Blog Post: Giving Back... Thank you for your generosity

It's that time of year when we give thanks.  Even with the hustle and bustle of the holidays approaching, it seems we find those few extra hours to give of ourselves or the few extra dollars to put into Santa bell ringer's pots.  I have a friend that delivers food baskets, another wraps presents at the mall with all the proceeds going to charity.

I'd like to take just a few moments of my own to say thank you.  Thank you to the volunteers at the local clothing or food drive.  Thank you to the mom's that contributed to their children's school bake sale.  Thank you for putting your change in the give a penny/need a penny jar at the counter.  Thank you for paying it forward by buying a cup of coffee for the person in line behind you.

And thank you for your volunteerism.  Thank you most of all for giving of yourself at this time of year and throughout.  I believe that what you give comes back many times over. 

Vicki Steere is the Executive Director of the Jobing Foundation, dedicated to supporting our current and future workforce.  She is speaking next Friday, December 5th on The Right Thing: Positive Affects of Corporate Social Responsibility on Employment Brand (pre-approved for 2.0 Strategic HRCI credits).