Member Spotlight: Berkshire Bank
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Berkshire Bank closed its doors at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 for its second annual Xtraordinary Day, giving all employees the opportunity to spend the afternoon volunteering in their local communities. Although they’ve held volunteer days before, the objective of Xtraordinary Day is to show the true power of giving back by immersing employees in projects that have a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities the Bank serves.
On Xtraordinary Day, 1,619 employees nationwide (92% of the Company) participated in 65 projects, benefitting 75 nonprofit organizations from coast to coast. From packaging meals to combating hunger, to cleaning local parks and delivering financial literacy lessons, over 6,000 hours of service were contributed, directly impacting more than 430,000 individuals.
Berkshire Bank recognizes that being a good corporate citizen is about more than just writing a check, and Xtraordinary Day is just one demonstration of its nationally recognized XTEAM® corporate volunteer program. As part of the XTEAM, employees receive 16 paid time off hours to volunteer on the company dime year-round. Last year, 100% of employees participated in the program, contributing 40,000 hours of volunteer service.
In addition to employee volunteerism, Berkshire Bank is committed to making a difference through philanthropic investments, scholarships and environmental sustainability initiatives. The Bank’s goal is to help individuals, businesses and organizations across its footprint make the most of life’s exciting moments by delivering innovative experiences every day.
On Xtraordinary Day, 1,619 employees nationwide (92% of the Company) participated in 65 projects, benefitting 75 nonprofit organizations from coast to coast. From packaging meals to combating hunger, to cleaning local parks and delivering financial literacy lessons, over 6,000 hours of service were contributed, directly impacting more than 430,000 individuals.
Berkshire Bank recognizes that being a good corporate citizen is about more than just writing a check, and Xtraordinary Day is just one demonstration of its nationally recognized XTEAM® corporate volunteer program. As part of the XTEAM, employees receive 16 paid time off hours to volunteer on the company dime year-round. Last year, 100% of employees participated in the program, contributing 40,000 hours of volunteer service.
In addition to employee volunteerism, Berkshire Bank is committed to making a difference through philanthropic investments, scholarships and environmental sustainability initiatives. The Bank’s goal is to help individuals, businesses and organizations across its footprint make the most of life’s exciting moments by delivering innovative experiences every day.
