We encourage you to think about what your employer does (or could do!) when you hear the stories of some of the past recipients in the Business Leader category of Canada’s Volunteer Awards, an annual recognition program administered by the Government of Canada.
Continue ReadingFour things to consider before sending employee volunteers abroad
Volunteer experiences in developing countries for employees can create enormous value for the communities the volunteers serve. It can also increase employee skills and, ultimately, their performance and job satisfaction. Well-planned overseas placements–often termed International Corporate Volunteering (ICV) – often develop: Adaptability, resilience, innovation – Striving to attain results in a short time frame in […]
Continue ReadingCorporate community investment drives key business outcomes
NVW Blog Series – Part 3 To mark National Volunteer Week, Great Place to Work®, Volunteer Canada and the Corporate Council on Volunteering have collaborated to conduct a comprehensive research study on the impact corporate community investment has on employee engagement. This ground breaking Canadian-based research comes at the same time as the release of Great […]
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