As corporate America deals with a shaky economy, human resource professionals are facing intense pressure to develop powerful, cost-effective training and development programs that quickly prepare the next generation of business leaders. New research from Deloitte suggests that corporations may find a solution in an unlikely place – their corporate volunteer program.

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“91 percent of survey respondents agree that skills-based volunteering would add value to training and development programs, but only 16 percent of companies intentionally offer skills-based volunteer opportunities for employee development, on a regular basis.”

- 2008 Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey

Press Release: Missing Out: New Deloitte Survey Finds Most Corporations Overlook Cost-Effective Opportunity to Unlock New Training and Development Resources
The 2008 Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT survey finds a majority of human resource managers agree skills-based volunteerism would lead to tangible gains and only 16 percent regularly offer option to employees.

Executive Summary: 2008 Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey
Not only does skills-based volunteering provide much-needed support to local nonprofits, but it also helps foster meaningful business and leadership skills among employees.

Testimonial Library: Skills-based Volunteering Works for Training and Development
Our people share their personal stories about how volunteering their business skills and knowledge to nonprofit organizations ended up benefiting not only the nonprofit but also their own careers.

Deloitte Volunteer Research Series: Advancing the Field
The 2008 Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey is the fifth in an annual series which is a key component of Deloitte’s commitment to building the business case for, and advancing the dialogue about, corporate community involvement. View the entire series.

Spokesperson: Evan Hochberg
Evan Hochberg is the National Director of Community Involvement for Deloitte Services LP where he oversees Deloitte’s national community involvement initiative, providing strategic direction for philanthropy, volunteerism, pro-bono and workplace giving. View his full profile.