Social responsibility is a hot topic in business today, with more and more companies willing to put their money where their mouth is. The research on the subject shows that socially responsible people have higher levels of engagement, lower turnover rates, and increased shareholder value.
So what can you do to make your company more socially responsible? It’s not as hard as you might think!
- Attracting Top Team Members
Company Social Responsibility (CSR) policies can have a significant impact on attracting and retaining top talent. As the workforce changes, so do workers’ perspectives. Companies need to adapt to meet those changing perspectives or risk losing out on some of the top talent available today.
- Improve Your Company’s Reputation
Word-of-mouth advertising is important in business and can be a great asset when used correctly. When it comes to corporate social responsibility, word-of-mouth advertising can work in two ways. Your company can be cited for positive feats, such as donating to charities or organizing volunteer opportunities, but it also could go the opposite way.
- Build Trust with Investors and the Community
The number-one concern for investors is how companies manage their finances and capital. In addition to profit, they also factor in risk management and environmental concerns to measure the risk involved with an investment.
That’s why businesses need to be honest about their corporate social responsibility policies with investors. Without trust, you’ll have a hard time attracting any investor dollars.
- Cut Costs and Save Money
When you consider the extra expenses involved with taxes and fees, fraud complaints, and regulatory fines or penalties, it’s easy to see how societal compliance can add up to a significant chunk of your annual budget.
You can redirect those funds to help with your corporate social responsibility initiative by managing your internal material and financial gains.
By taking the right steps to focus on CSR, you can achieve greater success in the long term — including helping employees feel better about their work environment and increase productivity levels.