Engaging Movements
Social Business Needs to Focus on Results, Not Definitions, says U.K. Social Entrepreneur
Liam Black says limiting the definition of social business will diminish sector's ability to reach scale
The world needs positive social change at an unprecedented scale, which is why there should be more focus on what's working and less on what sector or structure is achieving the outcomes, says Liam Black. Read More Want to Really Change the World? Make a Profit Solving Social Problems: Jason Saul
'We need to move from a social contract mentality to a social capital market way of thinking,' says Mission Measurement CEO
A leading expert on strategy and performance measurement in the social sector is promoting a new organizational framework to solve social problems on a colossal scale. Read More Canada's Top 3 Corporate Citizens are Co-operatives
Corporate Knights managing editor says ownership and long-term view exemplifies responsible business
Corporate Knights magazine released its ninth annual list of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada - with co-operatives earning the top three spots. Read More |
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Social Business Movement Growing Call it what you like - but the movement towards businesses adopting social and environmental goals is growing at a pace we've never seen before.
Large multinational firms, co-operatives and small independent companies are demonstrating what is possible using business, its systems, disciplines, and financial sustainability, to achieve blended objectives.
This is in part spurred by a younger generation of leaders who refuse to see a disconnect between making a difference and the self-interest of their business, and are actively pursuing both. Traditional businesses are also realizing that corporate social responsibility is generating little business value and are looking to engage their staff and stakeholders in more meaningful ways that also boost the bottom line.
Several other developments offer similar encouragement towards a new type of commerce.
In two U.S. states, legislation is making it possible for companies to become registered corporations while pursuing a purpose larger than profit, with six other states considering similar bills.
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News Service Helps Baycrest Communicate with Key Stakeholders
'Axiom News coverage puts Baycrest on the radar with key influencers, including those making funding decisions,' says senior media officer
Stakeholder News programs engaging people connected with the Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC) and Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) have been important resources helping Baycrest connect with government, staff members and key stakeholders, says Kelly Connelly, the Toronto hospital and long-term care provider's senior media officer. Read More
Story Helped Homes Improve End-of-Life Practices: Administrator More LTC homes implementing policies that see residents who have passed away leaving through front door The Ontario Long Term Care Association's (OLTCA) Stakeholder News program has helped long-term care homes improve end-of-life practices, says Nancy Rooney, the administrator at Caressant Care McLaughlin Rd. in Lindsay. Read More |
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