Benevity Talent Retention Study, 2022
Companies who engage their people in doing good see an average of 52% lower turnover — a huge deal when studies show that turnover costs companies hundreds of billions of dollars each year.
Deloitte survey, 2024
91% US workers report that volunteer opportunities have a positive impact on their work experience and their feeling of connection to their employer. 87% say volunteering is a factor in their decision to stay at or leave a company.
Industrial Relations Journal, 2024
The Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre studied 90 workplace well-being interventions (i.e., mindfulness apps, coaching sessions, courses on relaxation and resilience) and found that most did little or nothing to improve outcomes for employees. With one exception: volunteering, which researchers noted offers a sense of purpose and belonging.