Results for Policy & Research

Sir Ronnie to the rescue
February 01, 1997 Will the Hampel committee on corporate governance break new ground in the debate about to whom companies are accountable and for what? Read more >
Lifelong learning for all
February 01, 1997 Efforts continue to achieve the vision of a learning society, with a major government white paper launched and proposals from the Labour opposition for a University for Industry. But with special help, those most in need will miss out. Read more >
Taking care of the carers
February 01, 1997 Even as Opportunity 2000 celebrates five successful years, the scale of the task ahead looks daunting, but companies are increasingly recognising the benefits of caring for their staff who have caring responsibilities. Read more >
Budget blow to voluntary sector
December 01, 1996 Chancellor Ken Clarke's avoidance of an overtly populist budget has not won him any votes in the voluntary sector. Read more >
Ten points for partnership: a business manifesto for government with government
October 01, 1996 This fifth article in a series on trends in public affairs examines what corporate community involvement practitioners could be asking from government and offers a ten point manifesto. Read more >
The enterprise agenda: new ideas, continuing concern
August 01, 1996 This fourth article in a series on policy options in the run up to the general election examines enterprise and the small business sector, concentrating on how big businesses are being asked to help. Read more >
Small firms are big employers
August 01, 1996 The third competitiveness white paper promises to simplify the muddle in support for SMEs which together still employ half the workers in Britain. Large companies, often keen to help, are left wondering who created the confusion in the first place. Read more >
Social compact under global threat
August 01, 1996 It is election year in America and President Clinton is stressing corporate citizenship. Is this just an election theme or a long term concern? Read more >
Four Hundred Years On: time for a new voluntary settlement
June 01, 1996 This third article in a series on policy options in the run up to the general election examines the voluntary sector, its historical development and current concerns, asking how companies will be affected by the plans of the political parties. Read more >