I have never understood why so many companies and organizations are so RABID about meeting a United Way goal! One other poster said he was forced to give when he was in the Navy.
Is there a shakedown by the UW or is there a nice bonus to the company management for forcing their employees to give? Something smells.
"Maybe", and "yes".
I've worked in places (and heard of others) where managers got a nice bonus (paid for by the company? Dunno.) for "making UW goals".
And as for a shakedown...."Company XYZ made the 100% contribution list last year, but not this year". How's that play in the local media?
I've worked in several places that claimed "100% participation" when I know for a fact that was untrue. For the simple reason that I didn't contribute.