According to a recent Deloitte Volunteer Impact Survey, 65% of HR executives believe volunteering is beneficial to their employees and 88% say corporate citizenship programs help build a positive reputation. In fact, more than half of those who participated in the survey say volunteerism is an important component of their organization’s overall company culture.
From sponsored events to matching donation funds to food drives, there are a wide variety of opportunities for companies and employees to make a difference in their communities. So for our November Question of the Month, we want to know how your company promotes corporate citizenship.
This is one area where the company I work for excels. We have a “Social Resposibility Committee” which looks over the efforts at each of our North American branches. Each branch is “EXPECTED” to participate in at least two events in their respective communities each calendar year. Also, if it’s a fundraiser, and we have 80% or more employee envolvement, the company will match–dollar for dollar–up to $5000 per event. The company also give paid time off to employees who are affected by acts of nature (floods, hurricanes, etc.) so that the employees don’t have to worry about their jobs and are able to focus on getting their respective lives back in order. Pretty damn cool, I’d say!!