Description

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