How do I research a company's ethical/political policies or stances

June 6, 2020 9:23 PM

I'm considering a job with a large multinational logistics company. I'm networked with several people there, including leadership over the position(s) I'm exploring. I can ask them questions, but I'm curious if there are other ways to figure out what the company is like. What are some resources I can use to answer questions that might help me learn more about whether I'll be happy there? I'm liberal, working in corporate law for a "progressive" law firm, but I'm growing tired of the field. Logistics is more interesting to me, but I'm wondering if there are ways to figure out the companies stances on various social, political, ethical issues. I mean, I know that the official line might be "neutral", which might be bad enough. But are there other ways to do research?
posted by anonymous to Work & Money (3 answers total)

You can look people up on Open Secrets to see what political donations they've made.
posted by brookeb at 10:06 PM on June 6, 2020 [3 favorites]

I find the courts a useful record (and barometer), especially when organizations / individuals have either suspiciously little info, or a lack of bad publicly.

Also cases brought by unions (how to find out how lowest tiers are treated) and any professional assocs they align with.
posted by unearthed at 10:07 PM on June 6, 2020

If they’re that big, there’s probably a foundation. You should be able to find that and find some information about what kinds of nonprofits they’re granting to.
posted by kevinbelt at 3:58 AM on June 7, 2020 [2 favorites]