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Engaging for the Right Reasons
This October, I had an opportunity to head out to Vancouver and meet our west coast clients. Taking a step back and learning from our users is an important part of our culture of continuous improvement. Our team spends time in the weeds – poring over the little things...
Why the “War on ESG” is a Good Thing
Over the last decade, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) conversation has moved from fringe investment forums, to boardrooms, to dinner tables. Although the topic is now mainstream, ESG practices are far from mature. This lack of maturity was exemplified...
The 6 Core Components of Effective Engagement
Effectively engaging with stakeholders and rightsholders is essential for an organization's long-term success. Organizations that engage early and have carefully planned strategies that are better equipped to make decisions in the future. To realize the value that...
The ‘S’ in ESG Shouldn’t Stand for Struggle [Infographic]
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a common business term over the last several years. As the term matures, we’re beginning to agree on what it means in practice. It’s moving from buzzword to industry standard. However, the ‘S’ in ESG continues to...
Our Commitment to Progressive Relationships and Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples
NetBenefit (formerly SCI Resource Software) was originally developed to help companies build local workforce and business capacity in the areas where they operated. Over the last 17 years, the NetBenefit Platform has broadened in scope to focus on things that go far...
A Practical Overview of the AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard
Leading organizations use strong relationships and reputations to create great outcomes for all rightsholders, stakeholders, and shareholders. The foundation of these strong relationships is created through thoughtful, consistent engagement with all parties....
Using Spreadsheets to Monitor Stakeholder Engagement Just Doesn’t Make Sense
We’ve spoken to hundreds of professionals about stakeholder engagement and seen dozens of spreadsheets. We always hear the same problems: consolidation is difficult, data points don’t relate to one another, and accurate reporting is nearly impossible. These...
The Why Behind NetBenefit
When companies set out to achieve ambitious goals, the why is often more important than the what or the how. Gain a better understanding of what drives the NetBenefit team and many of those who work with us.
The Golden Rule of Stakeholder Engagement
Ensure you start your next conversation on the right foot by using accurate terminology and our golden rule. No matter your level of experience, it's helpful to revisit the basics of stakeholder engagement. If you've been working with stakeholders and rightsholders,...
Build Back Better, Together: Repairing Inequality and Infrastructure
This week, Americans are celebrating the Build Back Better infrastructure bill that was signed into law. This bill is a step towards repairing and modernizing America’s dated infrastructure. Most of the spending is allocated to long overdue repairs of existing...
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