Engaging Employees

Engaging Employees in Social Impact Initiatives

Explore Dr. Martin Burt’s insights on empowering the poor through business and capitalism. Discover how innovative strategies and the Poverty Stoplight model can transform poverty relief, emphasising the role of businesses in fostering economic growth and self-sufficiency. Learn how a shift in perspective can help eradicate poverty.
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Youth entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa is a powerful driver of economic growth and societal change. Yet, financial barriers hinder young entrepreneurs, especially women, from expanding their businesses. Innovative financing solutions are urgently needed to support this vibrant informal sector. Discover how targeted initiatives can empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs.
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World Refugee Day on June 20th honors the courage of refugees worldwide. USA for UNHCR engages corporate and foundation partners to amplify awareness, mobilize resources, and advocate for supportive policies. Discover how these efforts help displaced people rebuild their lives and how you can contribute to this vital cause.
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The landscape of global development is evolving, with new challenges and opportunities emerging on the horizon. As we navigate these complexities, the power of collaboration, innovation and impactful action becomes increasingly apparent. This paper synthesises the insights from a vibrant Online Written Discussion, “Together for 2024”.
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This Fireside Chat with the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) covered how businesses are driving inclusive employment practices that enhance participation, advancement,
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THE FULL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW ABOVE – LOG IN/SIGN UP IS OPTIONAL UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2023 This fireside chat with IFC (International
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Meet Social Impact Pioneer Devi Thomas. During our conversation, Devi shares her wisdom and experience in successfully developing and delivering social movements and campaigns. Rarely does someone so generously gift their secret sauce as Devi does during this conversation. She takes us step by step through creating a movement.
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Parental leave is just one of many topics that workers in factories needs to learn more about. With 16 weeks stipulated by law it is quite generous from an international perspective, but with many factories lacking effective training tools, and many workers unable to read and write, this is sadly often missed.
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Forced labor, also referred to as modern slavery, is one of the most pervasive issues facing supply chains today. For our part to contribute to these efforts, Quizrr has launched a global initiative to eradicate forced labor in supply chains with the support of funding from The Walt Disney Company’s Supply Chain Investment Program.
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Hosted with Avon When incidents of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) spiked during the pandemic, many businesses stepped up. Yet organisations still have a role to
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On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, global businesses collaborate to launch a new toolkit, Reducing Poverty through Employment. Members of the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC) share best practices for how to employ, empower, and improve the advancement prospects of those living in poverty, as a part of their direct and indirect workforces.​
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Larry Fink’s annual open letter to corporate CEOs is fast-becoming a fixture at the start of the year. Fink’s views matter. They carry weight. He is, after all, the co-founder and now Chairman and CEO of BlackRock – the biggest money-management firm in the world with more than $6 trillion in assets under management​
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Today’s talent is attracted to companies whose values match their own. The most attractive companies to today’s talent are driven by purpose, according to London Business School (LBS) experts.
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In 2016 Citi partnered with Balloon Ventures and VSO to launch the Volunteer Africa programme, where bankers work with high potential micro businesses in East Africa, providing support and advice to help them grow. Balloon’s insight and impact team reflect on progress made and lessons learned.
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Bpeace is a nonprofit that matches business experts with entrepreneurs in challenged economies, to help them grow their businesses and generate jobs. In this story Bpeace share some successful examples of connecting experts with growing businesses and how they believe that more jobs means more peace.
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The Power of Using Talent for Good
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Four Ways Business Can Support Lasting Change in Youth Unemployment
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Corporate Volunteers from Syngenta are Honoured at First Ever VSO Volunteer Awards
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Interview with Komal Sinha on CSR Trends in India
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