I’ve spent a lot of time reading CSR reports and engaging in tweetchats and seminars focusing on CSR strategies. There have been a number of times when I’m truly inspired by the actions of certain CSR programs. Yet, although I’m young, I feel like I’ve yet to be involved in one of those awe-inspiring campaigns. [...]
I recently watched the movie “Hancock” on TV and saw something interesting. The movie used a superhero as a metaphor for big corporations and their responsibility to give back. Granted, it’s not a new movie, I think it’s still relevant. The basic plot focuses on a drunk, crass, and lazy superhero with a bad temper. Where [...]
Working in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is something I find difficult but gratifying. The field of CSR is tumultuous but, as in most fields these days, fellow CSR strategists collaborate via social media to discuss the good, the bad, and everything in between. Over the years, I’ve found some amazing companies and innovators that I [...]
Over the past couple years it’s been a regular occurrence for companies to report on their CSR or sustainability. Whether they are annual, semi-annual, or quarterly, companies love creating these huge reports that boast how much they care. Most of the time, they’re a lot of graphs and statistics that would confuse Alan Greenspan. Don’t get me [...]
It was just announced that William Daley will take the position of White House Chief of Staff. Daley is the Head of Corporate Responsibility and Chairman of the Midwest Region of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Besides having huge political implications, this announcement will impact corporations and the CSR mentality. Daley’s status sheds a new [...]