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Boosting Employee Wellbeing Through Volunteering
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Boosting Employee Wellbeing Through Volunteering

The volunteering revolution continues! You know that belief we’ve been shouting about now for years that offering employee volunteering can create a happier more fulfilled team? Well its just been given the stamp of approval by one of the most prestigious institutions in the world.

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5 Opportunities For Climate Change Volunteering (UK)
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5 Opportunities For Climate Change Volunteering (UK)

Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, and businesses have a crucial role to play in tackling it. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions from operations and supply chains is hugely important, it's also essential to take proactive steps to address the root causes of climate change.

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What Is VTO Policy? (Voluntary Time Off)
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What Is VTO Policy? (Voluntary Time Off)

What is VTO? Paid voluntary time is a growing trend among companies that allows employees to take paid time off from their day-today activities in order to volunteer for a cause of their choice.

This kind of volunteer scheme is gaining popularity as companies aim to attract and retain talent by offering unique and meaningful perks.

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5 Unique Employee Benefits To Attract Talent
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5 Unique Employee Benefits To Attract Talent

In today's competitive job market, it's important for companies to offer more than just a salary to attract employees, and keep your existing employees. A unique employee benefits package can make all the difference when it comes to attracting the top candidates in the job market.

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Corporate Volunteering Statistics 2023 (+ What They Mean For The Future Of Volunteering)
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Corporate Volunteering Statistics 2023 (+ What They Mean For The Future Of Volunteering)

There has been unprecedented changed in the world over the last few years, and in particular in the way in which we work, and the burgeoning of 'business for good'.

The conversation around ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and what is the most effective solution for giving back as a business is ever evolving. But, one approach that is tried and tested and still popular in now is corporate volunteering.

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London Team Volunteering: Making a Difference, Together.
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London Team Volunteering: Making a Difference, Together.

Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back to your community and help those in need, and doing it as a group with your colleagues can also create a unique team-building opportunity. In this article, we will explore the different kinds of team volunteering opportunities in London, how to organise them, and which organisations need your help in your local community.

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Corporate Volunteering For Remote Teams
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Corporate Volunteering For Remote Teams

In today’s modern world, with the advent of technology, many people are starting to turn to working remotely, and so it follows that the charitable sector is also looking to take advantage of this rise in corporate talent looking to give back virtually through volunteer opportunities.

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Corporate Social Responsibility For Remote Teams
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Corporate Social Responsibility For Remote Teams

Unless you've been living underneath a rock, you have likely heard of corporate social responsibility before. It's a real hot topic right now. In today's modern business world, purpose and profit are becoming more and more aligned thanks to pressure from the public for businesses to operate sustainably and consciously.

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What Is Corporate Volunteering?
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What Is Corporate Volunteering?

In the recent years, corporate volunteering has gained popularity as one of the most effective ways for companies to give back to their local community and also more global causes.

Corporate volunteering can take a few different forms such as virtual volunteering, in-person volunteering, bespoke volunteering days, and group volunteer programmes.

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What Is Employee Volunteering?
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What Is Employee Volunteering?

Employee volunteering has become increasingly popular over the years as companies recognise the benefits of giving back to their local communities as well as the broader global community.

It can take many forms, including virtual volunteering, in-person volunteering, and group volunteer work. In this article, we will explore the different types of employee volunteering, how to implement a volunteering program, and why employers choose to offer volunteering benefits at work.

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How Much Does Corporate Volunteering Cost?
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How Much Does Corporate Volunteering Cost?

Volunteering can provide a great opportunity to give back to the community, but it's important to understand the costs for charities to take on corporate volunteers. In many cases, the costs can be very high and can prevent charities from participating in employer-supported volunteering programs.

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Why Cant You Find Free Corporate Volunteering Opportunities?
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Why Cant You Find Free Corporate Volunteering Opportunities?

Why should I have to pay to volunteer my team’s time?? The charities in need will take any help they can get, right??

Wrong. This is a topic that comes up a lot in discussions with potential new partners. They want to introduce volunteering opportunities as an employee benefit, but are shocked to hear it’s going to cost…well…anything 😮 😱

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The Main Benefits of Corporate Volunteering Summarised
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The Main Benefits of Corporate Volunteering Summarised

Corporate volunteering is a fantastic way to give back to your community, but a lot of companies don't know where to start when it comes to organising this kind of corporate social responsibility. is it even worth it? Will you be able to show a return on investment to your boss? Is it even the best way to make a positive impact? Will your team use the volunteer opportunities?

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How Much Does Employee Volunteering Cost?
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How Much Does Employee Volunteering Cost?

The costs for charities to take on corporate volunteers and look after them can actually be very high. It's why so many charitable organisations just steer clear of organising their own volunteering with corporate partners.

We often encounter confusion from companies about why they would pay to volunteer their team's time to help support charities. Surely it should be free?…

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5 Unique Ideas For Employee Volunteering (London)
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5 Unique Ideas For Employee Volunteering (London)

When it comes to giving back as a business, corporate volunteering is one of the most impactful ways to make a difference...if it's done right.

Central London and the surrounding areas is full of neglected public green spaces, community groups, social impact organisations, and resource-lacking charities that would greatly benefit from your team's attention!

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The Top 10 Most Popular Employee Benefits
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The Top 10 Most Popular Employee Benefits

When it comes to tactics for attracting top talent, companies are now offering a much broader range of employee benefits to stand out from the crowd and create a genuinely great place to work.

In this blog post, we'll cover the top 10 most popular employee benefits that companies are offering today.

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