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Discover how good corporate citizenship and sustainable business practices attract and help retain top-notch talent for your firm.

Join a discussion on why consumers buy ethical products, factors they consider, and what this means for firms, communities, and the environment.

Here is a list of 2011’s most popular business sustainability Research Insights, as determined by the number of downloads. Taken from top management journals, these key insights provide the sound advice you need to elevate your sustainability strategies and initiatives for 2012.

Managers and executives from all industries are now considering whether environmental certifications are right for their business given that many companies believe customers will pay more for certified products and services because of the positive signal these certifications send.

Systems theory identifies 5 elements for a 21st century sustainable business model: Diversity, modularity, openness, slack resources, and matching cycles.

A new study conducted by a Kitchener-based nonprofit set out to answer that question.

Building a business case on good stakeholder relations isn't a straightforward exercise. Managers must recognize misalignment of perception with reality.

Helping Canadian SMEs adopt sustainable business practices by connecting business leaders with academinc experts

Some managers and executives think stretch goals can light a fire under the company, propelling the firm to new levels of performance. However, researchers from Duke, NYU, Penn State and the universities of Houston and Maryland suggest, that for many organizations, stretch goals can actually hurt performance.

Encouraging employees to embrace sustainability practices is key for managers eager to adopt more sustainable business practices.

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