Purpose is the bridge

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Only CSR aimed directly at employees lifts well-being on its own, and everything else you spend on social responsibility has to travel through a credible sense of organizational purpose before your workforce feels any benefit at all. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.