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January 23, 2024 30 mins

In this episode of the Social Impact Show, we explore the transformative power of skills-based volunteering (SBV) with Clément Douault, Associate Director of People Giving & Volunteering at Novartis. We delve into how Novartis has integrated SBV into its social impact program, discussing strategies for aligning employee skills with nonprofit needs and the significant role of SBV in employee development and business growth.

We'll discuss how they encourage employee participation in SBV and the impact on talent recruitment and retention. Clément will share Novartis' approach to measuring the impact of SBV on both nonprofit partners and the company itself, providing valuable insights for businesses looking to leverage their workforce for social good.

 

Timestamp of our discussion:

00:00 - Intro

04:33 - Meet employees where they are

07:43 - Build a needs-based relationship with nonprofit partners

09:50 - Shifting from volunteering program’s needs to a community-driven approach

11:43 - Specific example: what can skills-based volunteering look like

15:05 - What ‘social impact’ means and how to measure it?

20:43 - How can skills-based volunteering meet HR challenges?

23:12 - Tips for companies and nonprofits to implement skills-based volunteering

 

Connect with Clément Douault: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cl%C3%A9ment-douault-89390010/

 

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