by Pepper Rutland | Mar 5, 2019 | Baton Rouge, MMR Group, Social Responsibility
The standard American workweek is actually an artifact that hails all the way back to the industrial revolution. It was actually Henry Ford who pioneered the 8-hour shift and the 40-hour work week as a means of maximizing productivity in factories. As the labor force...
by Pepper Rutland | Apr 26, 2018 | Charity, Philanthropy, Social Responsibility
It goes without saying that being the CEO of any sort of organization comes with a lot of responsibilities. CEOs are not only responsible for all employees and stakeholders, but also serve as the public face of an organization. This holds true for the CEOs of...
by Pepper Rutland | Apr 26, 2018 | Philanthropy, Social Responsibility
For most of us, water plays such an obvious role in our lives that we don’t give it a second thought. Whether we are drinking down a glass of ice-cool tap water on a hot summer day, or we are showering after an exhilarating gym workout, we use water so...
by Pepper Rutland | Feb 20, 2018 | Baton Rouge, Charity, Corporate Giving, Donations, Philanthropy, Social Responsibility
Spring is an exciting time not only for local charities in the Baton Rouge area, but for groups throughout Louisiana. From cocktail events, to family fun outings, to 5Ks and bike rides and more, there are events taking place this spring to raise funds and awareness...
by Pepper Rutland | Aug 9, 2017 | Baton Rouge, Charity, Corporate Giving, Donations, Philanthropy, Social Responsibility
For the final installment of my 3 part series entitled, “How to Give,” in which I take a look at 6 nonprofits around the country that are fighting some of the most serious epidemics in our country and beyond, I’ve decided to focus on the topic of education. The United...
by Pepper Rutland | Jun 12, 2017 | Charity, Donations, Philanthropy, Social Responsibility
Donations and traditional fundraising can sometimes fall short if presented in the wrong ways. Unfortunately, since giving to charities is a growing practice, charities and nonprofits have had to look for creative ways to reach new and repeat audiences. A new trend...
