In a recent FT article, employee activism is listed as one of "eight essential ESG topics for 2022" - a point we have been making for some time.
'Workplace activism', as we describe it - noting it is not only activism by employees within the workforce that can drive change in this way - is becoming a defining feature of the workplace for many organisations. Not only is it a business risk, but also an opportunity to drive change, challenge assumptions, and form part of general risk-management, governance and sustainability for businesses.
You can read more about workplace activism and our views and commentary on the legal, regulatory and governance risks on our dedicated Workplace Activism web page.