Job seekers are no longer just scanning salaries and titles. They’re looking at values, and one of the strongest indicators of a company’s character is its community involvement.
From Fortune 500 companies to family-owned firms, organizations that serve their local communities are seeing a measurable return: not just in reputation, but in recruitment, retention, and employee morale.
Community Involvement Drives Employee Engagement and Retention
According to recent research, companies involved in community service see a 20% increase in employee engagement. That engagement translates directly into loyalty. Engaged teams lead to 24% higher retention rates, reducing costly turnover and fostering deeper institutional knowledge.
It’s not just a feel-good factor. A separate study found that businesses with strong corporate social responsibility (CSR)initiatives enjoy significantly higher levels of employee motivation and long-term commitment. When employees know their company stands for something beyond profit, they’re more likely to stay, contribute, and advocate for the business.
A Talent Magnet in a Competitive Market
Candidates have options and they’re increasingly gravitating toward companies that give back.
Organizations that invest in local causes and employee volunteering demonstrate that they align with what today’s workforce values. This attracts purpose-driven professionals, especially in competitive sectors like engineering, IT, construction, and manufacturing, where skilled candidates are in high demand.
In fact, 39% of CSR teams reported increased budgets in 2025, with a specific focus on employee engagement and volunteering programs. These investments aren’t seen as extras—they’re part of a serious business strategy to attract and retain top talent.
Volunteering Boosts Well-being—and Culture
Roughly 60% of companies now offer volunteer leave, and when employees are encouraged to support causes they care about, workplace satisfaction climbs. These programs build camaraderie, increase well-being, and offer employees a chance to connect with their community in meaningful ways—while representing their company proudly.
Whether it’s team-based service days or flexible volunteer hours, community involvement is becoming an integral part of the employee experience.
RHA’s Commitment to Community
At Russ Hadick & Associates, community involvement isn’t just something we recommend, it’s something we live.
We’re proud to support and participate in a wide range of causes and organizations that make a difference in the Dayton and Cincinnati regions and beyond. Our team is actively engaged with:
Affiliations:
- NFIB and NFIB Safe Trust
- Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Dayton IT Alliance
- National Police Softball Championship
- Ohio Association of Executive Search Professionals
- Better Business Bureau
Community Involvement:
- Amvets
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley
- St. Jude Children’s Hospital
- Miami Valley Women’s Center
- Shriner’s Hospital for Children
- Campus Crusade for Christ
- Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 104
- Hospice of Dayton
- The Navigators
- Wounded Warrior Project
- T.J.’s Place of Hope
- 100+ Men Who Care
- Ohio Law Enforcement K9 Association
- Greater Dayton Pro-Life Association
- International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF 136 – Montgomery County)
Our goal has always been to build relationships, not just fill positions. Giving back to the community is part of that mission and we believe it’s one reason clients and candidates continue to trust RHA year after year.
