A purpose-led organisation puts a societal or environmental mission at the heart of its strategy, operating responsibly to create value for every stakeholder, including their staff.

As we approach Christmas – a time when human connection is perhaps most cherished – I’ve been thinking about this more.

On 11 th  September, I headed to Ideas Fest, an informal event for entrepreneurs and those that might call themselves disruptors, creatives, change-makers, decision-makers... or just plain curious!   Though corporate in nature, the event was themed as an outdoor festival (think our own, very small, Glastonbury!) – a trend I’m seeing more business events follow to improve accessibility and inclusivity.   It was a varied, thought-provoking day, but there’s one topic I’ve found myself returning...