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Katherine V. Smith, Executive Director

Conference highlighted variety of approaches to Designing Opportunity

Thanks to our many sponsors and the more than 650 professionals who joined us in Boston, the 2013 International Corporate Citizenship Conference was a terrific success. For 2-1/2 days we convened to learn, network, and share challenges and successes, and to examine the many ways that companies are Designing Opportunity for business and society. Closing [...] Read more »

Center News & Features»

A Unique Approach to CSR That Helps People’s Well-Being

By Alan Player, Communications Consultant, Humana Inc. | Every day for more than a year, residents of Bell County (pop: 28,750) in southeastern Kentucky have been taking steps – literally – to improve their health and wellness. They’ve strolled in two new fitness ... Read more »

New Research: 2013 Profile of the Professionals

By Kerin Sikorski, Web & Social Media Manager | The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship has just released the 2013 Profile of the Professionals. This research looks at salaries, job satisfaction, professional development and the motivations of people working in corporate citizenship roles. ... Read more »

Bringing hope back to the workplace: The story of employee giving at HCA Healthcare

By Trenae Simpson | Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 162 hospitals and 112 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states ... Read more »

Conference closes with views of a future built on values and connections

By Tim Wilson, Editor & Writer, Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College | On the final day of the 2013 International Corporate Citizenship Conference speakers explored the roles that values and connections play in designing opportunity. Rob DeMartini, President and Chief Executive Officer, of New Balance Athletic Shoe ... Read more »

[New Research] Profile of the Professionals

The Profile of the Professionals 2013 looks at the job satisfaction, professional development, motivations, and compensation of people working in corporate citizenship roles. This year’s findings reflect the progress and pathways of those professionals working to advance corporate citizenship.

Among the report’s key findings:

At every level, professionals in corporate citizenship highlight the importance of building relationships.
Professionals in corporate citizenship are highly satisfied in their jobs – and are motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in the world and to business success.
Workload and a lack of resources are the greatest challenges for professionals across all job titles in corporate citizenship.

To learn more about the content of this research click here.

Research Briefs

Research briefs are summaries of recent or seminal research findings that offer insights and tools to efficiently access and apply knowledge accumulated from corporate practice and the academy. Only members receive full research briefs; below is a sampling from our latest issue. Learn more.

Transparency leads to higher liquidity and lower transaction costs in many operating contexts

Researchers examined the link between transparency, liquidity, cost of capital and firm valuation at firms across 46 countries. Their results indicate that transparent companies achieve higher liquidity and lower transaction costs making the company more attractive to investors. Read more

Diverse social relationships facilitate individual creativity: Managers who are able to create diverse teams and promote networking are more likely to create an environment that fosters creativity and innovation

This study examines how the diversity and intensity of relationships inside and outside of work influence an employees’ creativity. Researchers found that a manager can improve team functionality and individual creativity by facilitating networking in the workplace and beyond. Employees who have multiple, diverse relationships throughout the organization and beyond its boundaries are more likely to think outside established norms. Read more.

Media Monitor

These news items are a sampling from last week’s Media Monitor member email. This benefit of Center membership helps readers stay informed of trends and developments influencing corporate citizenship practice. Learn more.

How to lead with grace through tragedy

Jim Koch, the brewmaster behind Sam Adams Lager, talks about how his business responded to the Boston Marathon bombings. Entrepreneur

Pets at work, time off: Employers add perks

Casual, flexible and fun workplaces are becoming commonplace as companies recruit talent. USA Today

Change the rules: Five ways to bring mission into your business

Following her controversial ban on telecommuting, Yahoo's Marissa Mayer has doubled paid leave for new moms and dads. Here's how Yahoo stacks up against some of Silicon Valley's gold standards for new parents. Fast Company

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Upcoming Courses

September 2013

Sep 25-27: Corporate Giving: A 21st Century Approach, New Orleans, LA
Sep 25-27: Sustainability Reporting: A GRI Certified Program, New Orleans, LA
Sep 30-Oct 4: Corporate Citizenship Management Intensive, Boston, MA

October 2013

Oct 16-18: Communications for Community Involvement, Phoenix, AZ
Oct 16-18: Evaluate and Measure Community Involvement, Phoenix, AZ

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