Built for the Moment: How Prepared Companies Support Employees When Disaster Strikes
When disaster strikes, a thousand questions race through someone’s mind. Is everyone safe? Do we need to evacuate? Is my home still standing? Where will we sleep tonight? After the immediate crisis, another wave of questions sets in. How will I be able pay for this? How am I supposed to show up for work […]
Building Purpose into the Workplace: What Return-to-Office Transitions Can Teach Us About Employee Engagement
The following is a guest blog from our partners at the International Rescue Committee. Return-to-office isn’t just a logistics challenge — it’s a chance to rebuild connections, community, and a shared sense of purpose. At the International Rescue Committee (IRC), we’ve spent years thinking about how people find belonging and meaning at work, both internally and through our partnerships with corporate allies. Here’s what we’ve learned. Connection Doesn’t Happen by AccidentEmployees don’t reconnect simply because they’re back in […]
How You Can Help After the Colombia Earthquake
On August 11, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, the strongest to hit the country in decades. Over 250 people have been killed and thousands more are injured, with numbers expected to rise as search and rescue operations are underway. What We Know About the SituationThe quake hit on Monday morning as families were at home or beginning their day, with tremors felt […]
Beyond Borders: How Workplace Giving Can Inspire Us to Think Globally
When employees think about giving to causes in their workplace, many naturally start close to home. They may think about the food bank in their city, a shelter in their neighborhood, a school their family attends, or a disaster that affected a friend. That local connection is powerful, and it should remain an important part of every […]
Celebrate World Health Day 2026 with Operation Smile
Global Impact’s charity partner, Operation Smile, believes that access to safe surgery is a basic human right. Yet, billions of people around the world do not have access to safe, affordable surgical care when they need it. World Health Day (April 7) is the perfect time to learn more about their mission and how you can get involved. Every Operation Smile patient bears a badge of hope in the form of a scar — […]
Humanitarian Response to the Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East
In late February, conflict in the Middle East sharply escalated, triggering a rapidly evolving humanitarian crisis. Families have been displaced from their homes, essential infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, and access to food, clean water, medical care, and safe shelter remains severely limited in many communities. As the situation continues to unfold, humanitarian needs are growing by the day. While the Middle East crisis is […]
From Expertise to Impact: Corporate Partnerships Expanding Global Health Access
World Health Day (April 7) is more than a time to celebrate global health breakthroughs. For those in the health care or pharmaceutical fields, it’s a day to showcase your organization’s cutting-edge expertise and reaffirm your commitment to improving health outcomes for all. With recent funding cuts to major global health programs, corporate support is more vital than ever. You can show […]
A Look Back at 2025: Key Insights Shaping Employee Assistance Funds
In recent years, Employee Assistance Funds (EAFs) have become a trusted resource for employees navigating an increasingly unpredictable world. As workforce needs evolve and global disasters disrupt daily life, more companies are expanding their EAFs, recognizing these programs as essential components of effective employee engagement and support strategies. With nearly 70 years of experience distributing funds to individuals in need, Global Impact partners with organizations to […]
How Companies Can Help Women and Girls Break the Cycle of Extreme Poverty
If we want to build a future where women and girls everywhere can thrive, creating safe environments and economic opportunities must be part of the solution. Around the world, inequality for women and girls and extreme poverty are deeply intertwined — limiting access to education, income, and basic resources. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, women and girls spend nearly 200 million hours every day collecting water instead of going to school or earning income. These barriers don’t just impact individuals; they […]
People-First Engagement Strategies for 2026
On Jan. 29, I had the opportunity to bring together three incredible social impact leaders — Alicia Procello of the Avery Dennison Foundation, Meg Counts of Pilot Company, and Amanda Ponzar of Kaptivate and The Social Impact Group — for a conversation on people-centered programs. Discussions like this reinvigorate my commitment to the work we do at Global Impact and highlight the profound influence CSR and […]