Social entrepreneurs are more likely to come from under represented groups and it is these people that are likely to be innovative in tackling the needs they see in front of them on a daily basis. These findings come from a report based on a five-year survey of social entrepreneurship in the UK, published by the Social Enterprise Coalition.
By Nicola Linkleter, Executive Director, Badenoch & Clark
The negative image of the public sector can act as a deterrent in attracting talented people. It is perceived as an industry that is “down-sizing”. Career prospects are viewed as slow burning to stagnant. The author believes that doing nothing to counter this negative image is a lost opportunity. She argues that there are many features of public sector employment which can be woven into a positive image to attract the best people.
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