The Great Retention: With Kamber Parker

Ep. 32: Giving Back, Getting Ahead: How Companies Can Benefit from Purposeful Teams

Episode Summary

Meghan Barp, CEO of United Way Greenville County, joins us this week to discuss the evolving landscape of corporate social responsibility and its impact on employee engagement. We delve into: - The growing desire of young professionals to contribute to a cause and how companies can create opportunities for employees to make a difference. - Exploring the shift towards deeper engagement and purpose-driven initiatives in corporate social responsibility. - Why company values and giving back opportunities are becoming crucial for employee satisfaction and retention. - How engaged employees are happy employees (think: the link between community involvement and employee well-being). - The importance of valuing skillset and potential over solely focusing on experience. This episode is packed with insights for leaders looking to build a more engaged, purpose-driven, and successful workforce. Learn more about the work Meghan and her team are doing here: https://www.unitedwaygc.org