Heroes After Hours: Extraordinary Acts of Employee Volunteerism (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (622 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1555426662 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 263 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Forward traveled around the country searching for exceptional volunteers. Their inspirational stories demonstrate how one person can make a difference, whether by working alone or by motivating their co-workers.. David C
"Community Service for the Corporate World" according to A Customer. To compete in today's changing business world, corporations are being forced to find ways to adapt and find new ways to reach their customers. "Heroes After Hours" tells of several companies who are meeting this challenge."Heroes After Hours" is a wonderful book about corporations working to improve the lives of the greater community. Individuals in several larg. A Customer said Evidence that "Earth Angels" are among us in the workplace.. Most people who initiate a volunteer program would agree, it's not for the recognition. Hats off to these authors for bringing to light numerous examples of true "Hero's After Hours." I'm sure the individuals who are featured appreciate the well-deserved recognition.This book is a wonderful blueprint for initiating a volunteer program. It provides fresh, timely
Among the participating corporations we read about here are GE, IBM and Apple. . Forward, a consultant, presents stories of people who help victims of disasters and the needy elderly and inspire other humanitarian ventures such as the construction of a library for inner-city schoolchildren. Volunteers run the gamut from entry-level worker to senior executive. From Publishers Weekly Proof that one person can make a difference accumulates in this report on volunteerism among employees of large companies across the U.S. Some of the projects are company-driven; others are employee-created but supported by the organ