Tracking the Trends

Practices of corporate social responsibility are constantly evolving and to stay ahead of the curve we rely on research. Here we will highlight information from credible sources to keep you updated on emerging trends and common practices.

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Triple Bottom Line Magazine is a specialized CSR Journal that exists to disseminate triple-bottom line knowledge to corporate, social developement and general business groups.  This year the publication released a Tracks and Trends in CSR Practices Study detailing the gradual shift in thinking about the concept of"CSR." The report says that "the traditional preview of 'CSR' being only 'corporate philanthropy' is gradually getting expanded to the well-being of people, care for the planet, and increased profits."

Click here to read the full study.

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The Boston College Center has just released "Profile of the Profession: Corporate citizenship leaders for today and tomorrow", a report based on the Center's biennial survey highlighting the demographics, responsibilities, and salary information of corporate citizenship professionals. This report offers a snapshot of the job of a corporate citizenship professional, including their evolving job functions and data on the salary, benefits and background of today's practitioners.

Findings include:

• 93 percent of those surveyed have a background in some other field or position.
• Building internal partnerships was the most commonly cited (86.3 percent) job responsibility.
• Women make up three-fourths of the respondents, but 49.7 percent of the men surveyed work at a senior or executive level compared to 26.9 percent of women.
  To review the report's key findings, click here to download a PDF. The full report is available to BCC members on their website.

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Committe Encouraging Philanthropy Proposes New Approach for Businesses Looking to Address Social Challenges

Shaping The Future: Solving Social Problems through Business Strategy

Download the Full Report HERE

This report highlights:

• Global Forces: McKinsey identified 5 trends that will affect the future of the global economy: talent shortages, shifting centers of economic activity, a new era of government action, increased scarcity of natural resources, new levels of technological connectivity
• Key Uncertainties: businesses leaders need to be aware of key uncertainties they will face in the future
• Scenarios for the Future: exploring the outcomes of pro-social corporate behavior and the consequences for inaction
• The Opportunities: for businesses, nonprofits and government to collaborate to bring positive business and societial outcomes

Is there a trend that you want to know more about? Or do you have research to share with us? Please email your research questions to info@gallowaygroup.com