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FOCUS ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Low turnover in today's labor market doesn't necessarily reflect a healthy workplace culture—it may simply mean employees feel too uncertain about the economy to leave. This distinction matters from a corporate citizenship standpoint: about a third of employees report feeling disrespected by their managers, and over half say they can't be authentic at work, suggesting a disconnect between how companies present themselves publicly and how employees experience day-to-day life internally. Management quality plays a large role in this dynamic, since managers account for most of the variation in whether employees feel valued and engaged. The growing use of AI adds another layer, as productivity gains don't automatically translate into stronger collaboration or trust.

Read the full Psychology Today article here.

BCCCC offers courses designed to help you learn more about this topic:

Deepen Employee Engagement

Effective corporate citizenship yields many benefits: greater productivity, improved reputation, increased employee retention, and lower cost of recruiting. This course explores strategies and leading practices for designing CSR programs that improve employee engagement.

Opportunity, Inclusion & Workforce Engagement

Research shows businesses with a strong inclusion culture demonstrate better financial performance, higher rates of recruitment and retention, and more robust innovation. In order to maximize these benefits, inclusion must be baked into the company’s culture and operations.

FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

Buntingford First School in Hertfordshire has become the first school in England to achieve net-zero in both construction and operation, earning certification from the Passivhaus Trust. With north-facing classrooms, triple glazing, an air source heat pump, and 184 solar panels, the school stayed cool and open even as June's heatwave forced over 1,000 other schools across England and Wales to close. Its laminated timber frame significantly reduced the building’s embodied carbon compared with traditional construction materials, while its airtight design keeps energy use low year-round.

One student on the school's eco committee said that, compared with her previous school, she appreciates being able to support the environment simply by attending classes.

The project offers a clear lesson for corporations: sustainable infrastructure is not only good for the planet but can also strengthen business resilience. By designing for future climate conditions—the architects tested the building against projected 2070 weather patterns—Buntingford avoided the costly disruptions associated with extreme heat, including closures and lost productivity. For companies weighing the upfront costs of green construction against its long-term benefits, this project demonstrates how sustainable design can help keep operations running as climate-related disruptions become more frequent.

Read the full BBC article here.

RESEARCH BRIEF

Environmentalism Boosts Firm Performance in Markets Where Consumers Value and Expect It

Environmental initiatives can become a competitive advantage when they align with consumer expectations for sustainability.

BCCCC COURSE

Environmental Sustainability 101

Companies that assess, manage, and communicate their environmental performance are known to reduce risk, identify cost savings, and improve efficiency and business continuity. They also mitigate negative impacts on local communities and the planet. This course provides an overview of concepts, tools, and resources that can get you started. 

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Flexible funding, measurable impact: Learning about trust-based philanthropy and systems change shares what is possible for organizations and the communities they serve when we employ trust-based practices and values.

The report highlights six core findings:

1. Flexible funding enables adaptability and defense-oriented strategies in a highly volatile context.
2. The Foundation’s trust-based practices are “impact enablers” to advance grantees’ missions.
3. Community voice is a strategic lever to improve outcomes.
4. Systems change is being advanced by building relationships, strengthening infrastructure and shifting mindsets, narratives, and norms.
5. Communities experience direct improvements as a result of grantees’ work.
6. The Foundation’s flexible funding helps unlock additional resources, especially when flexible dollars serve as bridge funding, matches, or credibility signals. 

The Foundation hopes to dispel the myth that general operating support and accountability are at odds with one another. This report shows that reporting and evaluation are still possible within a Trust-Based approach without placing undo burden on nonprofits.

Read the full report here.

Join BCCCC in sunny San Diego October 5–9, 2026, for the Fall Summit, where participants can earn their Certificate in Corporate Citizenship Practice.

Hear from one of our members on the value of attending the Summit:

Explore More BCCCC Professional Development Programs!

Whether you’re building foundational skills, advancing your reporting capabilities, or stepping into a strategic leadership role, this guide outlines the learning paths that help you move your practice forward.

Download the full 2026-27 Executive Education guide to explore programs, dates, and opportunities to elevate your impact:

• Director, Sustainable Policy Compliance Implementation | Clark, NJ

• Community Relations Advisor | Houston, TX

• Value Chain Sustainability Manager | Aurora, CO
• Senior Community Giving Specialist | Tempe, AZ
• Director, ESG | Santa Clara, CA

Roles are filling quickly. Catch the latest batch while they're available — and don't forget to send us your open roles!

AUG 26, 2026 | MEMBER MEETUP - Navigating Community Involvement Technology
SEPT 9, 2026 | WEBINAR - State of Corporate Citizenship 2026 Report

SEPT 23, 2026 | MEMBER MEETUP - Disability and Inclusion

SEPT 24, 2026 | Coffee & Connections in Charlotte, NC

OCT 5-9, 2026 | 2026 Fall Summit for Certificate of Practice in Corporate Citizenship 

OCT 14, 2026 | WEBINAR - ISSB: Where are we at now? 

OCT 28, 2026 | MEMBER MEETUP - CSR Crisis Communications

NOV 4, 2026 | WEBINAR - Supporting Rural and Tribal Communities

NOV 16-20, 2026 | 2026 Leadership Academy for a Certificate in CSR Leadership

NOV 18, 2026 | MEMBER MEETUP - Skills-Based Volunteering

DEC 9, 2026 | WEBINAR - 2026 Profile of the Professionals Report 

JAN 13, 2027 | WEBINAR - How to implement CSR efforts in different countries? 

JAN 27, 2027 | MEMBER MEETUP - Strategic Partnerships: Finding the Right Partners

FEB 1-5, 2027 | 2027 Spring Summit for Certificate of Practice in Corporate Citizenship

MAY 2-4, 2027 | The 2027 International Corporate Citizenship Conference

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