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Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility in the Workplace

As business leaders and industry experts know, good corporate citizenship plays an important role in ensuring the success of a company. Since businesses are active participants in the environments in which they operate, people look to them for projects and activities that are beneficial to the community.     

The continued digitisation of the world has led to the creation of a global society that is more connected than ever. This has led to an increased awareness of the issues faced around the world today. As a consequence, companies have been stepping up in the form of corporate social responsibility.  

What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business model that focuses on how a company can positively impact the community and environment it is in. The adoption of this business model involves the development and implementation of company-wide activities that are often focused on philanthropic efforts, community outreach programmes, and sustainability projects.

In choosing the right CSR activities for your company, you should first consider what you want to achieve in the short term before looking at long term goals. Moreover, to ensure the success of these projects, determine the readiness of your employees and the company as a whole before launching them.

Consider the following as a guide on how to promote CSR in your workplace.

  • Define Your Purpose

To ensure the success of your CSR strategy, you should first define its purpose. Doing so allows you to determine which steps to take in order to achieve your goals. From choosing which practices to adopt and what innovations to invest in, identifying your ultimate goal in undertaking this business model will help guide you throughout.

  • Lead By Example

As the leader of your company, your employees look to you to set an example. Show your support for CSR activities by participating in them. When your employees see that you believe in the process and the results it will yield, they will follow in your footsteps. Not only will this create a culture of good corporate citizenship in the workplace but it has the potential to encourage them to propose their own small-scale CSR projects.  

  • Promote Employee Engagement

Employee participation is important in ensuring the success of your CSR activities. Encouraging employees to share their ideas and insights on CSR initiatives fosters a work culture where employees feel heard and supported. Promoting employee engagement, especially through internal CSR programmes, moulds people who are socially responsible regardless of where they are.   

  • Celebrate Achievements

It is important that you celebrate your CSR achievements. Many companies publish theirs in newsletters but taking the time to recognise employee efforts and contributions strengthen the inclusive culture in your company. Aside from the positive impact this has on morale, it serves as effective motivation in continuing and growing your CSR efforts.

Waste Management Solutions from LKM Recycling

For the last 35 years, LKM Recycling has been one of the leading providers of waste management solutions in the UK. We use our knowledge and expertise in developing solutions that aim to provide you with innovative and cost-effective ways which can help you improve your company’s CSR initiatives. From waste collection services to confidential shredding, we have a wide range of services that can meet your needs.

For more information about LKM Recycling and our different services, call us on 01795 439393 or email your enquiries to customercare@lkm.org.uk.

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