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US calls upon volunteer experts to help address generative AI risks

Biden administration wants your input on rules for AI models like ChatGPT   Jon Fingas   @jonfingas American officials are taking further steps to set rules for AI systems like ChatGPT. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is asking for public comments on possible regulations that hold AI creators accountable. The measures will ideally … Continue reading US calls upon volunteer experts to help address generative AI risks

10 Steps for Starting an Employee Volunteer Program

Liz Bardetti — November 2, 2017   Tumisu / Pixabay Employee volunteer programs are gaining popularity as nearly 60% of companies offer paid time off for employees to volunteer, according to the most recent America’s Charities Snapshot Report. The report also shows that 82% of the respondents say employees want the opportunity to volunteer with … Continue reading 10 Steps for Starting an Employee Volunteer Program

Employees Too Busy to Volunteer? Shift the Narrative.

Ryan Scott — May 26, 2017 Follow @causecast— May 26, 2017 I often hear feedback from CSR leaders who lament the challenge of busy employees. Companies everywhere are populated by workhorses who are overcommitted, under-resourced and scrambling to unbury themselves from a towering pile of to-dos. “Volunteering is wonderful,” think many of these folks, “whenever … Continue reading Employees Too Busy to Volunteer? Shift the Narrative.

When Employees Want to Volunteer But It’s Tough to Leave the Office

by Ryan Scott Follow @causecastOctober 15, 2016 Sometimes, employees have the best of intentions but just don’t have the time or flexibility to volunteer. How can you engage all of your employees in volunteering so that everyone feels that they’re part of your corporate culture of giving back? Employee volunteer and giving isn’t a one-size … Continue reading When Employees Want to Volunteer But It’s Tough to Leave the Office

4 Ways Your Employees’ Cell Phones Help Them Volunteer

by Ryan Scott May 4, 2016 Follow @causecastMay 4, 2016 Pssst…did you know your employees are talking about you online? According to a Weber Shandwick study, 50 percent of employees post messages, pictures or videos in social media about their employer, part of a growing movement of employee activism that is opening up new opportunities … Continue reading 4 Ways Your Employees’ Cell Phones Help Them Volunteer

Recipe for Failure: An Employee Volunteer Program Without the Right Technology

by Ryan Scott February 1, 2016 Follow @causecastFebruary 1, 2016 A recent report by America’s Charities (an exclusive partner of my company, Causecast) puts to rest any doubts about the link between employee volunteering and employee engagement. Companies prioritize employee engagement as a way to attract and retain employees, and 84 percent of the companies … Continue reading Recipe for Failure: An Employee Volunteer Program Without the Right Technology

7 Creative Ways to Promote Your Company’s Corporate Volunteer Efforts

Arik HansonOctober 14, 2015 When it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media, isn’t this what we normally see from brands? Good story. Great, model employee. Driving traffic to the website. All good things. Except, the Pella folks forgot to amplify the content. 637 views and 36 likes ain’t gonna cut it folks. We also … Continue reading 7 Creative Ways to Promote Your Company’s Corporate Volunteer Efforts