Business – Social Enterprise
One in 20 UK workers part of ‘hidden revolution’ to reform capitalism
One in 20 British workers – or 2 million people – have jobs with firms that seek to do good while also earning a profit, research showed on Wednesday, dubbing it a “hidden revolution”. Social
Why Proven Solutions Struggle to Scale Up
Record-breaking heat and hurricanes. Refugees with no place to go. Increasing income inequality in some of the world’s wealthiest countries. At the roots of these tremendous problems are a tangle of causes that demand
Great news for champions of sustainable, ethical behavior
Wherever you live, and wherever you stand on the political spectrum, you probably believe that a significant share of the political elite in your country is irredeemably corrupt and unethical. And wherever you work, it
Employee Ownership
Sun Light & Power transitions to 100% employee-owned
After more than 40 years in business, California’s Sun Light & Power announced the implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) giving 100% ownership to the company’s 80+ employees. The transition supports the company’s
Breaking Through the False Choice Between Mission and Liquidity
Many a social enterprise leader has asked themselves: If I take on equity investors, will I have to fight to preserve my company’s mission? If I have to sell my company to a larger enterprise
Capitalism for the common good
In the past few years, Mark Barnes and wife, Perri, were excited to prepare for their retirement from the lawn care and snow removal business, Barnes Inc., that they founded in 1981. But there was
Environment
Sustainable Energy Fund For Africa Grants US$ 1 Million To Stimulate Renewable Energy
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank, has approved a US$1 million grant to Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Angola to encourage private investment in renewable energy. The SEFA
Act now for a sustainable environment
THE government has, for quite some time, shone its light on socio-economic issues of the country, and rightly so. However, what is often missing from the spotlight is the environment and sustainability aspect of Malaysia,
Africa’s Environment Ministers call for action through innovative solutions
Nairobi, 19 September 2018 Guided by global environmental concern, ministers of environment and government representatives of African nations have committed to promote and invest in innovative solutions while implementing concrete actions to overcome environmental challenges
Poverty and Prosperity
World Bank reports slower progress on extreme poverty
The war in Syria and a population surge in sub-Saharan Africa have undermined efforts to reduce the number of people living in extreme poverty, the World Bank has said. In its annual report, the Washington-based development agency
This Chart Shows Social Security’s Growing Inequality Problem
For millions of Americans Social Security represents an economic safety net. Yet recent research shows its benefits are tilting more and more in favor of the wealthiest retirees. And it’s due to how long we
Carmen Porco Chair in Sustainable Business at Center on Business and Poverty
Madison, WI – September 2018 -- Rev. Dr. Carmen Porco is President of Porco Consulting and CEO of Housing Ministries of American Baptists in Wisconsin. Carmen has successfully brought six low-income housing communities out of
Health
Heat-related deaths likely to increase significantly
The world needs to keep global temperatures in check by meeting the goals set out in the Paris Agreement, or more people could die because of extreme temperatures, say authors of a new study in
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.
Everyone Wants Pharmaceutical Breakthroughs. What Drives Drug Companies to Pursue Them?
When choosing which new products to develop, companies must decide how much they want to innovate. Should they make an incremental improvement on an existing product? Or should they create something entirely new? Dimitris Papanikolaou,
Impact Investing
How tech and investment could help feed the many
Last year, 124 million people around the world faced food crises that required humanitarian action. The figures from the United Nations Food Programme show that more than 39 million people starved as a result of droughts. With so
Advisors, Not Their Clients, Should Lead on ESG Investing
How popular is ESG-themed investing? It’s estimated that over $20 trillion is invested in assets because of their favored for their environmental, social and/or governance (ESG) characteristics, including over $8 trillion in the U.S. Here’s
Why Foundations Should Step Up Their Game In Impact Investing
There’s a growing number of people in the world of social entrepreneurship focused on not just building impact-oriented companies, but on creating a more fundamental systemic change. With that in mind, 45 impact investors, researchers
Financial Wellness (also on sister website PFEEF.org)
Study: 94% of US and UK workers report high work-related stress
Dive Brief: All but 6% of 1,600 U.S. and U.K. workers said they suffer from stress, and at least a third of them said they’ve experienced “high” or “unsustainably high” stress, according to a new study by Wrike, “The Stress
Millions of Americans Enduring Financial Nightmares in Secret
Americans are leading double lives when it comes to money — seemingly flush with cash and confidence on the outside, but shivering with financial fears on the inside. This is the sobering conclusion from Nonfiction
Examining the Root Causes of Financial Stress
In addition to evaluating participant financial stress levels, a new OneAmerica survey also looks at the specific factors causing participants to experience financial stress. Two in three retirement plan participants indicate they have moderate to
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
- For the first time in more than five years, Tiger Woods is crowned champion. It marks his 80th victory on the PGA Tour.Tiger Woods has won a PGA Tour event for the first time in over five years after victory at the Tour Championship.
- Tiger dominates at Tour Championship
- Winner takes all: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson confirm high-stakes one-off match August 23, 2018Two of the world's most successful golfers will face off this Thanksgiving for bragging rights -- and a $9 million purse.
- What's Tiger Woods really like? March 31, 2018He's one of the most famous people on earth - and one of the least well-known. But a new biography finally makes us understand Tiger Woods.
- Trump's trade war with China is about to get a whole lot bigger September 23, 2018The trade fight between the United States and China is set to intensify Monday when the two economic superpowers hit each other with their biggest round of tariffs yet.
- Asian shares wobble as China halts trade talks with U.S.; oil rallies September 24, 2018Asia shares eased in holiday-thinned trading on Monday and the safe haven yen gained as China canceled upcoming tariff talks with the United States, while oil prices jumped after top producers including Russia ruled out boosting crude output.
- Key companies to attend White House quantum computing meeting September 24, 2018The White House will hold a meeting on Monday on U.S. government efforts to boost quantum information science, with administration officials, leading companies including Alphabet Inc , IBM Corp , JPMorgan Chase & Co and academic experts taking part.
- Global spending on digital marketing nears $100 billion: study September 23, 2018Spending on digital marketing grew by 44 percent last year in the United States and Britain to $52 billion, a study has found, estimating that global outlays on such tactics are approaching $100 billion.
- Global advertising expenditure to grow 4.5 percent in 2018: Zenith September 23, 2018Global advertising expenditure is predicted to reach $581 billion at the end of 2018, with most of the growth coming from sponsored content in search engines and social media ads, according to industry forecaster Zenith.
- Canada PM says informal NAFTA talks likely in next few days at U.N. September 23, 2018U.S. and Canadian officials trying to reach a deal on NAFTA are "very likely" to hold informal talks on the sidelines of a major U.N. meeting in the next few days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday.
- More retirees are heading back to college in their golden years. Here's why September 23, 2018Going back to school in retirement can help you pick up new skills and new friends. Here's how to do it without breaking the bank.
- Why investing in the next big start-up could be a disaster for your finances September 22, 2018The idea of investing in the next tech giant while it's still in its early stages is an attractive one — and it could cost you your life savings if you don't do it right. Here's what you should know about private offerings.
- This hidden car cost will set you back $3,000 a year September 22, 2018Depreciation accounts for almost 40 percent of the cost of owning a new car, yet most drivers don't even think about it.
- This 48-year-old mom owes $600,000 in loans, as the student debt crisis worsens September 22, 2018People are asking whether the education debt market has become a bubble.
- This early career move can determine if you make $60,000 or $24,000 a year September 21, 2018Students who have a good job lined up for them after college are more than twice as likely to be earning $60,000 or more a year than graduates who took between two and 12 months to secure a good job.
- As China builds biotech sector, cash floods U.S. startups September 24, 2018For three whirlwind days in June, U.S. scientist Zhi Hong went shopping at the Boston Bio Conference to find drugs to fill the pipeline of his two-week-old drug company.
- Hurricane power outages may increase risk of carbon monoxide poisoning September 21, 2018(Reuters Health) - Homeowners in North Carolina and South Carolina who lost electricity in the wake of Hurricane Florence need to realize that backup generators and other temporary power sources can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, scientists warn.
- Drug shortages may add $230 million to annual U.S. drug costs September 21, 2018(Reuters Health) - Prescription drug shortages may drive up prices twice as much as they would rise with medicines in abundant supply, adding $230 million a year to U.S. drug costs, a new study estimates.
- U.S. agency accuses Walmart of pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit September 21, 2018The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Friday filed a lawsuit accusing Walmart Inc of forcing pregnant workers at a Wisconsin warehouse to go on unpaid leave and denying their requests to take on easier duties.
- UK doctors win battle with drug giants over cheaper eye medicine September 21, 2018Drug giants Novartis, Bayer and Roche on Friday lost a bid to stop British doctors from recommending a cheaper drug option for people with an eye disease that causes blindness, the High Court in London ruled.