Survey Finds: Employers, Share Your Sustainability Goals to Employees at All Levels 

While more and more companies and corporations are taking responsibility for their role in creating a sustainable future, a recent study shows they may be leaving out a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to meeting their goals - their employees.

A report just published by Brighter Planet called "Employee Engagement Survey: An Analysis of the Extent and Nature of Employee Sustainability Programs" reveals a significant failure to engage employees in the overall sustainability goals of their employers. According to the report, success relies on involving staff at all levels when striving to "fuse sustainability with profitability." So where's the disconnect?

• Most respondents feel their employers' efforts to engage them are too basic, for example, providing recycling bins rather than "linking bonuses to environmental metrics."
• Communication is lacking: 32% of respondents said their company never shares sustainability goals and strategies with employees.
•  67% of employees would like their employer to change its stance on sustainability, suggesting that there is "high staff receptivity and support for new employee engagement and environmental programs."
  

A Picture = 1,000 Words

The orange starfish you spied on at Lincoln City, your tot biking in downtown Portland, the view of the the Gorge from your hike. These are just a handful of reasons why so many are inspired to contribute to EarthShare Oregon.

• E-mail us a picture of you, your family or friends in an Oregon natural place you've taken.
• Ask co-workers to join in!
• Tell us why you give through EarthShare. 

EarthShare will feature your photos in workplace campaign posters, e-newsletters and other print publications with credits.  

March 2010 Events:

Now - July 18: Go for a Guided Hike in the Gorge this spring! - Columbia River Gorge, various locations
Mar. 17: Spring Bird & Nature Walks - Sweek Pond, Tualatin
March 20: Hike the Siskiyou Wild Rivers Area carpools leave from Selma, Grants Pass, other S. Oregon locations
March 20: McCall Legacy Dinner - Montgomery Park, Portland
March 23: EcoSafe Home Class 4819 NE Fremont St., Portland
March 26: Residential Basics of Going Solar, Portland Better Living Show, Portland Expo Center
Now - Mar. 31: Knock on Wood Art and Fine Furniture Exhibit - BRING Gallery, Eugene

See more Activities and Events...and Volunteer Opportunities!