Programs of Give vs. Take

Programs of Give vs. Take: "Programs of Give vs. Take
How a Company Handles Contributions Can Affect Loyalty and Morale

By Amy Joyce
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, November 6, 2005; Page F09

It's that time of year again. The United Way campaign. The around-the-corner holidays when the office spends a day volunteering at the nearby food bank. The good-feeling pre-Jan. 1 announcement of how much the company gave to charity this year.

All of this corporate giving has a big effect on workers. It changes morale, for the better and, in some cases, worse. It can create a culture employees are proud of. And some people even say a company's good works are a reason to stay with a job and an organization."