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BLOG: Unpacking Shared Value in Australia

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th July 2015 -  The first major report to assess the state of shared value creation in Australia reveals why pioneering companies see this as a significant opportunity to create products and services that reduce social and environmental problems, writes Sandy Blackb

University Graduates Struggling to Find Work

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 27th July 2015 -  More than 30 per cent of university graduates were unable to find jobs within four months of finishing their degrees, a comprehensive survey has found.

Not for Profit Employees Miss Out on Training – Study

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd July 2015 -  New Australian research shows that one in two Not for Profit employees do not have access to any professional development.

Welfare Peak Claims SA Worst Hit By GST Increases

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd July 2015 -  New figures released by the South Australian Council of Social Service show that increasing or broadening the base of the GST would impact South Australian households more than the rest of the country.

Australia’s Most Trusted Charity Revealed

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd July 2015 -  For the third year in a row, Guide Dogs Australia has been voted Australia’s Most Trusted Charity in a poll of more than 2,400 people.

Urgent Need to Address Inclusive Prosperity – Think Tank

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 -  A new discussion paper on inclusive prosperity by the left-leaning Chifley Research Institute has argued that rising inequality is a threat to Australia’s future growth prospects.

Youth Unemployment Has ‘Scarring’ Effect – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th July 2015 -  Relationships are more likely to suffer if a man loses his job than if a women does and extended periods of youth unemployment can have a “scarring” effect, according to a comprehensive annual survey.

Analysis

Why Peter Singer is Wrong About ‘Effective Altruism’

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 16th July 2015 -  Peter Singer’s views on ‘effective altruism’ are simplistic and have potentially unintended consequences for social justice, writes social impact specialist Richard Meredith.

Study Reveals Impressive Financial Value of CSR

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 15th July 2015 -  Well-designed Corporate Responsibility programs lift sales, improve employee productivity and boost shareholder value - increasing revenue by as much as 20 per cent - according to a new study.

Australia Second Worldwide for Female Entrepreneurship

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 15th July 2015 -  Australia ranks second worldwide in its support of female entrepreneurs, edged out by the United States but placed ahead of the UK.
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