Many employers consider social responsibility to be not only the right thing to do but also a way to help attract applicants, foster greater engagement and satisfaction among employees, promote teamwork, and generate goodwill in the community.
How can an employer encourage volunteer service?
As an employer, there are several approaches you can take. Here are some options to consider.
Lead by example.
To foster an environment in which employees volunteer and give regularly, company leadership should promote their company’s commitment to the community. To do so, consider developing programs and policies that target community interests, and devote the appropriate resources to your programming efforts.
In addition, executives can encourage charitable efforts by participating themselves, championing volunteer and giving programs, and recognizing employees’ efforts. The encouragement of leadership is key, but employers should remember that participation in these programs should be strictly voluntary.
