CSR

Why Values Trump Rules and Regulation

BY Dov SeidmanMon Nov 9, 2009 at 3:01 PM

Everywhere I travel, I hear the same refrains: "We need more regulation," or on the flip side, "If we hadn't deregulated, we wouldn't be in this financial mess." More regulation could be a very good thing, but we shouldn’t rush to regulation without asking whether it’s a list of prohibitive rules or something deeper, something that inspires consistent and right behavior, says LRN CEO Dov Seidman.READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

Why Values Trump Rules and Regulation

BY Dov SeidmanMon Nov 9, 2009 at 2:59 PM

Everywhere I travel, I hear the same refrains: "We need more regulation," or on the flip side, "If we hadn't deregulated, we wouldn't be in this financial mess." More regulation could be a very good thing, but we shouldn’t rush to regulation without asking whether it’s a list of prohibitive rules or something deeper, something that inspires consistent and right behavior, says LRN CEO Dov Seidman.READ»

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»

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»

BEHAVIOR | 2 comments

Sustainability: It's Not About Light Bulbs

BY Dov SeidmanThu Oct 1, 2009 at 3:05 PM

To many people, sustainability means solar panels, wind turbines and LEED-certified buildings. But sustainability is more than just going green or being green. It's a way of thinking about business — a mode of leadership and behavior that aims to create lasting value as opposed to piling up short-term transactional wins, says Dov Seidman. READ»

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»

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»

CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE | 1 comment

Goldman Sachs at CGI: Women Offer the "Highest ROI"

BY Alice KorngoldThu Sep 24, 2009 at 12:55 AM

That's what Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs (GS), told us today. That providing business and management education to women in developing and emerging economies meets a "great need" for "enormous [investment] ...READ»

SUSTAINABILITY | Comment

Isn’t the Healthcare debate a CR issue too?

BY kevin mossMon Sep 14, 2009 at 1:42 PM

The healthcare debate is raging. The nation hasn’t been quiet about it – not the people, the hospitals, insurers or doctors. In fact, many of us viewed this week as the President addressed Congress and urged for healthcare ...READ»

FOR THE GREENER GOOD | 9 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 | 9 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»

LOS ANGLES | Comment

Operation Street Kidz Helps Turns Inner City Youths into Entrepreneuers

BY Karma MartellTue Aug 18, 2009 at 2:59 PM

Blair High School students in Pasadena, CA get a lesson in producing and shooting a pro music video from Kanye West's video directors and producer Baby Bash. 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»

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»

BEHAVIOR | 1 comment

Why I Don't Want the Recession to End Yet

BY Dov SeidmanWed Jul 22, 2009 at 2:56 PM

As a CEO, I'm eager to put the recession to rest, says Dov Seidman. At the same time, how could we not take this opportunity to ask fundamental questions? Now that there are signs of recovery, there's a part of me — and I'm reluctant to admit this — that doesn't want things to get too good too fast. We could use more time to understand what went wrong with our economy.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»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

Indonesia Tries Honesty Policy to Rebuild Trust

BY Dov SeidmanFri Jul 17, 2009 at 3:37 PM

Years ago, I heard about an unusual doughnut vendor who asked people to pay what they owed, and make change for themselves, says Dov Seidman. The practice told his customers that he trusted them to be honest. Indonesia’s cashier-free “honesty cafes” do the same thing. The best way to rebuild trust is to extend trust to others.READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

A Call for Reconnecting With Values

BY Dov SeidmanMon Jul 13, 2009 at 1:58 PM

Like many of you, I have followed the recent headlines related to Pope Benedict XVI’s call for a “return to ethics in the global economy.” I was meaningfully struck by his desire to see business reconnect with values in these troubled times.READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

A Call for Reconnecting With Values

BY Dov SeidmanMon Jul 13, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Like many of you, I have followed the recent headlines related to Pope Benedict XVI’s call for a “return to ethics in the global economy.” I was meaningfully struck by his desire to see business reconnect with values in these troubled times.READ»

CSR | Comment

The Market Speaks: CSR is Good for Business

BY Alice KorngoldSun Jul 12, 2009 at 10:06 PM

“Customers… are making purchase decisions based upon companies' behaviors. When companies do find the things that are important to their customers and go above and beyond with regard to the corporate responsibility that the ...READ»

BRIDGESPAN | 1 comment

Developing Stronger and Smarter Business Executives

BY Alice KorngoldWed Jul 8, 2009 at 2:39 PM

“Tough times lead to tough choices, but there is a tangible opportunity for nonprofits to emerge stronger and smarter,” according to The Bridgespan Group’s “Managing in Tough Times: May 2009 Nonprofit Leaders ...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»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

Why Bernard Madoff is NOT a symbol of our times

BY Dov SeidmanMon Jun 29, 2009 at 11:47 AM

Lots of attention will be paid this week to the sentencing of Bernard Madoff, and rightfully so. But if we pay too much attention, we risk missing the bigger or more important story of how the U.S. wound up in the longest recession since the 1930s. READ»

GEN Y | Comment

Using CSR to Motivate Gen Y and Boomer Employees

BY Alice KorngoldSun Jun 28, 2009 at 6:17 PM

Boomers and Gen Y, the largest cohorts in the workplace, both want to “contribute to society through their labor,” according to a new article in Harvard Business Review by Sylvia Ann Hewlett, Laura Sherbin, and Karen Sumberg, of ...READ»