12 May The Power of Community Engagement: Why It’s Essential For Strengthening Your Team
When we talk about community engagement, we are not just talking about donating money; we are talking about getting out into the community and giving back with our time as well.
To invest time and engage your employees with the community is not only important to those you are helping but it is going to drastically impact the commitment and morale of your entire team!
In this post, we are listing 4 benefits that your team and company can obtain from community engagement programs.
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4 Benefits of Community Engagement & Volunteering Programs for Corporations:
Provide Team Bonding Opportunities
When you provide the opportunity for your team to create memories and give back to the community, you are giving them meaningful connection and the ability to bond as a group. This will undoubtedly create a strong, dedicated and productive team within the office.
Attract Talented Employees
In today’s workforce, studies show that people are more attracted to companies who have a volunteer program. When comparing similar offers, job seekers are more likely to choose a position with the company who has an upfront engaging volunteer program.
Build Loyalty
Employees who are provided with the opportunity to volunteer are often more loyal and more likely to recommend your company to prospective clients and future employees. They become proud of their employer and culture, which in turn creates more dedicated employees and reduces turnover rates.
Facilitate Purpose-Driven Connections
When employees feel proud, connected and dedicated to their employer, they are going to show up in a different way. You are providing emotional, high-level connections and an opportunity for personal development. People strive for meaning and purpose. Volunteering is only going to strengthen that need!
When you are providing your team members with the opportunity to connect in ways that are not possible within the office setting, those connections are going to transfer back into your office – and you will see powerful, long-term results!
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived—this is to have succeeded.
Share Your Thoughts With Us!
We hope you see the immense benefits of community engagement and volunteering programs. Now we would love to hear from you! What type of volunteering events have you organized in your organization? What benefits have you seen? How would you like to improve these programs in the future? Let us know in the comments.
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