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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  Comment

Corporate Volunteering: Top 7 Requests & the Bad, Better and Best Responses (1 of 7)

BY Chris JarvisFri Nov 6, 2009 at 3:54 PM

Companies want to engage their communities through employee volunteering programs. For most, this means calling a non-profit and scheduling an activity. But how should non-profits respond? Is there a “best” answer for everyone?READ»

Ivan Glickman
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  Comment

An Interview with a Corporate Green Hero

BY Lewis PerkinsSun Nov 1, 2009 at 7:19 PM

Bonnie Nixon, HP's corporate sustainability director, drives major change and serves as a leader for us all.READ»

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  Comment

Where To Find "Sustainable" Employment?

BY Chris JarvisThu Oct 22, 2009 at 4:58 PM

The idea of employment being sustainable has a lot of appeal in this day and age of job insecurity. Now there’s a whole new meaning to the term. “Sustainability” these days means your job involves green, environmental initiatives, or else falls under the umbrella of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It’s a great new way for you to increase your marketability. You can differentiate yourself as a capable employee who can also get profit-enhancing CSR done. But don’t just take it from me.READ»

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP   |  2 comments

Bank Offers Free Health Care To Community: Now That’s Corporate Social Responsibility!

BY Chris JarvisSun Oct 11, 2009 at 4:13 PM

Corporate Social Responsibility is essential to build strong relationships with consumers. On the brink of collapse, Puerto Rico’s Doral Bank transformed itself with an aggressive CSR strategy. By offering free mammogram testing and education on health care for women, Doral bank has quickly established itself as a trusted community partner. READ»

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  1 comment

C.K. Prahalad on How Corporations Capitalize on Innovation at the Bottom of the Pyramid

BY Erica WestlyFri Oct 9, 2009 at 1:03 PM

C.K. Prahalad, author of The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid, chronicles the evolution of corporate social responsibility, or CSR, from hands-off projects which were primarily for publicity to innovative experiments that lead to ...READ»

Ivan Glickman
KIVA   |  Comment

Moody's and Kiva at CGI: Rating Credit Risks for a Hand in the Future of Micro-lending Banks

BY Alice KorngoldTue Sep 29, 2009 at 10:58 PM

While it's a thrill for me to help engage companies in strategic philanthropy, corporate social responsibility (CSR), skilled volunteering, and other forms of giving and service, I've always believed that corporate initiatives are ...READ»

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CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE   |  3 comments

Genzyme at CGI: Global Problem-Solving Gives You a Competitive Advantage

BY Alice KorngoldThu Sep 24, 2009 at 2:31 PM

If your corporate social responsibility (CSR) program is ancillary to your corporate strategy, it's on the chopping block--or already in the waste bin. This is especially true in today's economy. On the flip side, you have a chance to ...READ»

Ivan Glickman
CLEAN ENERGY   |  Comment

What Can The USA Learn From Iceland Regarding Clean Energy?

BY Lewis PerkinsWed Sep 23, 2009 at 11:33 AM

Yesterday (September 22), President Obama addressed the United Nations Climate Change Summit with a speech focused on how the United States is "determined" to combat Climate Change. While the Waxman-Markey bill has been held up in the ...READ»

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FOR THE GREENER GOOD   |  10 comments

How to Make Socially Responsible Investments Pay Off

BY Jeff SwartzMon Aug 31, 2009 at 8:14 AM

Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz on how to make socially-responsible investing appeal to Wall Street.READ»

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY   |  13 comments

51 Great Sites For Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

BY Chris JarvisTue Aug 25, 2009 at 3:12 PM

* 10 ‘Must Have’ sites on CSR. * 10 of the best blogs on CSR. * 31 websites with excellent resources, links, media, tools, news and much more. * 20 people to follow on twitter who will ensure you know everything there is to know about CSR and Sustainability. READ»

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT   |  Comment

Religion and Social Responsibility, Moishe Alexander

BY Moishe AlexanderWed Aug 19, 2009 at 5:04 PM

In Egypt last week President Barack Obama gave a speech titled "A new beginning." I think that is an unfortunate title for what some consider to be an important speech. Can you imagine a speech entitled "An old beginning." The ...READ»

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT   |  Comment

Successful Business Intelligence: Moishe Alexander

BY Moishe AlexanderWed Aug 19, 2009 at 4:23 PM

Moishe Alexander says that Successful Business Intelligence: Secrets to Making BI a Killer App by Cindy Howson is a powerful book. Rating it 4.5 out of 5.READ»

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT   |  Comment

Corporate Social Responsibility: Doing the Most Good for Your Company and Your Cause

BY Moishe AlexanderWed Aug 19, 2009 at 3:48 PM

Moishe Alexander reviews Corporate Social Responsibility: Doing the Most Good for Your Company and Your Cause and gives it 3.5 out of five.READ»

Ivan Glickman
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  Comment

The Best Ice Breaker for Business Development

BY Alice KorngoldWed Aug 12, 2009 at 12:24 AM

When walking into a reception filled with people I need to meet, I've always been able to turn it into an enjoyable experience by asking people what kind of volunteer work they do. It's even more fun for me when they're involved on ...READ»

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  2 comments

The 3 Basic Steps To Create Trust Through Corporate Social Responsibility

BY Chris JarvisMon Aug 3, 2009 at 10:40 AM

If business wants to regain the public’s trust, they’re going to have to be trustworthy, and employees are the key. Here are three basic steps to engage your employees, build social capital, and win stakeholder trust. There's a lot here, so take your time with it, read it in pieces, and as always, share your thoughts and insights.READ»

Ivan Glickman
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  3 comments

Companies Embrace Innovation Through Their Buildings

BY Lewis PerkinsFri Jul 24, 2009 at 6:03 PM

This morning, I attended a private tour of the new Eco Office at Southface Energy Institute in Atlanta, Georgia.   Southface is an organization who works in green building advancement.  Long before the USGBC began gaining ...READ»

CARROT MOB   |  Comment

Carrot v. Stick

BY Chris JarvisFri Jul 24, 2009 at 5:32 PM

Enron, WorldCom, AIG… CSR was born into a world because of failure, lack of oversight and is a concept that we must compel companies to follow. This stance has never sat right with me, as it makes CSR a dirty word that ethical and progressive companies shouldn’t subscribe.READ»

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP   |  1 comment

Social Media & CSR: The Top 10 Sites for Creating Conversation

BY Chris JarvisMon Jul 20, 2009 at 10:49 AM

Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Green, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Volunteering. Get into the conversation - It starts here. READ»

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  Comment

What is Social Innovation? Reflections from the National Conference for Service and Volunteering

BY Chris JarvisFri Jul 3, 2009 at 4:14 PM

After three days of celebrating, learning and sharing with exceptional service advocates from around the world, I left the conference energized and inspired to make a more significant impact in the communities in which we live and work. We all had access to tools and resources that have better equipped us to enhance our volunteer efforts, measure our impact and further develop meaningful relationships that will prove to be pivotal to building a nation committed to service.READ»

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YVON CHOUINARD   |  Comment

Patagonia's Underwear: Designed for Exposure [video]

BY Noah RobischonMon Jun 29, 2009 at 3:50 PM

One day, Yvon Chouinard, the enterprising founder of Patagonia, told his product design team to free the company's underwear from wasteful plastic and cardboard packaging. His staff balked--he was told to expect failure. He pressed on with the changes anyhow, because it was the right thing to do.READ»

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  Comment

How Do You Serve?

BY Chris JarvisTue Jun 23, 2009 at 5:32 PM



Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, Nancy Pelosi, Arianna Huffington, and Bon Jovi all told us how they serve yesterday at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the government, non-profits, entertainment, academia, business and the media. 
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   |  Comment

Big Businesses Move Closer to Real Sustainable Innovation

BY Lewis PerkinsWed Jun 17, 2009 at 6:05 PM

This month seems to be the season for corporate gatherings, particularly in the sustainability world. Perhaps the “green” enthusiasts prefer to gather when the weather is warmer. Two weeks ago, I participated in the Sustainable ...READ»

BARACK OBAMA   |  Comment

Six Essential Strengths Of An Employee Volunteer Program; An Interview With Shannon Schuyler of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

BY Chris JarvisThu Jun 11, 2009 at 12:10 AM

Looking for some insight on how to create an outstanding Employee Volunteer Program? Shannon Schuyler of PricewaterhouseCoopers offers six essential strengths to ensure success.READ»

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY   |  Comment

Shell Admits Participation in Terrorism

BY Chris JarvisMon Jun 8, 2009 at 9:25 PM

I buy gas at Shell; Am I complicit in the terrorism? Probably.READ»

CAREERS   |  2 comments

Diversity and the Healthcare Sector

BY Tory ClarkeMon Jun 1, 2009 at 8:31 PM

Current demographics show that the healthcare sector in the US is faced with a more diverse patient-base than ever before, and this demographic trend is set to continue. This change in America’s demographic poses several challenges for the healthcare sector. What steps can healthcare organizations take in the short-term that will support them in better-serving the needs of an increasingly diverse population in the future, positioning them as leaders as health services providers, and as employers. READ»

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