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Flipkart Employees Reach 2.8 Million Lives Through Giving
SolutionsMay 21

Flipkart Employees Reach 2.8 Million Lives Through Giving

When International Women's Day arrived at Flipkart, executives weren't giving speeches. They were packing menstrual hygiene kits alongside thousands of employees transforming corporate culture into community action.

YourStory India2 min read
Cadbury Employees Give £5,000 to Welsh Care Home
Acts of KindnessMay 13

Cadbury Employees Give £5,000 to Welsh Care Home

Factory workers in Wales just helped their local care home secure a £5,000 grant to build a sensory room for elderly residents. The donation came through Cadbury Foundation's employee-driven charity program that's now given away over £1 million.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Lab Employees Choose Charities Close to Their Hearts
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Lab Employees Choose Charities Close to Their Hearts

A Pennsylvania medical lab is letting employees direct its charitable giving to nonprofits that changed their lives. Five organizations received donations this year, from animal rescues to cancer awareness groups.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Bank Employees Wear Jeans for Charity, Raise $2,616
Acts of KindnessMay 12

Bank Employees Wear Jeans for Charity, Raise $2,616

Chelsea State Bank employees donated $3 weekly to wear jeans on Fridays, raising $2,616 for families in crisis. The bank matched every dollar to support a local charity that gives 100% of donations to neighbors in need.

Google: charity donation2 min read
USPS Employees Raise Nearly $2M for Federal Charity Drive
Acts of KindnessApr 6

USPS Employees Raise Nearly $2M for Federal Charity Drive

Postal workers across America pledged almost $2 million to help charities through the federal government's annual workplace giving campaign. The donations included cash pledges and thousands of volunteer hours from employees who wanted to make a difference.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Winery Gives Employees Free Housing Amid Rental Crisis
Acts of KindnessMar 30

Winery Gives Employees Free Housing Amid Rental Crisis

When workers at De Bortoli Wines couldn't find homes in Australia's food bowl region, the company turned two farmhouses into free temporary housing. Now other businesses in western Riverina are watching closely as housing shortages threaten the region's growth.

ABC Australia3 min read
South African Bank Gives 95% of Staff Ownership Stakes
Acts of KindnessMay 15

South African Bank Gives 95% of Staff Ownership Stakes

GoTyme Bank just handed ownership stakes worth over $5.5 million to nearly all its employees, from call center agents to executives. The digital bank's unusual move gives 2,000 workers across three countries a real piece of the company they're building.

Daily Maverick3 min read
MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024
Acts of KindnessJun 10

MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott handed out $640 million through her foundation's open application program, supporting small nonprofits across America with no strings attached. Her trust-based giving approach lets organizations spend funds however they need most.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Arizona Diamondbacks Hit $100 Million in Charity Giving
Acts of KindnessMar 9

Arizona Diamondbacks Hit $100 Million in Charity Giving

The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
GoTyme Bank Shares Ownership With 2,000+ Employees
Acts of KindnessMay 18

GoTyme Bank Shares Ownership With 2,000+ Employees

Africa's newest unicorn is turning employees into potential millionaires through stock options. The South African digital bank's move could create wealth-building opportunities across all staff levels.

TechCabal2 min read
India's Households Give $6 Billion to Charity Each Year
Acts of KindnessFeb 20

India's Households Give $6 Billion to Charity Each Year

Ordinary Indian families quietly donate $6 billion annually through cash, food, clothing, and volunteer work. A groundbreaking survey reveals everyday generosity powers nearly a third of the country's organized charitable giving.

Google: charity donation3 min read
Billionaires Give Away $1.2B While They're Still Alive
Acts of KindnessApr 23

Billionaires Give Away $1.2B While They're Still Alive

A growing movement of ultra-wealthy Australians is rejecting "forever funds" and giving away fortunes rapidly to tackle urgent problems now. From a software mogul distributing $1.2 billion by 2029 to a data center founder's $100 million education gift, they believe money does more good today than spread across generations.

Google: philanthropy gives3 min read
Daily Feedback Boosts Employee Engagement by 80%
SolutionsMar 4

Daily Feedback Boosts Employee Engagement by 80%

Companies that treat feedback as a daily practice instead of an annual event see dramatic results. Research shows 80% of employees who receive regular feedback feel fully engaged at work.

Fast Company2 min read
Why Money Doesn't Buy Engaged Employees (And What Does)
SolutionsMay 30

Why Money Doesn't Buy Engaged Employees (And What Does)

A company paid top dollar but couldn't figure out why employees stayed disengaged year after year. The answer reveals what truly motivates people at work.

Fast Company2 min read
Company Awards $1M+ to 38 Employees' Kids Since 1997
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Company Awards $1M+ to 38 Employees' Kids Since 1997

A California produce company just celebrated 38 scholarship winners whose parents work on their farms. For nearly 30 years, Grimmway has invested millions in helping employee families reach college and trade school dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Medium CEO Gives Staff Friday Off to Support Their Values
Acts of KindnessJan 30

Medium CEO Gives Staff Friday Off to Support Their Values

Publishing platform Medium is letting employees take Friday off to participate in a nationwide strike, trusting them to make their own choices about civic engagement. CEO Tony Stubblebine says supporting workers' voices helps the company's mission thrive.

TechCrunch2 min read
Melinda French Gates: Give Half Your Wealth Away Now
Acts of Kindness5d ago

Melinda French Gates: Give Half Your Wealth Away Now

As SpaceX's IPO creates thousands of new millionaires, philanthropist Melinda French Gates has a challenge for them: commit to giving away at least half of it. Her message comes as tech wealth reaches historic highs.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Nvidia CEO: I Pay My 42,000 Employees As Much As I Can
Community HeroesJun 3

Nvidia CEO: I Pay My 42,000 Employees As Much As I Can

Jensen Huang runs the world's most valuable company with a simple philosophy: take care of people first, and everything else follows. The Nvidia CEO personally reviews every compensation package and always increases what the company spends on its employees.

Fast Company2 min read
South Australia Launches Week to Inspire Giving
SolutionsApr 23

South Australia Launches Week to Inspire Giving

South Australia's first-ever Giving Week launches May 4-8 to inspire generosity across the state, backed by major philanthropists including Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation. The initiative comes as food charities struggle with record demand, turning away one in five people seeking help.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Employee-Owned Firm Invests $15M, Adds 150 Jobs in NC
InnovationFeb 12

Employee-Owned Firm Invests $15M, Adds 150 Jobs in NC

A data infrastructure company is doubling down on New Bern, North Carolina, with a massive expansion that will create up to 150 new jobs. The best part? Every employee owns a piece of the company they're building.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read

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