Employee engagement has taken a hit as independent agencies navigate through the hardest insurance market in a generation. As workloads increase and agents approach burnout, now is an ideal time to remove tasks and prioritize work that offers meaning. But one unconventional solution involves adding something to employees’ plates too: volunteering.
Giving your agency’s time, talent and treasure to your local community is an ideal way to create purpose for employees. Service is at the heart of the insurance industry and giving back reminds us why we’re in business: to offer peace of mind to our local communities. Embedding volunteering and donating into your company culture provides multiple touchpoints throughout the year to energize employees and live your values.
Read the original article here: How Volunteer Opportunities Can Relieve Employee Burnout, IA Magazine, May 2025.