Labor-Demographic Trends and Their Implications for Responsible Business

In the next 20 years, the world will see an unprecedented transformation of its population and workforce. These demographic-labor shifts will have broad repercussions for companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. This April 2006 report helps companies prepare for the risks and opportunities associated with impending changes in the global labor environment. Based on in-house research and input from experts convened by BSR and the Population Reference Bureau, the report provides an overview of these trends and explores best practices for managing their impacts in a responsible and strategic manner.