What if your job actually made the world better?
That’s the vision behind Benevity - a software company that helps the world’s biggest brands lead with purpose, give back at scale, and build meaningful connection among employees.
In this episode, I talk with Janeen Speer, Chief People Officer at Benevity, about how they’re cultivating a mission-driven, high-performance culture without sacrificing flexibility or fun.
What you’ll learn:
- How Benevity is disrupting corporate giving—and why it’s working
- What “We Are We” means (and how it shows up in how they lead)
- Why fun is a strategy - and how their employee-led rock concert proves it
- How they’re building a gender-equal workplace with co-parenting bonuses
- What kind of employee thrives in their fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- The one question that reveals if a company might not be the right fit for you
Some Benevity highlights:
📆 Founded: 2008
👥 Team size: 850+ globally
🌍 HQ in Calgary with hubs in Toronto, Spain, and British Columbia
🧠 Culture: Purpose-driven, collaborative, curious, and ever-evolving
🎉 Perks:
- Donation matching
- Co-parenting bonuses to encourage shared parental leave
- Homecoming: annual employee event + charity rock concert
- Manager Essentials: 5-month leadership development program
- Peer mentorship & learning programs
- Remote-flex with vibrant in-person hubs
To learn more about Benevity:
- Careers Page (They're hiring!)
- LinkedIn Page
- Janeen's Profile