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Senge and sensibility

Interviews 17 September 2008 Des Dearlove & Stuart Crainer

Peter Senge, once described as the 'strategist of the century', explains to Stuart Crainer the steps we need to take towards creating a more sustainable world and why this change is imperative.

The rise and rise of the four-day week

News 04 August 2008 Brian Amble

A four-day work week might seem like a radical way to cut energy consumption, but it is gaining acceptance among state governments across the U.S. and looks set to spread further still.

Greenwash

News 24 July 2008 Derek Torres

Newsflash: British and Irish employees don't give a hoot about the environment – at least, judging by the amount of paper they waste every day at work.

Green credentials can boost employee loyalty

News 22 July 2008 Nic Paton

With rising fuel prices hitting workers' wallets, an employer's green credentials are becoming an increasingly important retention tool as well as something nice to have from a brand perspective.

UK workers shunning cars as fuel prices bite

News 12 June 2008 Nic Paton

With fuel prices at a record high, more and more British workers are looking at ways of getting to work other than by car, with some even considering moving jobs to be closer to home.

Still sceptical about climate change

News 26 February 2008 Nic Paton

The gap between the attitudes of U.S, UK and European businesses leaders towards climate change is as large as ever, according to new research.

UK executives all at sea over climate change

News 20 February 2008 Nic Paton

Eight out of 10 senior British business leaders recognise climate change is becoming a serious business issue, yet they have no idea whether to see it as a threat or opportunity.

Cool business

News 16 November 2007 Derek Torres

If you've been to Japan in the summer, you'll know how hot it can get. Which is one reason why the Japanese government is trying to get businessmen to hang up their jackets and ties for something a little cooler.

The bottom line is not the bottom line

Opinion 11 September 2007 Dan Bobinski

Corporations have been cutting corners and forsaking moral purpose in the pursuit of bigger profits for years. Yet as we continue to experience unnecessary illness, polution, death, and disease as a result, isn't it time we answered the question, 'how much is enough?'

Everything's gone green

News 13 August 2007 Derek Torres

The latest addition to the HQ of biotech company Genzyme is an indoor garden complete with a tropical waterfall in the reception area. And guess what? Nine out of 10 Genzyme employees believe that the gardens improved their general well-being.

Fuming over unnecessary business travel

News 06 July 2007 Nic Paton

Despite pressure on business to reduce its carbon footprint, many employers still insisting that staff jump on a plane or drive to meetings at the drop of a hat.

Can we be more responsible?

Advice 04 July 2007 John Blackwell

Simon wants to know how his mid-sized organisation can be more environmentally responsibility and wants to learn more about the merits of adopting a carbon neutral position. John Blackwell has some insights as to the real issues and benefits.

To be, or be seen to be – that is the question.

Opinion 25 June 2007 Andy Hanselman

More and more businesses are going green. But delve a little deeper and it becomes clear that much of this is greenwashing - many are just going through the motions. They might have jumped on a bandwagon but they're going to fall off – and fall hard.

Rising cost of commuting leaves Americans feeling worse off

News 06 June 2007 Nic Paton

With more Americans than ever feeling out of pocket as rising gas prices hit the cost of the daily commute, pressure for creative solutions such as telecommuting is growing.

Climate change creates jobs boom

News 29 May 2007 Brian Amble

The growing issue of climate change has created a whole new jobs market as large companies recruit skilled senior staff to develop strategies to understand and mitigate their environmental impacts.

Can working from home save the planet?

Opinion 17 May 2007 Gareth Kane

This time last year I was sitting in a stuffy, badly furnished office building, looking at a blockwork wall and facing an hour's commute home. Now I look out at the trees in the valley that runs behind my house. No prizes for guessing which I prefer.

So what is a normal job?

Opinion 05 April 2007 John Blackwell

The nature of work is changing far quicker than the economic world around us. But this means that a lot of things that organisations and managers used to take for granted are just no longer delivering or sustainable - whether they like it or not.

How green is your company car

News 15 March 2007 Nic Paton

The days when executives proudly compared notes on who had the biggest gas guzzler are long gone, now the mark of a true high flyer is whether your company car will also help to save the planet.

U.S bosses out of step on climate change

News 25 January 2007 Nic Paton

Fewer than a fifth of American chief executives are worried about the threat from climate change, something that puts them increasingly out of step with their colleagues in Europe and Asia Pacific.

Ikea says "on yer bike"

News 20 December 2006 Brian Amble

Retail giant Ikea has given its 9,000 employees in the UK a fold-up bike each, in the hope that they will use them for all or part of their journey to work instead of using a bus or car.

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Latest book reviews

MORE BOOK REVIEWS

The Voice-Driven Leader

The Voice-Driven Leader

Steve Cockram and Jeremie Kubicek

How can managers and organisations create an environment in which every voice is genuinely heard, valued and deployed to maximum effect? This book offers some practical ways to meet this challenge.

The Confidence Myth

The Confidence Myth

Ginka Toegel

How can women leaders break free from gendered perceptions? Professor Ginka Toegel’s new book challenges the narrative that female leaders lack confidence or that women need to "fix" themselves, arguing for a fundamental shift in how organisations recognise and reward competence.

Relationship Currency

Relationship Currency

Ravi Rajani

In an era where AI can draft emails and manage our schedules, 'Relationship Currency' is a timely reminder of the importance of investing in genuine human connection.