.
“Our newest findings make it unmistakably clear that donors not only want to understand the impact of their gifts, but value organizations that intentionally foster meaningful relationships with their donors…”more insightful data here.
People with Purpose - the inside story of folks who have chosen to really make a difference.
Rob Kenney AKA ‘the internet’s dad’.
“I just cried watching a man fix a toilet. I lost my dad 5 years ago, and I am so happy that this man can provide this much needed caring advice to those who need it…We need more people like you in this world.” Read why Rob’s the source of such emotion.
News - our carefully curated stories, research and data from around the world of work.
Chipotle announce link between ESG goals and executive pay from 2022.
“As a company with over 3,000 restaurants and nearly 100,000 employees, we have a responsibility to transparently share our progress and drive positive change.” Read more here about this restaurant chain is joining the trend of ESG linked pay.
Public service gaps expected to be filled with charity support state chief executives.
This news comes amid increasing concerns about the cost of living in particular the cost of energy and food shopping, coming closely after the still to be concluded challenges of the pandemic. Learn more about this powerful research here.
Video Inspiration - we love them, and think you will too.
This a real heart warmer of a film and went viral in its first week, with over six million YouTube, and today it has more than 100 million views. So see what makes an Unsung Hero by watching the video today
The best of the rest
Prepare Your Company For ESG Scrutiny In These Five Steps (Forbes)
1 in 4 young employees won’t work for unsustainable businesses (HR News)
Regulators urge safe giving to support Ukraine (UK Gov)
Impactful helps people to build financial resources and collaborate to tackle world problems and achieve their life goals. We do this with a software solution that helps your employees to find purpose and collaborate, by donating money, skills, and time to causes they love. We help businesses build a purpose driven culture; increasing social impact, employee engagement and productivity. And we’d love to chat!