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The Road Ahead 2024: Opportunities and challenges for the voluntary sector

Stuart Mitchell

NCVO have released their The Road Ahead 2024 report and posted the following on their website here: This year is certain to have more than its fair share of political, economic, and social change. But we’ve also entered a year of choices, challenges, and opportunities. Our latest Road Ahead report analyses major trends and issues for 2024 to help chart a path through the year. As well as helping you and your organisation to make decisions, this analysis also demonstrates how we at NCVO deliver – and adapt – the…

Brazilian Agency SOKO Debuts New Impact Unit And Sign A Pledge With UN Women’s Initiative Unstereotype Alliance

Stuart Mitchell

SOKO, the Cannes Lions Award-winning Brazilian independent agency, is unveiling its new unit and methodology, Walk, to showcase its unique creative approach in combating persistent, negative imagery in marketing messages as part of its work with Unstereotype Alliance Brazil Chapter. The commitment is signed during the mission to the Unstereotype Alliance Global Members Summit in New York City, from February 14 to 15, 2024. The Unstereotype Alliance Global Member Summit is hosted annually by Unstereotype Alliance, an initiative convened by UN Women, the United Nations´ specialized entity for gender equality…

The “Flexible After Fifty” report calls for greater flexible working support for people over age 50 to be more active in the workforce

Stuart Mitchell

The Flexible After Fifty report reveals nearly 75% of over-50s want to have flexibility in their work to achieve a better work-life balance, with many also having care responsibilities UK Government Business Champion for Older Workers, Andy Briggs, and leading employer organisations, say flexible working is key to keeping people aged over 50 in fulfilling work, which will in turn help the economy, businesses and individuals The report sets out recommendations for government and businesses to support greater flexible working for over-50s and help more people to stay in meaningful…

All Otis Manufacturing Facilities in China Earn Zero Waste Certification

Stuart Mitchell

Otis Worldwide, the vertical transportation pioneer and industry leader, has achieved Gold-level TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) zero waste certification for all five of its manufacturing facilities in China. This underscores the company’s strong commitment to sustainability throughout its global network and makes Otis the first elevator company in China to earn a TRUE Gold rating. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE certification confirms that more than 90% of waste is diverted from landfills, incineration and the environment. As part of its global Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)…

Gerety Awards Deadline & Call for Entries Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The Gerety Awards 2024 deadline is Friday, April 12th. As the standard deadline approaches the Gerety Awards relaunch their call for entries campaign, created by renowned Canadian agency Cossette, to emphasize the unique perspective of the Gerety Jury and the importance of its vision. More than 200 judges from 47 countries will join the 2024 Gerety Awards, with in person jury sessions held in 15 locations. Gerety is open to all advertising agencies, advertisers, studios and production companies worldwide. Both national and international campaigns may compete. The only judging criteria…