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Corporate social responsibility all year round

Sherrilynne Starkie

world’s 15 largest markets are willing to recommend companies they perceive are delivering on their CSR programs. Top Canadian corporate CSR initiatives (according to MacLeans.ca ): Canadian Tire’s approach to sustainability goes beyond being a ‘green initiative’— it’s embedded into how the company operates. *. Thornley Fallis clients.

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7 inspiring examples of corporate social responsibility

Sprout Social

Corporate social responsibility (or CSR, for short) is an accountability model businesses use to integrate social and environmental causes into their operations. Takeaway : You don’t need to have made good on all your CSR efforts before you can start talking about them. It can impact your bottom line as well.

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The Little Give

Dave Fleet

The Little Give is a CSR program, initially created by Edelman’s Vancouver office, that sees Edelman Canada offices split into teams and work to help charities in our communities. The Little Give. This year, the Toronto office is supporting ten great organizations that work to improve the lives of youths in various ways. Humewood House.

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Please Aggravate Me: Is Gamifying Customer Service a Reality

Convince & Convert

In all, it took one hour…17 minutes…33 seconds for the CSR to work with another department to see if the flight I needed was available, get an updated ticket price, rebook the flight, and complete the transaction. Want to save your organization precious “human CSR capital?” Fantasy Dashboard: The Customer vs. the CSR.

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Please Aggravate Me: Is Gamifying Customer Service a Reality

Convince & Convert

In all, it took one hour…17 minutes…33 seconds for the CSR to work with another department to see if the flight I needed was available, get an updated ticket price, rebook the flight, and complete the transaction. Want to save your organization precious “human CSR capital?” Fantasy Dashboard: The Customer vs. the CSR.

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How Chocolate Saved Shawn Askinosie

Buffer Social

He learned the basics of chocolate making from some blogs and immediately felt drawn to the process. It’s a belief he thinks all companies should adopt as they think about corporate social responsibility (CSR). He enjoyed it, but nothing sparked a true passion. Then a thought came to him: what about chocolate?

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

Take a look at the company’s philanthropic endeavors and cause-related initiatives, especially in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Be Committed to CSR As mentioned, it’s critical to be transparent when it comes to a company’s CSR program, especially when harnessing social networking platforms. Don’t be Shy.

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