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Companies That Care Day - March
Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Companies That Care Day

Companies That Care Day is an international holiday dedicated to the care of companies for their employees. It is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of March. The main purpose of the holiday is to encourage employers to get closer to their employees, solve their problems and increase the overall level of motivation in the team.

History

The history of the holiday begins with the organization Center for Companies That Care, which dealt with problems related to violations of the labor code, non-compliance with the rights of employees, poor working conditions. They promote the idea of social responsibility of employers to their employees. It is necessary to create a work environment that will ensure the growth and prosperity of the company, with employees feeling satisfied and meaningful.

Labor laws have existed in one form or another for centuries. However, there was no talk of comfortable working conditions. Workers were brutally exploited and it is necessary to recognize this fact. The situation began to change in the 19th century, when industry was actively developing. Trade unions and other associations of workers who tried to assert their rights arose. Thanks to their merits, the workday was reduced to 8 hours, the quality of working conditions and wages were improved.

Interesting facts

  • Even the Great Code of the Laws of King Hammurabi, dating from the 1790s B.C., had labor provisions for workers.
  • To increase the effectiveness of employees, it is necessary to increase their intrinsic motivation. Reward them for their success in their work with bonuses, increased vacation time, and more often make personnel changes, so that employees can strive for a higher position and understand that it is possible.
  • The first law introducing the 8-hour workday in public enterprises in the United States appeared in 1868. However, it took a few more years for it to work properly.

How to celebrate

Discuss your working conditions with your colleagues at work. If there are any problems or violations of the labor code, you can create a petition by formally contacting the employer. On this day, management can make a short day for employees and get closer to them by throwing a small corporate party.

Tell Companies That Care Day on social media. Ask other users if they like the working conditions in which they work.

When is Companies That Care Day celebrated in 2024?

Companies That Care Day is observed annually on the third Thursday in March.

Observations

Weekday Month Day Year
Thursday March 21 2024
Thursday March 20 2025