CECP Insights Blog

Times are changing fast. In a poll of corporate leaders in November 2024, the one to two words that described how they are feeling in the current business and sociopolitical environment were “optimistic” and “engaged”. And just last month, when polled at the CECP Summit, the sentiment shifted dramatically to words like “anxious,” “frustrated,” and […]

Why is it crucial for businesses to step up efforts in giving and volunteering?  I think members of the CECP community are already very motivated by the way we deepen ties with key stakeholders, enhance culture and employee engagement, and add tremendous impact to the community through giving and volunteering. On average, companies that offer […]

This Q&A features a conversation between two Digital Citizenship Initiative partners, Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education, and Donna Epps, Chief Responsible Business Officer at Verizon and President of Verizon Foundation.    Q: What roles do schools, families, and technology partners play in reinforcing positive digital habits beyond […]

Today’s youth face a wide range of mental health stressors, from emerging technologies to socioeconomic shifts, loneliness, and a lack of purpose. According to data from Mental Health America, 1 in 5 youth experienced a major depressive episode in 2024, and nearly 3 million did not receive treatment. Furthermore, suicide remained the second-leading cause of […]

Political shifts have led many companies to reconsider the work they do with communities, employees, and in sustainability.  A quarter of respondents in a February 2025 CECP Pulse Survey reported that they are renaming their DEI programs, suggesting that while the core initiatives or intent may remain, companies are reframing them to align with shifting […]

At Winnebago Industries we are dedicated to the communities where we live, work, and play, and are always looking for new ways to be a positive influence. However, while many employees and companies like ours want to contribute to their communities, many also struggle with how to measure their impact.  That is why, we launched […]

Military veterans are expert leaders, teambuilders, adapters, and problem-solvers, making them excellent candidates for entrepreneurship. They have the discipline and resilience required to be successful business owners. Veterans are equipped with the foundational skillset for success, but limited access to financial and community resources has been a major barrier.  In partnership with Fiserv, the D’Aniello […]

Q: What role does building equity in education play in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world STEM opportunities? A: We believe that a student’s zip code should not determine their exposure to real-world people or opportunities. Using a digital-first approach and ensuring equitable access to content, we can provide all students with learning […]

Companies are operating in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. The world is changing fast. People are frustrated. Societal tensions and expectations surrounding corporate leadership are mounting, including accountability, trust, and resentment. Citizens voted in new administrations in the U.S. and beyond, and in some cases, taken concerns into their own hands. The coming year […]

This Q&A follows a fireside chat featuring Jenna Moore from CECP and Maeve Miccio from Fidelity Investments as part of a breakfast event last month on Purpose Meets Planning: Tailoring Engagement and Programs for the Multigenerational Workplace. Q: I saw Fidelity Charitable® released a study on charitable living and retirement. Can you share some of […]

As we grow closer to Election Day and the results, divisiveness at work can spike as employees bring their personal views and anxieties into workplace discussions. Politics are increasingly causing us to feel more polarized and less connected than ever before. However, it’s also a good time for business leaders to advocate for unity, and […]

The moods at the latest United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week in NYC were enthusiastic about innovations helping to address climate risk, and anxious about their urgency. But for myself and many other CEOs, we were determined to talk more about how managing climate risk is a commonsense business strategy focused on materiality, not […]

This Q&A between Armando from CECP with Tiffany from Pariveda explains how Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) support employee engagement. What are ESOPs? An ESOP is an employee benefit model enabling employees to own part, or all, of the company they work for. ESOPs can boost productivity, employee retention, and job satisfaction, while offering tax […]

This Q&A follows a panel earlier this month featuring Amy and Kari at the State of Equity in America event from U.S. News & World Report  Q: What does building equity through corporate-community collaboration mean for Discovery Education and how can it be achieved?  A: At Discovery Education, we think about building equity as leveraging […]

Heather King, Vice President Transform & Enable, Global Talent & Learning, Walmart, presented a mini case study at CECP’s June CEO Roundtable, which featured Alex Gorsky, formerly of Johnson & Johnson, and focused on the importance of and how to build skills-first career pathways for incoming and existing talent. Heather shared how Walmart, one of […]