2016 Deloitte Impact Survey: building leadership skills through volunteerism

Why is it that volunteering has drifted to a 10-year low while research increasingly shows that corporate philanthropy and volunteerism help businesses attract, develop and retain talent? According to the results of Deloitte's 2016 Impact Survey, businesses and individuals may be undervaluing the benefits of volunteerism. From engaging talent to creating more competitive resumes, volunteering may have an impact on the success of an individual and an organization. This year's survey targeted individuals who are currently employed and have the ability to either directly influence hiring or indirectly influence the person making the hiring decision. In surveying members of this population, we aimed to examine how they define leadership, how volunteerism drives leadership skills, and how volunteerism impacts the perception of job candidates during the interview process. The online survey interviewed 2,506 respondents in 13 major metropolitan areas across the United States.

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