#08
Editorial
Promises must be fulfilled, especially if they are public.
Politicians are keener on short-term projects, because immediate outcomes are more easily exchangeable as “quid pro quo” in the political arena. No matter then, if complex policies need time to adequately develop, because good planning and financial investments needed to support any serious environmental policy.
Economic crises and political turmoil is the main causes of actual countries’ amnesia regarding their commitments for the “stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere,” in order to prevent a dangerous interference between human behavior and the global climate is probably the reason why the “green sensibilization” process cannot ever take place from a top-down approach, as Parag Khanna seems to suggest.
And the latest news from China apparently gives him a point. Public opinion is forcing the government of one of the most polluting countries to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, and become the “green engine” of the century.
In December, China published the 12th quinquennial plan on the protection of the environment. Public pressure moves country policy into action, and rule-makers force industry to redesign industrial processes with the lowest possible impact on the environment, regardless of where the business is located.
The only way to avoid the incumbent risk that an improved environmental sensitivity might become distorted is with a selfish “not in my backyard” attitude.
The game of inverting the trend of the earth pollution has started and companies are playing an important role in order to offer better standards of living to workers and to people at large.
Our intention was to understand if a “cure” able to reduce or eliminate damage to environment and, at the same time, being economically sapient – does really exist. The future China seems to be a good example of a country moving in this direction.
On the other side, we have asked to an expert to explain what the inner motivation that pushes those who want to “save the world” is, and how companies can associate and adequately communicate with activists and why. Finally, Panetta and Brown clarify how waste tracking systems may be implemented without controlling people’s behavior, thus affecting their privacy.
Rosario Imperiali d'Afflitto
Editor in Chief
rosario@theworkstylemagazine.com
Summary
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Thinking Out of the Box Environment and Emerging Countries
Change is No Trickle Down Effect
Illustration by Paul Davis, London, UK
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G8 Nations
In Need of Guidance
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Policy
The Earth is Ill
Illustration by Paul Davis, London, UK
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Taxation
Polluters Must Pay
Illustration By Goni Montes; Decatur, USA
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Editorial by Thomas Joseph Doherty
Activists, the Resource of Business
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Recognition
Emotions at Work
Making Workplace Emotions Work For You
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Meritocracy
Aging Workforce
Facing the Challenges
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Training
Good Climate
Engage your Workers and Set Them Free
Illustration by Mattias Adolfsson, Sigtuna, Sweden
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Coaching
Life Coaching
Gurus for Professionals
Photo By Juergen Buergin, Courtesy of Urban Picnic Gallery
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Peformance
Flat Leadership
Hierarchies are Falling
Photos by Camille Seaman
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Events
Work Style Talking 2012
Find Strength in the Challenges of Employement
Best Workplaces in Italy
Companies and Employees: Communication is a Must
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Work Style Creative Talking
Hiring Einstein: What if Physics Were Useful to Business?
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Attachment and Pride
Job Families
The Skills Movement
Nation Branding
Attracting Talents is not Just About Companies
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Communication
Best Work Style Award 2012
Our Selection 2012
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Internal Communication
Teleconference
Death of a (Traveling) Salesman
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Data Transfer
Compliance
Inside Industrial and Office Waste Management
Illustration by Doug Cowan, New York, NY, USA
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Legal
Illegal Workers
The Illegal Economy
Illustration by Senem Oezdogan, New York, NY, USA
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Change Management
Greek Architect's New Way
Dreams are Vasilis’ Reality
Photos by Roberto Benzi, Milan, Italy
Culture Integration
Transgenders
Transitioning in the Workplace
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People
Unusual Job
Pets in Therapy
Illustration by Yihsin Wu, Taipei, Taiwan
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Principles and Values
Company Reputation
Managing Reputation Succesfully is not an Easy Task
Photo by Saul Leiter , courtesy of Fifty One Fine Art Photography
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Joining the Company
New Economy
Flexibility=Evolution
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Private Eye
Design Ideas
Prix Emile Hermès
The Business Side of Style
- Chloe Shou
Photo by Jasper James
- Ismet Ucarli
Photo by Serkan Taykan
- James Cussen
Photo by Robin Hammond
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Our Choices
Ideas for Free Time
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The Movie
I Don’t Know How She Does It
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Book Selection
Exciting New Releases
Worldwide New Books and Three Interviews
- Anthony Bradley: The Social Organization
- Deepak Malhotra: I Moved Your Cheese
- Dianna Booher: Creating Personal Presence
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Where to work
City Guide
Bergen and Kyoto
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Country Guide Norway
A Well-Oiled Machine
Photo by Corey Arnold
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A Glance on the City
Slowing Down
Photo by Diango Hernandez
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Africa
Photo by José Ramón, Courtesy of the Alan Klotz Gallery
Women at Work in Africa
Opportunities and Challenges
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South Africa
Police Clearance Needed
Photos by Peter McKenzie
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Moving
Automotive
Low Emissions for Happiness
Downsizing and Reducing
Moving Towards Green Standards
New Trips
The Commute of Happiness
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Workplace
Small Spaces
Shrinking the Workplace
Photo by Room Studio
Environment
The Noise
Photos by Olaf Otto Becker, Courtesy of Galerie f5,6
New Castles
The Allegory of the Castle: Brand and Storytelling
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