CSR Trends Archives - YourCause

11 Key Findings from the 2025 CSR Industry Review

Here are some key takeaways from our 2025 YourCause Industry Review that every CSR and employee engagement leader should be aware of.

The Business Case for Employee Giving and Volunteering

As companies navigate a competitive talent landscape and rising expectations from employees, customers, and investors, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: empowering employees to give and volunteer is good for community impact, but it’s also good for business.

Harnessing AI for Corporate Social Impact: A Practical Guide

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the globe, and its potential to drive corporate social impact is immense. As organizations strive to create meaningful change, AI can serve as a powerful tool to amplify human efforts and address complex social challenges

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Giving Circles: Captivating Employees with Inclusivity

The workforce of today expects more than just traditional corporate giving—they want to be actively involved, personally connected, and empowered to make a difference. Giving Circles provide a transformative model, allowing employees to come together, and whether by pooling their own resources or leveraging company-provided funding, make a larger impact on causes they care about.

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Revolutionizing Employee Volunteering with CSRconnect

Learn more about how CSRconnect can revolutionize the way organizations manage and engage employee volunteering.

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Starting Employee Resource Groups: Fundamentals & Best Practices

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster inclusion, leadership, and engagement by connecting employees with shared experiences in the workplace. Learn more today!

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Inclusive Engagement: Building Bridges to Belonging

As companies navigate the current landscape of corporate social responsibility and assess their giving and volunteering programs, they face a growing demand for opportunities that align with the diverse interests, abilities, and schedules of their workforce.

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Volunteer Time Off Guide

Volunteer Time Off (VTO) is an element of a corporate social responsibility or employee engagement program that companies can offer to allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer for causes they care about.

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Why Employee Engagement is so Important for 2025 and Beyond

Employee engagement is critical from both the workplace culture and the CSR perspective. Broadly, employee engagement is an employee’s level of emotional commitment and dedication to their work, their employer, and the mission and shared goals of their organization

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What Gen Z Expects from your CSR Activity in 2025

Gen Z has entered the workforce and they’re looking at a lot more than your company’s LinkedIn account. This generation is analysing your impact claims, questioning your corporate values, and deciding if your business is making a tangible difference in the world.