Fulfilment, meaning and giving back. Not things many employees would have always agreed they got from their roles unless they worked in the private or public sector. However, that’s now changing. Increasingly more today than ever before, the younger workforce not only want but expect their employers to provide workplace environments where they can achieve these things.
The traditional perks of gym memberships, company health plans and bonus schemes are not enough for these two generations. They’re looking for a more rewarding, engaging and meaningful work experience.
Here are some of the business benefits of doing volunteer opportunities in Singapore:
Improved employee retention
Did you know that workers tend to feel they’re more likely to stay with their employer for a long time as a result of the company’s voluntary programs? When employees are actively involved in giving back it can lead to a deeper commitment and connection to the work.
Pride in where they work
Employees who volunteer abroad are proud to tell others where they work. They’ll share with friends and family about their paid-time-off to volunteer, even posting on social media about their volunteering activity.
Increased employee empowerment
Having a charity or cause that your company donates to, will certainly go some way to meeting gen Z and millennials’ need for your business to do social good, but companies that go one step further than just donating, by providing employees with actual opportunities to volunteer get even better payback.
By letting employees guide charitable efforts like education volunteer opportunities and get hands-on with volunteering, even choosing where and when to volunteer, makes them feel empowered. It creates high levels of commitment and pride among workers and their teams.
New skills
Volunteering projects can enable employees to learn and develop new skills. Off-site projects with charitable organizations can open up a whole new skill-set for an employee, enabling them to try things they’ve never experienced before.
Learning a new skill adds to a person’s sense of worth, can boost their motivation, make them feel valuable and positively affect their overall wellbeing.
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