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2022

2022 B-Corp Impact Summary

In the past year, our team made great strides in fostering a culture centered around accountability, transparency, and generosity. We provide a supportive work environment, have clear goals, and maintain a growth mindset. Of equal importance is the impact of our business practices on our employees, customers, communities, and the environment. This selflessness extends beyond our work lives as we challenge each other to improve our health and well-being and to serve our families and the greater community. I’m thoroughly pleased with the progress we have made since obtaining our B Corp Certification in 2021 and immensely proud of the impact this has had in our local communities. I can’t wait to discover what doors will be unlocked through our commitment to completing B Corp initiatives. We’ll keep you informed as we march down this path of intention, purpose, and sustainability. We sincerely appreciate your support and know that we could not do what we do without every one of you.

Mark Lackey

B Corp Impact Leader

2022 B-Corp Leaders

I want to acknowledge the outstanding work of our 2022 B Corp Leaders. These employees owned the focus area, facilitated all progress, and created annual reporting. The tremendous progress we made this year would not have been possible without the dedicated work of these folks –

  • Gina Civic Engagement, Charitable Giving & Activism Leader
  • Whitney Employee Development and Engagement Leader
  • Morgan Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Leader
  • Dave P Supplier Relations Leader
  • Tracy/Lauren Marketing LeaderMarioHealth & Wellness Leader
  • David S Stakeholder Engagement Leader & Environmental Management Leader

Employee development and engagement

  • Employees were surveyed to gauge their interest across various areas for extended learning opportunities. The resulting information will assist with planning relevant learning and development opportunities moving forward.
  • Each new employee was provided with formal B Corp training, including a walk-through of our B Corp handbook as part of the training and introductory process.
  • Employees were regularly reminded and encouraged to apply for and utilize their professional and personal development grants. A formal application process was implemented, and thanks to an outstanding performance from our sales team this year, we extended the personal grant to not one but two employees, Kelcie Stewart and Mario Rodriguez! After completing the ‘75 Hard’ challenge, Kelcie will be headed to Wisconsin with her husband to participate in the Tough Mudder competition, where she’ll be put to the test in a 10k race filled with obstacles that test strength and endurance! In contrast, after a difficult year and surviving many challenges, Mario will be enjoying well-deserved time spent in Sedona, Arizona, taking a tour of the area via bus and participating in a chakra healing meditation experience. Congratulations team! 
  • Hosted a quarterly lunch and learn series featuring diverse topics such as a presentation by our B Corp consultant, discussions on agile project management, a collaborative planter arranging session, and insights into self-care and stress management via EFT.
  • WorkBright averaged well over our 4.6/6 goal in every Q12 result related to employee satisfaction. We ended with an average of 5.69, or 94.8%, for overall employee satisfaction—our highest number yet!

Environmental management

Our team gathered to volunteer at a local Denver community garden to build needed resources for the gardeners. The team also learned about the importance of community gardens and the structures that have evolved to support them locally and nationally.

Moreover, we disseminated seasonally relevant content bi-monthly to all employees, emphasizing efforts to minimize our environmental footprint and reduce energy consumption.

Finally, Workright has continued to partner with NativeEnergy to fully offset our emissions, once again making the company carbon neutral in 2022.

Charitable partner partnership

WorkBright selected Bridge House as our 2021 to 2023 charitable partner. Bridge House provides various services and programs to support adults experiencing homelessness through supportive living situations and job training in the culinary arts or landscaping. Activities and opportunities to volunteer in person continued to be somewhat limited as a result of the pandemic, but as a company, we were able to continue to support Bridge House by –

Hosting a holiday giving event with combined corporate and employee purchases that resulted in – 56 pairs of socks, seven boxes of cereal, two sets of kitchen towels and hot pads, 1 set of cups, two full sets of dishes, one bag of coffee, 1 set of bath towels, one pair of thermal underwear, two sets of silverware and eight personal hygiene items. These items will all benefit participants in the Bridge House Return to Work program.

Donating $3,000 to support the continued work of Boulder Bridge House.

  • Employees at WorkBright are encouraged to prioritize time to volunteer and are allotted 8 hours of paid time off each quarter. 
  • 2022 opened up many opportunities to rejoin community members in person and participate in activities to support those around us. 
  • The WorkBright team significantly contributed to our communities with over 398 hours volunteered – a 10% increase in hours from 2021.

City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

One of our team members joined the City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks to celebrate National Trails Day 2022! He helped to construct a new sustainable reroute of the Ski Jump Trail! The new trail is helping to reduce OSMP’s maintenance backlog, protect valuable natural resources, and provide a more enjoyable visitor experience.

Aspen Academy in Colorado

At the Aspen Academy in Colorado, one of our employees volunteered as a judge for their school-run version of Shark Tank! Every participant started a business for their cumulative 8th-grade project and presented incredible business plans and VTOs! The winner got $500 for their business, as shown in the photo!

Featured volunteering stories

Can’d Aid

One WorkBright employee teamed up with the Can’d Aid organization to participate in the build of brand-new bicycles that were presented as a donation to an entire 4th-grade class – helmets included!

Additionally, throughout 2022, WorkBright employees impacted 35 other organizations with efforts that include ministry and youth advocacy, volunteer coaching for a youth t-ball organization, mentorship and support for small businesses, backpack delivery to underprivileged students, and more!