The Sustainable Side of Job Sharing

The idea of two people sharing one job is baffling to many workers -- and employers. But when it comes to making the workplace more socially responsible, there are a number of reasons why job sharing should be job number one. Read More

Can New Signs Bring Recycling Up to Speed?

A new campaign has landed significant backing from recycling companies, schools and private enterprises to overcome one of the most frustrating hurdles of recycling in the U.S.: Inconsistent and unclear signs for what you can recycle. Read More

U.K. Office Workers 'Addicted' to Paper

A survey of 1,000 U.K. office workers has found that the average employee wastes, 6,800 sheets of paper per year, and that 'green fatigue' is taking its toll on participation in environmental and conservation initiatives. Read More

The Coming Flood of Climate Refugees

Environmental refugees could increase from 50 million by 2011 to 1 billion by 2050, and director Michael Nash gives us a glimpse of the human face of climate change in his new documentary, Climate Refugees. Read More

The Secret Sauce Behind Smucker's Sustainability

Why has this company, which for most of its life has focused on the prosaic business of making jellies and jams, lasted for 113 years? Read More

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Sustainability in Business Today: A Cross-Industry View

This report from Deloitte Consulting explores how sustainability professionals at 48 companies in the U.S. address green and triple-bottom-line issues. Read More

The Truth About Sustainability Compensation

Although CSR professionals are by and large drawn to their work by passion for the planet, that doesn't preclude fair pay for fair work. Here's how to know what you can expect to earn working in sustainability, and what your peers are making. Read More

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Employee Perceptions of Corporate Social Responsibility: The Implications for Your Organization

 This report, based on a survey of more than 2,200 workers around the world, looks at the impact that corporate social responsibility programs have on employees. Read More

Linking Green Buildings, Productivity and the Bottom Line

Can promoting green initiatives and certifying a green workplace increase productivity? And if so, what is the impact to the bottom line? Studies indicate the answer is yes on productivity, but the challenge is quantifying those gains in relation to profit. HR professionals can help forge those links between green buildings, productivity and the bottom line. Read More

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Workshifting Benefits: The Bottom Line

This study quantifies the business, individual, and societal impact that regular telecommuting could have on the nation, and for small to mid-size companies. Read More