According a new research report by the Society for Human Resource Management, firms with sustainability programs reported the following results:

• Improved employee morale—55 percent
• More-efficient business processes—43 percent
• Stronger public image—43 percent
• Increased employee loyalty—38 percent

This study took a deeper look at organizations that support sustainability programs, versus those that do not from an employee relations point of view. Source: Inc., May 10, 2011

It probably wouldn’t hurt to give them the afternoon off too!