Employers Allowing Employees To Do Good Deeds On Company Time

Of course this article from the St. Paul Pioneer Press was going to hit home with me, Good deeds on company time.

   

It is not a surprise to read that Minnesota ranks third in a volunteerism survey or that Minnesota companies are “doing good” in the community. Large and small companies have been doing this for decades.

   

What I was happy to see is the mentioning of recruitment and retention as part of the benefit to the company. It’s easy for a company to sign a check or have an event once a year on a weekend. But to let your employees out during the workweek, that’s a different thing.

   

The article also mentions younger workers many of who as college students were involved in community service. I am frequently asked by soon to be Minnesota grads which companies are known for being involved in the community.

   

I look forward to the day when this is not news. Until then, if you have not yet instituted a policy for paid time off consider doing so. It’s a win for you, the employee, and the community you do business in.