What Happens to Employees when They Start Volunteering?
Typical human resource theory and practice has suggested that the best way to strengthen employee commitment is through benefit packages that appeal to the individual’s…
Business Case for Employee Volunteering
Proofs and Research: Volunteering Benefits Individuals and Companies
We’ve gathered evidence that supports the business case for corporate volunteering from a talent, engagement and recruitment perspective, as well as from the employee perspective.…
Business Case #1: Employee Volunteering Creates Employee Engagement
Many companies have employee volunteer programs, but for many companies in Europe, Canada and the US these programs are underfunded, underdeveloped and underutilized. This blog…
Business Case #2: Employee Volunteering Attracts Better Talent
1. Finding New Talent “Firms are also facing strong demand for CSR from their employees, so much so that it has become a serious part…
Business Case #3: Employee Volunteering Is Employee Development
Very few executives would argue against the importance of developing the skills and abilities of their employees. When companies invest in employee development they can…
Just the Facts: How Community Engagement Benefits Employees
Looking for some research and stats on the benefits of employee involvement in community engagement, citizenship and volunteering? Look no further! We’ve compiled some of…
CSR in 2020: Trends, Guiding Questions and Resources
TRENDS OVERVIEW CSR, workplace giving, and employee volunteering trends tend to be reported with a positive spin, which doesn’t mean they’re not accurate but that…
Building A Better Employer Brand With Corporate Volunteerism
In an increasingly digital and socially influenced world, branding is critical. This doesn’t just refer to products in stores and celebrities on Instagram—corporations and employers…
Why Social Good Benefits Matter to Prospective Employees
When it comes to recruiting employees, there are probably many ways your recruitment team helps prospective employees get to know your company and its culture.…
Crafting Your Social Impact Business Case: Strategic Guidance for CSR Practitioners
You have 10 minutes to convince the C-suite to invest in or continue to support your Social Impact program. What do you say? This high-stakes…
Making the Case for Social Impact: 6 Steps to Win Leadership Buy-In
As a social impact professional, you likely find yourself in a tug-of-war between doing what you know is right for the communities you’re working to…