Employee requesting donations?
CAHR
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Do any of you have a policy that you could share (even just a paragraph or two) regarding employees requesting donations for certain charities/fundraisers? I have always been told that this is not wise to let happen in the workplace - once you let one person start requesting, you must let all..... This person also wants to send out an e-mail to everyone (in 4 facilities) letting them know what he is doing.. my gut says "no" (even though it is a great cause) but think we may be opening up a whole can of worms for future "causes"... would love your thoughts?? Thanks!!
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E-mailing everyone in four facilities would not be allowed here. If it's a great cause, it'll catch on without being "sold".
We do not allow mass emailings. Someone did that awhile ago so as a result IT took away the priviliges from all but a select few of us to do mass emails.
Ok Ray, I am be running behind on getting to the ole coffee pot this morning, but what are 50/50s?
We recognize that many worthwhile charitable causes, fund raising events and various enterprises of a commercial or political nature exist in the community. We encourage you to participate during your off duty hours. However, participation at BNI in such activities may seriously detract from the effectiveness of normal operations, constitute a hardship and lead to ill feelings on the part of employees.
Non-Employees
Non-employees are not allowed at any time to come upon our premises for the purpose of any form of solicitation or literature distribution. This policy is to restrain third parties or strangers from soliciting, selling, or handing out materials for political, union, charitable, or similar activities. The only exception to this prohibition is community benefit projects which are specifically authorized by the Company, and approved business-related vendor or Company events." Good luck.
7. NO SOLICITATION/NO DISTRIBUTION POLICY. In the interest of maintaining a positive working atmosphere, XXX limits employee solicitation and the distribution of literature to pre-approved activities, such as United Way campaigns, blood drives, and wellness campaigns. No employee may solicit another employee for any purpose that is not pre-approved while either employee is at work. Prohibited solicitations include selling or encouraging the sale of items such as cooking utensils, scrapbooks, candles, candy, etc. while on company property (during or after work hours). Additionally, the promotion or participation in activities such as school/athletic fundraisers, betting pools, raffles, and chain letters are not permitted. The distribution of handbills or other literature in working areas is also forbidden. Persons who are not employed by XXX are prohibited from soliciting any employee or distributing literature on company premises or at employee work locations at any time.
2.16.4. Prohibited Use
Prohibited use includes, but is not limited to, the following:
6. Engaging in political activities including, but not limited to, solicitation or fund raising.