10.2. Pricey Excuses: A Top Moneymaker is a Top Harasser

The degree to which business is measured by its positive or negative social impact is currently in flux. Our renewed attention to global climate change illustrates the shift: Some businesses are now being measured based on their environmental impact, with a last resort of buying carbon offsets to balance their actions. Corporate fraud scandals have also prompted some to judge a company by its financial and investment ethics. But what would we see if companies were ranked as to fairness and ability to attract, retain, and motivate a diverse workforce?

If we develop rigorous metrics for evaluating a company's true commitment, mandating two-hour training sessions won't be necessary; every ...

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