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When it comes to corporate social responsibility, it's all about the people.
But when it comes to employee volunteering, it's all about the people.
The Los Angeles Times takes a look at how companies around the world are engaging their employees in volunteer work.
Here are seven companies that are doing just that: Facebook: The company has a volunteer program, but "while we do some great spontaneous recognition of employee volunteers, we've never put together something that formally honors their dedication to showing up and going above and beyond."
Google: The company has a volunteer program, but "while we do some great spontaneous recognition of employee volunteers, we've never put together something that formally honors their dedication to showing up and going above and beyond."
Microsoft: The company has a volunteer program, but "while we do some great spontaneous recognition of employee volunteers, we've never put together something that formally honors their dedication to showing up and going above and beyond."
Yahoo: The company has a volunteer program, but "while we do some great spontaneous recognition of employee volunteers, we've never put together something that formally honors their dedication to showing up and going above and beyond."
LinkedIn: The company has a volunteer program, but "while we do some great spontaneous recognition
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