Balancing Purpose and Profit: HR Departments Respond to Employee Push for Values-Driven Business

July 16, 2018

“And, when it comes to social purpose, employees also want to be part of the action, according to the executives polled in Covestro’s first-ever i³ Index. They want to work for companies whose social values are similar to their own, and they want more opportunities to engage in social purpose projects while on the job.”

In a new survey, Fortune 1000 CEOs say employees are the top drivers in the push for their companies to have social purpose. Lanier Robertson, vice president, Human Resources, Covestro LLC, discusses the impact that demand is having on Human Resources.

Introducing the new Covestro Center for Community Engagement

May 1, 2018

Covestro Center for Community Engagement creates citizen philanthropists in Pittsburgh

All generations are seeking work that makes an impact.

A recent article by NEXT Pittsburgh states that “In the U.S. today, the age of the “purpose-driven” company has taken root — and will continue to grow in the coming decade.” [Read more…]

SkillShare Teams Create a More Connected Community

November 16, 2017

On Friday, September 29, approximately 20 Covestro employees came together to become five teams of SkillShare participants, learning everything from the nuances of the nonprofit sector to the role of a consultant to the intricacies of municipalities. They are now actively collaborating with local nonprofits and municipalities to create a more connected community. [Read more…]

Deloitte University Press says, “Social impact in business: No longer an anomaly”

September 12, 2017

The purpose-driven professional

Harnessing the power of corporate social impact for talent development

“As employees increasingly look for meaning and social impact in their corporate jobs, companies are seeking—and finding—ways to link talent development and rewarding, purpose-driven work, for both employee engagement and competitive advantage.”

Read the entire article here.

The Promise of SkillShare

September 1, 2017

Stanford’s Social Innovation Review published a great article on the benefits – and challenges – of implementing a fruitful skills-based volunteering program for both nonprofits and businesses. Read more about this growing movement in purposeful volunteer impact and how it can work for you.

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