Justworks Mission, Purpose & Impact

Describe how Justworks gives back to its communities. What impact do these efforts have on both those in need and employees themselves?

At Justworks, we envision a world in which starting, running and joining a small business is a more accessible option for all. One of the ways we manifest this is our volunteer program, Service for Impact. This program promotes skills-based volunteering, like mentorship and community service, among Justworks employees, encouraging mission-driven service and guiding how we can give back to our small business ecosystem and the communities it reaches. We provide 40 hours for volunteering as a part of our total rewards compensation philosophy. We also partner with organizations supporting small businesses themselves, like the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, connecting our employees with opportunities in which they can focus on impact. It’s all about the expertise we bring to the table and the resources we share.

How do these community outreach efforts bolster Justworks’ mission and/or culture?

Our social impact programs are intrinsically aligned with our mission to level the playing field for small businesses. The Service for Impact program allows our employees to live this mission every day, bringing their individual skill sets to volunteer work and adding value to organizations on the same journey as we are for small businesses.

What advice would you offer to leaders at other organizations interested in implementing more volunteer opportunities? Which efforts have had the biggest impact at Justworks?

Align your volunteer programs with your company mission, and partner with cross-functional areas of the organization to bring programs to life. The work of mobilizing change does not happen in a vacuum by one person or singular team. It is a collective effort. Identify the causes that make sense for your business, and build programs around them. At Jusworks, we’ve seen high levels of engagement when our employees get the chance to provide skills-based volunteering with organizations in our ecosystem. This experience is a tangible manifestation of Justworks’ mission, which connects our employees to their work in even more meaningful ways.