Development of CSR and Diversity Trends in Companies: Review

Abstract

Aim – The aim of the article was to summarize and analyze published scien-tific findings from 2005 to the present in the context of CSR and diversity trends, which are viewable in selected scientific databases. Publications available in the scientific databases WOS and Research Gate were used. Methodology - The method used for the research is a systematic review. Attention was paid primarily to the examination of the content and perspec-tive on the issue at hand. Analyzing changes in CSR and diversity trends in the workplace not only provides a comprehensive view of the current state of play that can help improve CSR and assist managers with diversity man-agement, but also predicts changes that may occur in these industries in the future. For this reason, the following research questions were con-structed: What changes have occurred in CSR over time? What changes have occurred in diversity trends in the work environment over time? Findings -The results section contains, among other things, a summary of the authors’ methodologies and results. The results of this work show the speed of evolution of these topics and from the given findings, predictions can be made about the future development of CSR or diversity in the work environment. The biggest factor that has stirred those waters within cor-porate diversity has been globalization, this has caused many migrant work-ers of different races and religions. If a company knows how to work with these changes, it can use diversity to its advantage, but in some places, diversity can have a rather negative effect, especially diversity of languages in the workplace. As already mentioned, diversity and CSR trends are con-stantly changing and evolving. Limitations of the study The limitation of this study is mainly dealing with the available publications on the mentioned scientific databases. Most of the studies reviewed focused with the situation in Europe and the United States. It is important to note that due to the rapid development and com-prehensiveness of the topic, not all changes in the areas of CSR and diversi-ty trends may have been listed. Practical implications - This research shows in a relatively short period of time a huge lap in the perception of employee diversity in the workplace and in the development of CSR around the world. Originality/Value -The research findings can contribute to an overall as-sessment of the current situation and to possible predictions for the future.