In a post COVID-19 world, many things have changed. The reshuffle and new normal caused a lot of new problems and a lot of uncertainties. Many people are out of jobs and the market does not look good. There are many who face financial hardships and obviously some winners and some losers in the community.Continue reading “We are still in a crisis, but why did the support to frontline workers end?”
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CSR and Giving During a Crisis
It is heartening to see many Singaporeans outraged when they see the plight of the foreign workers in Singapore. Poor unsanitary living conditions and tightly packed dormitories has created a health crisis in Singapore with more than 10,000 foreign workers infected with COVID-19. Poor living conditions of these foreign workers are not new. In theContinue reading “CSR and Giving During a Crisis”
Social Convergence
Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR is not fit for purpose, and we need something better to hold corporations to account for their social and environmental impact. Business is business — If there is a conflict between maximizing shareholder value and an environmental or social impact, the bottom line will win out in this model. CSRContinue reading “Social Convergence”
COVID-19 – Time for business transformation
During COVID-19, we have seen air pollution get reduced, water ways clean up and fishes returning to many areas like Venice. Suddenly, we see big companies like financial institutions, property developers who were making record profits from their activity will quickly see the impact of business, unable to sustain from the high rents and financeContinue reading “COVID-19 – Time for business transformation”
Understanding Dignity
Helping others may give you purpose and you may find meaning from it. It is a fundamental part of humanity. But do you think it is possible to over do things? Does “over-helping” exist? Of course it does! Everyone deserves dignity, and certainly, helping while imposing your values on others — because you help themContinue reading “Understanding Dignity”
CSR is not Complicated and Expensive
Many companies think that only large corporations can engage in CSR, and CSR costs a lot of money. On the contrary, many social enterprises are thriving in Singapore, and all they practice is sustainability and inclusivity. All it takes is creativity and innovation. Working on a project with Milo, they wanted to do a gift-with-purchase,Continue reading “CSR is not Complicated and Expensive”
Effective CSR – Buy Local, Support Local
Running an effective CSR campaign does not need to be expensive or complex. You do not need to be rich or a big corporation before you can start your CSR journey. It is important to be aware of the local community and be updated with the news and current affairs. I have worked in various clients on CSR communicationContinue reading “Effective CSR – Buy Local, Support Local”
Corporate Sustainable Responsibility
Successful people have a social responsibility to make the world a better place and not just take from it. — Carrie Underwood.. We experience many challenges today, and climate change needs to be addressed. The ASEAN region shows an increasing vulnerability to natural disasters, climate change, economic crisis, and other shocks. Government, civil society andContinue reading “Corporate Sustainable Responsibility”
CSR DESIGN 