Goodwin added that under the direction of Jeffrey Hough, vice president of corporate affairs, the Foundation will continue its efforts to help businesses develop, implement, and maintain volunteer programs that contribute to their strategic goals. The survey results show that employee volunteer programs provide benefits to the company, the employee, and the community. Respondents unanimously agree that corporate volunteering helps create healthier communities and improves a company's public image. Ninety-seven percent say their volunteer programs improve employee teamwork. These results explain why more businesses support employee volunteer programs, encourage their growth, and measure their impact.
Companies recognize the strategic value of employee volunteer programs.
Employees respond to opportunities to volunteer with their companies. Twenty percent of the companies surveyed report more than half their employees volunteer in the program. The bar is raised for employee volunteer programs to show results. Evaluation of volunteer activities has become standard. Seventy percent of the companies surveyed report a tracking system in place to measure benefits to the company, the community, and the employee.