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Saving the lost generation for work
Both government and opposition have published plans for young people to be both in education and in work part-time.
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Developing a New
Profession
The pressures on community affairs managers are growing, as the business / society interface becomes ever more complex. Andrew Wilson of Ashridge Management College reviews their changing role and suggests how to stay in touch.
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Four Hundred Years On:
time for a new voluntary settlement
This third article in a series on policy options in the run up to the general election examines the voluntary sector, its historical development and current concerns, asking how companies will be affected by the plans of the political parties.
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Financial Times:
reporting or leading business responsibility?
The FT has just become an arts sponsor in its own right, teaming up with the annual ABSA awards, having long reported sponsorship and community involvement in its columns. What is its editorial policy on corporate social responsibility and how does it get involved itself in community activity?
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Northern
Electric:<BR>region al leadership by a young company
Community involvement is meant to help build company loyalty among all stakeholders. The current turmoil in the privatised electricity industry offers a good opportunity to test this theory.
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Industry v. academia: Sir
Ron to the rescue
After years of upheaval over qualifications in the 16 to 19 age range, new proposals by Sir Ron Dearing, endorsed by all the politicians, herald a calmer future. But will employers be convinced?
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School failures cost
companies dear News Round-up The cost of low standards at school is high, as are the demands on companies to help. |
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Race for Opportunity:
guidelines for business
Business in the Community's latest campaign is urging companies to invest in the diversity of Britain's minority ethnic communities through employment, marketing, purchasing and community involvement.
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Companies and training: a
future of TECs
This second article in a series on policy options running-up to the General Election examines trends in training and the implications for companies.
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Esso: a licence to
operate
The public loves to hate oil companies. We want the product. We worry about environmental sustainability. How does Esso's UK community programme help win its licence to operate?
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Winners and losers in the
contest for cash
The government's 'challenging' approach to fund allocation gets into its stride while across the Channel the French are treading a familiar pat.
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