By Dr John Gibney, Senior Fellow Department of Management, University of Birmingham It is a different idea – but the many uniquely authentic experience(s) of a ‘life disabled’ teach much about the meaning and practice of a ‘good’ life. People who live with, walk alongside, and navigate physical, learning and mental health disability have much … Continue reading “Thinking about disability and leadership”
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Menopause discrimination is a real thing – this is how employers can help
By Professor Fiona Carmichael and Professor Joanne Duberley Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham For many women, going through the menopause can be a difficult time. It typically occurs for women between 45-55 years-old and lasts four to eight years. Most women experience some symptoms – the severity and duration of which can vary from … Continue reading “Menopause discrimination is a real thing – this is how employers can help”
Where will be hit hardest by a no-deal Brexit?
By Dr Chloe Billing, Research Fellow City Region Economic and Development Institute (City REDI), University of Birmingham With the historic defeat of the Government’s Brexit deal on Tuesday 15th January, what are the economic implications for UK regions in the event of a no-deal Brexit? The work of our international research team, led by Professor … Continue reading “Where will be hit hardest by a no-deal Brexit?”
Meditations on the demise of Advent and the commercialisation of Christmas
By Professor John Bryson, Professor of Enterprise and Competitiveness Department of Strategy and International Business, University of Birmingham Every year Christmas seems to become closer to the end of October. Retailers begin to signal the start of the season of Christmas. Illuminated Christmas trees begin to appear in shops and houses. Perhaps Christmas now commences on … Continue reading “Meditations on the demise of Advent and the commercialisation of Christmas”
Value and valuing Christmas: towards a non-price-based theory of value
By Professor John Bryson, Professor of Enterprise and Competitiveness Department of Strategy and International Business, University of Birmingham In 2016 and again in 2017, I produced a Christmas blog that explored twelve economic impacts of Christmas. More recently, I commented on Small Business Saturday and the importance of responsible consumption during the December shopping Christmas frenzy. This year I am not … Continue reading “Value and valuing Christmas: towards a non-price-based theory of value”
Is recycling crisp packets enough for Walkers to become a responsible business?
By Dr Roshan Boojihawon, Senior Lecturer in Strategy Department of Strategy and International Business, University of Birmingham After its recent decision to make recyclable crisp packets in response to mounting pressure from its consumers, Walkers seems to have become known as the ‘responsible’ crisp manufacturer. Although some see this as a responsible move, I would … Continue reading “Is recycling crisp packets enough for Walkers to become a responsible business?”
Brexit and the City: implications for EU capital markets
By Professor Andrew Mullineux, Professor of Financial Economics, Research Associate at the Lloyds Centre for Responsible Business The Department of Finance, University of Birmingham Banks and other financial institutions are preparing for Brexit (and a potential ‘no-deal’ Brexit) by opening and moving staff to offices in EU cities. We can expect to see this trend continue, in … Continue reading “Brexit and the City: implications for EU capital markets”
Short-term rentals and the housing market
By Dr Hans Koster The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) Visiting Fellow Join Dr Hans Koster on campus on 5th December, 12pm, G07 Birmingham Business School University House, for a full talk on this topic. More information on our website. Short-term rental (STR) platforms, such as Airbnb, have grown spectacularly in recent years. Since its launch … Continue reading “Short-term rentals and the housing market”
Towards accounting education that balances purpose, people, planet and profit
By Professor Ian Thomson, Professor of Accounting and Sustainability, Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business Centre Director Department of Accounting, University of Birmingham In a recent article for the Guardian, Dr van der Kolk correctly bemoaned the technical bias in teaching accounting in many leading business schools. However, his assertion that all business schools choose to … Continue reading “Towards accounting education that balances purpose, people, planet and profit”
Why does policy integration matter for responsible business?
By Dr Nana O Bonsu, Research Fellow Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business, University of Birmingham Over time, the term ‘responsible business’ has gained momentum and become more mainstream within policy, academia, and business management practices globally. This is resulting in a shift from the traditional ‘corporate social responsibility’ discourse, to the establishment of … Continue reading “Why does policy integration matter for responsible business?”