Responsible Business Archives

Need To Tackle Impact of Likely Electric Car Battery Production Boom: UN

ApaNa June 28, 2020

Demand for raw materials used in the production of electric car batteries is set to soar, prompting the UN trade body, UNCTAD, to call for the social and environmental impacts of the extraction of raw materials, which include human rights abuses, to…

How My Company Successfully Changed My Role from On-site to Remote

ApaNa April 4, 2020

The modern workplace is evolving lightning fast. It’s becoming increasingly distributed. After realizing that remote work leads to a healthier, happier and more productive workforce, more and more companies are now transitioning roles from onsite to remote. And that was before the…

Bosses Are Using Software to Keep Tabs on Remote Workers | AdAge

ApaNa April 4, 2020

The email came from the boss. We’re watching you, it told Axos Financial employees working from home. We’re capturing your keystrokes. We’re logging the websites you visit. Every 10 minutes or so, we’re taking a screen shot. So get to work—or face the…

Entrepreneurialism Is Desperately Needed

ApaNa April 2, 2020

By Project Syndicate Capitalism is facing at least three major crises. A pandemic-induced health crisis has rapidly ignited an economic crisis with yet unknown consequences for financial stability, and all of this is playing out against the backdrop of a climate crisis…

Working Remotely: 6 Reasons Why Distributed Teams Are The Future of Work

ApaNa March 28, 2020

By Peter Giffen “If you’re not familiar with the idea of ‘distributed teams’ – or virtual teams – yet, you will be soon,” says Michael Hershfield bluntly. The vice president of product and commercialization at WeWork points out that distributed teams—composed of employees who work remotely, rather…

Business Ideas for Retailers in the Circular Economy

ApaNa March 26, 2020

ApaNa Issue 2 April – July 2020 The circular economy system is an emerging trend with a great deal of untapped business potential. Experts have concluded that the circular economy is a US$1 trillion industry that is expected to grow to $4.5…

Ways to Integrate Sustainability into Your Business

ApaNa March 26, 2020

ApaNa Issue 2 April – July 2020 Reduce Waste Set annual targets to reduce waste to reach the goal of zero waste to landfill. Find innovative ways to re-use resources and regenerate natural capital. For example, re-use food waste or use it…

Old is New Vintage: Secondhand Industry is Taking Off

ApaNa March 26, 2020

ApaNa Issue 2 April – July 2020 THRIFTING IS ON THE RISE CREATING VALUE AND PROFIT WHILE PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. You may possess clothes that you do not wear or want because they are no longer your size or style but they…

6 Actions Recommended for Food Retailers to Serve their Community and Survive the Coronavirus Outbreak | McKinsey

ApaNa March 25, 2020

This article highlights 6 actions that food retailers can take to better service their community and ensure continuity post-coronavirus pandemic. Four are urgent actions while two are focused on the long-term. According to McKinsey, they are: Protect your employees Secure business continuity…

Corporate Partnerships: 5 things a non-profit can do to attract corporate partners

ApaNa March 5, 2020

What does a company want in its non-profit partner? That is a fundamental question when it comes to fundraising and marketing. Research indicates that companies want to align themselves with partners whose brands fit with theirs. They want to show impact with…