Social Responsibility at W&S

I think all-in-all, Western & Southern is a great corporate citizen. My company has committed itself to being a great corporate citizen by providing great health care, job security, and by participating in charity events. Since they take a firm and consistent stance on being a great corporate citizen, both their employees and the surrounding communities experience more security and stability. Further, Western & Southern’s corporate image steadily improves. As all parties benefit, this forms a natural alliance. Of course, the extra time and resources used creates more costs for the company. Overall, I really appreciate being a part of a company that looks beyond themselves to help others.

Three major examples of how Western & Southern acts as a great corporate citizen is by providing a nurse for their employees, by having an absolute no lay-off policy, and by participating in community service, such as the MS Walk. Western & Southern is committed to the well-being and health of their employees: by having a nurse available for W&S’s staff, employees can receive medical attention and expertise when their symptoms begin to decline, instead of after the individual’s health plummets. Further, job security does not just offer a steady income, but peace of mind as well.  Finally, W&S contributes to charity events. Just last week, over 300 W&S workers participated in the “MS Walk.” Hundreds of others contributed the campaign as well. Having only worked for Western & Southern for a month, I have already seen many ways the company is a great corporate citizen.

Having high standards of corporate citizenship has a great impact on my employer and society, but at a cost. I have heard more than once that W&S isn't always competitive because our costs are too high – we have too many workers, and not laying people off has a price. I believe it’s all worth it: I’m really blessed to work at a company that strives to do the right thing and to continue to do the right thing over and over again.