The Corporate Engagement Awards 2022 are now open for entries to celebrate the best in business for engagement with an organisation’s partners, supporting charities and work in the community.

Following the introduction of new coronavirus prevention measures in England this week, supermarkets are struggling to communicate safety measures while also protecting employees from rising levels of abuse. While many have faced criticism for their comms approach, Iceland leads the way with a human strategy that puts employees at the heart of the brand.

The Gay Times magazine released a new video campaign titled ‘Incomplete Without the T’ to combat increasing levels of transphobia in the global media. The simple animation aims to encourage viewers to take action against discrimination and support trans rights.

Research from visual communications provider, iStock, shows that UK consumers are using their spending power to support sustainability. Many consumers believe that supporting the environment goes hand in hand with supporting the local economy, with 55% of people only buying products from brands that make an effort to be eco-friendly.

The Global Business Ethics Survey fact sheet found that only 13% of UK employees experience a strong ethical culture in their organisation and resistance to report misconduct remains high.

Digital transformation consultancy, Kin + Carta, has become the first publicly traded business on the London Stock Exchange to achieve B Corp Certification, demonstrating the highest standard of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

Creative agency, Impero, created the ‘Tis the season to slay it,’ video for George at Asda’s first standalone partywear campaign. The video works to promote inclusion and diversity by placing LGBTQ+ role models at the centre of the brand identity.

Demand for goods has surged in the lead up to Christmas. A recent survey from Haulage Exchange revealed that 50% of logistics companies experienced a rise in employee stress, anxiety and other mental health issues due to the indirect impacts of Brexit.