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Book SynopsisFor two critical stakeholder groups in Corporate America - consumers and employees - corporate social responsibility (CSR) is clearly starting to matter. Data suggests that consumers will respond eagerly and positively to CSR messaging if it follows and is integrated into core branding attributes of high quality and fair price. Similarly, employees are more attracted to firms that have and engage employees in a stated CSR strategy. Todayâs generation of business managers want more from their employers than a paycheck and a challenging job: they want to use their 60-80-hour work weeks to give back. They want to harness the considerable power and resources of their employers to create a better world and make a profit. With respect to both customers and employees, CSR can represent a powerful differentiator from the competition.
Every major company has a corporate strategy based on business objectives and competencies of the firm. Most large companies have at least fragmented CSR initiatives, programs, and focus points, and most have dedicated corporate communications teams and focused branding and marketing campaigns. And all companies have employees, who serve, consciously or not, as brand ambassadors. Whatâs missingâand what McElhaney offers--is an integrated strategy for connecting the dots between CSR efforts, branding and communication to customers and employees, and the companyâs core business goals.
