Business – Social Enterprise
Going Social: Why Businesses Must Invest More in Human Capital
According to a fresh study released by Deloitte Insights, there’s a new metric being used to measure the success of an enterprise. That is the success and strength of its relationships
Lawmaker urges more U.S. support for businesses that do good
A lack of U.S. government support is holding back businesses that seek to do good as well as making a profit, according to a Republican congressman who says the private sector often does a better
How #Goodtech Can Help Brands Change The World For The Better
We are living in an era of purpose-driven brands championing social impact: but how does a brand go beyond a tear-jerking TV ad to create sustainable positive change? One of the biggest paradoxes brands often
Employee Ownership
Wood waste processing leader Bandit goes 100 percent employee-owned
Bandit Industries announced on June 7 they would sell 100 percent of the company to their employees in an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Under the ESOP, Bandit, a maker of woodchippers and other wood waste
Does Creating Owners Mean Sharing Equity?
We think a good definition of employee engagement—real engagement—is employees who think and act like owners. Like businesspeople. Top companies foster this kind of involvement, sharing responsibility and rewards with people at every level of
Bandit Industries to go 100 percent employee owned
Bandit Industries – Isabella County’s eighth-largest employer – announced on Friday it would become 100 percent employee-owned. Announcement of the change, after several years of trying to find a buyer, comes two months after the Morey
Environment
Who is to blame for marine litter?
Members of the public are more likely to blame the global marine litter crisis on retailers, industry and government, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth. However, they have less faith in
Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs Harder to Find, More Expensive in High-Poverty Neighborhoods
One of the easiest ways for a household to save energy and money is to install energy-efficient light bulbs in as many sockets as possible. But, according to a new University of Michigan study, the
Devon ‘log bank’ set up to help those struggling with fuel poverty
A band of volunteer foresters working from a base tucked away in a steep West Country valley is pioneering a “log bank” scheme designed to help struggling families and individuals out of fuel poverty. Inspired
Poverty and Prosperity
Dads often earn more, even if they’re not harder workers
When it comes to earning potential, it pays to be a dad, new UBC research suggests. The study, published in the journal Work, Employment and Society, found that men often receive a wage boost when
Education inequity is holding back American potential
Every day, teachers perform the heroic work of educating children. In the process, they make dozens of quick judgments about their students. Of course, teachers are no different from the rest of us — we all do
OFID vows to help end energy poverty
The Director General of the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), Mr Suleiman Al-Herbish, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to helping in the eradication of energy poverty across the globe. Around one in seven people
Health
New study: ‘Alarming’ differences in nations’ quality and access to health care
While health care access and quality have improved generally over the past several years, advancements in many countries have been slow or nonexistent as compared to the previous decade, according to a new scientific study.
Lentils significantly reduce blood glucose levels
Prof. Alison Duncan, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, and Dan Ramdath of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, found that swapping out half of a portion of these starchy side dishes for lentils can significantly
Report links poverty and poor health
The Ely family was living on the sofas in various relatives' homes for a period of several months. It only made it harder for them to care for their young son, who has disabilities. "They
Impact Investing
A Champion of Responsible Investing Takes On the Gun Industry
John Streur, the chief executive of the investment firm Calvert Research & Management, remembers exactly where he was when he learned of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Mr. Streur
Why Understanding The Financial Supply Chain Is The Key To Moving More Impact Capital
In 2013 an ambitious new company called Varthana was founded in response to one of India’s most intractable problems: education. India’s school system has the distinction of being the world’s largest and also one of the world’s
Impact Investing: Using Your Dollars to Make Change
Maybe you’re the sort of person who participates in boycotts, deletes an app or protests a company because of an issue you’re passionate about. But what if you invested in the company instead? It may
Financial Wellness (also on sister website PFEEF.org)
It’s Not All About Money: Financial Wisdom for Young Adults
At 21, you’re a financial adult. But chances are you still don’t know what you don’t know. We asked personal finance experts and financial planners what newly minted adults need to know about money. Their
Financial wellness pays off for employers who invest in the benefit
Companies that have sponsored a financial wellness program since 2015 are seeing an increase in the financial health of employees who consistently take advantage of the program, according to Financial Finesse. They also are seeing
Financial literacy test finds the world is not ready for retirement
Most online quizzes are relatively mindless, promising to reveal what vegetable, sandwich or rock band best represents your personality. That was not the case for a short online test given to more than 14,000 people
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
Current News Feeds
- Does marijuana increase sexual desire? June 19, 2018With medical evidence to support the effects, it may be high time to experiment (legally, of course) with recreational cannabis to spice things up in the bedroom.
- Puan, world's oldest known Sumatran orangutan, dies aged 62 June 19, 2018Perth Zoo has bid a tearful goodbye to Puan, dubbed the "grand old lady" of Sumatran orangutans, who died Monday.
- Stocks in Asia sink as Trump ups the stakes in China trade fight June 19, 2018Chinese stock markets fell sharply on Tuesday as the trade clash between Washington and Beijing intensified.
- Richmond school drops Confederate name in favor of Barack Obama June 19, 2018A Richmond, Virginia, elementary school will switch its name from that of a Confederate general to the first black President.
- Roman Abramovich makes World Cup dreams come true for seriously ill children June 19, 2018For 38 children with serious illnesses or conditions, the dream of attending the World Cup has come true courtesy of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
- Exclusive: China's Xiaomi cuts valuation after pulling mainland offering - sources June 19, 2018HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters/IFR) - Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has lowered its likely valuation to between $55 billion and $70 billion following its decision to delay its mainland share offering until after its Hong Kong IPO, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
- Audi to resume crisis talks after CEO arrest: sources June 19, 2018MUNICH (Reuters) - Audi's board of directors will resume talks on Tuesday to address a leadership crisis at Volkswagen's most profitable brand, sources familiar with the matter said, following Audi chief Rupert Stadler's arrest.
- Roche pays $2.4 billion for rest of cancer expert Foundation Medicine June 19, 2018ZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche is paying $2.4 billion to buy the rest of Foundation Medicine (FMI) , raising its bet on the U.S. genomic profiling group's ability to personalize cancer care.
- Trump ratchets up China trade conflict with fresh tariff threat June 19, 2018WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10 percent tariff on $200 billion of Chinese goods, prompting a swift warning from Beijing of retaliation, as the trade conflict between the world's two biggest economies quickly escalated.
- Asia stocks skid to four-month low as Trump raises stakes in China trade war June 19, 2018TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks sank on Tuesday and Shanghai shares plunged to near two-year lows as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Chinese goods in an escalating tit-for-tat trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
- If you're in your 50s, here's how to get serious about planning for retirement June 18, 2018For people who have passed the half-century mark, here are five tips to prepare for the next phase of life.
- How to play rising interest rates based on your age June 18, 2018Here's what higher interest rates mean for you, whether you're a recent graduate, in mid-career or near retirement.
- This investment fee tax break is gone. Here’s what it means for your IRA June 18, 2018Uncle Sam won't let you take a tax break on your investment expenses anymore. How to deal.
- The key to lower credit card rates and fees: Ask issuer for help June 17, 2018When it comes to credit card fees, interest rates and limits, there's more room to negotiate than you think.
- Why you should start paying off your student loans as soon as possible, even before graduation June 16, 2018Repaying loans early will reduce how much interest you're paying overall, potentially saving you thousands of dollars.
- Roche pays $2.4 billion for rest of cancer expert Foundation Medicine June 19, 2018ZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche is paying $2.4 billion to buy the rest of Foundation Medicine (FMI) , raising its bet on the U.S. genomic profiling group's ability to personalize cancer care.
- Britain has lost the war on cannabis: former Conservative leader June 19, 2018LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has lost the battle to drive cannabis off the streets so it should consider legalizing the drug, a former leader of Theresa May's Conservative Party said on Tuesday.
- Marriage tied to lower risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes June 18, 2018(Reuters Health) - People who are married may be less likely to develop cardiovascular disease or die from a heart attack or stroke than individuals who aren't, a research review suggests.
- Parents say teens' time alone with pediatricians is important June 18, 2018(Reuters Health) - Most parents believe their adolescents should spend time alone with the pediatrician during routine visits to talk about any concerns or questions, according to a new study.
- More weight loss tied to less knee pain for obese people June 18, 2018(Reuters Health) - Obese people with knee osteoarthritis, a painful joint disease, may find greater symptom relief when they lose larger amounts of weight than when they shed fewer pounds, a recent study suggests.