Businesses and Volunteering Go Hand-in-Hand
Many businesses are looking to create a positive work environment for thier employees. Volunteering in the community has shown to create many positive benefits for businesses. An Employee Volunteer Program (EVP) is effective in developing employees, improving public perception of the company, and enhancing business operations. Administrators [of the study] further believe an EVP is a sensible, efficient method of achieving general HR objectives for recruiting, retaining, and developing employees. New research shows that companies that help employees volunteer with nonprofit organizations could have a leg up with recruiting Generation Y (18-26 year-old) talent. Nearly two-thirds of the respondents (62%) in the 2007 Volunteer IMPACT survey by Deloitte & Touche USA said they would prefer to work for companies that give them opportunities to contribute their talents to nonprofit organizations.
Volunteering at Hospitality House of Charlotte (HHoC) has many positive benefits for any business, large or small.
•· HHoC Group Volunteers are not separated, they can work together as a team and a positive bonding experience outside of work outside of work. Some of the activates are; cooking a meal for the guests, creating goodie bags for each guests room, working outside or helping do small cleaning projects.
•· Volunteers can make an impact in 2 - 3 hours. Our house is small so a small group can do a lot in a few hours.
•· Visit our group volunteer section for more details
Benefits to the Employee
- Improves performance
- Increases job satisfaction, attitude and morale
- Encourages teamwork
- Promotes leadership and skill development
- Improves communication between employees and their supervisors, and across departments
Benefits to the Corporation
- Builds brand awareness and affinity
- Strengthens trust and loyalty among consumers
- Enhances corporate image and reputation
- Improves employee retention
- Increases employee productivity and loyalty
- Provides an effective vehicle to reach strategic goals
