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Is CSR A Superhero?

Published on August 16, 2012 By Gabe Chesman

  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 [...]

14 Excellent CSR Resources

Published on August 9, 2012 By Gabe Chesman

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 [...]

Will Globalization Effect CSR? Vol. 2

Published on October 10, 2011 By Gabe Chesman

I saw this interview on 60 Minutes last night. I’m not sure if I read into it correctly or not, but it touched on an interesting question. Do American companies have some sort of obligation to do as much as possible to help Americans get back to work, or is it unfair to expect companies [...]

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 [...]

Should Bad Results Be Reported Too?

Published on June 21, 2011 By Gabe Chesman

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 [...]