DISCUSSION In the news this week July 2nd 2018

Dear Readers,

Here are a few news and feature articles we’ve noticed over the past week – all of which reflect issues that tomorrow’s companies must seek to address if they are, truly, to be a force for good in society.

Yours,

The TC team

• Robots could solve the social care crisis – but at what price? https://bit.ly/2tVHZI9
• Tesco and Carrefour alliance: a tough gig for suppliers? ‘Small firms urged to think fondly of the chance to sell to a bigger customer should be sceptical’ https://bit.ly/2NmwBOC 
• Really good article on Sarah Kessler’s new book ‘Gigged: The Gig Economy, the End of the Job and the Future of Work’ https://bit.ly/2lRtd1t
• More on the gig economy here: ‘Pay rising faster for top 1% of earners in richest countries, says OECD report’ https://bit.ly/2Nob9sl
• HBR article detailing how businesses, including Philips Healthcare, are benefiting from investment in the Circular Economy – thus enabling them to both expand their markets and reduce waste https://bit.ly/2KwN0BZ
• ‘Is Bezos holding Seattle hostage? The cost of being Amazon’s home.’ The online retail behemoth is looking for a home for its 2nd HQ. But in its current home, critics say rising house prices and growing inequality have damaged the city https://bit.ly/2KKjN2M