Charity and CSR are key issues for business people globally

Latest research from flexible workspace provider Regus reveals that charity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are key issues for business people globally. Workers report that faced between two similar job offers, they would be swayed by the company that can prove they are making a charitable contribution. More than half (53 per cent) of the respondents in India reported it is important to them that their employer is involved in charity work. In fact, CSR is also an area of consideration when choosing a place to work. A significant 35 per cent said when presented with two equal jobs, they would give preference to the more charitable company. Businesses with a proven involvement in society are thus better able to attract and retain top staff. Forty-six per cent of the respondents in India would like to be directly involved in their company's charity schemes, and 42 per cent wished to be better informed. Among other findings, 51 per cent respondents appreciate CSR initiatives, but 40 per cent report they think information about them is inadequate.