Results for 2003
International development: stepping up to the plate
February 01, 2003 The problems of the developing world are all too often pitched at companies as evidence of all that's ill with corporate capitalism. But the rules of engagement need to be clarified if business is ever going to become a development big hitter Read more >
Stephen Ainger: a business-like agenda
February 01, 2003 After twenty years at the helm of the Charities Aid Foundation, Michael Brophy has handed over the reins to former Lattice Group director, Stephen Ainger. Now four months into his job, Briefing catches up with CAF?s new chief executive and asks about his plans for the organisation. Read more >
Employment: profiting from people, flexibly and ethically
February 01, 2003 As new rules compelling companies to offer flexible working come into force, some business leaders are calling for more action on socially responsible employment policies. Growing evidence about the business case seems to back them up. Read more >
Managing CSR: getting down to the nitty-gritty
February 01, 2003 Discussions about the technicalities of CSR show that the war of words is over, and time for delivery on the much-touted business benefits is at hand. But what skills do today's CSR practitioners need, and how will tomorrow's CSR managers obtain them? Read more >
Roger Cowe: confounding the critics
February 01, 2003 In a world that doesn?t favour analysis, CSR advocates will have to explain themselves better if the media?s scepticism is ever to be overcome. Read more >
George Cox: navigating the board game
February 01, 2003 Establishing corporate social responsibility as the concern of all members of UK boardrooms is the only way to ensure that ?good business? becomes good business, argues George Cox, director general of the Institute of Directors Read more >
Governance: performance, not probity, must be the top priority
February 01, 2003 Corporate governance has only recently been seen as a social responsibility issue at all. In fact, the debate about recent scandals raises fundamental questions about how companies are run and what they are for. Read more >