ABSTRACT

In a turbulent world of geopolitical change, declining trust in institutions, and increasing scrutiny of companies, the big question facing leaders is: what difference does business make? Lots of companies talk about social impact, but few have defined what it really means. This book sets out a more human form of capitalism with people at its heart.

The Wellbeing Purpose is the first book that explains how companies can make life better across their value chains, from sourcing raw materials to innovating, marketing and selling products and services. This book is a blueprint for raising life satisfaction for all those touched by a business – suppliers, employees, communities and consumers. It sets out the steps for any organization to create profits (wealth creation) whilst simultaneously making life better (wellbeing enhancement).

Drawing on his experience as a political adviser and business consultant, Hardyment takes us on a journey across the global footprint of business. There are some startling findings along the way. Case studies from pioneering firms and the latest scientific research are used to explain how any organization can source, make and market products that create wealth and wellbeing. This is a manifesto for business to profit through helping more people to realize the good life.

chapter 1|13 pages

Introduction

Why happiness matters

chapter 2|17 pages

Science

Measuring the good life

chapter 3|14 pages

Money

Wages and wellbeing

chapter 4|17 pages

Source

Supply chain satisfaction

chapter 5|17 pages

Make

Employees and the workplace

chapter 6|18 pages

Sell

Marketing for life enhancement

chapter 7|12 pages

Trust

Ethics and the community

chapter 8|20 pages

Strategy

A business model for life