Brands taking a stand on social issues is the norm in 2022, but with the highly divisive issue of abortion in America, most businesses are providing support to employees directly via healthcare and insurance policies rather than making big public statements, meaning access could be uneven.

The US Supreme Court's decision to consider the legality of Mississippi's abortion ban could trigger a cultural and societal rift. As people increasingly choose to buy products that align with their values, brands that take a strong position on this issue stand to win (and potentially lose) loyal customers.

The arrival of GDPR in 2018 should have helped Britons feel more sure of their digital privacy, but the complexity of the law, coupled with the shocks of Brexit and COVID-19, means that many remain confused about how their online info is managed. How can brands help put people’s minds at ease?

Despite the numerous efforts to tackle inequalities and biases against women, we are a long way from gender equity in workplaces. Canvas8 spoke to Charlotte Moser and Professor Nyla Branscombe to understand the power of gender allyship in fostering equality within professional environments.