B Corporations Benefit Corporations‚ also known as B corps‚ are a new way to do business in a socially responsible way. Curtis Lum’s article‚ “Legislation would allow for creation of ‘B corps’” published on March 18‚ 2011 in the Pacific Business News‚ talks about the ongoing legislative battle to legally recognize B corps in Hawai’i. An additional article from the PBN‚ published the same day by John Webster‚ “Social responsibility is beginning to take root‚” provides further background to Lum’s
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Employee benefits Depending on the business‚ meeting employer business goals may be highly dependent on having the right human capital and keeping workers satisfied and motivated. Often‚ attraction and retention of employees are key business issues. The discussion of employer goals for retirement benefits below and the data provided demonstrate that employers are viewing the provision of these benefits as a key business issue‚ with attraction‚ retention and being competitive being the three top
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goal of discouraging sweatshops. The truth is‚ that does not benefit those who work in the sweatshops. Sweatshops would have a positive reputation if society took on a different perspective‚ if they were aware of effective boycotting strategies‚ and if the economic and social benefits of sweatshops were understood. Many people are against
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Employee Benefits Increasingly‚ employees are being allowed to choose benefit packages from a menu of items. For instance‚ workers may be given a package of benefits that includes basic and optional items. Basics might include modest medical coverage‚ life insurance equal to a year’s salary‚ vacation time based on length of service‚ and some retirement pay. But then employees can use credits to choose among such additional benefits as full medical coverage‚ dental and eye care‚ more vacation
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Societal Implications of Abolishing Juvenile Court The juvenile justice system plays a vital role in the outcome of juvenile delinquents lives. If juvenile courts are abolished‚ juvenile offenders will be forced into adult prisons and harsher sentences may be given to young juveniles. The treatment and therapy needed for these young offenders may not be met in adult courts because of the back already in adult courts the rehabilitation process may suffer for juvenile offenders. Society collectively
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and often stayed in local homes rather than hotels or hostels‚ providing some income for villagers and living close to the land. I would like to think that my carbon footprint on that trip was minimal. So how can you‚ as a backpacker‚ reap the benefits of ecotourism? Here are just a few examples of activities that would involve nature in some way‚ not endanger the environment‚ and help respect local cultures: * sleep in a local village rather than an international resort - you’ll be helping
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Abstract This paper examines and discusses how major legal factor directly relate to foreign investment; Board of Investment Regulations and its role affect ownership and operation of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand. This paper also provides brief background of Thailand and comprehensive information on the above legal concerns. Furthermore‚ it illustrates how the outcome of these regulations is in favor of FDI and; therefore‚ attract foreign investors to invest in Thailand. Introduction
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A century ago‚ employer-provided benefits‚ such as paid time off or medical insurance‚ were uncommon. Today‚ by contrast‚ these and other benefits are often an essential component of employee compensation. As part of an organization‚ employers are continually presented with the challenge of attracting and retaining talented and highly skilled employees to their business. Benefits continue to evolve‚ and many employers show an increasing array of options that allow workers with greater flexibility
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stable and fulfilling career. Students may work part-time‚ learning skills such as how to use a cash register‚ how to serve customers‚ or how to do basic accounting. In some cases‚ these work skills will count as credits towards a school diploma. Benefits Of On The Job Training • Students learn discipline‚ organization‚ and people skills while they train out in the workforce. Since on-the-job training is supervised by real employees in real-life work situations‚ anything can happen‚ and students
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talking to you about the benefits of the reading. Most of us have been exposed to reading since we were young but not many of us have the habit of reading for leisure. Most students read only because they have to study for their examinations but reading is not only limited to study materials. It is fun to read storybooks‚ novels‚ magazines‚ comics‚ newspapers‚ and any other reading material that is of interest to us. Reading is a good hobby. It is a form of pastime which brings many benefits.
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