Fast Company Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Mehta sat down with Allstate Corporation President and CEO Tom Wilson to discuss the value of purpose-driven organizations at all times, but particularly during times of change. Watch the full conversation.

"Corporate resilience is like your own personal resilience. If you know what you want to do, then it gives you that energy to stick with it if it’s important to you. The corporation has to be important to individuals and the corporation has to be important to society." - Tom Wilson, President and CEO, The Allstate Corporation

Investing in the Future of Small Businesses

“When the pandemic hit, we doubled down. We lifted up small businesses that were disproportionately impacted and those that had historically less access to capital.”

- Madge Thomas, President, American Express Foundation

Purpose and Inclusive Growth

"While we talk about it being a time of great resignation, it’s also a time of great intention and purpose, where people are really focused on what they are doing and what it means to them, and organizations have become a part of that." - Tamika Tremaglio, Greater Washington Managing Principal, Deloitte

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Embracing Mental Health

"If workers are happy and healthy, not only do they do more for the workplace, but it helps lift up society over all. Positive mental health in the workplace spills over to the family, the community, and is part of what we really need more than ever right now." - U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

Lessening the Loss: Investing in Local Education

"If we’re looking to build resilient communities, workforce is such a critical part of that investment. As we look at which the pace of the industry is going, we know the jobs in science and technology are some of the fastest growing worldwide and it’s absolutely critical to be investing in those jobs to tackle some of the global challenges.” - Asha Varghese, President, Caterpillar Foundation

The Best in Corporate Citizenship

Congratulations to the winners of the 22nd Annual Citizens Awards – eight purpose-driven companies that have demonstrated steadfast leadership in creating opportunity and building more resilient communities as America continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read their stories.

“Now more than ever, we know that the business community’s role as problem solver is so critically important to our success as a nation,” said Carolyn Cawley, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “We applaud each of these companies for harnessing their brilliant teams to create solutions that address our world’s most pressing challenges. The work celebrated today serves our communities and creates opportunities that enable everyone to succeed.”

Abbott was inducted into the Corporate Citizenship Hall of Fame for its extraordinary contributions to the betterment of society. The Hall of Fame identifies and commemorates companies and their leaders, employees, and cross-sector partners for their commitment to empowering individuals and building resilient communities. View the segment.

BET received the “Special Recognition for World Changing Ideas” award for its Content for Change initiative, which supports the creation, distribution, marketing, and promotion of stories and programs that help eliminate systemic racism and inequality in America. Jeanine Liburd, chief social impact and communications officer at BET, accepted the award. View the segment.

Up Next: Executive Education Program on Corporate Social Responsibility

Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy will be hosting its new Executive Education Program on Corporate Social Responsibility from December 6 - 14, 2021. Don’t miss the chance to learn the latest data, best practices, metrics for tracking performance, and more from top executives and subject matter experts.

This fully credentialed, online program will provide leaders with the knowledge they need to effectively deliver specific actions that will achieve impactful results within their organizations.