Social Impact

This category is Social Impact, exploring business strategies that drive positive change in society. It features expert insights on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, ethical leadership, and initiatives that create lasting economic and social benefits.

The New Responsibilities Of Companies In A Time Of Increasing Inequality and Climate Change

By Enrico Sassoon Time was, when it was generally accepted that companies were only there to generate wealth for their shareholders. Now, in a more...

The benefits for Africa of satellite constellations like Elon Musk’s are unclear. It would...

Access to the internet and information continues to be one of the major problems in African countries. In many parts of the continent, coverage...

How Domestic Violence Can Put a Damper on Your Career

Many women who are victims of domestic violence aren't permitted to work outside of their homes. This is because the abusive partner believes they...

How do UK Local Authorities Tackle Air Pollution in 2020?

Air pollution is a problem that central government has increasingly left to local authorities. This approach, on the face of it, makes sense –...

Activating Lasting Resilience For Climate Change

By Malavika Bambawale  No one could have predicted the impact of COVID-19 and the challenges it presented. It exposed vulnerable supply chains, crumbling infrastructure, and...

10 Must-Watch Movies for Sociology Majors

Arguably, sociology is one of the most underrated and most exciting sciences. Sociology is the study of human social relations and human societies overall,...

Don’t Cut the Sustainability Budget

By Cory Searcy and Payman Ahi The coronavirus pandemic has stretched companies around the world to their financial breaking point. BP, Renault, and Lufthansa are...

Lack of Safety or Sheer Complacency? Are We Overlooking the Obvious?

With our feet now firmly entrenched in the 21st century, we find ourselves living in a world of incredible technological accomplishments, ever-advancing medical discoveries,...

The Craziest Superstitions & Why They Exist

Superstitions are a crazy thing. Some of us swear by them, others will purposely step on the cracks, walk under ladders and generally just...

How Students Are Fighting Climate Change

A recent strike conducted by over 1.4 million students worldwide clearly indicates that our children have become conscious of our climate change. Due to factors...

Keeping Resilience in VUCA era: The Organization Should Learn from the Water’s Wisdom

By Weixu Ding and Jianhua Mao The COVID-19 outbreak started at the end of 2019 that has hurt the world's economy, cultural exchanges, people's healthy...

OSI Group Partners With Beef Producers to Improve Sustainable Grazing Efforts

OSI Group, one of the world’s leading global food providers, has recently developed partnerships with like-minded members of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef...

Business and Governments and Civil Society and a Healthy Planet

By Sylvain Guyoton and Hervé Legenvre The following discussion took place In April 2020. We aimed at confronting our points of views on the contradictory...

Evicting UK Tenants in Lockdown Areas: What Landlords Need to Consider

Covid-19 has impacted life in countless ways. While the initial lockdown period is now behind us, more local lockdowns are still being declared in...

How Your Business Should Dispose of Scrap Metal Waste

Did you know that metals such as lead, beryllium, arsenic, and mercury can build up in biological systems and become toxic and a health...

Linking profit and purpose doesn’t just do good: It can boost the bottom line,...

By Gavin Willis Almost 10 years ago I founded my digital marketing agency, Search Seven. At the time I was clear that I was starting...

Ragnar Horn’s Philanthropic Journey With Right To Play And Fueling A Dedicated Humanitarian Path

During these unprecedented times, we are innately reminded of the transformative power of humanity, and the need to continue to collaboratively work together to...

UK workers are enjoying their commute more post lockdown

During lockdown, many Brits became frustrated with the sight of their own four walls. The concept of working from home was a refreshing novelty...

Two Women, One Mission: Joey Horn and Nalini Malani – On Empowerment, Humanity, and...

Across the globe, women around the world continue to experience hardships, inequalities, and contention. Fighting to champion the rights and privileges of all,...

Stadium Build by Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy Showcases Club Growth

Daniel Levy has served as Tottenham Hotspur Chairman since 2001, making him the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League. His tenure has been a...

James Drake Comments on How We Can Protect Footballer Health Following Eric Bailly’s FA...

The Drake Foundation’s sports-concussion research proves that we need to take injuries like Eric Bailly’s more seriously. James Drake has spent the last six years...

How Do I Bring a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Someone?

Sexual harassment can ruin people’s lives. Whether in the form of generalized comments, directed and explicit remarks, or even physical action, sexual harassment can...

Reuters Events Free Webinar – Unlocking ‘S’: Social Factors Driving Financial Returns

Fjarde AP-Fonden (Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund), The Builders Fund, New Markets Venture Partners and Hansa Impact Partners dissect the materiality, measurement, and importance...

Emergency Call Systems A Potential Weapon To Boost The ROIS In Medical Facilities

It is an inevitable fact that the navigation of the landscape of medical facilities can be backbreaking if smart strategies and the latest tools...

5 Smart Ways to Make Your Business More Environmentally-Friendly

Creating an environmentally-friendly business is not only responsible, but it can also help grow your consumer base. Studies have shown that as many as 66%...

The Importance of Thermal Imaging Cameras in Public Buildings

By Matthew Margetts Having your temperature checked is becoming part of normal life as the UK attempts to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. To limit the...

Australian Regulator Wastes Millions on “Overly Aggressive” Crusade Against Job Creator GetSwift

In these difficult times, hundreds of global employees (especially in the Americas and Europe) at GetSwift can take comfort in the growth trajectory of...

Building the Future on a Century of Heritage: A family business on the move–for...

Interview with Max Viessmann, CEO of Viessmann Group If knowledge is power, then shared knowledge must surely be the way for a company to maximise...

TimeXtender Technology Used for Critical Community Efforts

It’s easy for businesses to be consumed with attending to daily schedules, servicing existing partners and customers, and driving towards goals and objectives. What...

The Landmines and Explosive Devices Shaping Today’s Warzones

Explosive attacks have long been a part of warfare. However, during the twentieth century, landmines have emerged as a much feared and, unfortunately, increasingly...

6 Reasons Why Ancestry Kits Make a Great Gift

Researching your lineage is not only fascinating but, as a hobby, it is beneficial to your health and wellbeing too. Family Tree Research not...

Small Business Owners Guide to Commercial Gas and Electricity

Businesses will normally be consuming a lot more gas and electricity compared to the average household. However, price isn’t the onlㄎy factor when choosing...

OCP Group, A Company With A Mission On The Front Line Against COVID-19

As individuals and as a society, there is a need for not only resilience but, crucially, solidarity in the face of the many challenges...

Small business? Energy savings are still a big deal. Here’s why.

When we think of improvements in energy costs and carbon footprints, it’s easy to cast our minds to the big guys. Sure, a supermarket...

Saying No To Plastics: An Asian Perspective

By Rashmi Anoop Patil and Seeram Ramakrishna Plastic pollution in our ecosystems, especially the oceans, and its adverse effects on the biota has raised serious...

See the Light in You: Acquire Spiritual Powers to Achieve Mindfulness, Wellness, Happiness and...

By Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. “One moment can change a day, one day can change a life and one life can change the world.” ―Buddha Presently...

Ocean Conservationist Clément Perrette Reflects On The Importance Of Philanthropy During Pandemic

From marine conservation to climate change, countless individuals have spearheaded efforts to battle against the various destructive forces that have plagued the modern world....

Pharma Leader Carsten Thiel On The Importance Of Medical Advancement During The Pandemic...

Since inception, the modern pharmaceutical industry has sought to continuously evolve, forge new treatments for ongoing conditions, and eradicate threats to human existence. From...

COVID-19: Business and Legal Impacts of the Virus

The current Covid-19 pandemic is, above all, a human tragedy. At the time of writing, we know that the virus has led to at...

Ethical Dilemmas in the Coronavirus Care: Who Should Get Treated First if the...

By Won-Yong Oh The coronavirus has spread to every continent. The numbers of confirmed cases and death continue upward in many countries. Doctors and nurses...

Finding New Products by Vision: Eurodrug Innovates in a Sector Dominated by “Big Pharma”

How does a medium-sized company stand out in a highly concentrated market with rapidly increasing capital requirements? Eurodrug is an international pharmaceutical company active...

A Wake-up Call for the Corporate World

By Christoph Burger, Antony Froggatt, Catherine Mitchell, and Jens Weinmann New regulations and opportunities in the decentralized energy market can be good for the planet...

An Open Letter to Researchers Studying the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

I am not a medical doctor, nor specialist in epidemiology, but I consider myself very experienced and conversant with methodologies of scientific research. While...

How to Use Your Eco-friendly Approach as a Selling Point

As the market for eco-friendly and sustainable consumer goods grows and marketing campaigns emblazoned with environmentally conscious messages begin to reign mainstream advertising, what...

4 Important Vaccines Covered by Medicare for Seniors

It is estimated that the Black Death killed about 60% of Europe’s population. If not for modern medicine, a similar fate could await us...

Moving Esg into the Mainstream: Drivers and Actions

Bank of America Merrill Lynch found in 2018 that firms with a better ESG record than their peers produced higher three-year returns, were more...
people management strategies

Circular Economy, Sustainability and Business Opportunities

By Rashmi Anoop Patil, Sudiptal Seal, and Seeram Ramakrishna   Introduction Humans exist only on this planet earth and heavily dependent on the natural resources and ecosystems....
Executive Education

How Can We Put a Stop to Period Poverty?

The issue of Period Poverty has been picked up by many campaigners who are pushing to eradicate the financial barriers between girls and menstruation....
women in leadership

“Managing by Values” (MBV): Innovative tools for successful micro behavioural conduct

By Anat Garti and Simon L. Dolan “Values values on the wall, just do the business and forget them all” wrote Liran and Dolan (2016)1...

The Coming Food Industry Revolution: You can have your cake with wine and...

By Kevin Parker and Boris Liedtke Balancing food supply and demand in a manner that has a positive environmental impact and ensures a healthier life...

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