Corporate Responsibility
News on corporate responsibility and the NGO sector
Companies help victims of domestic violence, improve education and tackle mental health
Via Bona 2021 awards granted.
After a campaign on freedom, they came up with fake presenter Puškárová
The mobile operator O2 Slovakia won its second Via Bona award in the Fair Market Player category.
Pandemic and war in Ukraine triggers waves of solidarity (CSR in focus)
Companies helping Ukrainian refugees, interview with an expert in volunteering, shortlisted companies for Via Bona awards and more regarding corporate social responsibility.
Parents were at the greatest risk during the pandemic
Finalists of the Via Bona award in the category Outstanding Employer for 2021
Lívia Gaľová: CSR activities give back to the region and community
A communication specialist dealing with CSR talks about strategy, volunteering and the activities planned for this year.
A firm builds an army of digitally savvy Slovaks using a BBC product
Three companies are nominated for the Good Partner of the Community category.
Slovaks volunteer from the heart
The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have urged two unprecedented waves of volunteering in Slovakia.
Waste has turned into something valuable worth a second life
Three finalists have been chosen for the Via Bona award in the Green Company category for 2021.
What it takes for a brand to be loved and lovable
Consumers expect their love brands to motivate them towards more climate-friendly behaviour.
A helping hand to communities: Tesco gives food to the vulnerable and finances local projects
The retailer received the Via Bona award for a Responsible Large Corporation.
Companies tackled pandemic-related issues despite hard times
This is the 21st year of the Via Bona awards.
A company shows that disabled people and seniors can have fulfilling lives
Ares received the Via Bona award for Responsible Small/Middle-Sized Company.
BUSINESS FOCUS: Coronavirus pandemic has caused a wave of spontaneous volunteering
Corporate social responsibility and volunteering during the Covid-19 pandemic as well as waste sorting are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Companies also promote responsible behaviour during the pandemic
The Via Bona awards were granted for the 20th time.
Vagaská: Customers have power to push businesses to be more responsible
Companies should be actively engaged in environmental protection.
FAQ: Dealing with Slovaks
What are the specifics of the Slovak labour market that foreigners might find surprising?
Companies should not exist for profit alone
Martina Kolesárová describes how the business mindset of the 21st century goes beyond profit, perceiving social impact as a goal and also as a potential business opportunity.
Slovaks care about the environment and climate change; so should companies
More than one half of Slovaks still can't think of specific companies doing responsible business.
Via Bona laureate: People in wheelchairs do not have to make compromises
Company Letmo SK wants to empower people with disabilities.
Via Bona laureate: A single volunteer can inspire others
Accenture thinks about its employees as well as the community.
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