The four core areas of CSR: workplace
Most companies recognise that their staff is their most valuable asset. Initiatives that make it easier for your staff to manage their health and work life balance as well as recognising and promoting thier diversity can increase your staff retention, productivity and creativity. Some of these areas may fall under your HR department's responsibility or may be managed by your CSR person.
Workforce diversity
Appreciating diversity means demonstrably valuing and respecting employees, clients and the community from all identity groups. This can be done through setting up network groups and accommodating religious and non-religious practices such as diets, prayer and holidays.
Work life balance
This involves ensuring that your staff's social, physical and psychological health is facilitated through the workplace and accommodating for individuals' needs for flexible working hours.
Employability and local recruitment
Businesses can make a big impact on an individual and a community by implementing initiatives that encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for jobs and work experience within your company. Increasing diversity can have an equally big impact on your company by sharpening your creativity, corporate culture, brand identity and ability to understand a wider client base.