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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»

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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»

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Want Good Volunteers? Dump The Altruistic, Find The Self-Interested (Part 2 of 2)

BY Chris JarvisWed Sep 9, 2009 at 3:43 PM

Selflessness and altruism make for bad volunteers. Without self-interest, volunteers easily opt out of commitments and objectify those they are trying to help.READ»

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Want Good Volunteers? Forget The Altruistic, Find The Self-Interested (Part 1 of 2)

BY Chris JarvisWed Sep 2, 2009 at 8:01 PM

Many argue that volunteer rates are falling. They complain that people today (usually young people) won’t make commitments to a cause. The problem, people tell me, is that volunteers want to know what’s in it for them. Yep, it’s true. But self-interest isn’t the problem. It’s the solution.READ»

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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»

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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»

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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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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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