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How can business leadership change society for the better?

John Low identifies three leadership roles for businesses looking to develop a social purpose
Dr John Low, CBE, Chief Executive, Charities Aid Foundation

Does business have a responsibility to support its employees with housing?

Business has the opportunity to lead the way out of the housing crisis, says Chris Thorne, Shelter
Chris Thorne, Assistant Campaigns Officer, Shelter

HOW CAN SOCIAL AND COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES GO HAND IN HAND?

Business isn't about quick wins says John Winter – sustainable progress is just as important
John Winter, Chief Executive, Barclays Corporate Banking

SMEs and big companies – friends or foes?

We should aspire to create an eco-system of large corporates and SMEs, says Susan Bowen, HP
Susan Bowen, Chief of Staff, Hewlett-Packard
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