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A data lake is an architectural evolution in the way that the business...
In this episode, Special Advisor Mohammad Hamid facilitates a discussion with Encast's Board...
Over the past several years, a spotlight has emerged on corporate culture. It’s not just something...
The state of public discourse surrounding the world’s expectations from the business community has...
Corporate Social Responsibility has come a long way. From companies thinking of CSR as a necessity...
In this episode, Special Advisor Mohammad Hamid facilitates a discussion with Encast's Founder and...
In the world of Corporate Social Responsibility, businesses put extraordinary efforts into...
In the rapidly evolving environment surrounding COVID-19, companies are being pushed into thinking...
Top 3 Business Imperatives for CSR in the COVID-19 Era
From the entire team at Encast, we hope you and your families are safe and healthy.
One of the strengths of today’s increasingly diverse global workforce is the fact that diversity...
The rites of spring in Austin tend to be fixed on Bluebonnets, Indian paint brush, warm winds off...
The trend toward Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) over the past decade has had a tremendous...
Culture is the character and personality of your organization. It's what makes your organization...
In this episode, we’ll speak with three special guests - Drew Galloway, Ryan Lugalia-Hollon, and...
"We all want to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission," he says. This is the...
We often get asked about our company and how we improve workplace culture. The term can be...
by Leo Ramirez, Jr., CEO, Founder of Encast
A lot of people who want to help often struggle...
Labor rights have come a long way since the founding of America. While there should be pride in...
We all know that no matter the industry, your employees are your company's most valuable resource....
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At Encast, we write a lot about Millennials. Specifically, we...
Complaining about other generations is so commonplace it has become cliché.
August. Known for its heat, the end of summer, and first-day-of-school photo ops. To parents with...
We all know employee turnover is bad, but are you aware of how much it is costing your company?...
Fees seem to be everywhere these days. Want to access your money from the closest ATM? You will...
A successful corporate social responsibility program is one that gets employees excited about being...
There is no denying that there is a gender gap in the workplace. It’s a gap we hope we can close....
Wondering what a successful corporate social responsibility program looks like? By now, most...
As a nation, we owe a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in our Armed...
If you don’t wear a top hat and a monocle on a regular basis, you probably don’t know what a Donor...
Every time an employee quits, there is a reason––or many. Leaving a job isn't just something people...
There are a lot of articles, jokes, and memes about millennials that get shared on social media....
We all know businesses are out to make a profit, either for the owner or for their shareholders....
It’s a tough time right now. The current political climate is intense and heated. We understand...
We know what you’re thinking: “Why would a company that sells CSR tools write a blog post...
To live a philanthropic or giving life doesn’t mean you aren’t fun. It doesn’t mean you give large...
Helping the environment can mean a lot of different things. The fact is that there are a lot of...
At Encast, we want to convince the world that people don’t have to be wealthy to be...
Across the globe, catastrophes from famine to war force millions of people to flee their homes each...
If you want to attract top talent on the job market these days, you need to give job seekers a peek...
Giving. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Frankly, it’s something we learn to do. Babies are not...
You would be hard-pressed today to find a company, employee or consumer with zero interest in...
Girls and young women are the community leaders and CEOs of our future, but many face obstacles and...
No one asks the government for a penny. Everything is accomplished through donations. Corporations...
When you establish a corporate social responsibility program, it’s natural to focus on why people...
Not every employee is a great fit for every company. We know that. It’s why companies spend a...
Following my time in college, I found myself frantically looking for a job or internship for much...
We all have slightly different things we like to do for fun. While a messy obstacle course may...
Have a cause or charity that matters to you, but are unsure how you can help? You are not alone.
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There are problems among young Latinas.
Latina youth show some of the most alarming rates of...
In 2015, charitable giving to benefit animals and the environment totaled 10.68 billion dollars....
You’ve found a cause that you are passionate about – you want to work to eliminate childhood...
Your employee retention rate is the percentage of employees who have stayed with your company over...
Our childhood experiences shape our lives.
A glimpse at the night sky can inspire a career in...
Not everyone who works for your company will remain there. Some employees will stay for years....
Food brings people and communities together.
This year Encast had the privilege to host a panel at SXSW interactive as well as cohost a care...
March 29th is Mom and Pop Business Day in the United States. According to the United States Small...
Millennials have been in the workforce for more than a decade. So why are companies still...
Workplace culture is the environment created by your corporate values and vision. It is the...
Ever have a moment where you come up with an amazing idea that could benefit your community or...
I was listening to a podcast this morning about the importance of teaching children how to cook....
When it comes to creating a corporate giving strategy, you have a lot of options. Unfortunately,...
Ever wondered about the difference a shower can make? If you have never experienced homelessness,...
We’ve all heard someone tell us to “think big,” but what does that mean? Recently, I have opened...
We talk a lot about doing good around here at Encast.
If you haven't caught on, yet—it's what we're...
Every American generation changes something. They have an impact. Or get branded with a name...
Is your corporate social responsibility program successful? How do you know? There are a variety of...
When I was a kid, my first foray into charitable giving was to participate in a walk for the local...
Thanks to ever-evolving technology, there are a wide array of tools designed to facilitate and...
Imagine this: you go to work one day only to find that a percentage of every employee’s paycheck...
Corporate social responsibility has gone from a buzzword to an expectation.
Wondering what's standing between your current corporate giving strategy and your ideal corporate...
If it seems to you that everyone in the business world is focusing on corporate social...
Not getting the response you expected from your employee giving campaign?
Do you have any idea how many of your employees are millennials?
Despite all the negative press...
Companies start corporate social responsibility initiatives for a variety of reasons.
At the core...
Corporate Social Responsibility, once a rare occurrence, has become the standard for companies of...
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, millennials are flooding into the workforce.
There was a time when a corporation giving back to the community was considered an anomaly, but...
The research is clear. Nearly 80% of Americans want to work for a company they consider to socially...
From desktop computers and laptops to security systems and smartphones, technology is our constant...
We’re pretty sure there’s some unwritten rule that every generation is supposed to rag on the...
Giving. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Frankly, it’s something we learn to do. Babies are not...
The year before last, the son of a colleague I highly respect passed away. There were no notices...
AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) JULY 25, 2016
by Leo Ramirez, Jr., Encast CEO and co-founder
Encast has a pretty significant revenue model. But we will also be doing a lot of good in the world.
You know how they say when you buy a brand of car you leave the shop and suddenly you start seeing...
We usually cannot assess the importance of various moments in our lives until many years have...
I sit with my cape in one of the couches at the SXSW Trade Show Bar and Lounge and see how our...
During most of last year, I went for coffee with dozens of people in the Austin community as I...
AUSTIN, Texas, March 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the SXSW Interactive Conference, Austin...
Andy Roddick was the keynote speaker at a Luncheon hosted by Austin Gives, a program that...
We have two goals at Encast. The first is to increase charitable giving by making it easier and...
As I vaguely remember from growing up in Spain in the 80’s and 90’s, giving was not a major part of...
By Ryan Surber, Encast Co-Founder and CFO
The most powerful ideas are simple. They are what change the world. And always have. We had one...
