Corporate social investment (CSI) has come a long way, evolving far beyond mere philanthropy into a more active engagement between businesses and community groups, through initiatives that create sustainable impact. One method of this engagement – employee volunteering – not only fosters a sense of social responsibility within organisations and individuals, but also facilitates meaningful connections between employees and communities in need.
Insights from companies deeply invested in employee volunteering offer valuable lessons and lead practices that can enrich employee volunteering programmes (EVPs) and inspire other companies to try similar approaches. Volunteering expert forgood’s case studies and interviews offer a wealth of information into how business might take advantage of the transformative power of employee volunteering.
- Lombard Insurance Company CSI Co-head Sarah Wright shares the insightful tips that improved the company’s employee volunteering programme. Read her Three secrets to increase employee volunteering engagement.
- Find out how Standard Bank is championing employee volunteering from CSI Employee Community Involvement Manager Nkateko Mabale in forgood’s post How to win your employees over. The Standard Bank way.
- Redefine Properties Broker Liaison Julie Rothfusz shares how the company set about matching their business objectives with corporate social responsibility. Read forgood’s interview A match made in (business) heaven – where CSI and property goals meet.
- Momentum Metropolitan Staff Volunteer Program Specialist Patronella Sono shares her suggestions for improving employee volunteering. Read Top 3 Game-Changing tips for elevating your EVP!
Use these case studies to develop your EVPs to leverage resources and expertise towards addressing pressing social and environmental challenges.
