Passage Two
The New Year has come and gone, and many may have already forgotten what they had resolved to do on January 1st. But if that resolution was to volunteer more, now is the best time to start. Volunteering can drop after the holiday season, and by February, some organizations lack the volunteers they had in surplus just a month ago. [19] According to one survey, only 26% of Americans volunteered, despite reports that many Americans view volunteering as worthwhile.
Why such a disconnect? [20] Most people cite time and conflicting work schedules as major barriers, but employees and employers would actually benefit if companies made employee volunteering part of the job. Researchers have found donating our time and talent to others can lower blood pressure, boost happiness and improve mental and physical health. Studies have also linked employee volunteer programs with more productive employees. With so much emphasis on employee wellness these days, company volunteer programs could be the perfect 2025 resolution. But for volunteering to benefit employees and the workplace, the entire organization needs to be involved. By allowing employees to donate their time during work hours, the workplace becomes an outlet for personal fulfillment without affecting personal time. [21] In one survey, 89% of employees perceived companies that sponsored volunteer activities as creating a better working environment, and 75% said volunteering was critical to their well-being.
短文二
新年已至,许多人或许已经忘记了自己在1月1日许下的愿望。但如果当初的愿望是更多地参与志愿服务,那么现在正是开始的最佳时机。假期过后,志愿服务活动可能会减少,到2月份,一些机构的志愿者人数甚至会比一个月前还要多。一项调查显示,尽管许多美国人认为志愿服务很有价值,但只有26%的美国人参与志愿服务。
为什么会出现如此大的差距?大多数人认为时间和工作时间冲突是主要障碍,但如果公司将员工志愿服务纳入工作的一部分,员工和雇主实际上都会受益。研究人员发现,将我们的时间和才智奉献给他人可以降低血压、提升幸福感,并改善身心健康。研究还将员工志愿者项目与工作效率联系起来。如今,员工健康备受重视,公司志愿者项目或许是2025年最理想的志愿服务计划。但要让志愿服务惠及员工和工作场所,整个组织都需要参与其中。通过允许员工在工作时间贡献自己的时间,工作场所就成了一个在不影响个人时间的情况下实现个人成就感的途径。一项调查显示,89%的员工认为赞助志愿者活动的公司创造了更好的工作环境,75%的员工表示志愿服务对幸福感至关重要。
What do many Americans think of volunteering?
问:许多美国人如何看待志愿服务?
解析
How could companies ensure both employees and employers benefit from volunteering?
问:公司怎样才能确保员工和雇主都从志愿服务中受益?
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What did 75% of employees say about volunteering in a survey?
问:在一项调查中,75% 的员工对志愿服务有何评价?
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