Personal Sustainability Program

Addressing True Business Sustainability Change on the Front End

Monday, March 4, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

In a recent Innovation Excellence post, Why the Front End of Innovation is Different, our sustainability consulting practice is reminded of a key distinction in business sustainability change. Herein, the author brings to light the difference...

7 Pledges for Green: Where Eco Inspiration Meets Eco Action

Friday, February 22, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

Do you have any idea how many decisions you will make today? The answer is in the thousands! The fact is that we are faced with an endless number of choices every day that can lead us in one direction or another. While some choose to turn right,...

Acts of Green Kindness - Random or Intentional?

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” Kindness and sustainability are intrinsically linked. While we are here on this planet, at this precise time in history, many of us want to make a difference in the way...

A New Face with the Same Great Sustainability Content

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

For those who regularly visit the Taiga Company blog or website, you may already be aware of our new look. You may also be aware of the wealth of both personal and business sustainability information going back many years. Those who may be...

How Sustainability Communications Are Powering Employee Engagement

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

Where do employees rank among business sustainability stakeholders? Who is ultimately responsible for their engagement? And how do they directly contribute to a corporate sustainability plan and CSR programs? In an attempt to answer these...

Green Living Apps to Like On Pinterest

Friday, February 1, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

Do you fall prey to routine habits out of convenience or do you take extra steps to embrace sustainability concepts in your daily life? It seems in recent years being busy has become the rule rather than the exception. With busy comes conveniences...

7 Ways to Unite Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, and Sustainability

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

How do employees really feel about corporate messages? A recent CEB study shares the following: Only ONE THIRD of the respondents reported that the information that they receive and/or find about their company across all sources is consistent...

Pairing Worksite Wellness and Sustainability to Create "Quality Of Life Per Square Foot"

Monday, January 21, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

Because most adults spend a majority of their waking hours at work, a sustainable working environment is critical. The work site, organizational culture, and working environment are powerful influences on behavior. A component of increasing...

Proof: Brands Matter to Employees When They Do Things That Matter

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

Employees value meaningful work over any other retention initiatives and the best career option for a staff member amid the current economic scenario is developing their skills with their current employer, says a survey. According to Talent...

Taiga's Top Ten for 2012

Friday, January 4, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

In recent blog posts, we have explore the value in business sustainability. Our discussions have outlined the drivers, challenges, and countless opportunities in pairing sustainability to business value. This same line of thinking is also relevant...

A Simple Guide to Making Green New Year's Resolutions Stick

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

Today, escalating conversations on topics such as climate change, carbon legislation, energy independence, and growing consumer eco awareness generate forward eco movement for some but simultaneously create confusion and skepticism for others. While...

Reworking Your 2013 Professional Development Plan

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 by Julie Urlaub

The forecasts for 2013 indicate a much better year than the recent past. Looking to the immediate horizon and far beyond the current job market, the data projects an increasing demand for a new kind of business sustainability minded contributor. ...

Engagement: The Key to Meeting Business Sustainability Resolutions

Friday, December 28, 2012 by Julie Urlaub

Does your company typically underestimate the required resources to execute its business sustainability strategies? Moving into the New Year, we expand this question by asking: Are these internal resources actively engaged in the company’s business...

What Doing the Right Thing During the Holidays Really Means

Thursday, December 13, 2012 by Julie Urlaub

Have you heard someone say they are going green because it's the "right” thing to do? When you ask them what exactly the “right” thing is, they mention because "it's good for the environment". As a sustainability consultant, I'm all for being good...

Sustainable Innovation: Creating the System and Finding the Right Balance

Friday, December 7, 2012 by Julie Urlaub

A common characteristic across leading sustainability companies is the ability to recognize creativity and deliver new products that address societal and environmental challenges in a way that delivers business sustainability and long term value....

Realizing Your Own Sustainability Potential

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 by Julie Urlaub

Within our sustainability consulting practice, we often encounter individuals searching for personal sustainability answers and solutions external to their own experiences. Too often, these individuals view sustainability concepts as something...

7 Ways to Eco Your Secret Santa

Friday, November 30, 2012 by Julie Urlaub

Holiday gift exchanges at work are a great way to build camaraderie and holiday spirit among coworkers. And the ways of exchanging presents are as diverse as the co-workers. With eco awareness in the office on the rise, holiday office gift giving is...

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