The article discusses how skills-based volunteering programs, such as Comcast's Team Up initiative, enable employees to expand their capabilities while assisting nonprofits. Employees like Lisa Harmon report enhanced public speaking and networking skills through such experiences, which also increase their commitment to their employers. Corporations are realizing the benefits of this model, as it fosters leadership development among staff and strengthens engagement. Overall, participating in meaningful volunteer work contributes positively to both personal and organizational growth.
Skills-based volunteering can help employees build confidence and learn new things.
Corporations are increasingly eager to connect their employees with skills-based volunteering.
If you leave your desk to go volunteer, you have a higher level of commitment and engagement to the firm.
I'm having experiences that I would have never had before if it were not for a skills-based volunteer program.
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