Some 92% of employees say they are more likely to stay with a company that actively supports team volunteering, according to new research from corporate events firm CTW Events.
The 2025 survey, conducted in autumn, found that 85% of respondents reported that taking part in volunteering through work boosts their overall job satisfaction. Three quarters (76%) said they would welcome more opportunities to volunteer through work, with 87% saying they would be more likely to participate if the process was easier.
The research also reveals a shift in team-building preferences. Some 83% say they are more likely to participate in team building if it has a meaningful social or environmental impact, whilst 92% believe purpose-led activities strengthen relationships more than traditional events.
Since 2012, CTW Events has mobilised 237,000 hours of team building to build and distribute 6.3m kits via more than 1,000 charity partners worldwide. In 2024, the company delivered 1,550 global events, a 300% increase on 2023.
Madison Ayache, vice-president at CTW Events, said: “Employees are asking for purpose, and they’re asking loud and clear. These findings show that workplace volunteering isn’t just good for communities, it lifts wellbeing, strengthens team bonds and directly influences retention. When companies make giving back accessible, engagement soars. Purpose drives performance, and in 2026, organisations that embrace this will be the ones that thrive.”
The findings suggest workplace volunteering has moved from optional to essential for employee engagement and retention.
To request a copy of the full survey results report, click here.
