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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), Human Resources, Workplace Culture, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Employee Engagement, Leadership & Management, Sustainable Business Practices, Organizational Development Gayathri Unnikrishnan ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), Human Resources, Workplace Culture, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Employee Engagement, Leadership & Management, Sustainable Business Practices, Organizational Development Gayathri Unnikrishnan

Rethinking the “S” in ESG: A Pyramid Model for Fair Labor and Employee Well-being

In ESG conversations, the "S"—social responsibility—is frequently the most vague, often reduced to surface-level diversity metrics or community donations. This article introduces the Employee Engagement Pyramid, a structured model based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, that reframes social responsibility as a measurable, workplace-driven strategy. From fair wages and safety to purpose-driven work, this pyramid offers a step-by-step guide for companies to elevate employee well-being and meet their ESG goals in a meaningful, results-oriented way.

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