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CSR: Collaborating with NPOs for Positive Social Impact

Tom Spencer

Large companies now recognise that the environment and communities in which they operate can contribute significantly to their bottom line. This realisation has led to an increasing focus on CSR, which involves operating in a way that benefits society over the long term. Here are three examples of skill-based volunteering.

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The Central versus Decentral Dilemma: How the HR Practitioner can Facilitate a “Center-Led” Solution

Kates Kesler

But to move with agility in a complex organization requires leaders to be confident that important decisions are being made at the right level and location across the enterprise. The network is connected through lateral integrators such as communities of practice, shared metrics, or formal integrator roles. An Example.

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We Shouldn’t Always Need a “Business Case” to Do the Right Thing

Harvard Business

I’ve been a consultant for almost 20 years, advising companies on complex challenges in ethics, risk, and responsibility. Happily fading from memory is the cliché that ethics and compliance teams effectively constitute a “business prevention department.” Metrics Are Not Your Friends.

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Ban These 5 Words From Your Corporate Values Statement

Harvard Business

Practically every organization today has a set of core values that ideally function as the “operating instructions” of the company. 90% of them reference ethical behavior or use the word “integrity,” 88% mention commitment to customers, and 76% cite teamwork and trust. CSA Images/Getty Images.

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How Organizations Can Thrive in the Digital Economy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM KORN FERRY

Harvard Business

Organizations can now engage with customers and employees like never before, and the virtual environment holds the potential to drive operational efficiencies, save time and money, and open the exploration of new commercial avenues. Ideas and input come from all sides and segments and across all stakeholder groups.

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Top Consulting Firms

CaseInterview.com

It was founded in 1963 and was one of the first enterprises to focus on thought leadership. Bain stands out for its culture of ownership, allowing individuals to have a greater say than at most peer enterprises. A strong work ethic, multidisciplinary structure, andmeritocratic approach lead to fast development.