When is it worth it, or damaging? And why does it matter? In late May 2020, streets across the US (and around the world) erupted in protests. They were motivated by a sense of social injustice and racial inequities so apparent in and after the gruesome and viral video of George Floyd’s murder by a […]
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Small Business Wellness and Sustainabili...
How can a small or medium sized business do corporate sustainability or wellness programs? Why would we? Can we afford not to? Corporate wellness might bring to mind dimly lit meditation rooms, playful furniture and spaces throughout, ready access to certain foods, dry cleaning and massage services, a gym, and other expenses (investments?). While it […]
A Quick History of Corporate Sustainabil...
In my last post, I talked about the mindset of corporate citizenship, and my own path to working to support and expand it. In this one I’ll share a bit about the history and pieces of that field of work.
The concept of sustainability has been widely discussed since the 1950s, albeit primarily in the international development and agricultural arenas. As it moved into business spheres, the number of terms and related concepts were further developed to address…