The True Value of Employee Volunteerism

The True Value of Employee Volunteerism | Points of Light:

As the economy recovers, we might expect companies to revert back to conventional giving strategies that are easier to coordinate and execute. But in fact the opposite is happening: employee volunteerism is becoming more prevalent. Why? Because it's a mutually beneficial and sustainable option for companies, nonprofit organizations, individual employees and most importantly, those in need.

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Paid Time Off For Volunteering Gains Traction as Way to Retain Employees

Paid Time Off For Volunteering Gains Traction as Way to Retain Employees | Case Foundation:

• In recent years, Max Lubarsky has volunteered all over the region. He's cleaned up the bird exhibit at the National Zoo. He's worked with Habitat for Humanity to build a house in Northeast Washington. He's laid mulch for the Trust for the National Mall.
• And Lubarsky, a junior analyst at District-based Carlyle Group, was able to do all of this during the workday without using any vacation time.

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