How To Be Relevant In Social Web
There are many voices in social web and the internet, to be relevant, one must offer value adding options to life’s miseries.
CSR As Business Strategy
The CSR initiatives of British Telecommunication are integrated to their business strategy. Not a separate program, as what other companies normally do.
CSR: The Ube Tanker
As expected, the “Ube” (Purple) Fire Engine parked near our building is gearing for action. This fire truck is maintained by a private company and being commandeered by volunteer firemen who are employees or staffs of Eng Bee Tin, a known “hopia” and chinese deli factory in the Philippines
CSR: Green Companies
A nugget of hope is what I unearthed for reading a newspaper after a cardio exercise. In the middle of political hula boos and increasing fuel prices, it was noted that some companies in the Philippines, in their own small way, is helping to protect the environment....CSR: Barrier Free Environment For The Handicapped And The Elderly
Update (10/18/07): An article about the same recognition was written by Princess Daisy Dominga entitled SM Innovations for the Handicapped was published by Philippine Daily Inquirer Sunday Biz on Oct. 14, 2007. Being sensitive to the needs of persons with...Mentoring The Next Generation of HR Peeps
HR Philippines is the premier online group of HR professionals, founded by Major Teo, whose President is Jing Ureta from Coronadal South Cotabato.
Be Scared, be very scared
Allow me to borrow the tag of Conrado de Quiros review of the movie “An Inconvenient Truth”, be scared.. be very scared!
Profit vs. Corporate Social Responsibility
Though expecting profit is not necessarily bad, governments, specially that of the first world, have set guidelines to ensure a minimum CSR is observed.
Gokongwei Patriarch leaves half of fortune to charity
Self-made multibillionaire John Gokongwei Jr. is donating half his fortune — at least P20 billion — to charity to mark his 80th birthday and his holding company’s 50th anniversary.
Occupational Safety And Health (OSH)
In the Philippines, occupational health and safety as one of the core labor standards.
CSR with A Twist
The medical mission I wrote about in my previous post concluded on Aug. 11. We went to Baguio on Aug. 10, 2006– its a chilly August up there! I returned to Manila early morning of Aug. 12 while the rest of the team left Baguio after lunch.The endeavor was made...CSR– Beyond The Requirements Of The Law
A news story caught my attention, while waiting for my son in the barber shop. I thought this is worth blogging. Just imagine, an article from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, reported that a lowly public high school from Samar topped the national achievement test,...Jump-Start Your Company’s CSR Program
Social Responsibility is voluntary while Social Accountability is mechanism driven. It seeks to improve the quality of life of people around the enterprise.
CSR, HR Role In The Making
Should HR spearhead CSR initiatives? Though CSR is primary top management function, this appears to be an emerging new role of HR and developing countries.
Social Accountability In The Philippines
The Employers Confederation Of The Philippines (ECOP) and German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) recently partnered thru a memorandum of agreement to raise the awareness level on Social Accountability in the Philippine Companies. Although ECOP is taking the lead, other...Family Welfare Program of DOLE, What Is It About?
Establishment with 200 employees are required to form a Family Welfare Committee (FWC) through the assistance of the DOLE Regional Offices.
Make A Difference
We have the tendency to focus too much on output, and forget the people involved. Appreciating them can make a difference, it can reduce attrition.
