This, you might call corporate volunteering. And it's a simple idea, simple, and that function very well, at least in Anglo-Saxon countries. I remember when I was in the U.S., I did an internship at Merrill Lynch (the investment bank that has had so many problems in this crisis and that he was in office towers felled by two planes), and there was the practice of voluntary corporate even within working hours. Will arrive in Italy? Here's what a newspaper reported this morning.

"I want my company you speak well." Ultimately the decision is all here Canavesio of David, born in 1971, CEO of Saet, Turin-based company engaged in the design of tailor-made for the induction heat treatment, and convert it to free the work, in a small proportion in a voluntary action. Each of the 250 employees of the Italian branch (second plant in India) has allowed five hours per month, three of which are paid by the company. Permission for use and downloadable from the total hours. But only as a voucher spendable capital. That time can be used and allocated in two projects of social support: the first aimed at children down, the second for families in difficulty. "My company has a more marked in its turnover and this year we will have our satisfactions. The crisis did not warn of layoffs is not spoken. So I said to myself here, this is the time to do something strange. "

Canavesio is undoubtedly young and optimistic: "When I worked in London I was able to follow some social activities supported by the company. I've always loved this kind of commitment, since the average age of those who practice voluntary tends to under 25 years and above 60. When you work and maybe even have a home and family to look after, it is impossible to find time for anything else. So, here it is: a little 'time I'll present myself. First exit from the factory as long as you do not return home immediately. The challenge was precisely to introduce this innovative project in danger of being misunderstood by employees and unions and to be considered crazy. In fact when I went to Union Industrial illustrate a blank stare: "The cost you a lot of money. And right now you ... ". Right now, yes. I was ready to pay for all five hours devoted to volunteering. But union leaders have told me: "She pays three, both given to the employee. Are available and usable but they are not paid. So it is fairer and more seriously. "

So it was. "I firmly believe in the social dimension of entrepreneurship and more I want people who work in Saet are proud of their company. Behalf to recover business spending on salaries for all these hours and leave no escape from the work with enthusiasm and motivation. I think it's useful spending. Saet speak well of it and I will be happy. "