Blog post What’s the Bengali for jargon? Social dialogue in garment factories Social dialogue, a way for managers and workers to discuss, listen and potentially change their minds when necessary.
Blog post Bangladesh garment sector alarms over extremist attacks Addressing security concerns should not be allowed to put workers' rights in jeopardy.
Blog post Child labour: is it on the increase, or did it ever go away? Over the last two years 64% of social auditors have found incidences of child labour in their inspections. So how can companies combat this?
Blog post Health, safety and business in India: flyover collapses, fire hazards and worker protest The common factors that underline a series of recent disturbing health and safety news stories in India. And how should workers react?
Blog post Fast fashion is crucial to Bangladesh. So what’s changed since the Rana Plaza disaster? Learning health and safety lessons and crucially, strengthening workers' voices are key elements to a safe garment sector.
Blog post What does it take for a woman to become a Bangladeshi garment factory supervisor? Shamima is a floor supervisor in a Bangladeshi garment factory where most supervisors are men. So what does it take for a woman like Shamima to rise up through the ranks in such a culture?
Blog post Who cares about workers’ safety in Bangladesh? Stirling Smith looks at new labour law in Bangladesh.
Blog post What the whole world wants but women rarely get: a good job Sabita Banerji tells us why gender matters in ethical trade.
Blog post Will Ethiopia be the new Bangladesh? Ethical Apparel Africa's Keren Long sees opportunities to build a better garment industry.