How to get the hardcore jobless back to work
22 Jul 2010
New government, new intray. However, there are some issues that never seem to go away, regardless of the colour or colours of the incumbents of Number 10. The UK’s problems … » more
Jul 2010: Business and the Big Society
Make work pay for the homeless
22 Jul 2010
Business Action on Homelessness (BAOH) is a fervent believer in the ability of business to make a difference in the lives of homeless people. The economic challenges we confront today … » more
Young at Heart
22 Jul 2010
O2 don’t just believe in the young — we are working to help them realise their ambitions, and change society for the better. We call it Think Big — a social action programme in Europe led by the O2 markets with the support of Telefónica
Getting down to business with the 'big society'
22 Jul 2010
It bombed on the doorsteps during the recent general election campaign apparently — but, undaunted, the coalition government is pressing ahead with the ‘big society’. All new governments like to have … » more
Britain Works
22 Jul 2010
We are experiencing unprecedented times. The economic downturn has forced UK companies to become more innovative and responsive in order to survive. This innovation has not solely focused on core … » more
To work harder, get out of the office
22 Jul 2010
The new government’s announcement that it will extend the right to request flexible working to all staff has made flexibility a hot business topic. We welcome this move to ensure flexibility is not just for parents and have always maintained that creating flexible working cultures is good news for organisations and employees alike.
An alarming Minority Report
22 Jul 2010
The next full census of England and Wales will take place in 2011, and the results are likely to come as a surprise to many. Our country is getting more … » more
Mental health at work
22 Jul 2010
Every year in Britain, one worker in six will experience mental ill health, most commonly depression and anxiety. For many people, being at work is neither the cause of their … » more
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July 2010 edition
In our special feature on Business and the Big Society, articles from leading voices in the world of corporate social responsibility give ways forward for government and business in putting the 'big society' agenda into practice.