Michelle Villeneuve, University of Sydney: People with disability are disproportionately affected by disasters, but have fewer choices when emergencies unfold. Our previous research showed how, for people with disability, natural …
shutterstock. Maria Berghs, De Montfort University and Simon Dyson, De Montfort University In the United Kingdom, over 11 million people are living with a life-limiting condition, impairment or chronic …
Can we rely on organisations to evolve from the capitalist ‘profit focused’ model to that of being socially and environmentally aware in sufficient time to save themselves and, more importantly, …
Notwithstanding the changing nature of the workplace and workforce, secure employment remains a key focus for many. Whilst organisations need to embrace the change in workplace and workforce structures, organisations …
Sustainability requires the increased use of renewable resources and a reduced reliance on non-renewable resources and the sustainable use of renewable resources requires that the renewable resources are used at …
Organisations are increasingly being assessed not only on ‘profit’ achievement but also the costs incurred in achieving that result. They are increasingly being rewarded and/or punished for the positive and/or …
I have been lucky to have worked with a lot of different companies on governance and sustainability, across many different industries. Sometimes it’s been good, and other times challenging. When …
Corporate support for employee volunteering programs is good business. An article titled ‘Corporate Volunteerism proves a smart business move’ noted that corporate volunteering is “an exciting phenomenon” in the volunteering …
An article titled ‘Consumers Believe Brands Can Help Solve Societal Ills’ stated that a ‘study, which polled 8,000 people in eight countries, including the U.S., found that a company’s position …
