Culture Uncovered
Ever wonder what it's like to work for the best companies in the world? Maybe you’re actively looking for a new job. Or maybe you’re thinking about your next strategic career move.
Well, you've come to the right place.
Each week we meet with talent leaders at companies you’ve heard of - and many organizations you haven’t. Giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work there…before you even apply.
Culture Uncovered
Benevity
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