The social sector plays a crucial role in society, tackling issues such as poverty, social exclusion, education and health. However, finding and retaining qualified professionals aligned with its values is a mission that goes beyond traditional recruitment and one of the biggest challenges for human resources (HR) in this sector.
Strategic philanthropy, understood here as the activity carried out by foundations in an intentional way to maximise impact, can and should incorporate the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles typically associated with companies, by aligning the philanthropic initiatives of foundations with the environmental sustainability, positive social impact and responsible governance objectives of companies.
Frederica, Ivo, Rosa, Inácio. There are many stories of volunteers running non-profit organisations despite the challenges. And those volunteers should be recognised.
Supporting projects with a social impact is essential for companies wishing to fulfil their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals. This support not only strengthens the social component of ESG, but also creates tangible and intangible benefits that contribute to the sustainability and long-term success of companies.
World Alzheimer's Day was celebrated on 21 September. When we talk about Alzheimer's, we first think of the decline in memory that sets in insidiously and progressively, contaminating the patient's daily life.
This is the revelation of PISA 2022. Published this July, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA 2022) report does not bring us good news. We learnt that Portugal is the country with the second largest drop in financial literacy scores.
Have you ever thought about how the world is changing so quickly and constantly? A few days ago, I came across data showing the number of messages exchanged per minute on WhatsApp (97 million) or the number of minutes of Zoom calls made in a year (3.3 trillion). And the daily number of Google searches, do you have any idea what that is?
The 25th of April 1974 was a historic milestone in Portugal, representing the end of decades of dictatorship and the beginning of a period of transition to democracy. This event had a significant impact on women's rights in Portugal. (Photo credit: doble-d)
Today, the word “resilience” is very popular, yet many do not fully understand what it truly means or involves. Resilience has emerged as a buzzword across various contexts, reflecting its growing importance in both personal and professional realms.
As a consultancy company focused on generating positive impact, Stone Soup Consulting does not operate in a void. Context is key. It gives us the key on to how to speak, which gestures to use, how to address people, which tools to apply, and how to contribute to generating that impact. Doing it with or without freedom is something completely different. And how privileged and empowered we are when we have that freedom.
