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By Greg Thom, journalist, Institute of Community Directors Australia
Almost a third of Australian workers cite mechanisms that allow them to donate as simply as possible as a key reason to embrace workplace giving.
The finding was part of a major research project conducted by Workplace Giving Australia into the donation habits of the nation’s employees.
The study, which polled more than 2,000 workers across Australia, also revealed:
The research results came as Workplace Giving Month kicked off this week.
Workplace Giving Australia CEO David Mann said the research findings provided a better understanding of emerging workforce trends and community expectations and an enhanced appreciation of the role of philanthropy in corporate Australia.
“As this most recent data shows, workplace giving is an essential part of corporate DNA,” said Mr Mann.
“To just have a program in place is the bare minimum and we know that employees and the wider community expect so much more.”
“Harnessing the combined power of corporate philanthropy with the 13.8 million strong Australian workforce has the strength to change the landscape not only for charities but for the community more broadly while making better workplaces for the workforce.”
The report said Australian Taxation Office data revealed that 204,458 people donated an average $245 each towards a total of $50 million through their pay at work in 2022 (not including matched company giving).
While the uptake of workplace giving remained low, there were 6,323 employers with a total of 4.7 million employees who could access programs enabling them to donate to charity at work.
The report made a number of recommendations designed to increase workplace giving, including:
“Harnessing the combined power of corporate philanthropy with the 13.8-million-strong Australian workforce has the strength to change the landscape not only for charities but for the community more broadly while making better workplaces for the workforce,” said Mr Mann.
He said encouraging workers to donate at work would:
Mr Mann said it was important for employers and employees to reflect on the findings identified in the research and adjust giving in the workplace to reflect the emerging trends.
“Giving in the workplace is the smartest way to give and we look forward to working with all Australian corporates to leverage their talent, communities and goodwill to make giving a part of everyday life.”
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