--- title: Everything Your Business Needs to Know About CSR description: An online guide to corporate social responsibility. Gain a better understanding of this compassionate practice and how it can positively impact your business. image: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hubfs/D.I.S.C.%20Feature-963850-edited.jpg --- ![Outback-logo](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hubfs/Outback_Team_Building_April2018%20Theme/images/outback-logo.png) [![Outback-logo](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hubfs/Outback_Team_Building_April2018%20Theme/images/outback-logo.png)](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/) - [Team Building](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/) - [All Programs](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/) - [Top Activities](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/top-activities/) - [Scavenger Hunts](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/scavenger-hunts/) - [Indoor Team Building](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/indoor-team-building/) - [Outdoor Team Building](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/outdoor-team-building/) - [Charity & Philanthropic](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/charity-philanthropic/) - [Budget Activities](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/budget-activities/) - [Training & Development](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/training-development/) - [Coaching & Consulting](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/coaching-consulting/) - [Resources](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/) - [Downloadable Resources](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/downloadable-resources/) - [Helpful Links](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/helpful-links/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/faq/) - [Our Customers](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/) - [Why Choose Us](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/why-choose-us/) - [Corporate Groups](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/corporate-groups/) - [DMC & Event Planners](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/dmc/) - [Hotel & Resorts](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/hotels/) - [School & Universities](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/schools/) - [Charities & Non profits](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/charities/) - [About Us](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/) - [Meet Our Team](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/meet-our-team/) - [Join Our Team](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/join-our-team/) - [Our Story](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/our-story/) - [We Care](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/we-care/) - [Contact Us](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/contact-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com) [1-800-565-8735](tel:18005658735) [Request Quote](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/request-a-quote/) ## Outback Team Building & Training Blog ##### Tips, expert advice, exclusive interviews, and more on team building and employee engagement # Everything Your Business Needs to Know About CSR October 24, 2018 | [Online Guides](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/online-guides) | [CSR](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/csr) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr&text=Everything%20Your%20Business%20Needs%20to%20Know%20About%20CSR) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr) - [Google+](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr) - [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr) What is corporate social responsibility? Use this online guide to gain a better understanding of CSR and learn effective ways to apply this practice at your organization.   ### ![everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr-1](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Volunteer%20hands.jpg?width=1385&name=Volunteer%20hands.jpg) What is corporate social responsibility? Use this online guide to gain a better understanding of CSR and learn effective ways to apply this practice at your organization.  More companies are holding themselves accountable for their environmental, social, and economical impacts, and using their resources to help drive positive change.  **But what exactly is CSR and how can it help your business?** With this guide, you'll not only get a complete overview of what CSR is all about, but you'll also discover how it can help your team at large.  Specifically, you’ll find tips, expert advice, and insights on:  - The **meaning of CSR** and what its **benefits** are  - **Easy** **and** **effective** steps to create your own CSR program  - **15** **unique** **ways** to give back with your team  - **5** **big** **businesses** who have **successful** **CSR** **programs** and how they've helped  - How Outback combines **team** **building** with **philanthropy** to make a difference  Continue reading for a complete list of resources that can help you make the most of your corporate social responsibility program, or download your free copy of [Everything Your Business Needs to Know About CSR](https://info.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr).  --- ### Table of Contents #### Getting Started with CSR  Don't exactly understand what CSR is all about or how it can benefit your business? Learn more about how the charitable initiative works.  - [**CSR Explained: Why Businesses are Showing More Compassion**](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/csr-explained-why-businesses-are-showing-more-compassion)*- A **news article** explaining the definition of CSR and the ways it can give back, both at work and out in the world. * - [**How to Create a Successful CSR Program in 3 Easy Steps**](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-to-create-a-successful-csr-program-in-3-easy-steps) *- A **news article** outlining three simple ways that you can create an effective CSR program at your organization. * - ***[How to Generate Enthusiasm for CSR from Within Your Organization](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-to-generate-enthusiasm-for-csr-from-within-your-organization)** - A **news article** and **podcast interview** with Outback Team Building & Training's CEO), Murray Seward, about how your employees can drive your CSR efforts. * #### Ideas for Giving Back  If you're interested in introducing CSR to your workplace but aren't sure how to get started, these resources can help you find inspiration and practical advice.  - **[15 Creative Volunteer Ideas to Help Your Team Make a Difference](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/15-creative-volunteer-ideas-to-help-your-team-make-a-difference)** - *A **news article** listing 15 charitable things you and your team can do, from traditional to outside-the-box. * - **[5 Inspiring CSR Success Stories](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/5-inspiring-csr-success-stories)** *- A **news article** detailing the philanthropic initiatives of five well-known corporations. * #### Other Resources for CSR  Looking for further insight on CSR? Check out these great resources for more information on how to incorporate it into your company culture.  - **[The Beginner's Guide to Giving Back at Work](https://info.outbackteambuilding.com/beginners-guide-to-giving-back-at-work)** - *A **downloadable guide** that provides easy to implement tips to make corporate giving a cinch. * - **[How to Build Your CSR Events Calendar](https://info.outbackteambuilding.com/how-to-build-your-csr-events-calendar)** *- A **downloadable** **guide** that outlines top volunteer ideas and charity team building activities for businesses that want to begin a CSR program, but don't know where to start. * - **[How Invision Communications and Agios Pharmaceuticals Helped Support Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico with a Charity Team Building Activity](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-invision-communications-and-agios-pharmaceuticals-helped-support-hurricane-relief-in-puerto-rico-with-a-charity-team-building-activity)** *- A **case** **study** on how two companies made a real difference that directly gave back through team building. * --- ### **Learn More About CSR** ##### Don't forget to download your free copy of [Everything Your Business Needs to Know About CSR](https://info.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr) for an all-in-one PDF version of the above resources. ##### You can also reach out to an Employee Engagement Consultant to learn more about how you can give back with charitable team building.  [![GET IN TOUCH](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4416146/2bdff9f3-582e-4086-a598-ee92763cc5b5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4416146/2bdff9f3-582e-4086-a598-ee92763cc5b5) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr&text=Everything%20Your%20Business%20Needs%20to%20Know%20About%20CSR) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr) - [Google+](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr) - [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/everything-your-business-needs-to-know-about-csr) [Previous Story](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/15-creative-volunteer-ideas-to-help-your-team-make-a-difference) [Next Story](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/featured-event-custom-charity-scavenger-hunt-in-montreal-quebec) ### Subscribe to Our Blog ### Categories - [Team Building (104)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/team-building) - [Employee Engagement (42)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement) - [Training & Development (29)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/training-development) - [Case Studies (23)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/case-studies) - [Podcast (23)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/podcast) - [Online Guides (22)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/online-guides) - [Leadership Training (21)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/leadership-training) - [News (19)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/news) - [Charity Team Building (17)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/charity-team-building) - [Employee Training (13)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-training) - [Team Consulting (12)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/team-consulting) - [Featured Events (11)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/featured-events) - [CSR (8)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/csr) - [Core Values (8)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/core-values) - [Experiential Learning (8)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/experiential-learning) - [Team Coaching (8)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/team-coaching) - [Meetings (7)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/meetings) - [Outback Team Building & Training (7)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/outback-team-building-training) - [D.I.S.C. 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