Corporate Responsibility - The Slovak Spectator

Granting of the Via Bona Slovakia awards to companies for their responsible and fair business.

Companies help victims of domestic violence, improve education and tackle mental health

Via Bona 2021 awards granted.

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The mobile operator O2 Slovakia won its second Via Bona award in the Fair Market Player category.

Peter Dlhopolec

Slovak Telekom helps children and students not only to consume digital technologies but also to create new things with them.

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.

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The pandemic has worsened domestic violence in Slovakia.

Parents were at the greatest risk during the pandemic

Finalists of the Via Bona award in the category Outstanding Employer for 2021

Jana Liptáková

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.

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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.

Peter Dlhopolec

Slovaks volunteer from the heart

The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have urged two unprecedented waves of volunteering in Slovakia.

Jana Liptáková

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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.

Jana Liptáková

What it takes for a brand to be loved and lovable

Consumers expect their love brands to motivate them towards more climate-friendly behaviour.

Radka Minarechová

Tesco donates unsold food and organises food collections.

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.

The Via Bona Slovakia awards, granted to companies for their responsible and fair business, were distributed in nine categories.

Companies tackled pandemic-related issues despite hard times

This is the 21st year of the Via Bona awards.

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Ares produces several devices to help the disabled.

A company shows that disabled people and seniors can have fulfilling lives

Ares received the Via Bona award for Responsible Small/Middle-Sized Company.

Jana Hambálková

Sewing and distributing face masks was one of the most frequent volunteering activities during the first wave of the pandemic.

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.

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

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Companies also promote responsible behaviour during the pandemic

The Via Bona awards were granted for the 20th time.

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

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

Companies should be actively engaged in environmental protection.

Jana Liptáková

FAQ: Dealing with Slovaks

What are the specifics of the Slovak labour market that foreigners might find surprising?

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Gib Bulloch speaking at 2019 BLF CSR Summit in Bratislava.

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.

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

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

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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