Friends Fiduciary has signed on to an investor statement led by Adasina Social Capital in support of Upholding Gender Equitable Workplaces. As highlighted in the statement, “As investors in publicly traded companies, we believe it is in the best interest of employees, management, and shareholders to uphold gender-equal workplaces as a vital means of building a future in which everyone’s unique identity is celebrated and supported.”
As Quakers and investors, we believe the benefits of upholding gender equitable workplaces, like increased profitability, market valuation, and productivity rates, outweigh the risks, like market value drop, low employee retention, and potential lawsuits. Read the full statement here to learn more.