The debate over industry’s purpose typically falls on two sides — companies exist to maximize shareholder value or they have an obligation to serve the common good.A pair of British economists, however, say both goals can be achieved — and they point to Bosch Group, which operates the 1,800-employee Robert Bosch LLC automotive parts …
Can firms duplicate Bosch Group’s social-minded yet profit-driven model? Read More »
Corporations near and far believe that giving back to the community is an important portion of a company’s responsibility as it does business.Aside from achieving KPIs, generating profits and delivering dividends, companies believe it is utmost important to engage with the local community and provide assistance when needed. Presenting one such case study: Cahya Mata …
More girls and women than ever before are studying and excelling in science, technology, engineering and applied mathematics (STEM) studies, but those gains are not being reflected in the workforce, according to a new research report published today by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The number of women working as computer scientists is …
The XX factor – Getting more Young Women ready for STEM jobs Read More »
It’s no longer enough for businesses to simply buy and sell their products and services without considering the world in which they operate. Companies must voluntarily do business in an economically, socially and environmentally responsible manner to be sustainable over the long term. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) will look different for each …
In today’s reputation economy, what you stand for as a corporation often matters more than what you produce or sell. Hard to believe? This was confirmed in June when Reputation Institute, a private global consulting firm based in New York, invited about 47,000 consumers across 15 markets to participate in a study that ranked the …
