Change the world with Oxfam at home and in the office
During the holiday season, many of us reflect on the past year, noting the highs and lows, reassessing the quality of our work and lifestyle. We adjust habits, resolving to live with purpose and expand our horizons, often in the ways we treat others. With a greater emphasis on positive social behaviors, companies and their […]
When you’ve lost everything, a toothbrush and a bar of soap are life-savers
Medicine for Everyone MAP International, founded 65 years ago as Medical Assistance Programs (MAP) International has provided medicines and medical supplies to billions of people who need them the most. For those of us with easy access to a drugstore on every intersection, it can be hard to imagine that in developing countries, even hospitals […]
Is your company ready for Giving Tuesday?
Recently we shared suggestions for stimulating employees by capitalizing on observance days, like International Women’s Day or Earth Day, especially those with topics that are important to your employees or correspond to your corporate social responsibility goals. Some days may appeal to your culture more so than others, but there is one day we can […]
World Vision redefines child sponsorship and includes corporations
World Vision is taking an innovative approach to child sponsorship – and companies are invited to be part of the new model. Child sponsorship is a life-changing opportunity to connect with a child living in another country. Although you may never meet, the child will benefit from a monthly gift that supports their basic needs: […]
9 ways to keep your employees happy (and support charities)
As employees seek balance and fulfillment from every aspect of their lives, engagement in the workplace has become critical for ensuring that staff stays motivated to work hard. So how can your company keep employees happy? (Spoiler alert: it’s not all about extra time off!) Employee engagement. This term has become somewhat of a buzzword […]
Journey from poverty to hope with Compassion International
What does life look like through the eyes of a child living in poverty? There are 385 million children living in extreme poverty, which is defined as living off less than $1.90 USD a day. The hurdles facing these children are immense and their concerns are very real. Each day, instead of playing with friends […]
