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Engaging the entire workforce in your company’s social impact strategy is a valuable pursuit. Doing so can increase employee productivity, cultivate pride and lead to higher engagement scores and retention rates. More importantly, ensuring equitable access to these activities demonstrates corporate values and directly ties to fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion for employees.
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