The Power of Corporate Volunteering
Employee volunteering is a large part of how businesses lift people and communities.
The benefits of well-designed corporate volunteer programs have been clearly established: They boost productivity, increase employee engagement, and improve hiring and retention, to name just a few. They also promote trust, teamwork, and camaraderie by building a sense of community among employees as they work toward a common goal.*
Employee volunteering can be a mechanism to bridge divisive social and cultural practices. One thing we know for sure about diversity and inclusion practices: they are proven to contribute greatly to innovation and to profitability.
Companies that sponsor volunteer activities offer a better overall work environment that positively influences employee health and wellness. Volunteers are happier, more fulfilled, and have lower rates of depression later in life compared to people who don’t volunteer. Volunteering leads to a sense of pride and accomplishment and results in increased life satisfaction.
But, what makes a good volunteer program? Developing partnerships with nonprofit organizations is one of the best ways for companies to implement volunteer opportunities that boost employee engagement and improve Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
To learn more about how we can help you fulfill your volunteer and employee engagement needs, please contact Heather Whitaker.
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