Results for 1996
Industry v. academia: Sir Ron to the rescue
April 01, 1996 After years of upheaval over qualifications in the 16 to 19 age range, new proposals by Sir Ron Dearing, endorsed by all the politicians, herald a calmer future. But will employers be convinced? Read more >
Race for Opportunity: guidelines for business
April 01, 1996 Business in the Community's latest campaign is urging companies to invest in the diversity of Britain's minority ethnic communities through employment, marketing, purchasing and community involvement. Read more >
Esso: a licence to operate
April 01, 1996 The public loves to hate oil companies. We want the product. We worry about environmental sustainability. How does Esso's UK community programme help win its licence to operate? Read more >
Setting standards for sustainability
April 01, 1996 As three noted environmentalists found a "positive" new initiative, attention focuses on the need for 'green' data about the sustainability of the economy. Read more >
F.I. GROUP: a partnership business
February 01, 1996 As the political debate about stakeholding hots up, this fast growing company, still new to the community affairs scene, offers a model for the inclusive, partnership-based, company of tomorrow Read more >
Reviving the cities: past programmes, future hopes
February 01, 1996 It is in the inner cities that companies have been most exhorted to get involved. With the general election approaching, this first article in a series examines the prospects for urban policy. Read more >
Winners and losers in the contest for cash
February 01, 1996 The government's 'challenging' approach to fund allocation gets into its stride while across the Channel the French are treading a familiar pat. Read more >
Arts sponsorship on a high, but donations stagnate
February 01, 1996 New figures from ABSA show record corporate support for the arts, but the Directory of Social Change says total community contributions are not keeping pace with profits Read more >