Corporate Responsibility

News on corporate responsibility and the NGO sector

Companies also promote responsible behaviour during the pandemic

The Via Bona awards are granted to companies that help their neighbourhood, employees or the business environment.

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The Via Bona awards were granted for the 20th time. Compiled by Spectator staff 10. nov10. Nov 2020, at 21:30

Vagaská: Customers have power to push businesses to be more responsible

Ivana Vagaská, executive director of the Business Leaders Forum (BLF)

Companies should be actively engaged in environmental protection. Jana Liptáková 2. mar2. Mar 2020, at 11:14

FAQ: Dealing with Slovaks

What are the specifics of the Slovak labour market that foreigners might find surprising? Compiled by Spectator staff 3. jan3. Jan 2020, at 15:05

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Companies should not exist for profit alone

Gib Bulloch speaking at 2019 BLF CSR Summit in Bratislava.

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. 10. dec10. Dec 2019, at 16:05

Slovaks care about the environment and climate change; so should companies

A higher scope of recycling and the elimination of old, toxic environmental burdens are on Slovakia’s reform agenda.

More than one half of Slovaks still can't think of specific companies doing responsible business. Radka Minarechová 14. nov14. Nov 2019, at 12:22

Via Bona laureate: People in wheelchairs do not have to make compromises

Company Letmo SK wants to empower people with disabilities. 2. apr2. Apr 2019, at 22:05

Via Bona laureate: A single volunteer can inspire others

Accenture thinks about its employees as well as the community. 2. apr2. Apr 2019, at 22:04

Companies prove once again they care about people and the environment

President Andrej Kiska speaking at the April 2 gala.

Who won the Via Bona Award for responsible business? Radka Minarechová 2. apr2. Apr 2019, at 22:04

Why should companies and NGOs help schools?

One of the trainings organised by Accenture.

School graduates often do not meet the latest labour market requirements. Radka Minarechová 19. mar19. Mar 2019, at 6:30

Diversity is not an option. It’s a necessity

Ikea’s HR manager talks about how a diverse working environment can help withstand upcoming changes. Radka Minarechová 27. feb27. Feb 2019, at 6:30

Diverse groups are more innovative and more profitable

The Diversity Charter has more than 50 signatories right now.

Many companies promote diversity, but a recent survey shows they are still just outliers. Radka Minarechová 27. feb27. Feb 2019, at 6:30

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Our acts speak for us!

As part of its social responsibility strategy, Kaufland performs a number of good deeds. 25. feb25. Feb 2019, at 6:00

More than 10,000 volunteers went on dates with their cities

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Cleaning castles and painting fences. This is how people participated in the biggest volunteering event in central Europe. Radka Minarechová 11. jún11. Jun 2018, at 21:18

Companies share their prosperity with those less fortunate

People could help deaf children during the #GivingTuesday event.

Slovakia held its first Giving Tuesday last year. Jana Liptáková 3. apr3. Apr 2018, at 6:30

Thinking ecologically becomes trendy

Most of Slovakia’s waste still ends up in landfills. Some initiatives want to change it.

Companies start taking more environment-friendly approach, but many are still not taking full advantage of it. Radka Minarechová 29. mar29. Mar 2018, at 6:30