Features

Future of work Q&A: International Labour Organization

'Co-ops have a unique opportunity to make an impact, given the growing global quest for new…

Future of work Q&A: Hyungsik Eum, data analyst, CECOP-CICOPA

While the business model of individual co-ops might make innovations, they cannot be saved from pressures…

What does a future of automated work mean for co-ops?

There is concern over the threat posed by machines to jobs – but what opportunities are there…

Obituary: William George (Bill) Hall

Remembering Bill Hall, a champion of Labour and co-operation

Co-operative leadership: How should it work in practice?

Bob Cannell of Co-operative Business Consultants looks at the hazards facing collective leadership - and how…

Leadership Q&A: Ben Reid of the Midcounties Co-operative

The group chief executive of the independent society says openness lies at the core of leadership

Who’s afraid of leadership? Key lessons for co-op leaders

Training expert and business consultant Kate Whittle stresses the need for clarity, collaboration and communication

Co-op leadership Q&A: Simon Parkinson, the Co-operative College

The chief executive and principal of the College discusses a 'values-based, adaptive' approach

How to change the world: Expert advice for co-op leaders

Craig Dearden-Phillips looks at social leadership models and suggests ways to make them more effective

Can FairBnB become a platform for community-powered tourism?

The worker co-op is preparing to launch in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Valencia and Venice

Meet.. Jane Avery vice president of the Central England Co-op

Jane Avery talks about her experience in the co-operative sector and her role in a local…

Looking ahead to 2018: Questions for the movement’s leaders

We ask some leading co-operators about their achievements in the year gone by – and what…