SURVEY ON CSR PRACTICES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Newsbreak Survey: Yes, SMEs do CSR
Programs vary—from straight charity to strategic giving
By Purple S. Romero
Does size matter in the practice of corporate social responsibility or CSR? Newsbreak tried to find out by conducting a survey on CSR practice among companies with two to 600-plus employees and with revenues starting from P150,000 to P60 million*. This study, done in partnership with the British Embassy, defines CSR broadly, from having good workplace conditions, prioritizing employee welfare, and implementing programs for external stakeholders, such as communities and investors.READ MORE
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CEOs advocate better conditions for migrant workers
Business executives are taking up migration issues as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) program following the first Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) held in Belgium last year. The Philippines is slated to host the second GFMD this October.
The GFMD focused on the capacity of migration to be a tool for sustainable growth, in line with the Millennium Development Goals and explored avenues for strengthening the linkage between migration and development. These included the regulation of remittance facilities, transparency in financial and labor markets, and protection of migrant workers. READ MORE...
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Newsbreak is helping local journalists understand the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) better through media forums & training in key cities in the Philippines. These activies seek to equip journalists with essential tools in tackling CSR issues in order to improve the coverage of CSR practices in the country. The proceedings of these events, including speeches & presentations, may be accessed through the links below.
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