Global momentum means more women move into management New study shows positive link between female leadership and business performance and urges boost from current 5 percent of women in top positions. GENEVA (ILO News) – While women are still under-represented in top management, the number of women in senior and middle management positions has increased […]
The sustainability job market is growing, with candidates getting multiple offers while employers struggle to fill positions. Here are three changes to expect. The year 2014 marked the tipping point in recovery from the global financial crisis, with housing and stock prices rising as unemployment fell. In sustainability, the jobs market is also on the […]
Zatímco v České republice se koncept společenské odpovědnosti firem (CSR) teprve postupně dostává do povědomí společnosti, v Dánském království je považován téměř za samozřejmost. Lego, Carlsberg Group, Danske Bank a mnoho dalších dánských společností aktivně praktikuje CSR a snaží se tak podílet na rozvoji širší společnosti. Velké množství firem se řídí mezinárodními CSR standardy a dobrovolně přijímá 10 základních principů […]
This year’s most-read circular economy stories featured edible water bottles, groceries without the packaging and Scotland’s solution for recycling nappies. In a recent Guardian Sustainable Business survey, readers identified the circular economy as one of the hottest sustainability topics for 2015. From Scotland to Japan, coffee to shallots, here’s what was most read in 2014. Take […]
Another year—our second—has gone by for Reconstruction of the State, and we’re happy to have had you by our side during our continuing push for anti-corruption reforms in the Czech Republic. Before you take a holiday rest from politics, let us guide you through the positive changes that we’ve achieved together so far: 2 bills passed—one […]
In 2014 AFS is commemorating 100 years of volunteer service through student exchange programs across international borders, and celebrating AFS’ contributions to increasing intercultural awareness, tolerance and more effective communications. We believe that “learning to live together” through real life intercultural experiences, structured learning and reflection provide a strong foundation for becoming a global citizen. The Origins […]
INTERVIEW WITH JINDŘICH FIALKA THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC Is there any definition of what food waste is? According to FAO studies and according to general perception, food losses are defined as „the decrease in quantity or quality of food“ and are the agricultural or fisheries products intended for human consumption that […]
Social project called ReShare has been developing and increasing its activities every month. It all started in Ostrava town in the end of the last year. The Salvation Army currently runs containers also in Prague, Opava and Krnov. Next year we will spread our “collecting nets” in other cities in the Czech Republic. At this […]
Interview with Pavel Mikoška (Quality Director at Albert Retail Chain) “The Czech National Award For Quality in the program of EXCELLENCE is very important for us in connection with Czech customers relationship. The food quality and its high level processing are more and more important for them. You will find a hard and long-term work of […]
Generální finanční ředitelství publikovalo změnu u DPH u darovaných potravin V pondělí 15. prosince 2014, tedy přesně v den, kdy slíbilo, zveřejnilo Generální finanční ředitelství pokyn "k uplatnění DPH při darování zboží do potravinových bank". Po více než roce se tak oficiálně završila naše aktivita Potraviny pomáhají bez DPH, kde Byznys pro společnost spolu s Českou federací potravinových bank […]
