3 Reasons Why Volunteer Programs Are Good for Your Company

 It’s Global Volunteer Month! Did you know that employer-sponsored volunteerism not only helps your community but can also improve your business? Employees like to feel they have a shared mission with the company. It helps them assign a social purpose to their work. Check out the following ways volunteering helps employees and companies from Business News Daily.

Volunteer Programs Attract & Retain Talent

The younger end of the workforce, millennials and Gen Zers say having a sense of purpose is critically important when choosing where to work. Deloitte’s Global 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey found that nearly 4 in 10 employees of these demographics have turned down employers that do not align with their values. Companies that actively help their workers impact the world through employer-sponsored volunteerism have a much better chance of attracting and retaining top talent.

Employee Happiness is Higher with Volunteerism

Volunteering has been found to have positive impacts on both physical and mental health. It alleviates stress and helps people have higher life satisfaction. Employees who volunteer are happier, which translates to a productivity boost for your company. When people feel good about where they work, they’ll work harder and become ambassadors for your company.

Boost Employee Engagement with Volunteer Programs

Although employees want to be enthusiastic about their company, according to Gallup, only 36 percent of them feel positively engaged in their current position. A great way to boost employee engagement is through volunteer programs. Workers gain valuable skills that encourage them to perform better at work while also creating a stronger sense of loyalty to the company.

Learn more about how volunteering can positively impact your workplace with Business News Daily’s blog post Want a Better Workplace? Encourage Employees to Volunteer.