Recover Stronger
May 29, 2020
At a Glance
We’re bringing together America’s largest companies in a shared commitment to embracing business values and practices that prioritize the economic well-being and mobility of their people. Join us to #RecoverStronger.
Our Opportunity
COVID-19 brought on an extraordinary public health crisis with devastating economic consequences. It simultaneously magnified long standing racial disparities, and accelerated our nation’s collective awareness of racial injustice and inequity.
This time of social and economic reckoning has upended many of the talent management systems and norms we know, and in doing so has created a monumental opportunity for positive change. Now is the time for visionary corporate leaders to reimagine and rebuild corporate talent practices in a way that emphasizes equity, puts people at the center of business strategy, and creates widespread economic mobility, particularly for those who have been disproportionately negatively impacted by the effects of COVID-19—people who are more likely to be Black and Latinx and possibly living in poverty.
JFF established Recover Stronger to respond to this unprecedented moment. Recover Stronger is mobilizing Impact Employers to help our country rebound, rebuild, and thrive following this time of crisis.
It will spur awareness and engagement through a shared commitment to prioritizing people-centered practices, giving companies resources and a community of support to help them take action.
Corporate Coalition
Our Recover Stronger Corporate Coalition is leading the way by adopting and implementing sustainable talent practices that increase career opportunity and mobility for their people. Recover Stronger aims to recognize and reward the sustained efforts of our Corporate Coalition companies while simultaneously growing the percentage of companies actively working to become Impact Employers and Coalition members during the recovery period and beyond.
The Commitment
“As a coalition of leading businesses that play a critical role in fueling the American economy, we recognize our opportunity and responsibility to help this country recover from our current humanitarian and economic crisis and rebuild our economy and communities so that they are stronger than they were before.
We know that the success of our business is tightly tethered to the success of our people and our communities. This recovery period is a critical time, and the decisions we make now to prioritize people-centered practices in our business will determine our nation’s collective future.
As we each begin our unique journey of recovery, we’ll ensure that our people remain at the center of not only our operations, but also our values, our mission, and our purpose. In doing so, we’ll make sure we build back better, and stronger, than before.”
Latest News
Recovery Playbook for Impact Employers
This special edition of our Impact Employer Framework offers insights into the unique challenges companies face in this moment, along with emerging practices to help business leaders navigate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and related…
On #MothersMonday, Let’s Reimagine How Companies Support Working Mothers
Eight ways companies can support working mothers, retain talent, and stay competitive through economic recovery.
Recover Stronger Founding Coalition Companies Call on Congress to Prioritize Workers
Autodesk, alongside Microsoft, Postmates, Salesforce, and Workday, believes that a core component of the next economic relief package must be focused on workforce development to Recover Stronger
JetBlue, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, and Prudential Financial Join Coalition to Invest in Employee Well-Being
January 28, 2021Promoting Mental Health Improves Workforce Resilience
Impact Employers are increasingly aware that helping employees with mental health issues creates a stronger, more productive workforce.
One Year Later: Reflecting on the Business Roundtable’s Stakeholder Commitment
August 27, 2020JFF CEO Maria Flynn in “How Are the Smartest Companies Using EdTech to Reskill Workers?”
September 17, 2020How Walmart Recovers Stronger
Impact Employer Walmart offers bridge employment to 235,000 workers, while simultaneously catalyzing innovative workplace safety and security solutions.
When It Comes To Skills, Employers Must Rethink Their Role
August 13, 2020Supporting Working Parents Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do — It’s a Business Imperative. We Have Bold Strategies to Help Companies
Seven ways businesses can ease their employees’ caregiving burdens during (and after) the COVID-19 crisis to retain talent and stay competitive.
How Postmates Recovers Stronger
Impact Employer Postmates re-engineers its platform to more prominently feature and incentivize patronage of Black-owned businesses.
Defining Corporate Leadership in Recovery
This is our moment to redefine the role of business.
How Autodesk Recovers Stronger
Impact Employer Autodesk puts its people at the center of its ongoing recovery efforts by making every employee a company owner through stock grants.
JFF CEO Maria Flynn in “Microsoft Aims to Train 25 Million Workers Free in 2020”
June 30, 2020How Microsoft Recovers Stronger
Impact Employer Microsoft expands parental benefits, scheduling flexibility for frontline workers, and its HBCU talent pipeline program in response to changes spurred by the COVID-19 crisis.
JFF’s Recover Stronger Initiative Brings Leading U.S. Companies Together; Calls for an Inclusive, and People-Centric Economic Recovery
June 10, 2020How Workday Recovers Stronger
Impact Employer Workday reaffirms its commitment to put people first by distributing emergency funds to cover any unforeseen costs due to the pandemic, expanding access to back-up childcare, and providing free mental health support services…
Major U.S. Companies Form Coalition to Support Worker Well-Being
June 22, 2020How Salesforce Recovers Stronger
Impact Employer Salesforce is making additional investments in both worker wellbeing and the creation of tools, resources and forums that support a more inclusive workforce.