Corporate Responsibility
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FAQ: Dealing with Slovaks
What are the specifics of the Slovak labour market that foreigners might find surprising?Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Jan 2020, at 15:05
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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.Martina Kolesárová10. Dec 2019, at 16:05
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.Radka Minarechová, 14. 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.Jana Hvozdovičová2. Apr 2019, at 22:05
Via Bona laureate: A single volunteer can inspire others
Accenture thinks about its employees as well as the community.Jana Hvozdovičová2. Apr 2019, at 22:04
Companies prove once again they care about people and the environment
Who won the Via Bona Award for responsible business?Radka Minarechová, 2. Apr 2019, at 22:04
Why should companies and NGOs help schools?
School graduates often do not meet the latest labour market requirements.Radka Minarechová, 19. 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. Feb 2019, at 6:30
Diverse groups are more innovative and more profitable
Many companies promote diversity, but a recent survey shows they are still just outliers.Radka Minarechová, 27. 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. Feb 2019, at 6:00
More than 10,000 volunteers went on dates with their cities
Cleaning castles and painting fences. This is how people participated in the biggest volunteering event in central Europe.Radka Minarechová, 11. Jun 2018, at 21:18
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Companies share their prosperity with those less fortunate
Slovakia held its first Giving Tuesday last year.Jana Liptáková, 3. Apr 2018, at 6:30
Thinking ecologically becomes trendy
Companies start taking more environment-friendly approach, but many are still not taking full advantage of it.Radka Minarechová, 29. Mar 2018, at 6:30
Anti-corruption laws are toothless
Anti-corruption measures did not have a strong influence.Peter Adamovsky, 26. Mar 2018, at 6:30
Is Slovakia still in the bosom of corruption?
Official statistics show less corruption cases are being solved.Peter Adamovsky, 26. Mar 2018, at 6:30
Tax assignation fetches record funds
More than one half of companies do not assign corporate taxes to non-government organisations.Jana Liptáková, 19. Mar 2018, at 15:38
Chocolate maker in Slovakia invests in communities
Forget sheep cheese and liquor. Slovaks can also earn recognition in the chocolate industry.Hannah Falchuk, 10. Aug 2017, at 7:07
CSR reports should not hide failures
What standards should a good CSR report uphold?Radka Minarechová, 27. Jun 2017, at 6:30
Volunteers from across the globe met in Hriňová
More than 30 volunteers from across the globe came to the town as part of the European Volunteer’s Week.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Jun 2017, at 6:25
Responsible business no longer concerns only charity
The most common activities in Slovakia include fair-mindedness regarding employees, health and safety at work, and environmental protection.Peter Adamovsky, 26. Jun 2017, at 6:30
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