Only 1 in 5 employees are engaged at work. Let’s change that.
Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace report delivers a concerning headline: only 21% of employees worldwide are engaged — a two-point drop from last year, matching 2020’s pandemic-era lows. This time, the decline isn’t driven by lockdowns, but by a steep drop in manager engagement. Only 27% of managers report being engaged, with the […]
The case for giving global
Let’s be honest. In recent years, it has often felt like the bad news just keeps coming. As soon as one heartbreaking event works its way through the news cycle, another devastating headline pulls our attention to the next pressing issue. Wow, what a positive way to introduce this topic, right? Take a moment to […]
Be a leader for World Hunger Day with Mercy Corps
Though enough food is produced to feed every person in the world, food waste is prominent throughout the supply chain, leading one in eleven people to face hunger every year. On World Hunger Day, many people are looking to support sustainable, lasting solutions to the hunger crisis. For long-term change, we need to support farmers […]
How your company can be a leader for global health
By 2030, the world will have a shortfall of 10 million health care workers if current recruitment and retention trends continue. Global charities are working tirelessly to fill the gaps and ensure equitable access to health care for all. Supporting global health is a popular cause, especially for people who work in the medical field […]
How your women’s ERG can create impact by partnering with nonprofits
As a leader in your workplace, you know how critical it is to uplift your Employee Resource Groups (ERGs); these spaces are where employees organize around a shared identity. Creating a positive environment where ERGs can thrive is important for employee morale, retention, and recruitment. It’s not just about allowing these groups to have the […]
Engage your employees: Micro-volunteering with Microsoft
Here at Global Impact, we’re experts in workplace giving and employee engagement. With nearly 70 years of experience, we help companies and employees maximize their philanthropic impact for global causes. As companies build giving and volunteering programs, we strive to share best practices and examples that companies can replicate. Today we’re spotlighting Microsoft for their […]
Going the distance with your workplace: the global walk for water
Water — each of us needs it every day to drink, bathe, and clean. But for many families around the world, accessing water isn’t as simple as turning on a faucet. On average, women and children in developing countries must walk 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) per day to collect water. Even then, it’s often unclean, […]
How your company can be a #1 voice on International Women’s Day
Investing in women and girls is one of the most important global causes, and for good reason. When you support women and girls, it’s not just an investment in their futures; when women succeed, so do their communities and economies. As International Women’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to partner with nonprofits like CARE, […]
Saving childhood: How companies can support the world’s most vulnerable kids
Few causes unite teams as powerfully as protecting children’s fundamental rights, the heart of UNICEF USA’s mission. Every day, millions of children face life-threatening challenges that can be transformed through strategic and meaningful interventions. To support this work, UNICEF USA offers companies unique opportunities to drive global change while engaging employees in immersive, purpose-driven activities […]
Drive employee engagement with our new guide to workplace giving
As we rebound from record-low employee engagement rates, it’s past time for CSR professionals to evaluate and improve employee engagement efforts, like your workplace giving program. That’s what we teamed up with Embold Research to survey a sample of over 2,500 workplace donors on their knowledge of their giving programs, feelings toward giving, and preconceptions […]