Volunteering programs that use and hone skills are an effective and inexpensive professional-development tool, according to a national survey of human-resource managers, yet few companies regularly ...

During the pandemic, the “formal” volunteering rate dropped from 30 percent in 2019 to 23 percent in 2021, according to data from AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census—the steepest drop since these ...

At digital communications technology conglomerate Cisco, employee involvement in the community is a highly-valued part of the company's culture. Their carefully-constructed approach to volunteerism ...

More companies are offering employees the option to volunteer for charity while receiving a company salary, as a way to build employees’ skills and attract young workers, reports The Wall Street ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you want to be happier and more successful, volunteering ...

For benefit managers, finding an offering that allows employees to develop professionally, support a good cause and boost personal fulfillment sounds like a pipe dream — but that's exactly what ...

LG Energy Solution is expanding its social contribution efforts through employee-led volunteer work and donations as it ...

In a world where social and political polarization feels more pronounced than ever, one timeless solution stands out: providing service to others. Acts of service, whether through volunteering, ...

They might argue that charging a fee generates revenue, which helps to cover the costs of running volunteer programs, as well as funding the organization itself. They may also believe that any fees ...