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Organizations are adopting greener alternatives to improve their environmental credentials. However, social and governance aspects have received less attention. Dr. Sue Shortland discusses some actions employers can take to address social issues to provide a more holistic approach to achieving ESG goals.This article is excerpted from the Fall 2023 issue of the magazine. Think Global People MagazineClick on the cover to access digital version.Check out the Fall 2023 issue of Think Global People magazine.Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have attracted attention in recent years. One of the key concerns that is capturing the attention and imagination of organizations is…

A recent Beyond Blue survey of more than 2,000 teachers identified poor mental health and excessive screen time as the biggest issues facing students. Comments from teachers revealed a perceived lack of social skill development in children and teenagers. One welfare professional said that young people: They haven’t learned social awareness. They haven’t learned how to read emotions. They haven’t learned body language. Although there is no definitive measure of what constitutes “excessive” screen time, research is beginning to suggest that more than four hours per day is potentially dangerous. The coronavirus lockdowns have served to disrupt normal social learning…

Bangladesh fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Saqib’s dream start to his international career turned into a nightmare sooner than anyone imagined. The right-arm pacer, who made his spectacular debut in the Super Four final match of the 2023 Asian Cup against India, found himself at the center of a social media whirlwind after an old post of his went viral on social media. Ta. According to the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Tanzim has apologized for its misogynistic posts, which have faced intense backlash from various quarters. Bangladesh’s Tanzim Hasan Saqib celebrates taking the wicket of India’s Tilak Varma (AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}}…

In the United States, the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) movement has rapidly evolved from socially responsible investing to a strategic imperative, influencing not only investment decisions and shareholders, but also business strategy, the economy, and people around the world. I’m giving. For governments, the goal is to build long-term sustainability and achieve desirable outcomes for residents and other stakeholders. This is not the first time the government has tackled environmental and social issues. However, key forces are increasing the need for all levels of government—federal, state, local, local, and tribal—to collectively focus on ESG as central to their missions.…

The Annenberg Public Policy Center’s 2022 annual survey that measures civic knowledge found that fewer than half of adults in the United States can name all three branches of government. Only 20% accurately name freedom of the press and only 24% identify religious freedom as protections provided by the First Amendment. Over half incorrectly believe that the First Amendment means that Facebook must allow people to freely express themselves on its website. Also noted is declining participation in places that bring people together to solve common problems—places like community centers, unions, local government, and cultural and religious institutions. Dubbed “civic…

Introducing Kiwi and Mango, social robots from Japan. They may look like a cute cross between Teletubbies and Wall-E, but at their core they are advanced technology. AI allows it to emulate the warmth of a real pet, learning, talking, recognizing faces and voices, moving around, and giving hugs.Kiwi and Mango are sent to UBC for new research investigating interactions between social robots and older adults. Dr. Lillian Han (she), principal investigator, Canada Research Chair in Senior Care, and assistant professor at UBC School of Nursing, explains how the study was conceived and what it means for senior care. I’m…

news: Nine out of 10 banks believe social media is important to their bank, and 88% are very or somewhat active in their social media accounts. According to the American Bankers Association investigation. Just 12% of respondents said their social media accounts were dormant or not very active. Respondents to the ABA survey included 330 banks of all sizes, from less than $500 million under management to more than $10 billion. They answered questions about how they manage their social media programs and what they want to stop, start, or continue with their social media efforts. Where are banks listed?…

Josh Littlejohn.Image: Provided by PRWhen I was 21 years old, I founded an events business called Capsule Events with a very traditional motive of making a profit. And for several years I completely deviated from any social or political interests. However, even though I loved being an entrepreneur and thinking of ideas, I did have a nagging awareness that I felt a kind of emptiness. A voice saying, “This is not what you planned on doing.” So a few years later, when I came across a social enterprise business model based on entrepreneurship with a social mission at its core,…

downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. Elon Musk. Ludovic Marin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images As a child, Elon Musk had trouble understanding social cues because he didn’t have any friends at school. As a result, he began reading books for social cues, according to his new biography. When Elon Musk was a teenager, he followed his sister to clubs and parties to avoid loneliness. billionaire Elon Musk His new biography, written by Walter Isaacson, says he was a lonely child who struggled to make friends at school and had difficulty understanding social cues. Isaacson…

New research reveals how brands can appeal to consumers with social media promotions.According to the 2023 Sprout Social Index, Edition I think it’s just about providing a response. Meanwhile, one in four respondents believe that speaking out about social issues and causes makes brands more memorable on social media. Respondents primarily follow brands on social media to stay up to date on products and services (68%). Interestingly, 53% of respondents said they use social media more now than they did during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than three-quarters (76%) of respondents place equal value on brands on social…