Education system failing to prepare children for employment

The national school curriculum is not teaching children vocational skills they need for employment, according to a panel of HR, business and education leaders.

'Social intrapreneurs' inspire culture of positive risk taking

Innovative employees who bring an entrepreneurial spirit to corporate frameworks are driving positive changes in businesses, according to an expert panel.

Leading accountancy firms launch social mobility drive

The UK's largest accountancy firms, including KPMG, Deloitte, PwC and Grant Thornton, are collaborating on a project to help children from underprivileged backgrounds into the profession.

Business must do more to lead sustainability, says BITC panel

The business community has a leading role to play in securing a more sustainable future, according to a panel of industry leaders.

KPMG supports living wage event Fair Play Fortnight

KPMG is supporting a TUC initiative to raise awareness about the living wage. The Fair Play Fortnight is a series of events across the UK from 24 March to 6 April.

Whistleblowing data should be reported, says charity

Employers should share whistleblowing data in their annual reports to allow benchmarking, according to Public Concern at Work CEO Cathy James.

Diverse workforce key to 'green calories'

It sounds unbelievable, but by 2050 it’s estimated that 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, compared with just over 50% now.

Cisco plans CSR programme for Commonwealth Games

Network provider Cisco is planning to repeat the successful CSR programme it ran during the London Olympics at the Commonwealth Games this summer.

Why talking about responsible business is important

As head of a business organisation, I spend a large part of any given week with chief executives from business of all sizes who are engaged in responsible business activity that tackles pressing...

The UK's top employer: interview with KFC's James Watts

KFC’s James Watts on how the fast-food giant, does more than train its young recruits – it prepares them for life

Embedding CSR in business strategy

When it comes to societal and environmental issues, is business part of the problem or part of the solution? According to campaigning organisation Business in the Community (BITC), it should be the...

Should HR be the moral conscience of an organisation?

Following reports of what Lucy Adams has had to say about her role as HR director in the BBC executive pay-offs imbroglio, there is much debate around at the moment about whether HR should fulfil the...