5 Key Steps to Start an Employee Volunteer and Skills Giving Program

This week, April 10 through April 16, 2016, is National Volunteer Week, and employees all across the country will be taking a break from their work to give back to their community alongside work colleagues. Volunteerism is increasingly becoming the core around which companies are building employee engagement strategies and programs, and serving as a catalyst for deeper partnerships with nonprofit organizations (Source: America’s Charities Snapshot 2015 report, The New Corporate DNA).

National Grid Launches Energy eBook

How can consumers and local communities move to a clean energy supply chain while maintaining healthy local economies and solving for climate change? Today, National Grid's US President Dean Seavers launched, "The Democratization of Energy: Climate Change, Renewables, and Advancing the American Dream," an eBook that discusses the ways in which we can transition our nation to a decarbonized economy while ensuring delivery of reliable and affordable energy.

The Employee Volunteerism Dividend: How Volunteering Can Foster Talent Development

Employee volunteer programs are often seen as a great way to promote social good, while increasing employees’ sense of connection with their company’s mission and purpose, thereby driving engagement. But there’s another dimension to company-sponsored volunteerism that may be just as powerful in energizing your workforce – it can provide employees with a meaningful and effective way to develop their talents and build their careers.

Bechtel Receives Community Service Business Leader Award

Bechtel, a leading global engineering, procurement and construction company, today announced that it received the 2016 Best of Reston Community Service Award yesterday evening from the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and Cornerstones. Six individual and two corporate honorees were recognized for making a difference in the lives of others in the community.

Subaru of America Celebrates 13 Years as Title Sponsor of the 2016 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival in Philadelphia

Subaru of America, Inc. has renewed its sponsorship of the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival for the 13th year, presented alongside the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP).

#GoingToBat Community Spotlight: Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson is stepping up to the plate in an attempt to fill a plate for others.

Granderson’s foundation, Grand Kids, is on a mission to aid positive youth development via education, physical fitness and nutrition. The Grand Giving initiative is just one example of how this objective is being met.

Corporate Giving & Engagement: Authentic Intent

One of the hallmarks of a strategic CSR program is Authentic Intent.

Corporate Giving & Engagement: Executive Leadership Support

One of the hallmarks of a strategic corporate giving and engagement program is genuine Executive Leadership Support.

Prince Fielder Accepts Players Choice Award for 2015 AL Comeback Player

In a pre-game ceremony Tuesday evening, Texas Rangers infielder/designated hitter Prince Fielder received a prestigious Players Choice Award as the 2015 AL Comeback Player. Selected in a secret ballot of all American League players in recognition of his exceptional season, Fielder received his Players Choice Award from teammate and MLBPA team Player Representative, Derek Holland.

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