Make 2017 the year you start giving back

One of the best things we can do for ourselves, and our careers, is to share our time and talents to do some good in the world. Volunteering enhances our professional resiliency and increases our personal life satisfaction. Here are five reasons to make “giving back” a priority in the coming year.

Expand your network

Serving on boards, volunteering for a nonprofit and supporting fundraising events connects us to new people who share similar interests. In time, these acquaintances can turn into professional alliances. When we volunteer, we have a chance to put our talents…