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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.
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.
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.
Consumers can positively influence business behaviour
With all the energy around the climate conference, and many people taking to the streets around the UK to demand more from our leaders, we could also be thinking about other ways to influence upwards once the dust settles. Here are some thoughts on why consumers are so powerful, the difficulty in finding solutions to mobilising them, and some helpful frames when thinking about doing so.
Hope in a North Sea crucible
Mary Pizzey reflects on an extraordinary experience in a North Sea crucible in the company of climate campaigners, energy sector leaders, investors and management consultants.
Something mi__ing: Pensions and the S in ESG
A summary of the roundtable we hosted on the S in ESG and pension, with keynote speaker the Minister For Pensions And Financial Inclusion, Guy Opperman MP.