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‘Stronger workplace culture’ | Volunteering schemes - HR's secret weapon for staff engagement

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Did you celebrate National Volunteers’ Week last week?

Possibly you joined the ranks of Exeter City Football Club or North Bristol NHS Trust, recognising those who active volunteer for your organisation.

Or maybe you marked the initiative, which has been running for over 40 years, by encouraging your colleagues to get involved in a company volunteering scheme.

Then again, perhaps it went entirely over the heads of you and your employees.

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