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Today we're celebrating two triumphs. One, of course, is Earth Day's 40th anniversary. And to commemorate the day, here is the final chapter of the lineup we prepared leading to today. To refresh, last week, I discussed why this year Earth Day is important for your career beyond just recycling.And I left you with a thought: This year, as we go about our day on April 22, 2010, think about two …

 Does your company have the right structures in place to promote eco awareness and foster innovation?  Ask your key stakeholders. The pursuit of business sustainability does not have to come from any one source.  It can generate from within your own company at the ground level, from the customers you service, or your suppliers.  Often employees have the information and …

Funny thing about the planet - we often forget that it is much bigger than we are and often has a mind of its own. Take, for example, the chaos being created by the volcanic ash cloud over Europe this week.The recent eruptions of Iceland's Eyjafjallajoekull volcano are disrupting business systems on a global scale. We have been reminded once again of nature's brute force and primordial …

Why do talented employees leave companies, often despite good salaries??I keep hearing this question uttered by talent agents to news casters.  They are saying this because, despite the ugly job market, people are jumping ship.Beyond the typical reasons of bad management, poor working environment, and lack of stimulus – I would say that the top talent are fundamentally looking for …

Today's philanthropists struggle to balance crisis contributions with investments in longer term, lasting solutions.  HealthRight International exemplifies a nonprofit that leverages relatively small resources for a significant and sustainable impact in underserved communities around the world. And business investors love it.Founded in 1990 by the late Jonathan Mann, M.D., …

Within the community investment community there’s still too much thinking about the money that goes in and not enough about what’s coming out the other end in terms of social capital.  In Canada, a good illustration is the recent debate about salaries for executives in non-profit organizations.In today’s issue of Charity Village’s Village Vibes weekly …

In the latest Intuit Future of Small Business Report,  new research shows that innovation will be essential for small businesses over the next decade as they try to thrive and survive by seizing new opportunities, improving their competitive position and providing more value to their customers. As a professional consultant in the role of building business sustainability with small …

 If you do, don’t bother calling me. Unfortunately, I’m just a beginner and wouldn’t be much use to a company that needs someone who really knows what they’re talking about. The good news for you, however, is that there now an extraordinary number of corporate responsibility experts, authorities, advisors, and consultants. Here’s one of the most …

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) April 21, 2010 - Did you know that most cleaning company’s new customers in 2010 are looking for janitorial firms that are Green Clean Certified when it comes to bids and contracts?  LEED companies are only accepting Request for Proposals (RFPs) from janitorial firms that have the credentials to help them with their LEED building certifications.  This is …

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) GAITHERSBURG, Md. -  April 21, 2010 - If you’re looking for a cuppa Joe with a conscience on Earth Day, stop by one of Sodexo’s 241 cafés that serves Aspretto, the new Sodexo, a leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions, fair trade-based hot beverage that is 100% sustainable from grower to grounds. The sustainable coffee line sources from …