Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? Could you do with tips to help you manage the demands better?

At The Sourcing Team we run quarterly team coaching sessions and in conversation with Nabila at PsycheMe Ltd we discussed ways to support our team in coping with at times of stress.  PsychMe’s mission is to create more harmonious working environments with happier staff. I liked what they had to …

2degrees – Champions Awards 2014

Last night at Wembley Stadium, home to many-a-champion, 2degrees announced the winners of the 2degrees Champions Awards 2014 – the individuals and organizations were voted as having pushed the boundaries of sustainable business this year. An amazing 240 organisations put themselves in the running with nearly, 8,000 members voting – brilliant.  A …

Introducing the green team…..

Our FD Sharon Childs has been our sustainability champion for a number of years and we are proud to have received a variety of recognised accreditations including ISO14001, Mayor of London Green Procurement Code – Gold Level, Eco Vadis – Silver level, CIPS Sustainability Index and membership of SEDEX and …

What are some of the key considerations when sourcing promotional products – how do you keep it on brand?

Finding the right promotional product for your campaign takes a bit of thinking, but also key is where the items are sourced, what the item says about your brand and how sustainable is the product? We love what Innocent have been doing with their little hats – brilliant! A few …

Responsible Sourcing & Procurement – Protecting the Brand Reputation

It has been interesting reading the approach from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply in terms of their call for a professional “licence to practice” to protect the public. Understanding the responsibility that lies with the procurement function, in how their actions impact not only their own business but …