Companies or persons involved in making a difference within the fields of sustainability or social responsibility.
Professor Cast believes that change might just be what you need right now to progress your career further. Surveys show that as many as 50% of the working population in different countries actively consider to change jobs when the world opens up. A central reason can be feeling stuck in a rut. Prof. Carter Cast … Continue reading Feeling stuck? 3 ways to move your career forward
I stumbled upon B Lab about 6 months ago, by accident. It’s a great initiative that is in the forefront of how more companies will have to adapt. This non-profit organization is – perhaps a bit ironically – set to aid for-profit organizations. Yet it´s all about their mission to use business as a force … Continue reading Have you heard about B lab?
Although this year has brought quite a few challenges, many of us have found ways to work around them. We are also left with the realization of how critical adaptability is in order to thrive in a changed personal and business environment. For most of us, that is highly dependent on being a part of … Continue reading 2020 taught us the importance of flexibility
What to do when important Covid-19 information gets drowned in other information? United Nations teamed up with “the other side”; the world’s artists. We have all seen them: rigid, classic messages from governments and organizations about how to avoid the virus to spread. It might have caught our eyes in the start, as these messages … Continue reading See what United Nations did to draw attention
Make a simple switch to a browser that plants trees when you type in a search. We’re constantly searching for something on the web: What was the name of that film, which year did that happen, and where was that new cafe you wanted to check out? Everyone’s googling everything, making the search engine a … Continue reading Switch to this green search engine
Never heard of the word “businessworthy”? You’re not the only one. I first came across the term in 2014, when attending the Oslo Business for Peace Award. Each year, carefully selected CEOs receive recognition for their businesses that deliver beyond economic growth and shareholder value. Many companies have incentives like this, but how many make … Continue reading Being Businessworthy
Have you heard about Laura Storm? Somehow, her name reminds me of a superhero. In real life, she might be just that. Laura grew up in a family that taught her to care for the environment and to contribute to society. At age 10, she bought a piece of the Amazon rainforest, where she also … Continue reading The one to watch: Laura Storm
According to EcoWatch, fast fashion is the second dirtiest industry in the world, after oil. Luckily, there’s recent exciting developments. Here’s one. London and New York fashion week kicks off every February. On the one side, they signal creativity and a significant ability to change (fashion-wise). On the other, being deeply involved in underpaying, child … Continue reading Undressing the fashion industry
New year, new (valuable) errors! There’s a lot of focus on succeeding, making the right choices and being good at what you do. People often share success stories, and how well something went. Thankfully, a growing interest in failing leaves us with a more balanced picture. Did you know that some of the best ideas, … Continue reading Successfully screwing up
Your company culture defines more than you think. Here are three steps you should embrace and nourish. Communication must flow One of the core threats to a company is that communication does not run freely. (Se my previous posts such as “Why you need “brokers” in any company“). It stops, intentionally or unintentionally. It might … Continue reading 3 steps to a thriving company culture
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