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Uncovering purposewashing

There's a growing trend for CEOs to proclaim an intention to move beyond mere shareholder value - seeking instead more purposeful measures of success. Tim Leberecht offers 26 tests to establish whether you've really moved beyond a 'shareholder-first' mentality... 

Time off for civil disobedience

More people than ever before are feeling empowered to spend their time participating in climate activism. Does this create challenges between employers and workers? Or is it an opportunity for organisations - like search engine Ecosia - to express their activism through their people?

Selling our selves

As the gig economy compels more of us into the uncertain business of marketing ourselves, this in-depth report takes a look at the idea of 'self-branding'. How do we project an image of ourselves into the precarious employment market from which we earn our livings?

Misunderstanding Maslow

Those of us who work in the human side of business are familiar with Maslow's famous 'hierarchy of needs'. But what's the story with the iconic pyramid used to express this idea? A new paper uncovers an uncertain origin...

The ancient ideal of solidarity 

As we grapple with the enormous challenges that face our world, perhaps the solutions we require are based not in new thinking, but in ancient principles. Solidarity is the powerful ideal that's due a comeback...

Getting around green

When it comes to transport, our habits are powerful. Despite 'green' intentions, many of us find it hard to radically rethink the way we get around. Now Google is helping us, with an important upgrade to its ubiquitous mapping service...

Fixing the fixers

We've all met leaders who love to fix things. Or at least try to. Many of us are 'fixer' leaders, finding it hard to shake off old habits in favour of more enlightened leadership practices. Good news! Help is at hand, in this piece by Lolly Daskal...

Change is in your hands

As the newest iteration of ethical smartphone Fairphone has just been launched, now seems a good time to revisit Bibi Bleekemolen's talk from Meaning 2018. She explains their sustainable approach to the way phones are designed, manufactured and maintained...