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A CSR blueprint that is worth a look

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is playing an increasingly large role in the profile and strategies of many large companies, not least of all the retailing sector where many customers will scrutinize the source and methodology behind the products that you...

September 8, 2010 Read More

How the Fundraising ineffeciencies in the UK can have a positive outcome

Regular visitors to the blog  may know that at Miratel we provide key expertise in assisting nonprofits with fundraising activities via our range of call-center services. Therefore when a major fund-raising story breaks it captures our attention even if it's...

August 27, 2010 Read More

Is offshoring heading toward a boomerang decade?

I found a very interesting story today concerning offshoring reversals that while predicted a few years ago has not yet manifested itself with the frequency some had expected. That said the scenarios under which it occurs are becoming more apparent...

August 26, 2010 Read More

SocialYell.com provides consumers a new CSR forum

Even as more and more companies are displaying increased awareness and commitment to active and beneficial CSR (corporate social responsibility) programs, the public at large are also looking to have their say about the way companies perform and the experience...

August 25, 2010 Read More

Pakistani flood relief effort gains higher profile even as it worsens

I have been watching the continued developments from Pakistan in recent weeks with a mixture of disbelief and horror. When large natural disasters occur, sometimes the scope is apparent to everybody almost immediately however the situation in Pakistan has unfolded...

August 24, 2010 Read More

Slight increase in July unemployment shouldn’t overshadow gains of 2010

We knew it wouldn't be that easy! The steady return to a healthy job market in Canada showed 6 consecutive months of job growth to begin 2010 but July marked a moderate setback in unemployment but not to the extent...

August 20, 2010 Read More

Maxwell House: Its a new morning, brew some good

It is becoming increasingly obvious that corporate social responsibility (CSR) plans have a positive impact on the image, employees and customers of a brand as more and more companies are proudly promoting their initiatives. One such example is the coffee...

August 10, 2010 Read More

Milwaukee flooding brings out the best in local CSR actions from Kohl’s

Employee engagement is I think the cornerstone of larger companies declaring a lasting commitment to CSR initiatives. When a disaster strikes such as the recent wide-scale flooding in Milwaukee an engaged workforce not only are encouraged to help where they...

August 3, 2010 Read More

Poll suggests government missing green opportunities

A new survey conducted by McAllister Opinion Research sends a clear signal that governments everywhere need to work more in concert with business decision makers, scientists and internal departments to take more positive changes to address climate change. The results...

July 29, 2010 Read More

Can BP maintain high CSR rating in wake of oil leak disaster?

Unless you've completely avoided the news for the last two weeks you have certainly been aware of the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. Following an explosion, fire and sinking of the off-shore rig operated by BP (British...

May 7, 2010 Read More

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