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Voice from the floor dress code - Reports of the death of the suit are greatly exaggerated

While the signs are that the suit is on the wane in the workplace, employees still seem to toe the traditionalist line.

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From the Front Line: Small steps towards sustainability

HR is uniquely placed to help staff do their bit by saving energy, recycling and reducing waste.

Books: A collection of practicable suggestions for a change

David Roberts, employer brand manager, Orange, admits his heart sank at the prospect of another book on change - one with 2.0 in the title to boot- so he was pleasantly surprised at how authoritative...

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Payroll giving - Save as you give

Deducting donations to charities direct from employees' salaries is seen as an important step in an employer's commitment to CSR. Yet many haven't even heard of payroll giving.

Some principles apply in all businesses across the world

Scope HR director Joe Bennett admits he is not a regular reader of HR tomes. But he found this book about managing staff across international locations informal, informative - even good bedtime...

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CSR Legal liability - Directors' dilemma

The first ever statement in statute spells out the duty of directors to promote business success while having regard to its environmental and social impact. Martin Webster explains

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Corporate social responsibility - Ethical to the core

HR teams are in the best position to embed CSR into their organisation's culture and ensure decisions are made with wider ethical issues in mind, says minister for energy Malcolm Wicks.

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Why not try these new books

If you like the above books why not try...

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Corporate accountability - Called to account

Human Resources magazine unveils its first ranking of UK companies specifically measured on how well they are embedding accountability for their environmental and social impacts into their HR...

Workplace: Stress Survey 2008 - Get a grip on your stressed-out staff workers workplace

The results of this year's survey show that stress at work remains an incredibly damaging force. But amid all the gloom Alison Clements is able to detect some encouraging signs.

Volunteering makes a difference for employees

Staff volunteering schemes are a popular CSR activity. Sian Harrington joined a Coutts banking group team helping to build homes in southern India and saw first-hand the effect on members and the...

CSR research: Make a Difference

There is little doubt that good CSR practice encourages employee engagement and is a source of competitive advantage. This is why we have chosen to focus on it for our first ever campaign.