... the LGBT RG, and 3 from the South Asian-American RG. Seven executive sponsors were also interviewed. All participants were asked to describe the organization’s culture and explain how much support they received on diversity issues. Findings Members explained how ERGs offered communities...

... Purpose Explores how an employee‐volunteer program (EVP), as one aspect of responsible corporate citizenship, can influence the relationships between a firm, its employees and its community. Design/methodology/approach Analyzes the experiences of 12 first‐time volunteering...

...Kevan Hall Purpose This paper aims to argue that trust and a sense of community are important in any organization, but increasingly complex structures and different cultures in large companies make it difficult to achieve a community. This, in turn, can harm trust, which is potentially...

...William Buist Purpose This paper seeks to examine how to create value through communities. Design/methodology/approach The paper focuses on the importance of contacts, content and critical mass in a community and the key role of embracing change. Findings The paper...

... Purpose Explains and analyzes community‐based corporate knowledge sharing and organizational learning, the actual use of communities in Hewlett‐Packard Consulting and Integration, and their role in advancing and making the most of knowledge. Design/methodology/approach Draws...