Entry 5:
“CSR “Sprint” to Action: Linking the Arab Uprising and CSR”
November 26th, 2011
CSR practices extend far beyond corporate borders and are a direct reflection of current global conditions. Although it might seem abstract, we can in fact find direct ties between the Arab Spring and corporate responsibility. For those of you that are not too familiar, the Arab spring was (and continues to be for that matter) a series of civil uprisings in nations across the Arab world; spanning from Tunisia to Bahrain. This wave of demonstrations spread ideals of…(Read More)
Written by: Shereen Aly
Entry 4:
“CSR is the way to go!”
November 20th, 2011
CSR has been a phenomenon and a social movement that has caught traction in the last few years, yet the question plaguing business student around the world is, “who cares!?” This is the fundamental question behind whether or not a corporation or an individual should take the time and initiative to give back to society. And while this is a topic that could have be widely debated as recently as 5 years ago, now there are concrete reasons, self serving and otherwise, as to why students around Canada should make CSR and corporate ethics a priority in their daily practices…(Read More)
Written by: Jawad Shujaatali
Entry 3:
“CSR and you.”
November 16th, 2011
“You will find, as you look back on your life, that the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things for others” – Henry Drummond. So, how do we, the students, relate? How many of of us give back to our schools? Volunteer? Or participate in any other type of social initiative where we help others…(Read More)
Written by: Mudita Shekhawat
Entry 2:
“Movember is HERE!”
November 3rd, 2011
With the Halloween season right behind us and the winter celebrations coming up quickly, let’s not forget this month; Movember.
Each year the Movember campaign is responsible for the growth of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces all over Canada, and around the world. This year CSRS is challenging YOU to grow your mo! During Movember take photos of your progress (weekly or before and after) and post it to our Facebook Page to create awareness for all those fighting prostate cancer…(Read More)
Written by: Mariam Ayyoob
Entry 1:
“Corporate Social Responsibility: Introduction”
November 1st, 2011
C. S. R. Three simple letters? To some, maybe, but to those in the business world or those affected by businesses (essentially all of us), these letters go far beyond what they appear to be. Corporate Social Responsibility. Stemming from minor initiatives to developing into a separate department of a business to accepting it as a lifestyle, CSR today is a growing phenomenon. It has become a strategic way of doing business, as it allows the world’s present and future business leaders to create positive changes environmentally, socially and economically.
Here at the Schulich School of Business, we are not only ranked as one of the world’s top business schools, but we’re also one of the highest ranked for our notable CSR initiatives. Being one of the largest clubs…(Read More)
Written by: Sabreen Salman
