Results for Analysis/Comment
Diversity: bridging the gender gap… and the age barrier
July 01, 2003 Monitoring, measuring, benchmarking and reporting are the unglamorous but essential tools first to identify and then to overcome persistent discrimination in employment. Read more >
Health: fat profits from fat consumers?
May 01, 2003 In a world of widening waistbands, it is tempting to point the finger of blame at the food industry. But could food producers actually be helping to turn around the growing problem of obesity? Read more >
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 >
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 >
Volunteering: employee volunteering with a purpose
December 01, 2002 As the UK government issues yet another challenge to increase employee volunteering, new moves are made to spread its take-up around the world. But can companies afford to do more, without a more obvious payback? Read more >
Employment: sharpening the UK skills set
October 01, 2002 Yet another attempt is being made by government to involve business in training schemes to tackle the continuing national skills shortage scandal. Will this one work any better than the last? Read more >
Diversity: dismal record on race revealed
August 01, 2002 New benchmark studies show few companies are making progress on racial diversity. Disability, gender and age are better, but not by much. Yet government, business and intermediaries continue to champion the business case. Read more >