James Reed CBE – The Man Who Planted Trees

James Reed CBE is the Chairman and CEO of Reed – Britain’s biggest and best-known recruitment brand and the largest family-owned recruitment company in the world. He is a regular media commentator on work and labour market issues.

He is also the Chair of Trustees for Big Give, the UK’s biggest match funding platform, which doubles donations for charities taking part in its fundraising campaigns. To date, it has raised over £350 million.

James is also a best-selling author of four books. His inspiring new book, Karma Capitalism, demonstrates why doing good is good for you.

‘My Book of the Month would be The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono. It is a beautiful book about nature and our place in the world, and it is especially relevant today.  It’s not very long, and it’s easy and enjoyable to read.’

Thank you to James Reed for recommending this book!

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