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Creating a Corporate Social Responsibility Program with Real Impact

Harvard Business Review

Exploring the critical role of experimentation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), research on four multinational companies reveals a stark difference in CSR effectiveness. This strategy fosters genuine community engagement and responsive initiatives, as seen in a mining company’s impactful HIV/AIDS program.

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Diversity and inclusion: 7 best practices for changing your culture

CIO

And the murder of George Floyd — and the social unrest that followed — made it clear that taking a stand around social justice is necessary to recruitment, retention, and even the viability of your brand. But if your company is not a startup, it is still important to fix your culture before you recruit.

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How a Well-Executed Social Initiative Strengthens Your Brand

Harvard Business Review

In the modern competitive business environment, innovative social initiatives offer a unique avenue for growth, customer loyalty, and employee engagement, often overlooked by organizations. Exemplary cases from Barclays, Dove, Hellmann’s, and Thrivent demonstrate the transformative impact of well-executed social initiatives.

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How to Effectively Learn a New Programming Language

Xebia

Learning a new programming language can seem like a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can be a rewarding experience. The process of learning a new programming language shows many similarities with that of learning a spoken language as a second language.

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How to create a culture of innovation

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Here, they and others share seven ways to create and nurture a culture of innovation. Instilling an innovative culture comes down to creating an environment based on trust, which breaks down barriers and inspires people to have more open mindsets, says Keshavan. Prioritize time for experimentation.

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4 ways to make DEI a key component of customer service and culture

TechCrunch

As Alorica ’s chief culture officer, Joyce Lee oversees the development and execution of programs, activities and events that keep 100,000+ employees engaged and inspired. When working to fine-tune company culture, start from the bottom up. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Bringing the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the world

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In 2022, with the pandemic subsiding, the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, once again served more than 1 million visitors. But thanks to an inventive digital offering, called Searchable Museum , the museum has been able to reach even more.

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