Tag Archives: Social Benefits
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How public sector procurement can have social value
June 4th, 2019 by Joe McGrath
Posted in Future of Procurement 2019
Tags: Procurement, Public Sector, SME, SMEs, Social Benefits, social enterprise
With public sector organisations becoming increasingly aware that their procurement decisions have an impact on local communities, some are rethinking how they award contracts
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Human rights falter in grey areas of procurement policy
June 4th, 2019 by Jim McClelland
Posted in Future of Procurement 2019
Tags: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards, Ethics, Procurement, Social Benefits, Supply Chain, Transparency
Workers are often the victims when there are gaps in legal procurement and ethical procurement, but businesses nowadays have a lot to lose as the lines between profit and social conscience are no longer so easily defined
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Social enterprises need a business brain
May 31st, 2019 by Mark Hillsdon
Posted in Responsible Business 2019
Tags: Business, Business Model, Charity, Profitability, Profits, Social Benefits, social enterprise
The majority of social entrepreneurs struggle to make a living from their ventures, so how sustainable is the social enterprise as a business model and why does it present such a challenge?
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Five tech solutions to global problems
September 19th, 2018 by Finbarr Toesland
Posted in Responsible Business 2018
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital Economy, Internet of Things, Iot, Social Benefits, Technology
Technology is helping to address deep social issues worldwide, benefiting some of the most vulnerable in society
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Cryptocurrency: a force for good?
June 21st, 2018 by Oliver Pickup
Posted in Cryptocurrencies 2018
Tags: Alternative Finance, Cryptocurrencies, Ethics, Social, Social Benefits
Although cryptocurrencies may be viewed by some as primarily a speculative investment opportunity, they have a possibly greater, social value
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Are oil and gas reserves an economic curse or cure?
May 8th, 2014 by Jim McClelland
Posted in Oil & Gas Outlook
Tags: Oil Companies, Oil Reserves, Resource Nationalism, Social Benefits, Stakeholder Engagement
When governments and other national stakeholders take control of oil and gas reserves, there can be disadvantages as well as the seemingly obvious advantages, writes Jim McClelland
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The mission for public sector data
April 29th, 2014 by Leo King
Posted in Public Sector Technology 2014
Tags: Big Data, Business Intelligence, Fraud Prevention, Government Data, Incident Response, infographic, Social Benefits, Social Networks
Government is attempting to make the most of a vast amount of data on UK citizens, presenting both desirable opportunities and difficult challenges, writes Leo King