Humanising the Bottom Line: A Guide to Balancing Business Success and Human Rights
This short book ffers a comprehensive overview of the intersection between business operations and human rights. This e-book covers the historical context, international frameworks, and key issues such as modern slavery, environmental impacts, and workplace equality. Through case studies and practical solutions, it provides actionable steps for businesses to respect human rights, including due diligence, corporate accountability, and stakeholder engagement. Perfect for professionals and leaders, it equips businesses to align with human rights principles while fostering success and sustainability. Includes a resources section for further learning.
The SME Playbook for Human Rights Due Diligence
This book equips small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical guidance on human rights due diligence, preparing them for upcoming legal challenges. Tailored specifically for SMEs, it offers actionable advice, templates, and best practices to build an ethically strong and principled business. By aligning their values with those of their clients, SMEs can stay ahead of compliance demands while fostering a culture of care and integrity. More than just meeting legal requirements, this book helps leaders create a resilient, ethical company ready to navigate any challenge for a better, more sustainable future.
Understanding Corporate Human Rights Maturity: The Iselin AMC Model
Venture into the intersection of business and human rights with this groundbreaking book. Drawing from seven years of research, it introduces the Iselin AMC Model—a strategic blueprint for blending profitability with purpose. Using the Iselin AMC Model, operationalised through means such as Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, and the ADKAR framework, the book offers step-by-step strategies, real-life examples, and tools for achieving human rights maturity in business. This isn't just a guide; it's a call to transform your organization into a beacon of integrity, aligning business success with human rights values for a lasting impact.
From Cognitive Biases to Corporate Obligations
This anthology explores the complexities of corporate responsibility in an era of increasing human rights and environmental abuses. A series of short essays canvases important issues like cognitive biases, modern slavery, and corporate obligations, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the business and human rights landscape. From the evolution of human rights due diligence laws to the challenges companies face in adopting them, the book offers insights into how businesses can embrace their role in protecting human rights. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the future of corporate responsibility.
Modern Slavery Beyond the Walls: Misconceptions, Myths, and Misapprehensions
This is a provocative, myth-busting guide to the realities of modern slavery. Written by a seasoned expert with over 20 years in counter-slavery operations, this book confronts the pervasive misconceptions that modern slavery only exists in far-off lands. It reveals the global presence of human trafficking and the harmful effects of misunderstanding this complex issue. Through accessible, heretical insights, the author exposes the myths that hinder progress and offers a deeper understanding of how to effectively combat modern slavery worldwide. A must-read for those committed to change.
