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How to win your employees over. The Standard Bank way.

How to win your employees over. The Standard Bank way.

for business
doing good
evp
+5

Standard Bank believes in more than just financial success. The Bank understands the power their employees hold in shaping South Africa's future. That's why they’ve championed employee volunteering ...

A match made in (business) heaven – where CSI and property goals meet

A match made in (business) heaven – where CSI and property goals meet

for business
business strategy
client
+9

An interview with Julie Rothfusz, Broker Liaison at Redefine Properties The challenge with seamlessly blending business objectives and corporate social responsibility lies in finding a ...

You should probably ignore this. But it'll cost you.

You should probably ignore this. But it'll cost you.

for business
csi
csi strategy
+9

An engaged and talented employee that fits well into an organisation performs higher than the average and work better. You want this person in your business. They are talented, driven, and get you ...

The Effect of Competing Giving Behaviours on Social Impact activity

The Effect of Competing Giving Behaviours on Social Impact activity

for business
bbbee
community development
+16

The social impact space is buzzing. Social entrepreneurship is the next “rock star” career, there’s more investment flowing into social ventures, more pitching competitions and more attention to this ...

Innovate with Integrity: 9 trends you need to know from the 2018 Innovation Impact Report

Innovate with Integrity: 9 trends you need to know from the 2018 Innovation Impact Report

for business
causes
csi
+19

Read more about forgood’s Employee Volunteering Programmes Visit forgood, SA’s largest volunteering and donation platform Subscribe to our Corporate Social Investment for Business Newsletter The ...

Employee retention with CSI volunteering

Employee retention with CSI volunteering

for business
community development
company volunteering
+7

Think that a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) strategy doesn't impact your bottom line? Wrong. Your CSI initiatives are very likely the reason your business is the one recruiting and keeping top ...

Incentives in Employee Volunteering Programmes. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

Incentives in Employee Volunteering Programmes. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

for business
business strategy
corporate giving
+17

Employee volunteer programmes (EVPs) create more engaged employees. They allow people to feel that they are part of something, inspiring loyalty and reducing staff turnover. That’s why EVPs are a ...

#TopCause: Nead Community Development

#TopCause: Nead Community Development

for causes
news
build south africa
causes
+22

One of this month's Top Causes is Nead Community Development in the Western Cape. We're recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work that ...

Let's talk about mental health

Let's talk about mental health

news
anxiety
awareness
+23

October is Mental Health Awareness month. The goal of the national campaign is to educate the public on mental health so that South Africans might have a better understanding of recognising and ...

5 hacks to expressing gratitude daily.

5 hacks to expressing gratitude daily.

for volunteers
news
build south africa
charity projects
+22

In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of gratitude. Yet, expressing gratitude daily can transform your mindset, improve your relationships, and boost your overall well-being. Here ...

CSI. It's not engagement you need, it's passion.

CSI. It's not engagement you need, it's passion.

for business
build south africa
charity projects
+21

Read more about forgood’s Employee Volunteering Programmes Visit forgood, SA’s largest volunteering and donation platform Subscribe to our Corporate Social Investment for Business Newsletter ...

#TopCause: Breast Health Foundation

#TopCause: Breast Health Foundation

for causes
news
breast awareness
breast care
+23

This week we're featuring one of our Top Causes, a Cause that promotes breast cancer awareness as well as support and information on breast health. It's Causes like this that volunteers like you ...

Skilled Gen Zs and Millennials aren’t loyal - they’re realistic.

Skilled Gen Zs and Millennials aren’t loyal - they’re realistic.

for business
for volunteers
news
build south africa
charity projects
+22

Less than 50% of Gen Zs and Millennials think your business is bad business. They don’t believe your business is interested in helping society or in making a difference. Right now, the top talent ...