Harvard Business Review goes into the research-based benefits of company sponsored volunteerism. "Volunteering offers participants the opportunity to strengthen their skills, broaden their networks, break out of a career rut, and find new meaning in their job. All these benefits redound to employers in the form of increased engagement and retention." The report explains that employees who frequently participate in their company’s volunteer activities are more likely to be proud to work for their company, feel very loyal, and are very satisfied with the progression of their careers.

Whether tapping the enthusiasm and talent of employees in St. Louis or Singapore, research continues to show that creating service opportunities isn't only benefiting communities in meaningful ways; it's enhancing businesses, too. This Corporate Institute resource offers a comprehensive set of metrics that corporate citizenship leaders can use to evaluate their progress across each of the seven practices of effective employee volunteer programs.

Evaluation of the promise skills-based volunteering for employees in the workplace has on the development of workplace skills, social responsibility, and sophistication in the company's community involvement.