This article is the fourth in the 2004 Reserch Quarterly series.

In a global economy, increasingly organizations have a responsibility to facilitate, demonstrate and promote corporate social responsibility (CSR). Long-term sustainability demands that organizations rethink their business goals and objectives from solely focusing on making a profit to corporate citizenship. Today, the impact of CSR is beginning to be seen in communities throughout the world – from human rights and labor practices to health care and the environment. At home and abroad, HR plays a critical role—that of leading and educating their firms regarding the importance of CSR while at the same time strategically implementing sound HR management practices that support the company’s business and CSR goals.

This article is a reprint from the December 2004 issue of HR Magazine.