Results for Employees
Earning from learning
February 01, 1998 Government proposals for education action zones have raised a storm of protest about running education for private profit. But the plans do offer some good opportunities for companies to make a real contribution to Britain's low standards. Read more >
Great expectations
December 01, 1997 Charlotte Hines says that MORI's latest research shows the public's expectations of companies are growing Read more >
New partners for social cohesion
October 01, 1997 Corporate citizenship used to be seen as an Anglo Saxon phenomenon. Now companies and governments across Europe are seeking new solutions to social problems. Read more >
Business benefits from volunteering
August 01, 1997 As plans are developed for a national volunteer scheme, the evidence is growing of the benefits to business from supporting staff involvement Read more >
Welfare-to-work New Deal: the company role
August 01, 1997 Since the mid 1970s, a succession of employment and training schemes have targeted young people, with variable success rates. If the latest government plans are to work, the private sector must be an active participant. Read more >
Little and large: partnerships for jobs
August 01, 1997 As concern about unemployment rises up the public policy agenda across Europe, the European Round Table has taken a timely look at what large companies can do to help small firms create jobs. Read more >
Summit for the future
June 01, 1997 David Grayson was in Philadelphia at the end of April for a spectacular display of commitment from the business community to voluntary endeavour for young people. Here is his front-line report. Read more >
Communicating a better balance
December 01, 1996 Joanna Foster, director of the BT Forum, offers a six point plan to improve communication in the workplace and so achieve a better balance for men and women between work and personal life. Read more >
Saying YES to industry
October 01, 1996 An unprecedented campaign has been launched by the engineering industry to attract quality recruits and change the image of the industry. Read more >