Deloitte Survey: Volunteer Opportunities Play Significant Role in Positive Work Experience

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Workplace volunteer programming may play a role in employee decisions to stay or leave.

• 87% of respondents said workplace volunteer opportunities are important when considering staying with their current employer or pursuing a work opportunity at a new employer

Deloitte has released the results of a new survey that reveals workplace volunteer opportunities are important to employees and can help them feel more positive about their work experience, more connected to their colleagues and have a greater sense of personal fulfillment and purpose.

The study, led by Deloitte's Purpose and DEI Office, polled 1,000 US office professionals and found the majority (95%) believe it's important that their employer makes a positive impact in their community, with 87% of respondents considering workplace volunteer opportunities a factor in their decision to stay with their current employer or pursue a new one. These results show the pivotal role volunteerism can play in an employee's perception of and relationship with their employer and provide key insights for organizations to consider when looking to connect with and retain talent.