Businesses can help provide the solutions to many of today's challenges, but how? Noel Quinn, Chief Executive at HSBC Global Commercial Banking, outlines his thoughts post-Davos
Influencers of many kinds gathered for the World Economic Forum in Davos again recently to discuss the problems our world faces. More than ever, they looked to business to come up with solutions – and that’s not only because several world leaders dropped out of the event this year.
New Edelman research shows three quarters of people trust their employer but less than half have faith in their government. What’s more, 73 percent think a company can ‘increase profits while improving the economic and social conditions in the communities where it operates’. In case you were wondering, that’s up 9 percentage points from a year ago.
I find this both inspiring and a little daunting too.
With rising stakeholder expectations, no business can afford to fall behind. Today’s leaders must think about future proofing their business and they must also demonstrate a positive contribution to humanity.
So here are five suggestions to help you and you
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