Tag: ethical business
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The 10 best graduate employers in 2017
In some industries, finding a job as a graduate is very difficult and is actively made more so by companies using exploitative tactics, such as internships and underpayment. However, there are also companies actively trying to ensure a happy transition for their graduate employees. In a survey by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers, 75…
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Consumers dictate business ethics
Yesterday Oxfam released its ‘naughty and nice’ list, highlighting the Australian retailers that have released their factory locations and those that haven’t. Releasing the location of their factories is an excellent step towards ensuring that all workers are well compensated and that the surrounding environment isn’t damaged by the business. “Without knowing where our clothes…
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Millennials prioritise sustainability
Every year, the consulting firm Deloitte undertakes a survey of millennials and their priorities, with the 2016 version yielding interesting yet not so unsurprising results. They interview almost 7,700 people, all of whom are born after 1982, possess a secondary education degree and are employed full-time. Overall, the study showed that people in this age group…