Royal Voluntary Service launches initiative to boost workplace morale
The 100 Million Hour Movement aims to double employee volunteering hours from 50 million to 100 million by the end of 2028.
Royal Voluntary Service has launched the 100 Million Hour Movement, urging employers to increase employee volunteering and help boost workplace morale.
The campaign aims to double employee volunteering hours from 50 million to 100 million by the end of 2028.
Research for the campaign found that 49% of UK workers rated their morale as low or neutral and one in five said it had worsened in the past year.
Workload pressures, lack of recognition, poor work–life balance, cost cutting, salary freezes, and a lack of purpose were among the main reasons given.
42% of workers said challenges in their communities had affected workplace culture or team relationships.
Carole Urey, chief revenue officer at Royal Voluntary Service, said: “The nation is under growing strain. People are feeling depleted and disengaged, with workplace morale declining and communities facing mounting pressures.
“Employee volunteering is a practical and effective way to respond to these challenges.
“Yet in many workplaces it’s still an overlooked resource. Millions of volunteering hours set aside each year go unused. It’s a wasted opportunity.”
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