Civic Engagement Resource Center
Brilliant Ink Believes in the Power and Privilege of Making Our Voices Heard.
Just as we advocate for employees to speak up and influence the companies in which they work, we also believe individuals and organizations have the power to push for a better, more inclusive world. And as communicators, we have the chance to help raise awareness, encourage conversation, and bring clarity to the topics that affect us all.
Below are resources on everything from voting rights to communicating about global conflict to the fight for safe abortion access. Check back for updates as we add to the list.
[Note: Last updated October 2023]
@linkList;Jump to a section or read on:;Resources For Political Crises, Global Conflicts and Civil Unrest;Employee Engagement & Corporate Social Responsibility;Supporting Abortion Access;Voting Resources and Tools for IC & HR;Company Resources & Samples About Voting;Voting Information & Resources for Employees;Civic Engagement Opportunities
Resources For Political Crises, Global Conflicts and Civil Unrest
- How to Manage Your Team in Times of Political Trauma (Awaken)
- How HR Leaders Can Address the Israel-Hamas War With Employees (HR Brew)
- Execs From Deloitte, Mattel, Meta, and Pinterest Give Advice on When and How To Speak Out (Fortune)
- Most CEOs Say Their Organizations Are Not Prepared To Deal With a Major Crisis: New Survey (Forbes)
- Every Company Needs a Political Strategy Today (MIT)
- What Social Responsibilities Should Companies Have? A New Approach (WSJ)
- How To Talk to Your Team About the Israel-Hamas War: Trauma-Informed Guidelines for Business Leaders (Inc.)
- Workplace Compassion Amid Conflict: A Guide for Employers During the Israel-Hamas War (Virgin Pulse)
Employee Engagement & Corporate Social Responsibility
- 2023 Will Test Companies’ Commitment to Social Responsibility (HBR)
- Why Talking About this Year's Election May Actually Build a Happier, More Productive Office (Inc.)
- Voting on the Clock Works as Employee Engagement Tool (Workforce)
- Why You Should Give Employees Time Off To Vote (Fast Company)
- Employer Obligations on Election Day (Mintz)
- For Racial Justice, Employees Need Paid Hours Off for Voting (NY Times)
Supporting Abortion Access
- Abortion Is a Workplace Issue: How Managers Can Support Employee Access to Reproductive Health Care (The Conversation)
- More Than 75% Of Employees Want To Work For Companies That Support Abortion Access: Survey (Forbes)
- Keep on Marching: What you can do to Protect Reproductive Freedom (ACLU)
- How to Show up For Abortion Access (Alison Turkos)
- Keep Our Clinics
- National Network of Abortion Funds
- For more, visit our Workplace Diversity, Anti-Racism and Allyship Resource Center to learn what companies and business leaders are doing to help.
Voting Resources and Tools for IC & HR
- Post-Election Tips (LifeLabs)
- Election Day + Post-Election Guide (Civic Alliance)
- Vote Friendly Policies (Vote.org)
- Ways to Motivate Employees to Make it to the Polls (Justworks)
- Four Ways Businesses Can Create an Environment That Encourages Employees to Vote (Trinet)
- #VoteTogether Party Pack (VoteTogether)
- How to Talk about Politics Constructively in 2020 (Andrew Blotky)
Company Resources & Samples About Voting
- Put Your Voice to Your Vote - Statement to Employees (Levi Straus & Co.)
- Democracy Is in Your Hands - Company Values (Ben & Jerry’s)
- Starbucks Partners Vote - Election Resource Center (Starbucks)
- Be the Change: Vote (Mom’s Organic Market)
- Pledge Time Off for Employees to Vote (Time to Vote)
- Election Day of Service (Civic Alliance)
Voting Information & Resources for Employees
- Personalized Ballot Information & Voter Guide (Vote411)
- Vote From Home Information (Headcount)
- Voter ID Card Information (VoteRiders)
- Absentee Ballots for US Citizens (VotefromAbroad.org)
