Business – Social Enterprise
From Direct Action to Advisory Services: A Pathway to Scale for Social Entrepreneurs
A central question for any social entrepreneur with a proven, effective innovation is how to scale its impact. For many organizations and funders, the answer to this question is elusive. There are many pathways to
The field of social entrepreneurship continues to rise
Coined in the early 1980s — most commonly attributed to Ashoka founder, Bill Drayton — the term “social entrepreneur” may still experience debate on exact definition (as reported early in Generocity’s March coverage) but there’s
From solar torches to bioloos: five frugal innovations from around the world
Whether it’s bringing quality healthcare closer to those residing in rural villages or providing people with facilities as basic and necessary as toilets, it’s sometimes wise not to overcomplicate things. Frugal innovation, based on the
Employee Ownership
How May The New Tax Act Affect Your ESOP?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017. It is heralded as making the most significant changes in corporate taxation in the
The Motz Corporation Proudly Becomes Employee Owned
The Motz Corporation, global provider of innovative turf solutions, is now employee owned after launching an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Founded in 1977 and serving the high-performance natural and synthetic turf markets, The Motz Corporation is one
Nussbaum Transportation Begins Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Brent Nussbaum, CEO of Nussbaum Transportation, the trucking company his father started in 1945, says the best way to keep the firm family-owned for the next generation and to retain good people is by having
Environment
Maximum power from wind farms
Every two and a half hours, a new wind turbine rises in the U.S. In 2016, wind provided 5.6 percent of all electricity produced, more than double the amount generated by wind in 2010, but
Solar Energy and Global Poverty Reduction
One in five people, roughly 1.3 billion globally, do not have access to electricity that would improve health and education while decreasing poverty. In sub-Saharan Africa, the proportion of individuals lacking electricity rises to seven
Hurricane Harvey: Most fatalities occurred outside flood zones
A Dutch-Texan team found that most Houston-area drowning deaths from Hurricane Harvey occurred outside the zones designated by government as being at higher risk of flooding: the 100- and 500-year floodplains. Harvey, one of the
Poverty and Prosperity
America once fought a war against poverty – now it wages a war on the poor
In 2013, Callie Greer’s daughter Venus died in her arms after a battle with breast cancer. If caught early, the five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with breast cancer is close to 100%. But Venus’s
The ethics of reducing inequality
Around the world, the effects of alarmingly high economic inequality are spilling over into politics and society. Economic insecurity is a driving force behind violent conflicts in the Middle East and the rise of fascist
‘Wealth Gap’ Poses Significant Threat To Women’s Retirement Security
Women today are fighting to remedy inequality in several areas, and have made great strides as a result of their efforts. But financial security is (still) an issue. A recent study, Women and Financial Wellness: Beyond the Bottom
Health
New affordable hepatitis C combination treatment shows 97 percent cure rate
An affordable hepatitis C combination treatment including the new drug candidate ravidasvir has been shown to be safe and effective, with extremely high cure rates for patients, including hard-to-treat cases, according to interim results from
Antioxidant makes old blood vessels seem young
Older adults who take a novel antioxidant that specifically targets cellular powerhouses, or mitochondria, see aging of their blood vessels reverse by the equivalent of 15 to 20 years within six weeks, according to new
What links poverty and poor health?
Poverty and poor health worldwide are inextricably linked. The causes of poor health for millions globally are rooted in political, social and economic injustices. Poverty is both a cause and a consequence of poor health.
Impact Investing
Why you should give ethical investing it a try
Ethical investing is one of the ways in which investors can partake by putting their money into responsible causes. According to Investopedia, it can be observed in two ways. The first is eliminating industries like gambling,
Responsible investment is the future millennials want
Used as an umbrella term for smaller subsets including ethical, sustainable and impact investments, ESG refers to investing in companies whose non-financial performance indicators are geared towards sustainable, ethical and corporate governance issues such as
The Family Office World Grapples With How to Confront Big Corporations
John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil Co. and as a result was the richest person on the planet when he died in 1937. Yet some of his 200-plus living descendants have embarked on a mission to challenge
Financial Wellness (also on sister website PFEEF.org)
The Stubborn Wealth Gap Between Men and Women
The #MeToo movement has shed light on the gender gaps that exist in wages and representation in executive suites across industries. But there’s another, even larger gender gap that doesn’t get as much attention: the
5 Scary Facts About Financial Literacy – and How to Avoid Becoming a Statistic
If you're reading this story, then you're already ahead of the curve. That's because adults and teenagers in the U.S. – and worldwide – are enormously ignorant when it comes to financial literacy. They struggle to
Financial Wellness Programs: How Employees Benefit
Every employee in America has, at one time or another, felt stressed about the same thing: money. Changes in the healthcare system, tax reform and employer plans are impacting us all. As a result, more
Popular Posts
These Poverty-Fighting Startups Are Slaying Silicon Valley’s Sacred Cows
“One of my ambitions is to help our users put more food on the table,” says Jimmy Chen, the founder of Propel. His company makes a mobile app called FreshEBT that helps people among the U.S.’s
Oxford Conference on Business and Poverty
Welcome to the second annual Oxford Business Fights Poverty Conference. As you view this summary of the conference you will read from a series of topics like Responsible Leadership, Honoring Entrepreneurs, Employee Ownership, Mentoring, Crowdsourcing & Addressing Poverty. Please
Isolationism, Business and War
Wars characterize the twentieth century, with the U.S. featuring as a significant player. The self-pronounced reputation of the U.S. as “rescuer of the world” continued at the turn of the century with 9/11 and the
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- Kim Jong Un to cross line at DMZ: Here's what will happen April 26, 2018It's been billed as an historic encounter that could lead to peace on the Korean Peninsula, which has been divided for more than six decades.
- How the 'insane' Iranian nuclear deal might survive April 26, 2018"Nobody knows what I'm going to do on the 12th," Donald Trump said this week of his upcoming decision on whether to ditch the Iran deal. But several scenarios are possible.
- Make Mother's Day extra special with these tech gifts April 26, 2018This Mother's Day, gift mom a new tech gadget. This list of top-notch devices to shop includes everything from the Google Home Mini, to the Fitbit Versa, HP Sprocket Printer and more.
- Macron thinks Trump will scrap Iran deal, calls US policy U-turns 'insane' April 26, 2018France's Emmanuel Macron believes Donald Trump will pull out of the Iran deal "for domestic reasons" and reportedly called the changing US stance on issues "insane."
- North Korea's nuclear test caused collapse, study says April 26, 2018North Korea's nuclear test in September last year was so strong that it caused an on-site collapse at the test site, geologists in China claim.
- Volkswagen first-quarter profit drops 3.6 percent on accounting changes April 26, 2018BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen on Thursday posted a surprise drop in first-quarter operating profit as accounting changes, currency headwinds and technology costs weighed on group results.
- Shell profit soars on stronger oil prices April 26, 2018LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell on Thursday reported a 42 percent rise in first-quarter profit, its highest in over three years, boosted by higher oil prices and production.
- Deutsche Bank to scale back investment bank as profits drop April 26, 2018FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank announced cutbacks to its bond and equities trading on Thursday in a major overhaul of its troubled investment bank, after posting a 79 percent drop in net profit in the first quarter.
- Asia stocks supported by Wall St., but China drags April 26, 2018TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks were supported on Thursday by robust corporate earnings that helped Wall Street quell concerns about the surge in U.S. bond yields. However, sagging Chinese shares limited the upside potential of the market.
- ZTE tells suppliers China trade row may be factor in U.S. ban: source April 26, 2018NEW YORK (Reuters) - China's ZTE Corp held a conference call on Wednesday with major suppliers, during which a company representative suggested the trade dispute with Beijing may have been a factor in last week's U.S. order banning American firms from selling goods to the smartphone maker, according to a person familiar with the call.
- Your local post office could become a bank if this bill passes April 25, 2018Proposed legislation aims to curb predatory payday lending that cripples low-income households, while adding billions in revenue to the U.S. Postal Service.
- This simple form can keep you from overpaying for medical care April 25, 2018Experts say it's important to make sense of every "explanation of benefits" you receive from your insurer.
- CEO of student loan marketplace LendEDU admits the name of the founder of a partner site is fake April 25, 2018The spokesman for a student loan news website does not in fact exist.
- This is why millennial men want a spouse who earns more than they do April 25, 2018More than half of men in their 20s and 30s say wealth is a factor when choosing a partner.
- New grad job outlook: Higher salaries, fewer offers April 25, 2018This year's college graduates are facing higher starting salaries but have more student loan debt.
- Johnson & Johnson wins appeal to overturn $151 million hip implant verdict April 26, 2018(Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday secured a favorable U.S. appellate court ruling, overturning a verdict that had awarded $151 million to five people who blamed injuries they suffered on the company's Pinnacle hip implant devices.
- Income, education tied to physical function in old age April 25, 2018(Reuters Health) - People with lower socioeconomic status may have fewer years of good physical functioning in old age than their more affluent, educated counterparts, a recent study suggests.
- U.S. court upholds dismissal of $200 million Merck verdict against Gilead April 25, 2018(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday affirmed a ruling that pharmaceutical company Merck & Co dishonestly obtained patent rights and was not entitled to collect a $200 million infringement verdict it won against rival Gilead Sciences Inc.
- FDA says reviewing Acadia's Parkinson's medication, shares fall April 25, 2018WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it was reviewing Acadia Pharmaceuticals' Parkinson's medication, the only approved drug used to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with the disease.
- Court rules gravely ill UK child cannot travel to Vatican hospital April 25, 2018LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - A British court rejected an appeal on Wednesday from parents of a gravely ill 23-month-old boy to take their son to Italy for treatment, a case that has drawn international attention, including from Pope Francis.