From volunteer initiatives to strategic requirements, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has grown to be an essential component of contemporary business. This study investigates how employee-centric CSR activities positively influence important employee outcomes including work satisfaction, attrition rates, and engagement. The research synthesizes findings from current literature. By boosting employee well-being, promoting organizational commitment, and increasing emotional and psychological health, employee-focused CSR efforts directly affect work satisfaction and lower employee turnover rates. Additionally, by fostering a feeling of purpose and alignment with the business’s ethical principles, CSR initiatives raise employee engagement.

XII. évfolyam 2024. Special Issues 2 46-52

DOI: 10.24387/CI.SI.2024.2.9

Cikk megtekinthető: http://controllerinfo.hu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Controller_2024_kulonszam_2-9.pdf

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