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Why building better futures for children is smart business
The most critical window for physical, cognitive, and emotional growth occurs between birth and age five, a period when children and parents engage daily with everything from food to financial tools to digital media.
Yet, the long-term impact on a child’s development is often missing from a business’s thinking when designing or delivering their products or services. The result can have an impact on a child’s development, health or future opportunities.
50,000 more apprenticeships? Brilliant. Now let’s make sure they reach the people who need them most.
Keir Starmer’s recent announcement that the government will deliver 50,000 more apprenticeships over the next three years is welcome news.
But reminding us that success has long been measured by whether or not someone goes to university, only strengthens the long-held binary view that pits apprenticeships against historically more ‘traditional’ routes into the world of work.
Parental leave review is a start — now let’s fix the return-to-work gap
The recent review by government into parental leave is a welcome first step in addressing a critical area where the UK has been lagging behind. But there’s a risk it focuses too narrowly on the months after birth, without considering what happens next. Because while leave is important, it’s only part of the story.
Five ways social impact investment can help deliver manifesto promises
This piece was written by Tessa Godley, Policy & Advocacy Director at Better Society Capital.
What's between 300 tonnes of landfill material and a handbag?
This month we interviewed Kresse Wesling CBE, environmental entrepreneur and co-founder of Elvis & Kresse, to find out more about the driving force behind the company that transforms decommissioned fire hoses into lifestyle accessories.
How do you get businesses to realise that prioritising early childhood is a business imperative?
This piece was written by Sarah Hesz, Associate Director at the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
Beyond buzzwords: transforming Autism Awareness into meaningful change
With so many different awareness days and months a year, how can we make this one count?
Navigating the Challenges of Economic Inactivity: Strategies for Inclusive Employment
In our pursuit of addressing economic inactivity, we champion the transformative power of positivity. Nearly a quarter of the UK's working-age populace falls under this category, highlighting the magnitude of the challenge. Central to our approach is empowering employers to proactively tailor job opportunities and reach out to these individuals.
So you call yourself inclusive? Looking beyond labels to boost business
Unlocking business success through inclusive hiring practices: A glimpse into Timpson's approach to recruiting talent beyond labels.
From macro to micro: why the decarbonisation of homes is the next net zero priority
The majority of the remaining emissions we have to cut are going to involve behaviour change. We’re going to have to actually change people’s lives by getting micro, getting nano and getting messy.
How the UK can better tap into business firepower to solve its greatest challenges
Businesses have an unrivalled ability to innovate and scale solutions to complex problems, and – together with investors – they are eager to help.
What happens when over 1,500 leaders gather to discuss the country’s most wicked challenges?
As Storm Ciaran rolled its way over Cornwall’s Eden Project and rain trickled down its fantastic rainforest biomes, we gathered four fantastic panellists to discuss the role that businesses can play in tackling poverty.
Unlocking the power of diversity in business
Our recent report from the Good Jobs Project identified investors as an important external influence on business behaviour. However, translating this insight into actionable recommendations for investors proved challenging.
The Role and Impact of the Transition Plan Taskforce in UK Net Zero Disclosures
Last week the Transition Plan Taskforce announced the release of their final disclosure framework as well as guidance on how to implement - a major milestone on the pathway to greater transparency.
Severn Trent's Big Boost For Brum and the Good Jobs Project
On Wednesday we had the honour of sharing the stage with Liv Garfield and Andy Street at Severn Trent’s #BigBoostForBrum.
Building a Just Energy Transition ecosystem map
This article captures some key reflections on the themes and patterns emerging from building our Just Energy Transition ecosystem map and directory.
Three things we’re taking into 2022
As we head into a new year, we’ve been looking at what we can learn from our recent past and take forward into 2022.
Five things you can do to be more purpose-driven in your organisation
At ReGenerate HQ, we’ve been using this month to reflect and plan, working under our January theme of “How businesses can be more purpose-driven in 2022.” As part of that, we’ve produced this practical guide with small and big steps that can be taken to help your business to become more purpose-driven, one step at a time.
Good COP bad COP
The Climate Conference is done and dusted. Leaders have returned to their offices, protesters have disappeared from the streets, and climate is no longer front page news. So now that the buzz of the moment has subsided, what still stands? We explore in this blog.