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How Corporate Social Responsibility Is an Important Element of Company Culture

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a vital element of your company culture and, in some ways, also a product of it. While CSR might seem like a straightforward concept, it has a broad range of interpretations that can make it look very different from business to business. For maximum results, you should understand the relationship between corporate social responsibility and your company culture. Corporate Social Responsibility and Company Culture What is culture? The culmination of shared goals, attitudes and beliefs. Culture is what makes your company so special. It can be influenced by a number of things at your business, including your management style, work environment, ethics, expectations and values. […]

All About Our 2019 Business Impact Summit

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We are excited to announce our Business Impact Summit approaching this fall. Business Volunteers Maryland will be hosting the 2019 Business Impact Summit on October 3, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore, MD. This annual event will explore how you can harness the power of community engagement and accelerate impact on your business, your employees and your community. Take Your Business to the Next Level While more companies than ever before are prioritizing social causes and supporting their communities, there is also more opportunity than ever before for this impact to be multiplied externally and internally. Business Volunteers Maryland will again be uniting regional business leaders to build upon […]

Why Every Business Needs a CSR Plan

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As the world and workplaces continue to evolve, more companies are prioritizing corporate social responsibility (CSR). Developing a CSR plan does not need to be overly intensive or complicated, and the right plan will help to create additional environmental and social value. Why should your company create a CSR plan? What Can CSR Look Like? Corporate social responsibility can take a wide variety of forms depending on your company, your community and the industry that you operate in. Some examples of CSR include: Donating money, products or services to a nonprofit Taking steps to reduce your carbon footprint Captaining a recycling initiative in your business park Paying for employees to […]