Can Corporations Lead in Growing Healthy Communities? - A Conversation with Lynda Resnick
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking conversation between Lynda Resnick, vice chair and co-owner of The Wonderful Company, and New York Times columnist David Brooks on corporate responsibility in fostering healthy communities. Delve into The Wonderful Company's innovative approach to employee benefits and community development in California's Central Valley. Discover how this agricultural giant is redefining corporate social responsibility by providing access to healthy food, education, mental health services, and community improvements. Learn about Resnick's comprehensive strategy, its impact, and her personal journey towards creating significant change. Gain insights into topics such as philanthropy, wellness initiatives in Lost Hills, the connection between worker health and performance, geographic focus in community development, and efforts to combat Valley Fever. Examine the business case for corporate involvement in community health and the potential for widespread behavior change in nutrition and overall well-being.
Syllabus
Intro
Central Valley Wellness
Philanthropy
Lost Hills
Health and Wellness
Healthy Food
Worker Performance
Socially Satisfying
Recruiting
Geographic Focus
Education
Personal Question
Business Case
Impact on Community
Behavior Change
Nutrition
Pharmacy
Valley Fever
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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