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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

HR Digest

Leadership Commitment : Demonstrate visible commitment from senior leadership to promote and uphold the D&I policy, setting the tone for the entire organization. In England, Wales, and Scotland, the Equality Act 2010 requires employers to make reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or neurodivergence.

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How to Quantify Sustainability’s Impact on Your Bottom Line

Harvard Business Review

These ranges were wide due to the relative size of the different players in the supply chain (for example, a company that has higher revenues will realize greater benefits than a smaller firm). The main finding from our study is that sustainability practices lead to improved profitability across the value chain. of revenues).

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Open India: Considerations for Retailers

Harvard Business Review

Is your business committed to inclusivity ? Business Model Innovation. How can multinationals develop innovative business models with "small store" formats to promote convenience, yet give consumers lower prices through economies of scale in purchasing and supply chain efficiencies? Inclusivity. Our consumers?

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What Businesses Need to Know About Sustainable Development Goals

Harvard Business Review

More than 190 member countries committed to “eliminate poverty in all its forms everywhere” by 2030, together with 16 other “big, hairy, audacious goals” — to use Jim Collins’ memorable phrase. This can make the case for innovating in sustainable development more challenging.

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Flash Case Study: Will a Pilot Program Unleash This Innovation, or Kill It?

Harvard Business Review

We've been co-running the steering committee for this innovation project for almost six months now. And the sustainability pedigree is going to require a huge amount of input from managers all along the supply chain — they're going to balk at that. MORE ON KNOCKING DOWN BARRIERS TO INNOVATION. What's the problem?

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

Sustainable businesses are redefining the corporate ecosystem by designing models that create value for all stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, supply chains, civil society, and the planet. Supply chains today extend around the world, and are vulnerable to natural disasters and civil conflict.

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The CEO of Coca-Cola on Using the Company’s Scale for Good

Harvard Business Review

We have also committed to economically empowering 5 million women by 2020. For example, developing our PlantBottle innovation — a fully recyclable packaging made of up to 30% renewable plant material — took significant upfront investment but we felt it made good sense, especially with oil prices fluctuating.

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