by Jill Poet | Apr 16, 2012 | General
I have been shortlisted for the prestigious BusinessGreen Leader of the Year award for the development of The Responsible Business Standard, our auditable accreditation designed specifically for smaller businesses. I’m really honoured to be shortlisted alongside...
by Jill Poet | Apr 4, 2012 | Community, Environment, General, Workplace
We all know it is important to have processes, rules and regulations. Indeed, within our own organisations they are essential to ensure the business operates efficiently. But we also recognise the need to adopt a fair and appropriate approach when dealing with...
by Jill Poet | Feb 27, 2012 | Community, Ethics, General
I have just attended one of Paul Dunn’s Inspire! seminars – and my goodness, it really was inspiring! Paul Dunn has been dubbed the “Wizard of WOW” and there certainly were lots of wows! Wows that will help businesses grow with speed, but in a way that also adds...
by Jill Poet | Feb 24, 2012 | Community, Ethics, General
I was delighted to present a discussion on CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility – at the official launch of Versatile Training CIC last night. I was particularly pleased to do so because I have a bit of a love / hate relationship with social enterprises – but...
by Jill Poet | Feb 16, 2012 | Community, General, Marketplace
The recession continues to bite, unemployment is rising and businesses are closing. The struggle is particularly intense in our high streets as they not only have to contend with a downturn in the economy, but also changes in purchasing habits: the consumer is...
