Widening the focus of CSR: Why training and development is crucial

Abstract

Purpose

The widening scope of corporate social responsibility (CSR) means that business organizations face a widening array of demands. But input from human resource development (HRD) combined with appropriate training and development programs can help companies to successfully meet these challenges and satisfy the requirements of their diverse stakeholder groups.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The widening scope of corporate social responsibility (CSR) means that business organizations face a widening array of demands. But input from human resource development (HRD) combined with appropriate training and development programs can help companies to successfully meet these challenges and satisfy the requirements of their diverse stakeholder groups.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2020), "Widening the focus of CSR: Why training and development is crucial", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 34 No. 5, pp. 37-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-05-2020-0115