Resource: Cause holiday calendar from Percent Pledge

When it comes to attracting and retaining top talent, one of the most intentional things employers can do is acknowledge the social causes that matter to their teams (and incoming hires).

Percent Pledge offers a free cause holiday calendar available on both Google and Outlook. 

How to use this calendar 

  • Sign up using this link 
  • Look at the coming weeks or months to identify upcoming celebrations 
  • Research ways to honor these events with your team. Will you volunteer together? Hold a learning lunch session? Match employee donations? 

If you’ve downloaded the calendar, were there any observances that were new to you? Which holidays are you planning to recognize with your team? Post a picture and tag us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter! 

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