Overall, a business organization has the responsibility to provide to its investors, workers, and clients the best profit, benefits, as well as goods and services. The use of the term corporate social responsibility implies expectations that the organization will do right by its stakeholders – all individuals and groups in society that may be affected by the business.

At The Help, corporate social responsibility is manifested in various programs it has undertaken since operations began 9 years ago. Emphasized in three important aspects of employment and life, these are:

Protecting the environment

It is a huge field wherein everyone is trying to do their best in safeguarding our flora and fauna. However, working to protect nature is best when we start at our sphere of influence. the Help do their best to minimize the use of paper because that means more trees for the future. Where possible, work related documents and the like are sent electronically – mail, pay slip, reports, etc.  Sponges, hand towels, and other washable fabric are utilized for cleaning.Trash is segregated into biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and recyclables. Biodegradable waste goes into a compost pit.

Philanthropic work

The Help donates monies and goods to orphanages, home for the elderly, home for the disabled, and survivors of calamities. A school-feeding program was recently started where nutritious meal was provided for children in a rural Elementary School. The Help sponsors scholarship for school children as well.

Adhering to ethical labor practices

The Help hires individuals regardless of their educational attainment, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, medical and physical challenges. They do their best to accommodate each applicant.

Acknowledging that the workers are important stakeholders in the success of the company, The Help provides other forms of assistance. Separate from medical and dental benefits available for regular workers, the company has:

• Free medical consultation program offered to both regular and part time workers and their immediate family members/ dependents.
• Cash advance is available for all full time and part time workers incase of emergencies.
• Depending on the worker’s performance evaluation, a (partial/ full) scholarship grant is awarded to one of his/her children, an incentive for exceptional work by the worker.

An organization wishing to be of value to society must be responsible and that can only begin from its corporate home. The Help cares for its workers, their families, and the community where they are – truly corporate social responsibility in action.

Written by Yoli P. – The Help