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HR teams are being asked to improve engagement, retention and development while doing more with limited time and budget. A strong employee volunteering strategy can help. It gives people a practical way to connect with purpose, build skills and contribute to the communities where they live and work. At Points of Light, we believe volunteering […]

National Volunteer Week and Global Volunteer Month give us an important opportunity to celebrate volunteers and their power to tackle society’s challenges. But celebration alone is not enough. Organizations that sustain volunteer engagement over time understand that recognition and appreciation are not extras layered on after service happens, but are embedded throughout the volunteer experience. […]

Companies that embrace corporate social responsibility (CSR) foster more purposeful employee engagement that aligns with their corporate values. For CSR leaders and program managers, attending top events is an essential opportunity for high-impact networking, staying ahead of enterprise trends and acquiring the skills required to scale social impact. Quick Decision Guide: Which Type of Event […]

Assigning a dollar value to volunteer hours provides CSR leaders an evidence-based data point to demonstrate credible impact to enterprise decision-makers. Quantify your employee volunteer hours to strengthen internal reporting, storytelling and deepen volunteering access and impact. Current Value of a Volunteer Hour Independent Sector, in partnership with the Do Good Institute, released the latest […]

Refreshing your corporate social impact plan in 2026 helps your company align with updated regulatory requirements and reporting standards as well as shifting employee expectations. A modern strategy allows your organization to move from “stated intent” to “verifiable impact,” leading to more purposeful employee engagement and deeper impact in your communities. Use this six-step framework […]

Looking for CSR advice? Hear from our experts right here in our Ask a CSR Friend monthly column. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, we know collaboration is key to creating vibrant workplaces where employees are equipped to contribute to the communities and causes they care about. So, when you need a trusted […]

Looking for CSR advice? Hear from our experts right here in our Ask a CSR Friend monthly column. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, we know collaboration is key to creating vibrant workplaces where employees are equipped to contribute to the communities and causes they care about. So, when you need a trusted […]

True social impact isn’t built on a single day of giving, but on repeated efforts to contribute to communities and causes. For Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts , impact is built on a 15-year promise to “show up, give back and repeat.” This mindset is exactly what has defined their signature Service Day initiative […]

Looking for CSR advice? Hear from our experts right here in our Ask a CSR Friend monthly column. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, we know collaboration is key to creating vibrant workplaces where employees are equipped to contribute to the communities and causes they care about. So, when you need a trusted […]