April 2, 2026
National Employee Benefits Day
CARE.
EMPATHY.
SERVICE.
Employee benefits are all about taking care of people. From protecting their health and finances, to improving work-life balance and looking ahead to their futures. Volunteering and giving back reflect that same commitment and stem from the idea that supporting others creates stronger, more connected communities.
Benefits professionals work every day to improve the well-being of employees, but their impact reaches beyond the workplace. This National Employee Benefits Day, we’re celebrating how the core values of our industry (care, empathy, and service) extend outward, shaping communities that are healthier, more supportive, and more connected. Use these resources to get started.
87%
of workers say volunteer opportunities are important when considering staying with their current employer or pursuing a work opportunity at a new employer
95%
of workers believe it’s important that their employer makes a positive impact in their community
91%
of workers say volunteer opportunities can have a positive impact on their overall work experience and connection to their employer.
(source: Deloitte)
The Health Benefits of Giving Back
Learn how employee volunteer programs can directly impact mental health, physical health, and job satisfaction and engagement.
Caring in Action: Activated
orgANIZATIONS THAT INSPIRE: VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Hear from workplaces in the U.S. and Canada that are making a big impact on the community, one volunteer experience at a time.
BUILDING A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THAT WORKS
Discover how to incorporate volunteerism into your benefits strategy while building a successful volunteer program at your organization.
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From Interest to Impact: Building Effective Volunteer Initiatives at Your Organization
Those in the employee benefits industry work every day to improve employee well-being, but their impact reaches beyond the workplace. This National Employee Benefits Day, we’re celebrating how our industry’s core values (care, empathy and service) extend outward, shaping communities that are healthier, more supportive, and more connected. Hear from subject matter experts from the U.S. and Canada on best practices in organizational volunteer initiatives.
Watch WebcastDATA DIVE: tHE STATE OF CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING
Explore the latest insights on how organizations are structuring volunteer initiatives, measuring impact, and aligning programs with benefits strategy.
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About NEBD
Since 2004, National Employee Benefits Day (NEBD) has been celebrated to honor the important work that trustees, administrators, benefit practitioners and professional advisors for their dedication to providing quality benefits and the important role they plan in their colleagues’ well-being.