Status of corporate social responsibility in selected Nepalese companies

Purpose The paper aims to examine the status of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Nepalese companies. Design/methodology/appoach The study is descriptive‐cum‐analytical and is based on a review of the literature. Findings The cases presented in the paper show a low intensity of CSR in Nepal. Both government and employers are somehow not serious in implementing labor laws. At the company level, employees' awareness of CSR can bring a positive attitude towards the company. Practical implications This paper is useful to academicians and companies seeking to understand the factors supporting and inhibiting CSR in Nepalese companies. Research limitations/implications The main limitation is that although there are many variables by which to measure CSR initiatives, only labor laws, employees' awareness and a few HRM dimensions have been covered. Originality/value This is perhaps the very first investigation of its kind in the Nepalese context.