ORLANDO, Fla. – Doing good can help employers recruit and retain the best talent while boosting their bottom line.

That was the pitch Tuesday from Kelly Elizabeth Behrend, the director of corporate responsibility and strategy for a Virginia-based nonprofit, Peacework Development Fund Inc.

Speaking at the 2014 Human Capital Summit and Expo, Behrend said companies that pursue projects with a positive social impact can expect to see a shift from mere employee engagement to employee empowerment.

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