Government Information Support for Promoting Socially Responsible Business to Address Socio-Economic and Demographic Challenges in Russian Regions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17059/ekon.reg.2025-2-11Keywords:
corporate demographic policy; corporate citizenship; ECG rating; state publics; public administration; content analysisAbstract
In Russia, the state, businesses, and society are increasingly focused on addressing demographic challenges in the labour market, prioritizing long-term human capital development over short-term economic gains. Central to these efforts is corporate citizenship in the demographic field, which underscores the importance of government support for businesses engaged in solving regional issues. This study examines how official government publications from the Northwestern, Ural, and Siberian Federal Okrugs provide information support to commercial organizations. The findings reveal that official sources rarely publish content using ECG indicators. Coverage of external activities focused on attracting potential employees is twenty times more frequent than coverage of internal company events. Increased media attention reflects the intensified efforts of regional authorities to engage businesses in addressing social challenges, along with improved collaboration between government and industry. Executive authorities actively promote enterprises that address demographic issues, with Altai Krai, Kemerovo Oblast, and Novosibirsk Oblast being the top-performing regions in the Siberian Federal Okrug in terms of ECG indicators. Overall, information support plays a crucial role in fostering socially responsible business practices and holds significant potential to enhance human capital across Russia’s regions.
References
Anankin, S. V. (2018). About some problems of state relations with small businesses. Nauchnye gorizonty [Scientific Horizons], (11-1), 6–18. (In Russ.)
Bagirova, A. P., Vavilova, A. S., & Blednova, N. D. (2024). Corporate Demographic Policy as a Tool for Implementing the Strategic Interests of the State, Business and Employees. Ekonomicheskie i social’nye peremeny: fakty, tendencii, prognoz [Economic and Social Changes: Facts, Trends, Forecast], 17(3), 137–153. https://doi.org/10.15838/esc.2024.3.93.8 (In Russ.)
Bourhis, А., & Mekkaoui, R. (2010). Beyond Work-Family Balance: Are Family-Friendly Organizations More Attractive? Relations Industrielles / Industrial Relations, 65(1), 98–117. https://doi.org/10.7202/039529ar
Capriotti, P., & Moreno, A. (2007). Corporate citizenship and public relations: The importance and interactivity of social responsibility issues on corporate websites. Public Relations Review, 33(1), 84–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pubrev.2006.11.012
Danilova, O. V. (2018). Socially responsible practice of government and big business in regions of operation: methods and tools for interaction. Trudy BGTU. Seriya 5: Ekonomika i upravlenie [Proceedings of BSTU, issue 5, Economics and Management,], (1), 142–148. (In Russ.)
Devine, I., & Halpern, P. (2001). Implicit claims: The role of corporate reputation in value creation. Corporate Reputation Review, 4(1), 42−49. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.crr.1540131
Garriga, E., & Melé, D. (2004). Corporate social responsibility theories: Mapping the territory. Journal of Business Ethics, 53(1–2), 51−71. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:BUSI.0000039399.90587.34
Hood, C. (1984). The tools of Government. Chatham House.
Hooghiemstra, R. (2000). Corporate Communication and Impression Management — New Perspectives Why Companies Engage in Corporate Social Reporting. Journal of Business Ethics, 27(1/2), 55–68. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006400707757
Kamarova, T. A., Markova, T. L., Tonkikh, N. V. (2023). Impact of the Digitalization of Employment on the Work–Family Balance: Russians’ Subjective Assessments. Ekonomicheskie i social’nye peremeny: fakty, tendencii, prognoz [Economic and Social Changes: Facts, Trends, Forecast], 16(6), 252–269. https://doi.org/10.15838/esc.2023.6.90.15 (In Russ.)
Kim, J., & Wiggins, M. E. (2011). Family-Friendly Human Resource Policy: Is It Still Working in the Public Sector? Public Administration Review, 71(5), 728–739. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540–6210.2011.02412.x
Kjær, A. M. (2004). Governance. Polity press.
Laksmana, I., & Yang, Ya-W. (2009). Corporate citizenship and earnings attributes. Advances in Accounting, 25(1), 40–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adiac.2009.02.001
Lee, S-Y., & Hong, J. H. (2011). Does Family-Friendly Policy Matter? Testing Its Impact on Turnover and Performance. Public Administration Review, 71(6), 870–879. https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1540–6210.2011.02416.X
Matten, D., & Crane, A. (2005). Corporate citizenship: Toward an extended theoretical conceptualization. Academy of Management Review, 30(1), 166−179. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMR.2005.15281448
Merzlyakov, A. A., Guseynova, K. E., & Smirnova, A. S. (2024). Effectiveness of authorities’ interaction with the population in the conditions of implementation of national projects: analysis of social networks. Srednerusskii vestnik obshchestvennykh nauk [Central Russian Journal of Social Sciences], 19(1), 86–105. https://doi.org/10.22394/2071–2367-2024-19-1-86-105 (In Russ.)
Mullins, L., Charbonneau, E., & Riccucci, N. (2020). The Effects of Family Responsibilities Discrimination on Public Employees’ Satisfaction and Turnover Intentions: Can Flexible Work Arrangements Help?. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 41(2), 384–410. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734371X19894035
Nagi, J., & Robb, A. (2008). Can universities be good corporate citizens?. Critical Perspectives on Accounting, 19(8), 1414–1430. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpa.2007.10.001
Petrovits, C. M. (2006). Corporate-sponsored foundations and earnings management. Journal of Accounting and Economics, 41(3), 335−362. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacceco.2005.12.001
Saiia, D. H., & Cyphert, D. (2003). The public discourse of the corporate citizen. Corporate Reputation Review, 6(1), 47–57. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.crr.1540189
Tutton, J., & Brand, V. (2023) Should business have ‘a sense of morality’?: Company director views on corporate engagement with socio-political issues. Public Relations, 49(1), 102278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pubrev.2022.102278
Uskova, A. Y., Logacheva, N. M., Salomatova, J. V., & Salomatov, N. I. (2023). The Use of Social Media to Study the Features of Commuting in Russian Million-Plus Cities. Ekonomika regiona [Economics of regions], 19(4), 1121–1134. https://doi.org/10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-4-13 (In Russ.)
Warhurst, A. (2005). Future roles of business in society: the expanding boundaries of corporate responsibility and a compelling case for partnership. Futures, 37(2–3), 151–168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2004.03.033
Wong, K., Chan, A. H. S., & Teh, P.-L. (2020). How is work–life balance arrangement associated with organizational performance? A meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(12), 4446. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124446
Zappalà, G. (2004). Corporate Citizenship and Human Resource Management: A New Tool or a Missed Opportunity? Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 42(2), 185–201. https://doi.org/10.1177/1038411104045362
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Нешатаев Александр Васильевич , Вавилова Ася Сергеевна
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
