Employee volunteering: The unsung hero of employee benefits

BACK IN the day employee benefits might include health insurance, life insurance, staff car parking and sometimes even shares in the business. While those benefits are still in place for some, many New Zealand businesses are looking at other ways to add value to their employee packages, including a day of volunteering for their staff.

However, unlike some other employee benefits which are set and forgets, volunteering is an often overlooked opportunity.