As Maharashtra reels under drought, firms operating in the state should look beyond short-term solutions. On 30 April, Etihad Airways announced that it will forego the traditional water cannon salute for the maiden flight of its Airbus A380 to Mumbai on 1 May. Provided by airports to mark the arrival of a first flight, …
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We know that businesses use corporate volunteerism not only as a tool to increase their reputation in the community, but also to recruit and retain employees, give them a sense of satisfaction and purpose in the workplace, and make them feel more connected to and engaged in the company’s overall mission. However, Quantum Workplace’s 2015 …
When Toms came to China in 2014, there were very few international brands engaging in corporate social responsibility in China’s fashion industry. The concept of a consumer buying a product to donate to a cause was still fairly new.
So you are a global company, but don’t quite yet have a handle on global CSR? Maybe you have a domestic program in place, or even give to a crisis here and there. But expanding to the international realm is quite another level. You’re not alone. Many internationally minded companies don’t yet have an international …
Shifting your organization’s mindset is not an easy task, but there is one thing going in your favor: you don’t have to change employee behavior, you just have to appeal to them in the right way—remember, the majority are already interested in giving. The biggest challenge is not trying to change hundreds or thousands …
