IAOP Conducting Global Survey on Corporate Social Responsibility in Outsourcing

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Oct. 29, 2013 - PRLog -- A global survey being conducted by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) will update the growing importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in outsourcing.

IAOP is surveying outsourcing providers, customers and advisors on their actions and views on CSR, as well as sustainability and environmental responsibility. The survey will be conducted through this fall and results will be released at the 2014 Outsourcing World Summit at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

The survey is open to the association’s 120,000 plus membership and affiliates as well as all outsourcing professionals interested in participation. It is available atIAOP’s website (https://www.iaop.org/Survey/Start.aspx?GSID=296).

Professors Bill Hefley, PhD, COP, of ITSqc LLC & the University of Pittsburgh and Ron Babin, DBA, COP of Ryerson University, along with the CSR committee, have developed a survey in two parts; the first focuses on CSR policies and practices of companies, and the second solicits information about perceptions of CSR and how businesses are addressing the growing area of Impact Sourcing.

“Adhering to the highest ethical standards, contributing to local communities and bettering the environment are just a few ways outsourcing can be used as a powerful tool in advancing critical social, economic and environmental issues on a global basis,” said IAOP CEO Debi Hamill. “The CSR survey provides us with important information about where the industry is headed in this area.”

IAOP Advancing CSR
IAOP identified CSR as a top outsourcing trend that is advancing it in practice by demonstrating how companies and professionals can embrace outsourcing in a socially responsible way, creating a positive outcome for all involved. The CSR subcommittee was formed to identify and promote discussion of socially responsible policies and practices.

A track at The 2014 Outsourcing World Summit will focus on corporate social responsibility including socially responsible outsourcing. In addition, IAOP honors individuals positively contributing to both business and society through its Outsourcing Hall of Fame.

About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/)^® (IAOP^®) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 120,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.IAOP.org.

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