Sarah Ford | May 7, 2014
10 Ways to Balance Profit and Principles
There was a time when corporate social responsibility (CSR) was simply shorthand for philanthropy. Times have changed and now responsible business practice is increasingly recognised as driving competitive advantage and innovation. Proven benefits for companies that actively engage with their local communities include: winning and retaining customers and clients, improving business reputation, attracting and retaining committed employees, and efficiency savings through environmentally sustainable processes.
Stephen Howard, chief executive of Business in the Community, outlines how every company can make a positive impact.

Get Resources and Insights Straight To Your Inbox
Explore More Articles
Nurturing Payroll Giving Donors: 5 Tips to Deepen Engagement
Payroll giving donors are some of the most consistent and committed supporters nonprofits have, but they’re often overlooked in day-to-day fundraising strategies. These donors contribute…
Read ArticleHow to Align Your Company’s Values with Your Hiring Process
Hiring is about more than filling roles—it’s about shaping the future of your company. Every new team member contributes to the culture you’re building, and…
Read ArticleGet Resources and Insights Straight To Your Inbox
Receive our monthly/bi-monthly newsletter filled with information about causes, nonprofit impact, and topics important for corporate social responsibility and employee engagement professionals, including disaster response, workplace giving, matching gifts, employee assistance funds, volunteering, scholarship award program management, grantmaking, and other philanthropic initiatives.