corporate social responsibility

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»

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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»

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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»

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»

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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.   READ»

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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»

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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»

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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»

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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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Business People Interested in Nonprofit Boards: Up or Down In This Economy and Post-Madoff?

BY Alice KorngoldSun May 31, 2009 at 12:40 PM

My perspective is based on my work helping businesses with their CSR/philanthropy strategies, training and placing business executives and professionals on nonprofit boards, and consulting to global, national, and regional boards ...READ»

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