Justworks is a technology company that levels the playing field for all small businesses. To formalize their commitment to social impact, Justworks joined the Pledge 1% movement as a Builder in 2021, committing to donating 1% of their assets, including company equity, to the community.
Key to their success has been fostering cross-functional collaboration when designing their impact programs. For example, the social impact team has worked closely with the marketing team on the development and growth of Justworks.org and the Spring Forward Fund. This has allowed for more internal collaboration and has been instrumental in amplifying the mission and vision of these programs.
Justworks also believes in the power of engaging its employees in its grant-making process by inviting team members to review grant applications and vote for the finalists. This enables Justworks to hear diverse voices and perspectives about the projects being pitched, and to get team members across the organization more involved in their social impact program.
Justworks also prioritizes getting feedback from the grantees they support. This helps them iterate and improve their programs to ensure they are maximizing their impact. This includes frequently meeting with grantees and creating spaces to build trust amongst their partners.
Read more about how Justworks is having an impact in their case study below.
