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How Corporate Volunteering Policies Boost Employee Productivity

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Understand how corporate volunteering can create measurable improvements to productivity and purpose in the workplace.

In 2024, companies are fighting to beat the employee disengagement epidemic – and with 77% of employees being disengaged at work, it’s easy to see why.

Simultaneously,  with higher expectations for corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses have to step up if they want to win investment, attract talent, and earn consumer trust.

In this handbook, OnHand gives you the insights you need to leverage corporate volunteering policies and boost productivity.

Providing purpose in the workplace is key to productivity

Low engagement costs the global economy $8.8 trillion (USD) and accounts for 9% of global GDP. Beat the disengagement epidemic and help your people build their sense of purpose.

When you empower your team with volunteering skills and a range of types of volunteering opportunities to take action for the causes they care about, you’re investing in the long-term productivity and profitability of your business.

18%

Highly engaged employees are 18% more productive - and companies with highly engaged employees are 23% more profitable.

91%

91% of the companies that measured the connection found a positive correlation between employee volunteering and employee engagement scores

How Does Volunteering Boost Productivity In Practice?

Download the handbook to discover how corporate volunteering contributes to productivity in the workplace. Specifically, we’ve covered:

Volunteering & Employee Engagement

Explore the proven link between volunteering and engagement, backed by research showing that highly engaged teams are 18% more productive and 23% more profitable.

Impact on Corporate Culture & Reputation

Volunteering fosters collaboration and pride within teams while enhancing your brand reputation. Discover why 77% of consumers prefer companies committed to making a positive impact.

Personal Development & Skill Enhancement

Volunteering naturally improves leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Find out how skills-based volunteering helps employees grow professionally while expanding their networks.

Increased Productivity & Performance

Low engagement costs the global economy trillions annually. Dive into the connection between purpose-driven work and improved employee retention, output, and profitability, making employee volunteer programs a strategic advantage.

Real-World Case Studies

See success stories from companies like Domestic & General and Softcat, who have used OnHand’s platform to transform their volunteering activities, seeing results like a 92% engagement rate and reduced employee turnover.