Fifth Fundamental is a strategic advisory firm turning challenges in the World of work into Opportunities
and Placing people & planet at the center of your Business.
INTRODUCING FIFTH FUNDAMENTAL
We bring innovation, energy and enthusiasm to translating the complex and ever-changing world of work policies into successful action and results for companies and clients. Our name comes from our belief in the importance and focus of the UN ILO’s 5 Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Simply put, we are committed to the understanding of these principles through a “human-centered” approach that puts people and planet at the center of our work.
Fifth Fundamental can enhance your understanding and impact of the “S” in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). We’ve led the global policy debate around the complex world of work issues with workers, employers and governments from around the world and our unique, tripartite perspective can help you understand the impact of your decisions on your employees, the regulatory environments in which you operate, your customers, and your bottom line.
Let our extensive network of experts, decision-makers and policy influencers come alongside your efforts and show you how Fifth Fundamental can deliver for you.
With ESG issues gaining momentum every day, we can assist you in many areas of expertise, including due diligence and human rights issues in supply chains:
International Labour Standards
…and the growing labyrinth of other international standards and compliance assessments at national and international levels.
Whether navigating change in labor practices due to standards ratification or seeking practical guidance for businesses not covered by national law or collective agreements, we can assist you with charting the course for enhancing code of conduct initiatives and other responsible business conduct activities.
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND THE ROLE OF COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS
There is growing interest and impact in the role collective agreements and freedom of association can play in the continuity of economic activity. At Fifth Fundamental, we bring a “tripartite” understanding to these issues, using our direct knowledge and experience with workers, businesses and governments from around the world. We are committed to helping define strategies that improve conditions for workers while increasing productivity and competitiveness for employers.
ESG
The impact of COVID-19 has super-sized the importance of “S” in ESG, with employee well-being and calls for action on social inequality firmly in the spotlight. But social issues are some of the most challenging to assess and integrate into investment analysis and business practices.
Fifth Fundamental can help extract the opportunity out of the challenge, with our “5F” model that provides forward-thinking analysis on how social and environmental trends can impact companies and markets, including ESG performance assessment with insights on impact, brand value, reputation and trust.
Skills Development
We call it “Sus-TRAIN-ability.”
Whether attracting talent committed to your values or upskilling your current workforce, Fifth Fundamental’s “Sus-TRAIN-ability” model assesses skills intelligence and delivers courses of action to ensure inclusive skills delivery enhances productivity, sustainability and competitiveness.
Movements and Motivation
Fifth Fundamental redefines strategic partnerships and coalition development. The world is changing from shareholder expectation to stakeholder expectation. We are experts at possibilities through partnerships, specializing in collective-impact efforts to achieve transformational change, including alliances and cross-sector initiatives related to climate action and decent work/economic growth.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CRISIS RESPONSE
A little less talk and a lot more action.
Finding the topics that matter to your business, employees and customers, as well as being transparent and engaging with the outside world is essential. With ESG issues gaining momentum every day, Fifth Fundamental can deliver messaging, materials and tools to not only define your narrative but maximize engagement with your stakeholders and the public.
Labor Provisions/Trade Agreements
Whether bilateral or regional trade agreements, Fifth Fundamental provides the latest advice and guidance on international labor standards, effective labor law enforcement and dispute settlement mechanisms.
In today's world of work the only thing that’s certain is uncertainty.
There are many global drivers of change, including digital acceleration and technological change, critical climate and environmental issues, global demographic shifts and multiple crises affecting the world of work.
Fifth Fundamental has not only navigated today’s uncertain world of work, but we have led globally the discussions and decisions that are driving the change. Let Fifth Fundamental bring our experience, innovation and impact to work for you.