How to Create an Engaged and Loyal Workforce Through Corporate Volunteerism
By Ashley Juricich – Director of Marketing, Technocom (contributor) “Take care of your employees and they’ll take care of your business,” is a well-known adage by Richard Branson, founder of The Virgin Group. It’s an easy enough notion to agree with, but how does an organization build value for an employee? Is it a fun […]
Community Partners Need to Band Together to Comfort Youth in Crisis (video)
Childhood trauma is a crisis in our nation and it’s adversely impacting children regardless of the Zip Code in which they live. Thompson Child & Family Focus helps meet the needs of Charlotte’s most vulnerable children and youth with its work with Turning Point Academy (TPA). After one year in partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools […]
Professional Mentoring Crafts New Endings to Children’s Life Stories
Everyone can benefit from mentoring. Some of the world’s most well-known business leaders have attributed their personal success to the guidance, support, and encouragement they received from a mentor. For a large portion of Charlotte’s youth, having a mentor could transform their life—giving them a positive outlook on their future, helping them build confidence, and […]
Mentoring Programs Helps Kids Believe and Achieve
Life can be pretty challenging at times, and as adults we tend to rely on friends, colleagues, or even a therapist to help us navigate the course when waters get rough. We have the resources and maturity to either seek help or work through our problems. Now imagine you’re a six year-old kid…or even a […]