Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility
At Wyndham Worldwide, Corporate Social Responsibility is not a program to implement or a policy to follow. It is a way of living, working and playing that embodies our vision and values, celebrates our diversity and supports a balance of professional and personal needs. The Company has a responsibility not only to our communities in which we operate but also to each and every guest, investor, business partner and associate. Wyndham Worldwide Core Values

Act with integrity in all that we do: Without integrity, the foundations of business and life crumble. Respect everyone, everywhere: Whether we are working with a customer, a hotel franchisee, a senior executive or a security guard - respect knows no boundaries. Provide individual opportunity and accountability: As leaders, we need to actively include diversity in our thought process. Diversity or inclusion - here at Wyndham Worldwide, it is the same concept. Being inclusive expands our horizons and our society. Improve our customer's lives: Whether we are helping our hotel franchisees or resort affiliates with their businesses or creating memorable experiences for the guests visiting our properties - we strive to improve their lives through their interaction with us. Support our communities: As a large company, we provide employment that helps out the communities in which we operate. But Wyndham's philosophy is that is not enough. We have created the Wishes by Wyndham program to give back to our communities and embodies our philanthropic donations including the use of our time to help others.

Environmental Responsibility
Wyndham Worldwide understands that our business activities impact the earth and its resources. We are committed to continue our efforts to conserve resources, preserve natural habitats and prevent pollution. We will work globally and act locally by:

Developing environmental best practices in programs, products and services Setting environmental impact targets and measuring performance Working with our associates, suppliers, owners and local communities to minimize our environmental impact Complying with local, state and federal environmental laws

Our main areas of focus include

Educate and influence internal and external stakeholders

Reduce energy consumption and track performance Reduce water and energy usage and recycle Improve air quality Minimize waste by recycling and reusing materials Implement sustainable procurement practices Participate in local community environmental activities

Diversity
Here at Wyndham Worldwide, we strive to cultivate a global workforce where individuals from a wide array of backgrounds, with different experiences and viewpoints, are valued. As a result, we have a culture rich in diversity where personal accountability, professional growth opportunities and recognition for a job well-done are everyday occurrences. As our workforce evolves to reflect the growing diversity of our communities and the global marketplace, our efforts to understand, value and incorporate differences become more and more important. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate either directly or indirectly against employees or prospective employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference/orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age or disability, or against any other protection established by applicable law or regulation. As one of the world's largest hospitality companies across six continents, embracing diversity is a regular course of business. The people behind our companies are as diverse as the broad suite of products and services we offer to leisure and business travelers. We strive to think inclusively, value differences and provide each associate with the opportunity to do his or her best work.

Wyndham Philanthropy
As one of the core values of Wyndham Worldwide, we feel strongly that it is our responsibility to do what we can to improve the world around us. Therefore we developed Wishes by Wyndham charities that reflect our interests in women and children. This program encourages Wyndham associates to work together around the world in a common mission while delivering service locally in to the communities where we work and live.

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN Since the beginning of this decade, much has been achieved in empowering women in the economic and social fields. An increasing volume of development financial resources has been devoted to achieving that objective. Consequently, many countries of the region have been able to report increased female literacy and enrolment rates, improved gender equality in education, reduced infant and child mortality rates, declining maternal mortality rates and expanding access to reproductive health services. The participation of women in formal economic activities has also registered a noticeable improvement. 1. Growing economic participation Economic empowerment constitutes one of the fundamental building blocks in efforts towards the overall empowerment of women. Participation in formal economic activities on terms and conditions which reflect the productive capacity of women, and their control over their own incomes, are some of the important dimensions of economic empowerment. Although the increasing work participation of women has been viewed as part of the general employment boom created by the export-led economic expansion, female labour-force participation rates have tended to increase more than those for men in the Asian and Pacific region, suggesting that women's economic participation has been a critical feature of the region's quest for the economic empowerment of women. 2. Improvements in social development indicators Fertility rates have declined in the region, even though the total fertility rate and the average number of children per woman remain high (over four) in several countries in the region. The fertility rates on average remain high in those countries of Asia where female literacy is low and opportunities for outside work participation are limited. It is therefore increasingly accepted that, in addition to reflecting general conditions of economic growth and the availability of both health care and birth control facilities, fertility rates also serve as a proxy for women's general empowerment. This is because these rates are closely linked to the literacy and educational status of women, age at marriage, and other important features of women's status. 3. Access to technology, including information technology Promoting access to productive resources and social support systems constitutes one of the fundamental building blocks in efforts to empower women in the region. Access to productive resources such as credit, technology, infrastructure, marketing links and networking facilities can significantly enlarge opportunities for women to engage in formal economic activities and improve their social status. In that regard, promoting

access to new and emerging technologies, including information and communication technology, has become a powerful tool for women's empowerment.

Social Responsibility for Professional Women

By: w2wlink (View Profile) We all have at least one cause thats dear to our hearts, a tragedy wed like to help alleviate, an injustice wed like to remedy, or an illness wed like to cure. But its not easy to take time away from our hectic lives to raise money for charity, especially if we have a business to run. Yet we can use the business to raise funds for the charity, and the fundraising can actually help the business grow. How do we do it? Believe in our cause, and utilize what weve already established in our businesses to advance our philanthropic goals. I wont lie. It takes time and a great deal of ingenuity. But its well worth the effort. By creating a partnership between your business and the cause of your heart, you create a symbiotic relationship that enhances both. The more you build your business, the more power you have to make an impact on those less fortunate, and the more you make a difference, the more successful your business will become. Too good to be true? Its not. Believing in your cause is at the very center. When my youngest son was diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes nearly six years ago, Id just seen the publication of my tenth book. I was a busy mother of five, helping my husband run our energy-conservation lighting company while fulfilling my writing contracts for two and sometimes three books a year. I had the deep desire to "save" my son and others like him from the devastating effects of diabetes, which is the fifth deadliest killer. But I didnt know where to start. Neither did I think I could eek one more minute out of my day. That all changed the night I went to a silent auction at my sons elementary school. As I stood there, staring at all the fabulous items up for auction, it occurred to me that I already possessed the ability to make a difference and could do it in conjunction with my work.

I went home from that fundraiser so excited I couldnt sleep. Because of my books, Id already established a lot of traffic at my Web site. My idea was to utilize that traffic, to ask my readers to join forces with me in raising money to fight diabetes. I did that via Brenda Novaks Annual Online Auction for Diabetes Research, which runs May 1May 31st at www.brendanovak.com. The first year I raised $34,982; the second year, $62,700; the third year, $153,750 for a total of over $250,000 in just three events. And it all stemmed from my business, and my business grew along the way. Can you do the same thing? Of course. The secret is simply this: You must feel absolutely passionate about the cause you choose, and that usually means there has to be a personal connection. Its your passion that drives your philanthropic successyour business is just the vehicle.

Indian Women in Present Scenario

The nonchalant saunter of woman on the road to progress has been drastic over the past few years. From being the oppressed ,women have now made an indelible impact on all walks of life. They have succeeded in carving a niche for themselves everywhere, even in previously male dominated bastions. All this is in stark contrast to deplorable condition of women just half century back . In those days women were reduced to being mere home markers in most cases.hopes of anything more than nursing or perhaps teaching were quashed by the pressure society exerted. But now, in the present scenario realizing their lights and recognizing their status, women have set a foot forward to assume leading positions in fields like sports corporate, medicine, engineering or eve politics. Women now have a platform to showcase their talents. Says kiran Bedi to be thought of half as useful as a man, i had to work twice as hard. these are the words of a woman who struggled a decade ago.