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It’s Official — We’re in the Top 20 Businesses Giving Back!

13 November 2023

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The Good Company has recently unveiled the winners of its annual Top 40 Best Workplaces to Give Back. This national award recognises organisations that excel in delivering purposeful perks employees crave, while actively engaging in community initiatives and working to address critical issues.

Your Creative is no stranger to innovation and impact — that’s what makes us thrive. 

From nurturing groundbreaking startups to lending our creativity to philanthropic endeavours, we’ve always been about pushing boundaries and driving the change we want to see in the world.  

Now that the word’s out, we’re thrilled to share that we’ve been named in the Top 40 Best Workplaces to Give Back. Even better, we’re incredibly proud to have made it into the top 20. 

How does YC give back? 

So glad you asked! At Your Creative, we have a comprehensive set of company goals, initiatives and programs we set out to achieve each year. They include the following: 

Volunteer Leave: we dedicate five to 10 days of paid volunteer leave to employees, along with a $100-$250 budget to support volunteering endeavours.

Payroll Giving: we empower employees to choose their preferred charity for open-choice payroll giving, with matched donations ranging from $500 to $999.

Sponsorship: in 2023, we proudly supported the Yes 2023 and Together Yes initiatives, working to promote positive, social change when heading toward the 2023 Australian Referendum. 

Action Plans: we are committed to taking action and making a positive impact on the world. We have several action plans in place, these include, Public commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, Reconciliation Action Plan, Shared Value Strategy, Equal pay for equal work, Diversity Program, Green Energy targets, Recycling target, Pro Bono targets, Social Procurement Policy,

Why does YC give back? 

In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to take a stand for social responsibility. Giving back isn’t just about charity, it’s about creating a positive impact on our communities, fostering a sense of purpose among employees, and empowering our peers to be the catalyst for change. By integrating key initiatives, we not only contribute to solving social and environmental challenges but strengthen the quality of our work, develop new skills, attract talent and boost employee morale. 

We’re in great company!

We are proud to be among the growing number of organisations dedicated to long-lasting impact with the Good Company 2023 rankings revealing a surge in social responsibility initiatives. Notable increases were seen in: 

  1. Payroll Giving: more companies are offering payroll giving, with a 26% increase in just one year.
  2. Charity Choice Preferences: companies are giving their employees more choice in which charities to support, with a 7.58% increase in open-choice giving.
  3. Reconciliation Action Plans: more companies are committed to reconciliation, with a 10.71% increase in companies adopting or maintaining a reconciliation action plan.

This recognition has only amplified our commitment to social and workplace change. We are immensely proud to be an SME mentioned among some top industry names and we look forward to growing and expanding our impact in the future.

If you want to know more about Your Creative, click here.

For more information about The Good Company head to:

bestplacetogiveback.com.au or goodcompany.org