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Empowered to Care – creating opportunities for deeper employee involvement
Blog posts • Feb 20, 2019 10:03 GMT
Last October, we spoke of the values established more than 80 years ago that continue to guide us as corporate citizens tightly woven into the well-being of our communities.
Free & Equal - Supporting 70 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Blog posts • Dec 10, 2018 09:18 GMT
“To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” This quote from Nelson Mandela is the perfect opening to celebrate a very special day that we, at CWT, hold very dear: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which this year celebrates its 70 anniversary.
Sustainable Development Goals Week – Accelerating our progress towards 2030
Blog posts • Sep 25, 2018 12:16 GMT
This Global Goals Week 2018 we're joining the United Nations and partners from around the globe to drive action and raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 17 SDGs call on society to achieve three extraordinary goals by 2030: end poverty, fight inequality and injustice and halt climate change.
The Strength Of Difference – How we foster diversity & inclusion in our corporate culture
Blog posts • Aug 13, 2018 08:30 GMT
Being able to integrate different worldviews is a tremendous advantage that companies should not neglect. At the end of the day, organizations are a reflection of society. That's why at CWT we strive to create an environment that promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all, regardless of our ethnic and cultural backgrounds, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
4 Ways That Companies Can Fight Human Trafficking
Blog posts • Jul 30, 2018 06:48 GMT
Everyone knows that the trafficking of people is an illegal and fundamental violation of human rights in every country in the world. Despite that, it can still be difficult for the private sector to have the courage to put their brands behind this issue.
The Rule Of Three – How We Strengthen Our Community Involvement
Blog posts • Jun 06, 2018 07:44 GMT
The Rule of Three is a style of communication which is often used in public speaking, or writing, to gain emphasis and focus on a core message on the premise that people respond subconsciously to groups of three. To work on our Community Involvement program, we have used the Rule of Three.
Human Resources And Human Rights - Five ways we show we care
Blog posts • May 29, 2018 07:08 GMT
We care about our customers, and every decision is made with them in mind. But we also care about each one of our employees by being inclusive, celebrating diversity, and standing together as one. Or, as Sir Richard Branson puts it: “Learn to look after your staff first, and the rest will follow.”
Increasing Challenges In Establishing A Strong Ethical Culture
Blog posts • May 22, 2018 08:23 GMT
According to research by the Ethics & Compliance initiative (ECI): “In 2017, 16% of employees experienced pressure to compromise standards; a 23% increase over the last measurement. This is part of an ongoing trend, as pressure has increased substantially in the last decade. These findings are troubling, because increases in pressure have shown to precede a weakening of ethical cultures.”
Together Is Better: How we built a responsible business
Blog posts • May 10, 2018 10:02 GMT
“Whatever you do, do it with integrity”, said Curt Carlson, our founder. The motto exemplifies a set of values that have guided everything we do. Our long tradition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) comes in handy in today’s world, where being a responsible global citizen is no longer a choice. It’s a clear business imperative.