Doing Good is Good for Everyone Agenda v

Doing Good is Good for Everyone

Agenda v Employee Volunteer Engagement Programs v. Employee Benefits v. Company Goals and Benefits v. Community Benefits v What Does it Take? v. Steps to Create an Employee Volunteer Engagement Program v. How It’s Done v. Resources v. Discussion and Questions

Employee Volunteer Engagement Programs

Improved Physical, Mental and Emotional Health

Reduces Stress

Connections to Others and the Community

More Informed Health Care Consumers

Employee Benefits Time Management Skills Stronger Colleague Relationships Communication and Team Building Professional Job Skills

What Companies Want Employee Engagement is Good Business • Attracts and retains top talent • Strengthens teams • Develops strong leadership • Enhances reputation • Employees want to make a difference

Community Benefits

What Does it Take? Secure Top Management Support Assess Needs & Survey Employees Identify Business Goals Develop a Program Structure and Policies

What Does it Take? Align Volunteering with Financial Support Measure the Program and Evaluate Establish a Recognition or Awards Program Publicize Your Efforts

How It’s Done Company Priority and Goals Management Support Community and Engagement Committee Employee Recognition

Resources www. handsongreenville. org http: //www. pointsoflight. org http: //ccc. bc. edu

Volunteering Makes a Difference!