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Ready Response: Employee Relief Funds, Disaster Response, and More
COVID-19 is disrupting business operations and ESG programs across the world. To support your efforts in this time of disruption, we鈥檙e rounding up relevant Center resources, news, company best practices, and research and gathering it in one place at .
Blog: Employee Relief Funds: Supporting your Workforce Through Hardship
As this pandemic continues, employee needs are becoming increasingly complex, and more CSR professionals than ever are reaching out to us for advice on setting up their own employee relief funds.
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March 30; 3:00 pm EDT
Hear from experts who have maximized employee engagement by involving their employees in ESG problems and by communicating results creatively.
April 1; 3:00 pm EDT
Expert panelists will demonstrate how they were able to work with colleagues in investor relations to help their companies meet shareholder demands and amplify their own CSR efforts.
April 2; 12:00 pm EDT
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Companies are sharing their COVID-19 response efforts directly with the Center:
鈥�APS announced a $1 million contribution to help nonprofit agencies with their response to COVID-19. The company will immediately distribute $500,000 to the Arizona Community Foundation and different chapters of United Way throughout Arizona. These funds will support various nonprofit organizations directly assisting individuals and families experiencing hardship due to COVID-19. Through collaboration with a broad range of partners from different sectors, APS will work quickly to assess how the remaining $500,000 commitment can best fill resource needs across Arizona. This additional funding may be issued from the APS Foundation.鈥�
鈥�athenahealth is making a donation to the CDC Foundation鈥檚 Emergency Response Fund through the 鈥楢ll of Us鈥� campaign for COVID19 response efforts. This donation is being made in honor of healthcare workers across the globe, as they truly are our 鈥榟ealthcare heroes鈥�. athenahealth is also proud to match up to $100,000 of employee donations to the campaign.鈥�
鈥�New Balance is temporarily closing offices, factories, and owned stores in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe, though all associates will continue to receive their regular pay and benefits. In addition, the New Balance Foundation has committed $2 million in non-profit grants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support local, regional and global communities.鈥�
How is your company responding to COVID-19? Let us know by contacting us at ccc@bc.edu
Relevant Research
Offering Support to Employees and Communities during a Disaster
Learn more about the mechanisms available to you to provide aid during times of need.
Breaking the Disaster Cycle: Relief and Resilience
CITGO, Banco Popular, and Travelers have developed disaster relief programs that incorporate both real-time solutions and long-term focus.
News You Can Use
Business leaders from top companies such as Accenture, Novartis, and PwC offer insights on the unprecedented challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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