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Economic downturn

EU Emission Reduction Goal of 30% Less Costly than Envisaged

1st Feb 2012 by Madlen King

The EU Commission, on Monday, issued their cost-benefit analysis of moving to a 30% target. The paper, concludes that due to: the effect of the EU’s climate change policies and measures implemented between 2005 and 2008; higher energy prices; and the economic crisis, faster emissions reductions have been achieved in the region than were originally [...]

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Improving MBAs after economic downturn

28th Jan 2010

Jeanette Purcell, chief executive, Association of MBAs talks about the economic downturn and how it was was widely considered to have revealed some shortcomings in what is taught at business schools.

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5 Tips: Leverage Internal Auditing To Reduce Costs & Streamline Business Processes

15th Dec 2009

This FREE OnDemand Webcast provides 5 Tips suggested by LRQA field assessors that can help your organization maximize the benefits you should receive from your internal auditing program and your management system in general.

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Work-Life Balance – a luxury or necessity?

24th Jul 2009 by Richard Gunawan

Work-Life Balance – a luxury or necessity? Lack of Work-Life Balance has significant risks to the organisation; including loss of productivity, poor health, and higher absenteeism. By offering flexible work arrangements to employees can help companies navigate the troubled times. By offering periods of unpaid leave or options to work part-time, companies may be able to avoid massive retrenchment and still retain their talented employees.

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New Report – What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn?

28th May 2009

This latest research report ‘What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn?’ highlights that consumer attitudes to corporate responsibility have remained fairly stable during the early days of this downturn, comments Barry Clavin, Ethical Policies and Sustainability Reporting Manager, The Co-operative Group. He also says in the foreword of the report that, issues that mattered to consumers back in 2006 remain important today. Download the Full Report.

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