A report published by Oxford University, based on the experiences of 50,000 workers, concludes: 'volunteering is the ONLY workplace intervention that improves the wellbeing of individual employees.'
Dr William Fleming's conclusions are, furthermore, supported by several studies by Pro Bono Economics which add that workplace volunteering could save up to 2.5 million sick days annually. Yet another recent study by the Royal Voluntary Services estimates that volunteering could lead to productivity gains of £4,551 per professional - a staggering £4.6 billion boost to the economy if applied to all white collar workers.
Deborah Meadon, of BBC's Dragon's Den fame, writing in The Times newspaper on Monday this week, is clear:
'Volunteering benefits more than just employees and the economy;
it is good for the soul.
It helps individuals build connections, feel less isolated, get more involved in their communities, and brings people together from all walks of life.'
Volunteering holds the power to help mend the black hole in social fabric as identified by the Prime Minister last week; CMP have always known this. What these latest studies provide to business leaders is hard evidence that volunteering is a powerful tool at their disposal to strengthen staff wellbeing - and it also boosts the economy.
We look forward to discussing with you how partnering with CMP can benefit YOUR business.
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