More than 90% of people working in the not-for-profit and commercial sectors believe that corporate and social responsibility (CSR) is important when assessing an organisation as a prospective employer, according to a study by forum3.

The research found that 96% of respondents would be more likely to accept a job from an organisation which has a proactive CSR policy and 58% say that they would be more likely to leave an organisation that does not have a proactive CSR policy.  However, it found that few deliver on their promises.

It found that 73% believe that the charity sector should be doing more to help the private sector to adopt more proactive CSR programmes, while 27% say that it is not the responsibility of the charity sector. 

It found that 85% of those working in the not-for-profit and commercial sectors say they would like the opportunity to be able to do more volunteer work whilst in paid employment.

Debbie Hockham, director of forum3, says: “This study leaves little doubt that CSR has become a fundamental issue for candidates considering a career move.  It’s clear that organisations need to move beyond lip service and implement genuine CSR programmes in order to help to recruit and retain the best talent. Given that the majority of people believe the charity sector should be doing more to encourage more CSR programmes, it seems greater collaboration across commercial and not-for-profit sectors is needed to make progress.”

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