Ever since the Indian government devised the corporate social responsibility (CSR) norms to be followed by all the organisations of a certain size, worth, and profitability, including setting a floor limit for the financial commitment to be made on this front, we have seen corporate groups shoring up their acts in this arena. From merely …
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Tina Boden (a leading voice for micro business in the UK) discusses the value of ‘giving something back’ as a small business owner. Many of you that have worked, or may still be working, in large organisations in both the public and private sector will be aware of the term corporate social responsibility or CSR.
Many companies believe they have a responsibility to make towards both the community and environment. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been integral to the operating philosophies of companies for many decades, who align philanthropy and volunteering as part of their company goals while fulfilling their business purpose.
Once upon a time corporate and social responsibility (CSR) used to be considered by boardrooms as ‘fluff’, but the tide has turned and employee engagement is a top priority and CSR has followed suit rightfully positioning itself at the heart of business strategy. Don’t be mistaken, CSR isn’t just about your business writing a cheque …
Consumers increasingly want to patronize the types of companies that demonstrate an alignment with their personal values. This marketplace shift can be largely attributed to consumers of Millennial age, who are now the nation’s largest living generation and make up a quarter of the entire U.S. population.
