There are plenty of opportunities in every industry to become greener or more eco-friendly in ways that helps preserve the integrity of the environment around the globe. And with issues like climate change hot on everyone’s mind, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t take steps to ensure your business operates in the greenest way possible.
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By using HR to promote your green credentials you will attract more job candidates who are eager to take an active part in developing and implementing more initiatives to support sustainability. You will also retain more employees who want to promote your corporate vision for maintaining excellent environmental business practices.
It has become increasingly common […]
As companies with a sustainability mission, we often find that building, and maintaining, a brand image that is persistent with customers but also congruous with our core values can be a challenge. After all, much of marketing is about getting your message in front of people as often as possible. And what that often means […]
Gone are the days when having a green office was adopted only by a handful of concerned businesses. Today you find that there are many small and big companies that are working towards a greener office by doing things like reducing waste. And why not? By having an environmentally friendly office you’re only […]
Video conferencing is today used by both small and big businesses for multiple purposes. However, over the last few years, video conferencing is in the spotlight for another reason: for being eco-friendly. That’s right, the green benefits of video conferencing cannot be ignored. Mainly because video conferences happen to be a “greener alternative” […]
Business owners are busy people. If you are one, you know what I’m talking about. If you’ve ever tried to work with one, you *really* know what I’m talking about. I was asked in a recent interview on NPR a question that is pretty typical: given how busy people are, and how […]
As those who run businesses become more aware of their impact on the environment, many are looking for ways to reduce the environmental damage that their businesses cause. While the idea of running a “green” business is still fairly new, certain paradigms have emerged that are changing how business decisions are made. Further, businesses are […]
There are several key pros and cons of working in a burgeoning young field such as green business. On the positive side, one of the greatest pros is that the industry is full of opportunity, possibility, and innovation. It’s an exciting place to be. On the negative side, however, green business is not yet mature […]
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