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Did American Business Shoot Itself In The Foot?

Published on June 24, 2011 By Gabe Chesman

It’s no surprise that the economy in America is struggling. The national deficit is some ridiculous number, unemployment is rampant, and the dollar just doesn’t stand up to most foreign currencies. I’m not an economist so I won’t pretend to understand the intricacies of the situation. However, looking at CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) in American businesses [...]

Undercover Boss: Gap Between Shareholders and Employees

Published on December 16, 2010 By Gabe Chesman

Image by Personeelsnet via Flickr Recently, I’ve been watching the show ‘Undercover Boss‘ mainly because it’s after football. The plot involves a CEO of a well-known, national corporation going undercover as a potential employee. Traveling cross-country, the CEO experiences all sorts of jobs offered at the franchises, including the not-so-glamorous ones. After realizing their cushy [...]

Will Globalization Effect CSR?

Published on October 7, 2010 By Gabe Chesman

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has swept through the business world as a solid strategy to garner profit while making a difference within a wide spectrum of social issues. Although there is some skepticism, when done correctly, a CSR campaign benefits everyone involved. In a recent post, I wrote, while there is no guarantee, CSR can [...]