How can large, global companies promote community engagement without being impersonal?

We promote individual action by providing our team members with the power, resources, and time to give to causes that they find meaningful. Our involvement program, ABMCares, rewards action by matching charitable donations and by providing team members with paid time off to volunteer. Plus, ABM will donate to the charity of their choice for every 10 hours of team member volunteer work. ABM’s team member and matching donations contributed more than $160,000 last year alone. 

How important is leadership when it comes to community engagement?

We believe it is crucial that our leaders demonstrate the same thoughtfulness that is encouraged among each of our team members. The visibility of our leaders’ community engagement and values creates a positive ripple effect in mindset and a positive contribution to our company culture. ABM’s CEO, Scott Salmirs, engages in several charities and non-profits in the metro New York, USA area; Outreach Project, Partnership for New York, and LiveOnNY all call him a board member. 

During 2020’s challenges, how has ABM stayed committed to the communities that they serve?

At ABM, we strive to “Make a Difference, Every Person, Every Day.” That mission has only deepened during the ongoing pandemic. Our team members consistently go the extra mile, making small gestures that add up to big differences in the facilities that we service. Sometimes that means recovering valuable items, calling for aid, or providing a warm greeting to the guests in our buildings. These days, it means ensuring the spaces we serve are exceptionally clean, safe, and welcoming.

By developing and promoting our internal programs, we’re not only improving our communities, but also improving the culture and strengthening the core values of ABM.