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Issue 8 - Winter 2008
“Business Link Case Study - I wanted someone to discuss my business
strategies – not an associate, but an external advisor that could look
at my operation objectively,”
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Issue 7 - Autumn 2008
“Supplier Diversity is an extremely important business opportunity for us in terms of reflecting
the communities in which we operate as a company and the groups that we work with,”
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436KB ‘Everybody wants to rule the World’
UK Trade & Investment helps companies realise their export potential To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 141KB Global Supplier Diversity Strategies.
Cisco explains how the inclusion of globally diverse suppliers in the sourcing process will bring economic vitality to local and global communities, corporations and suppliers. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 133KB ‘Leading the Way’
Report back on Supplier Diversity Europe’s second supplier diversity day. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 511KB Merrill Lynch moving the agenda forward Across its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, Merrill Lynch has made progress implementing new Diversity
& Inclusion initiatives and further developing its existing programmes. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 210KB Attracting Diverse staff Turner Broadcasting is home to a diverse portfolio of news and entertainment
brands. In Europe, its entertainment channels Cartoon Network, TCM and
Boomerang broadcast in a range of local languages throughout Europe, Africa
and the Middle East, and the European feed of CNN International is also
available throughout the region. With services as varied as this, the company
sees the importance of attracting and retaining high quality diverse staff
as a business imperative. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 150KB Levelling the Playing Field Across Europe European business leaders
have started to realise what
their American counterparts
have known for quite some
time – supplier diversity
is not a PR gesture, it’s a
strong business asset.
By Maurice Mcleod To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 350KB Politicians in Waiting The political process is high on the agenda. Engage magazine spoke to three
politicians in waiting and sought their views on the key challenges which
currently face BAME businesses. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 291KB Supplier Diversity Fully Inclusive December 2006 Faiza Rasheed, Head of TfL’s Group Procurement, explains
how her vision of an all inclusive Diverse Supplier definition
reaches far beyond the traditional groups. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 243KB Lehman Brothers December 2006 “We want to do business with diverse
companies but where do we find them?”
asks Sam Kemp, supplier diversity champion
at global investment bank Lehman Brothers. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 206KB Investors in Talent December 2006 Recent research indicates that young people are increasingly attracted
to the idea of running their own business. They have the guts to explore
niches in business sectors which many others would have ignored or
disregarded. engage spoke to three young entrepreneurs who have
done just that – carved out a space for themselves in the tough world
of creative and cultural industries. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 193KB Going Public with Gender Equality “The public sector gender duty – which will require all public authorities
to tackle discrimination and ensure equality of opportunity – will be a vital
step forward in bringing about change.” Ruth Kelly, Communities Secretary and Minister for Women... To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 128KB Diversity: Beyond the Rhetoric Diversity policies and training are now becoming more common-place in
the workplace, including in law firms. These initiatives are to be welcomed
for making it clear that diversity is an important part of the modern
ethos for conducting business. Reports Alison Dennis, Partner, Reed Smith... To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 130KB Black & Asian Revolution “The public sector gender duty – which will require all public authorities
to tackle discrimination and ensure equality of opportunity – will be a vital
step forward in bringing about change.” Ruth Kelly, Communities Secretary and Minister for Women... To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 128KB Supplier Diversity in Action Faiza Rasheed, Head of TfL’s Procurement, Policy, Strategy
and Best Practice Unit talks about TfL’s innovative
approach to Supplier Diversity and how it has had the
opportunity to influence supply chain composition.... To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 127KB London Chinese Community Network London Chinese Community Network (LCCN) was established in 2001. It’s mission is to
effect positive long-term change in London’s Chinese voluntary and community sectors
by responding to community needs, helping to build partnerships and connecting people
with ideas, resources and good practices... To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 928KB Playing The Procurement Game Securing a contract is not an easy task for any business - but especially if you are a Black Asian Minority
Ethnic business. But it can and has happened. Colette Machado discusses how to ensure that your company is in the best
position to get a piece of the procurement pie... To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 5.13MB Developing London's BAME businesses As the main economic development body for London, the LDA plays a critical role in supporting the growth and development
of the city’s businesses, including those owned by the capital’s Black, Asian, Chinese, dual heritage and other minority ethnic groups - often
referred to as Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)-owned businesses. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 1.8MB Benchmarking Supplier Diversity in the UK The Race for Opportunity campaign, established in 1995, is a growing network of private and public sector organisations
working across the UK to promote the business case for race and diversity... To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 513KB Unusual Suspects As a director of One Spare Chair, Joy White oversees the running of the company’s vocational training
programmes across the country. Here she shares with Samantha Watson, her work on the programme and explains
the challenges she has faced with government funding bodies. To read the rest of this article, download the PDF here. 535KB
The Grass is Never Greener.
Solid advice from Optimum Consultancy on how to manage the procurement minefield.
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Information on London's best business hubs
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Issue 6 - Spring 2008
Issue 5 - Autumn 2007
Issue 4 - Spring 2007
Issue 3 - Winter 2006/07
Issue 2 - Autumn 2006
Issue 1 - Spring 2006
