by Jill Poet | Jan 12, 2015 | Community, Ethics, General, Marketplace, Workplace
Oh dear. Editor-in-chief Jeremy O’Grady normally delivers words of wisdom in his weekly musings in The Week – a weekly paper /magazine providing an unbiased summary of the week’s news. But this time he’s got it horribly wrong. Entrepreneurs across the country...
by Jill Poet | Nov 14, 2014 | Community, Ethics, General, Marketplace
I don’t have a problem per se with consultants, but the type of “business expert” who hasn’t adapted to today’s changing business world drives me nuts! And sadly, I think far too many business consultants fall in to that category. You know the type I mean? Guys, and...
by Jill Poet | Feb 21, 2014 | Community, Environment, Ethics, General, Marketplace, Workplace
In November, the Institute of Directors (IoD) held an event in conjunction with the British Standards Institute (BSI) relating to sustainability. I was pleased to attend and naturally delighted that the IoD is encouraging it’s members to consider sustainability. But,...
by Jill Poet | Jun 6, 2013 | Community, Environment, Ethics, General, Marketplace, Workplace
A CODE OF PRACTICE TO ENSURE YOUR ORGANISATION MEETS CORE VALUES The Responsible Business Workbook, or perhaps more specifically the auditable certification it relates to, was designed to provide a rounded and robust standard specifically for SMEs and micro businesses...
by Jill Poet | Feb 15, 2013 | Community, Environment, Ethics, General, Marketplace, Workplace
Something to celebrate? The European CSR Awards scheme (details of the awards scheme here) presents a wonderful opportunity for the EU to join together and recognise the importance of CSR and celebrate great initiatives. Over the coming months we will undoubtedly see...
