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Unwritten Rules
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:39:14 +0000
People generally underestimate the important role played by unwritten rules in just about every facet of our lives. From family, to church to work to play, all sorts of unwritten rules (philosophers may refer to them as “norms” or “conventions”) give structure to, and generally civilize, our world. Some unspoken rules are pernicious, of course. [...]
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:39:14 +0000
People generally underestimate the important role played by unwritten rules in just about every facet of our lives. From family, to church to work to play, all sorts of unwritten rules (philosophers may refer to them as “norms” or “conventions”) give structure to, and generally civilize, our world. Some unspoken rules are pernicious, of course. [...]
Call for Contributions: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:25:34 +0000
Greenleaf Publishing invites contributions for an edited volume: “ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY”, to be edited by Prof. Dr Marcus Wagner. Prof. Wagner is Chair in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Growth, University of Würzburg, Germany. This is an invitation to submit full chapters for an edited volume addressing the intersections of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability. Building on [...]
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:25:34 +0000
Greenleaf Publishing invites contributions for an edited volume: “ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY”, to be edited by Prof. Dr Marcus Wagner. Prof. Wagner is Chair in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Growth, University of Würzburg, Germany. This is an invitation to submit full chapters for an edited volume addressing the intersections of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability. Building on [...]
Experiential Learning Congress – Final Call for Contributions
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:30:21 +0000
EABIS hereby renews the call for contributions for the Congress on Experiential Learning. The extended deadline is 15 August 2010. The Congress will explore current experiential learning initiatives and their importance and relevance for management education and companies aiming for more responsible and sustainable business. Download here the call for contributions. Papers with a theoretical [...]
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:30:21 +0000
EABIS hereby renews the call for contributions for the Congress on Experiential Learning. The extended deadline is 15 August 2010. The Congress will explore current experiential learning initiatives and their importance and relevance for management education and companies aiming for more responsible and sustainable business. Download here the call for contributions. Papers with a theoretical [...]
BP’s Faked Photos
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:08:36 +0000
Often when a person or company does something bad, it’s most reasonable to assume that stupidity is the cause, rather than malicious intent. Some behaviour of course is both stupid and unethical. At BP, it’s getting harder and harder to tell the difference. Everyone’s least-favourite oil company has now been found to have been posting [...]
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:08:36 +0000
Often when a person or company does something bad, it’s most reasonable to assume that stupidity is the cause, rather than malicious intent. Some behaviour of course is both stupid and unethical. At BP, it’s getting harder and harder to tell the difference. Everyone’s least-favourite oil company has now been found to have been posting [...]
Interview: Andrew Potter and The Authenticity Hoax
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:12:28 +0000
My pal Andrew Potter is a public affairs columnist with Maclean’s magazine (Canada’s premier newsweekly) and a features editor with Canadian Business magazine. He also has a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Andrew’s new book, The Authenticity Hoax, is excellent. I interviewed Andrew recently, about the implications the issues discussed in his book have for a range [...]
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:12:28 +0000
My pal Andrew Potter is a public affairs columnist with Maclean’s magazine (Canada’s premier newsweekly) and a features editor with Canadian Business magazine. He also has a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Andrew’s new book, The Authenticity Hoax, is excellent. I interviewed Andrew recently, about the implications the issues discussed in his book have for a range [...]
Progressive Garment Factory, or Charity?
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:58:55 +0000
What’s the difference between a progressive factory and a charity? Here’s the story, by Steven Greenhouse, for the NYT: A Factory Defies Stereotypes, but Can It Thrive? …Ms. Castillo had long dreamed of a bigger, sturdier house, but three months ago something happened that finally made it possible: she landed a job at one of [...]
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:58:55 +0000
What’s the difference between a progressive factory and a charity? Here’s the story, by Steven Greenhouse, for the NYT: A Factory Defies Stereotypes, but Can It Thrive? …Ms. Castillo had long dreamed of a bigger, sturdier house, but three months ago something happened that finally made it possible: she landed a job at one of [...]
Chiropractic Referral Fees & Conflict of Interest
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:35:23 +0000
Sometimes, when consumers need two different, but related, goods or services, they rely on the advice of the provider of one product to select a provider of the second. That often makes sense, because providers in related businesses often have specialized knowledge that lets them give good advice (e.g., the guy who sells you your [...]
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:35:23 +0000
Sometimes, when consumers need two different, but related, goods or services, they rely on the advice of the provider of one product to select a provider of the second. That often makes sense, because providers in related businesses often have specialized knowledge that lets them give good advice (e.g., the guy who sells you your [...]
Corporate Director, Environment – Denmark
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:39:08 +0000
Acre has been engaged by Vestas, the world’s leading producer of wind turbines, to secure an individual who will guide the firm globally on environmental and sustainability issues. This is a broad role and key to Vestas establishing an international reputation for its sustainability strategy; therefore applicants must be at the very top of their [...]
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:39:08 +0000
Acre has been engaged by Vestas, the world’s leading producer of wind turbines, to secure an individual who will guide the firm globally on environmental and sustainability issues. This is a broad role and key to Vestas establishing an international reputation for its sustainability strategy; therefore applicants must be at the very top of their [...]
The Human Factor
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:50:00 +0000
After two weeks a final reflective moments on the Summit are in place. You might have got it by now that, yes, I am by and large optimistic about the Global Compact and in particular the Summit. On reflection, much of it comes from the one to one inter...
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:50:00 +0000
After two weeks a final reflective moments on the Summit are in place. You might have got it by now that, yes, I am by and large optimistic about the Global Compact and in particular the Summit. On reflection, much of it comes from the one to one inter...
Ethics and the SME
Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:17:10 +0000
Here’s a very nice short article on business ethics, with a particular focus on SMEs (small and medium enterprises). By Hendri Pelser, writing for Times Live (South Africa), Play fair and you will win: With the effects of the global credit crunch still with us, it is pertinent to consider business ethics – the lack [...]
Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:17:10 +0000
Here’s a very nice short article on business ethics, with a particular focus on SMEs (small and medium enterprises). By Hendri Pelser, writing for Times Live (South Africa), Play fair and you will win: With the effects of the global credit crunch still with us, it is pertinent to consider business ethics – the lack [...]
Socially Responsible Investment Community Reacts to BP Deepwater Disaster
Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:24:18 +0000
“Man is not imprisoned by habit. Great changes in him can be wrought by crisis — once that crisis can be recognized and understood.” -author Norman Cousins Sea Change Radio’s Alex Wise and CEO of Sustainability Risk Advisors, Mark Tulay, examine if there is a silver lining to what many are calling the greatest environmental [...]
Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:24:18 +0000
“Man is not imprisoned by habit. Great changes in him can be wrought by crisis — once that crisis can be recognized and understood.” -author Norman Cousins Sea Change Radio’s Alex Wise and CEO of Sustainability Risk Advisors, Mark Tulay, examine if there is a silver lining to what many are calling the greatest environmental [...]
Communications Manager | Global Certification Programme & Eco-Label (UK – London)
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:29:37 +0000
Having set the global standard for sustainability in their space, our Client is now witnessing huge and growing demand for their certification programme. They are the leading not-for-profit certification programme that recognises and rewards sustainable practices in their sector, working from source through to the end user and all stakeholders in between. They are now [...]
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:29:37 +0000
Having set the global standard for sustainability in their space, our Client is now witnessing huge and growing demand for their certification programme. They are the leading not-for-profit certification programme that recognises and rewards sustainable practices in their sector, working from source through to the end user and all stakeholders in between. They are now [...]
Compliance Project Manager (Singapore or Malaysia)
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:24:40 +0000
Shape the future of digital storage At Seagate, you’ll join a worldwide team of talented people collaborating to redefine what digital storage is and what it can be. Seagate leads the industry in research and development and our digital storage solutions allow people the freedom to access their content anytime, anywhere. With almost 50,000 employees [...]
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:24:40 +0000
Shape the future of digital storage At Seagate, you’ll join a worldwide team of talented people collaborating to redefine what digital storage is and what it can be. Seagate leads the industry in research and development and our digital storage solutions allow people the freedom to access their content anytime, anywhere. With almost 50,000 employees [...]
The iCats Program: Sharing professional knowledge with philanthropic organizations
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:29:02 +0000
What is the iCats Program? The iCats Program was designed to bridge the gap between philanthropic organizations and social enterprises in need of professional know-how and resources, and business professionals with the desire to apply their knowledge and experience to benefit the social sector, thus acting as “impact catalysts”. This is how the name iCats [...]
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:29:02 +0000
What is the iCats Program? The iCats Program was designed to bridge the gap between philanthropic organizations and social enterprises in need of professional know-how and resources, and business professionals with the desire to apply their knowledge and experience to benefit the social sector, thus acting as “impact catalysts”. This is how the name iCats [...]
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