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Do employees care about social responsibility? 2 Replies
When asked about “ideal job” attributes, companies’ social responsibility ranks low, a recent Randstad study finds. How important is SR to you and for people where you work?
Tagged: jobs, employees, corporate, social responsibility
Started by David Niles in Labor Practices. Last reply by Robert Killen Nov 20.
Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Energy.
This week's Supernova Network Age Briefing will feature Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Energy. This is a chance to ask questions first-hand about topics as far rangin...
Started by Amy Domestico in Community Involvement and Development Oct 23.
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In fact, 44 percent are "searching for, sharing or discussing information about corporate responsibility efforts and programs and are h… Continue
Posted by Barbara Haig on November 17, 2009 at 6:48am
MSI's Smart Home
Posted by Suj Shah on October 24, 2009 at 11:21am
The amazing potential of solar energy
full article: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/09/solar/carroll-text
Posted by Suj Shah on September 25, 2009 at 1:30pm
Social Responsibility in the News:
Going Green Makes Sense for Commercial Real Estate Market
Energy consumption in both old and new buildings can be cut by an estimated 30 to 50 percent while producing a favourable return on investments, according to a KPMG report, Climate Change: Risks & Opportunities in the Canadian Commercial Real Estate Market.
Read more in the KPMG news release
UN Study Shows Encouraging Trends in Human Rights
In independent analysis, based on a review of 57 recent sustainability reports from companies representing a range of industry sectors, presents examples of encouraging trends in human rights reporting, as well as indications of key areas where there is room for improvement.
See the report, and the UN's updated Corporate Guide to Human Rights Reporting
Study Shows Youths Increasingly Voting for Socially Responsible Companies Via Their Wallets
It's not just adults who vote with their wallets in supporting socially responsible brands. Increasingly, young people do too. The latest edition of C&R Research's syndicated YouthBeat report finds that even children as young as 6- to 10-year-olds are more likely to buy a product if a portion of the price goes to a cause they support.
Read the news release.
Two-Thirds of CFOs Don't Expect to Boost Sustainability Efforts in Next 12 Months; Others See More Urgency, Survey Reveals
Despite the nation’s attention on eco-friendly programs and policies, a new survey suggests most businesses are not planning to step up their efforts in this area — at least not in the next year.
Read the news release and the survey details.
Social Responsibility Key to Attracting Top Talent
Organizations with strong social responsibility practices are being viewed as “employers of choice” by today’s job seekers.
See more on the findings of the study by Kelly Services.
Climate Change, Human Rights Top Business Sustainability Priorities
Climate change and human rights are the most significant priorities for business' sustainability efforts in the year ahead, according to the "BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Poll 2009."
See the poll results.
Cause Marketing Grows, But is a Backlash Ahead?
Edelman's 2009 Goodpurpose Consumer Study found that 57% of consumers worldwide say a brand or product earned their business because it was associated with, or supported, a good cause.
Read the news release.
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