Why give at work?

The idea of corporate social responsibility has received a lot of interest lately as an antidote to the stories of corporate greed that surrounded the Global Financial Crisis. Edward Kerr believes we need to create a vision of a better community achieved by employers, employees and charities working together.

You might think I am directing this question to workers asked to throw a gold coin into a collection tin on dress down Fridays. But I am not.

Many employers allow fundraising in their workplace and a growing number allow donations to charities via payroll deductions. Corporate volunteering also is promoted in workplaces.