Results for June, 1999
Overcoming discrimination at work and in society
June 01, 1999 Stephen Lawrence's death and the eventual independent inquiry has placed the issues of institutional racism on the national agenda as never before. How should community affairs managers respond? Read more >
Building capacity: companies and black communities
June 01, 1999 In the wake of the McPherson Report into the murder of Stephen Lawrence, Mark Blake and David Grayson argue that black-led voluntary organisations are central to combating discrimination and overcoming social exclusion. Here they challenge companies to get involved, calling for a twinning scheme to build the sector's capacity. Read more >
Evolution or revolution for training?
June 01, 1999 Britain's competitive position continues to be weakened by failure to up-skill the workforce. Now fundamental change is in prospect for TECs and the whole system of post school education and training. As existing agencies jockey for position, will business be genuinely involved? Read more >
The Royal Bank of Scotland: new parliament, new challenges
June 01, 1999 With the Scottish Parliament sitting again in Edinburgh, leading businesses face growing demands to play a full role in society 'north of the border'. Here we examine how one of the biggest is meeting the challenge. Read more >
Managing risk, embracing stakeholders
June 01, 1999 The latest batch of social reports shows the progress made by leading companies that have embraced stakeholder accountability. For others, changes to corporate governance rules especially on risk control will gradually lead them in the same direction. Read more >