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👨🎓 The Impact Learning Hub at ESSEC Alumni / ESSEC Business School: A platform dedicated to the skills & knowledge required for the ecological transition – and open to all!   Read the interview with its creators Sounya K., Claire H., and Marie-Pierre Schickel and start your learning journey! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew3HJAAH #lifelonglearning #education #sustainability #CSR #socialimpact

👨🎓 Student Voice The CoBS (Council on Business & Society)! Leadership remains a key enabler of the AI transformation of companies. Maria Caruso, Winner of the 2024 CoBS Student CSR Article Competition at IE Business School, IE University contends that the transformative journey begins with people and existing human practices, even before the technology. Read Maria's article - Knocking on Our Doors: Leading employees today and tomorrow in the new AI era 👉 https://lnkd.in/exbD7qkE #studentvoice #article #AI #leadership #employees #workplace #tech

There's no one magic bullet for board members to build strong environmental performance at their firm, says Prof. Steve Salterio FCPA, FCA, of Smith School of Business at Queen's University. “It’s actually the combination of things that allows boards to be more effective,” he says, including environmental expertise, strong governance fundamentals, and a real motivation to improve society. Learn more about the fascinating research by Prof. Salterio and his colleagues in this article for The CoBS (Council on Business & Society).

Smith School of Business at Queen's University is proud to be part of the Council on Business and Society (CoBS). CoBS and its 11 member schools are proud to be thought leaders on the relationship between business, the planet and society.

🔦 A Spotlight on Trends in Philanthropy Prof. Lynnette Purda, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs & RBC Fellow of Finance at Smith School of Business at Queen's University offers an insight into trends in philanthropy – the motivations and types of giving, the influence of national cultures, and what makes philanthropy impactful! From an interview with Prof. Adrian Zicari, ESSEC Business School.  👉 Read the full interview here > https://lnkd.in/eBFTpX8r #interview #philanthropy #corporategiving #csr Laurence Ashworth Amber Wallace, MCM Angela James

The CoBS (Council on Business & Society) Green Jobs Board for October! 234 cherry-picked internships, entry-early and mid-senior level openings in ESG, sustainability, CSR, governance, compliance, social impact and education. Check out the jobs and go green > https://lnkd.in/erdCfSdm #jobs #careeers #employment #esg #csr #sustainability #socialimpact

👨🎓 Student Voice The CoBS (Council on Business & Society)! Daria Perevertailo, Winner of the 2024 CoBS Student CSR Article Competition at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin explores the power and influence of AI, algorithms and filter bubbles and their role in promoting political polarization Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUmsXZCy #studentvoice #article #AI #digital #politics

👨🎓 Luca Livolsi, Winner of the CoBS 2024 Student CSR Competition at University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, tackles the question of political polarization through the lens of AI and social media and contends that the phenomenon will persist as long as convenience prevails over critical thinking. Read Luca's article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/er5grVtQ #studentvoice #society #polarization #AI #socialmedia Warren Manger, Frederik Dahlmann, Adrian Zicari

A firm’s environmental performance rises with board member expertise and strong governance. Prof. Steve Salterio FCPA, FCA, Smith School of Business at Queen's University, explores if having expertise in sustainability on the Board actually means that good performance and a greener firm result. Read the full article "Green-Savvy Board Members Make Their Mark" >>> https://lnkd.in/epjri8rj With kind acknowledgements to Smith Business Insight and Amber Wallace, MCM   #research #boards #governance #sustainability #CSR Laurence Ashworth, Elspeth J. Murray, Adrian Zicari

🎓 Student Voice at The CoBS (Council on Business & Society)! Céline Viévard, Runner up in the 2024 CoBS CSR Student Article Competition at ESSEC Business School, explores the question of purpose in the tech sector and how it can shape ethical and sustainable benefit for companies and society alike. 📖 Beyond Bytes and Algorithms: The Blueprint for Purpose-Led Tech Leadership Read Céline's article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gihpzR-9 #studentvoice #article #CSR #leadership #responsibleleadership #tech Adrian Zicari, Emmanuelle Le Nagard, ESSEC Master in Management (MIM) - Grande Ecole