When companies make public declarations of social responsibility, it can be hard to tell whether they actually change practices or if they exaggerate the impact—a practice known as greenwashing. New research by University of Michigan professors Jun Li and Andrew Wu examined the social outcomes of corporate responsibility efforts. They found:
Most people come to the workforce with a few set goals in mind. After all, isn’t it natural to make plans, no matter how unrealistic they may seem? We can’t all be firefighters, astronauts, or pro athletes, right? That’s why corporate social responsibility resonates so strongly these days; CSR gives staff members the opportunity to …
Taking On A Social Cause Will Better Your Employees’ Accomplishments Read More »
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou So many conversations I have with friends, family and colleagues center on this idea of colliding personal and professional passions, being more intentional about working with purpose and trying to find more joy in every moment. Across sectors, …
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Discussions on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) permeate all aspects of human life but the religious domain is often ignored. With the creation of Church/Christian Social Responsibility, a CSR unit of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), religious organisations appear to recognise their roles in human and environmental development of the areas where they operate …
Corporations near and far believe that giving back to the community is an important portion of a company’s responsibility as it does business.Aside from achieving KPIs, generating profits and delivering dividends, companies believe it is utmost important to engage with the local community and provide assistance when needed. Presenting one such case study: Naim Naim believes …
