by Jill Poet | Mar 5, 2016 | Ethics, General, Social Enterprise
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: Watch out for the elephant in the room….. Is social enterprise ‘the solution?’ Social enterprise is often described as the solution to the problems facing our communities. It certainly might be part of the solution and I applaud...
by Editorial | Feb 9, 2016 | Environment, General
What is passive solar and what can it do for you? If you’re planning a new office space or other business premises, or indeed planning a retrofit of an existing building, getting the most bang for your buck will be a priority. Good design can cut operating costs,...
by Editorial | Jan 13, 2016 | General, Workplace
The cost-benefit analysis of Health and Safety at Work Last year, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) published a research report that examined the economic aspects of occupational health and safety interventions in the workplace for small and...
by Editorial | Dec 14, 2015 | General, Workplace
Is your business complying with health & safety regulations? Health and safety regulations protect the wellbeing of employees and employers alike. If you’re an employer and not complying with this important legislation, you’re breaking the law and could face...
by Editorial | Dec 11, 2015 | Community, Ethics, General, Marketplace, Workplace
Double Whammy Networking is the fundraising arm of ORB, currently operational only in Southend* (but with plans to expand – see below.) DW events are ad hoc business networking events, so called because: a) They provide good quality business networking; and b)...
by Editorial | Nov 17, 2015 | Environment, Ethics, General, Workplace
7 changes to improve employee health and wellbeing According to statistics from the UK Health & Safety Executive, over 27 million working days were lost to sickness and workplace-related injury in 2014/15. When businesses act to improve the health and...
