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Social Responsibility Programs Valuable to Corporate America, Survey Finds MENLO PARK,, Calif., Oct. 1, 2002 Even in an uncertain economy, companies still place a high priority on giving back to the community, a new survey by Robert Half Management Resources suggests. Nearly one-third of chief financial officers polled said social responsibility programs that support charitable giving are very important to their organizations. CFOs were asked, "For your corporation, how important are social responsibility programs, such as charitable giving or volunteer community service?" Seventy-six percent said it is "somewhat" or "very" important, and 24 percent said it is "not very" or "not at all" important. "Philanthropic efforts help organizations give back to the communities they serve and reinforce their core values," said Paul McDonald, executive director of Robert Half Management Resources. "Many firms and individuals look for evidence of good corporate citizenship when choosing whether or not to do business or accept a position with a company." McDonald pointed out that these efforts can also influence employee retention: "People want to feel good about where they work, and social responsibility programs can have a significant impact on this perception." Was this information helpful? Please rate this article in the box below or write to editor@smartpros.com |
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