Improve Employee Wellness Programs with CSR

The Trend: Companies are embracing holistic employee wellness programs to increase employee satisfaction, retention, & productivity.

Examples of Holistic Employee Wellness:

• Hosting social events & safe programs for employees to express concerns & seek help for mental illness
• Providing financial advisors for retirement planning
• Incentivizing physical wellness via a step challenge or gym membership

Why CSR Matters to Employees: 

• Multiple studies show that giving back makes people feel better. 
• 74% of Gen Z workers believe that jobs should contribute more to their lives than a paycheck
• 46% say the ability to pursue passion as a key work motivator
  

How to add CSR to Employee Programs:

• Offer PTO for volunteering
• Utilize an app to match employees with volunteer opportunities 
• Give back by pledging 1% to the planet
• Partner with a local nonprofit
• Provide employees with an amount to donate to their charity of choice

Forbes | Why CSR Is The Missing Piece Of Holistic Employee Wellness