article thumbnail

Technology’s role in social sustainability

CIO

Technology has a critical role to play in any organization’s social sustainability strategy. And according to a survey from NTT, a majority of senior executives recognize this and are actively working to harness digital technology and innovation to support their social sustainability initiatives. That number is set to grow.

article thumbnail

Employee engagement: 10 best practices for improving your culture

CIO

According to the Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2023 Report , 41% of respondents attributed their lack of engagement to leadership and the workplace culture. You can stop the quiet quitting by improving your work culture, so your people speak up before they nope out. You don’t even need strong social skills.

Culture 334
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Theoretical Models Part 6 –Understanding the Social Identity and Cultural Affirmation Model

Perficient

In the realm of disability studies, the Social Identity and Cultural Affirmation Model of Disability has gained recognition as a powerful framework that acknowledges the significance of social and cultural factors in shaping the experiences of individuals with disabilities.

Culture 98
article thumbnail

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. The study recommends encouraging broad employee participation in CSR and fostering a culture that values CSR’s long-term business benefits.

Social 102
article thumbnail

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. But where are they now?

Culture 351
article thumbnail

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.

Social 139
article thumbnail

How social commerce is bridging Southeast Asia’s infrastructure gaps

TechCrunch

Conceptually, social commerce isn’t new — it has existed in some form ever since people have made recommendations to each other. Today social networks are more powerful than ever, and startups and corporations are innovating new commerce models that leverage the greater reach available to us.

Social 245