
Karma Capitalism
Why being a good business is good business
$53.40
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
5 December 2025
Summary
‘Do well by doing good’
“In an age where CEOs have become rock stars through cross-cultural appeal, James Reed is a proper stadium filler” - DAILY MIRROR
“A compelling, highly readable, case for PhilCos - or philanthropy companies - where at least 10% of shares are owned by a charity or foundation. James Reed calls it “Karma Capitalism” and believes its an innovative way for firms to deliver profits and social currency. With increasing cynicism about old-fashi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529147223 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529147220 |
| Author: | James Reed |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Edge |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 5 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 356g |
| Dimensions: | 222mm x 141mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
“In an age where CEOs have become rock stars through cross-cultural appeal, James Reed is a proper stadium filler.” –DAILY MIRROR
“A compelling, highly readable, case for PhilCos - or philanthropy companies - where at least 10% of shares are owned by a charity or foundation. [James Reed] calls it ‘Karma Capitalism’ and believes its an innovative way for firms to deliver profits and social currency … With increasing cynicism about old-fashioned, short-termist thinking among customers and employees, this is a refreshing and inspiring read.” –DAILY EXPRESS
“Karma Capitalism is a persuasive exploration of how to do business differently & to shrink the divide between the haves and have-nots. PhilCos’ harmonizing of business & philanthropic practice is an effort to share wealth, keeping government small & making capitalism sustainable. In a nutshell, philanthropy companies have soul.” –ANTONIA FILMER, SUNDAY GUARDIAN
“James Reed is this country’s leading voice on effective, strategic philanthropy. His new book is both a persuasive argument for the PhilCo movement and a call to arms for entrepreneurs and executives who want to make the world - and their own companies - a better place. Read it, then go and put his ideas into action.” –EDWIN SMITH, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF SPEAR’S MAGAZINE
“If you believe, as every successful business leader should, that giving back must be baked into your DNA, then James Reed provides the recipe.” –DAME IRENE HAYS, OWNER AND CHAIR OF HAYS TRAVEL
“Now that I’ve read this book, I cannot unsee the potential and necessity of Karma Capitalism and the concept of a PhilCo. I will be building these ideas into my business from day one.” –SHARMADEAN REID MBE, FOUNDER, CREATIVE CONSULTANT AND ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
“Businesses (when they’re not cheating you out of your pants) have the power to transform and support our society for the better and James Reed’s insightful book tells us exactly how. I know him personally and believe these ideas could lead the way.” –RUBY WAX, COMEDIAN, PERFORMER AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR
About The Author
James Reed
James Reed is the Chairman and CEO of Reed - Britain’s biggest and best known recruitment brand. Reed is a values led and purpose driven Philanthropy Company (PhilCo) that has been improving lives through work since 1960.
He is a regular media commentator on work and labour market issues, with appearances on BBC News, Sky News, BBC Radio 2 and The Apprentice. James has also contributed to a wide range of publications including the Financial Times, Harvard Business Review and the Sunday Times.
James is the author of six books; Karma Capitalism, Life’s Work, The Happy Recruiter, The 7-Second CV, Why You? 101 Interview Questions You’ll Never Fear Again and Put Your Mindset to Work, which he co-authored with Dr Paul Stoltz. James also hosts the chart-topping business podcast James Reed- All About Business.
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