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As we begin to celebrate the holiday season and we exit Giving Tuesday, let’s consider constantly keeping our non-profits top of mind as we decide where our corporate investments can make a difference. Adding a strategy to invest in your community has a direct affect on your employees, their families and their friends. A stronger sense of community drives better education and a caring for your neighbors and their well being. Helping build community where your employees live and raise their families directly affects productivity and quality of work for you! One of the largest effects on employee engagement is what your people have to deal with outside of your work. A better life outside of work allows focus and creativity. Not to mention, you are building the next generation of great people for the next stage of your company growth. This is not a new investment. I take pride in helping companies drive top line revenue, expand margins and free up capital to invest back into your company AND your community. The pay-off is bigger than you may realize.

📣 I've been to A LOT of HR conferences and have A LOT of feelings about content and experience (surprising to no one). The Maine HR Convention has some of the best content I've seen to date. This morning's keynote was nothing short of inspiring. No joke, I teared up a few times. The keynote featured 3 young leaders who are trying to make positive changes within their communities. They've founded nonprofits, worked on projects to help the unhoused, and advocated for those who experienced childhood abuse. 🕷 2 were even featured on Marvel's Hero Project! They talked about what inspired them to get involved in their communities at an early age (one started his nonprofit at the age of 8!!), how to best work with younger talent, and what advice they have for HR. Some of my favorite things they shared that can serve as powerful reminders for HR folks: ✨ Aubrey shared: Stay curious about the potential your ideas may have. ✨ Jakil shared: Start small and figure out what adjustments you need to make before you go big. ✨ Elijah shared: Remember why you are involved in this work. Shoutout to the amazing Michelle Anderson who moderated this session! #MEHRC24

Nonprofits can better support employees by clear communication of their mission and vision, engage in professional development, empowerment, recognition, collaborative culture, fair compensation, wellness initiatives, feedback, learning from failures, and leading by example. Implementing these strategies can engage, motivate, and retain employees, ultimately furthering the nonprofit's mission and impact.

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How can your organization contribute to social good? How can you involve employees in the company's philanthropic efforts? Employees want to feel their work has meaning. An easy way to demonstrate the meaning behind the work is by involving employees to show the difference their contributions are making. The SHRM article linked below references USANA Health Sciences who include learning about the USANA Foundation as part of their new employee orientation. Employees aren't going to work for years without knowing the importance of their work. They are told on day one about the foundation's work that has resulted in over 100 million meals being provided to needy children and families in 44 countries. Employees are also given updates on the foundation's work at every quarterly all-hands meeting. On company time and expense, the corporation arranges trips to various locations, both national and international, where employees help implement Garden Tower projects - partnering with other nonprofit organizations to provide resources that enable people to grow sustainable nutritious food locally. Chief People Officer Paul Jones shared, "Annual employee engagement surveys indicate that the impact of our philanthropy on employee engagement and retention is definitely affected positively. Both employees and customers want to be part of a good cause that really matters.” To learn about more organizations who are successfully boosting talent retention through corporate philanthropy, check out the article linked below. https://lnkd.in/eJV6UX3r #OnPurposeAdventures #EmployeeRetention #OrganizationalCulture #CorporatePhilanthropy

It's a fact – 94% of people who volunteer feel a major improvement in their mood. If your teams are happy, they're more than likely to stay with your organization. Make it easy for your employees to give back to the community and you'll see retention rise like never before. Get a demo today: https://lnkd.in/gQTwdZY #uncommongiving #happypeople #CorporateEngagement

🔥 10 Ways Managers Can Boost Employee Engagement (Without Burning Themselves Out) ☯️ Creating a high-performance workplace is all about work-life balance ☯️ This morning, ELE gathered for our Friday virtual discussion on Zoom to explore a common missing link: leaders as Champions of Mental Well-Being. Here are 10 practical tips for managers: 1️⃣ Model good work-life balance. Actions speak louder than words! 2️⃣ Have regular conversations. Ask "What's important to you?" and "Is there anything making things tough?" 3️⃣ Offer support. Approach those who may be struggling and provide resources. 4️⃣ Set high expectations. Encourage employees to take risks and invest in each other. 5️⃣ Dedicate time for personal engagement in one-on-ones. 6️⃣ Teach employees how to lead effective one-on-one conversations. 7️⃣ Ask employees what team activities they'd like. 8️⃣ Create a collaborative and inclusive culture. 9️⃣ Be curious about your team members. 🔟 Address behaviors that negatively impact mental health. 🔗 Recordings and group chat will be shared on Insights soon: https://lnkd.in/gMfuf3Xz 👉 Remember, a healthy workplace is a high-performing workplace! Tracey Wik Jacki Davidoff Roslyn Grant, Ph.D. Michael Grubich, MBA Todd Brockway Rahul Sharma, Psy.D. Kate Nitschke Richard Busby Christine Moczynski, MSMOB, Prosci CCP Peter Hogaboam Carly Berg Ed DesRosiers Jason Elbo Lisa Fitterer Ismail Koubaytari Charlie Moore Brian Richardson Rachel Ruegg Julian Malnak Suzanne Sherry Angie Zeigler Kyle Swanson Matt Donovan Lake Forest Center for Leadership LAK Group Froedtert Health Co-create Innovative Talent Development At our core, ELE leverages the collective expertise of our community to drive INNOVATION, enhance ENGAGEMENT, and foster CHANGE REDINESS. Together, we transform challenges into opportunities, ensuring your organization thrives in a dynamic environment. #employeeengagement #mentalhealth #leadership #worklifebalance #futureofwork

Your company should be using BetterCulture’s 20 Tenets product. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be posting daily to share 10 powerful reasons why. Let’s start with #1: Boosts Employee Engagement 💡 What if your team loved Mondays as much as Fridays? Engaged employees are the driving force behind high-performing teams. That’s why BetterCulture’s 20 Tenets combines self-assessment with coaching to inspire personal growth and boost engagement. Because when your people thrive, your business thrives. 📈 Ready to energize your workplace? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVGf9hPk 👉 Follow along for reason #2 tomorrow! #BetterCulture #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment

Today is Companies That Care Day, highlighting the soul of our modern workplace: care and integrity. A day to applaud organizations that prioritize not just success but a culture of respect, balance, and community engagement. #CompaniesThatCareDay2024 #SayHALO #EmployeeRecognition #WorkplaceCulture #WorkplaceWellness #WorkLifeBalance #DEI

Elevate Engagement: Partner with Literacy Link Inc.! Seeking to boost employee engagement and morale within your company? Partner with Literacy Link Inc. and integrate literacy tutoring into your employee volunteer program. By collaborating with us, you'll create opportunities for your team to make meaningful connections while making a positive impact in the community. Together, let's foster a culture of giving back and empower your employees to make a difference through the transformative power of education. Join us in our mission to elevate engagement and create lasting change in the community. #LiteracyLink #Nonprofit #ElevateEngagement #LiteracyPartnership #EmployeeEngagement #VolunteerProgram