Empathy Employer helps organizations celebrate their work culture, boost employee morale, elevate their employer brand, and attract top talent
Our research-backed empathy assessment framework provides valuable insights into employee experiences and measures the organizational empathy index score. Through our workplace recognition and certification program, we assist companies in effectively communicating their employer value proposition (EVP), differentiating their employer brand, and attracting top talent.
Our vision
At Empathy Employer, we envision a future where every workplace prioritizes empathy, creating a global community of engaged employees, thriving businesses, and fulfilled individuals.
Our mission
We want to influence the discourse of empathy by celebrating organization that embrace and prioritize empathy in the workplace.
We want to empower organizations to build workplaces where empathy thrives, leading to happier employees, greater success, and a more compassionate world.
Our values
We are driven by the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment where they are not just recognized but truly understood. The recent global crisis has highlighted the importance of empathy in the workplace, and we are here to address this critical need. Our team is passionate about creating positive change, fostering inclusive cultures, and contributing to the success of businesses and the individuals within them.
Empowerment
We equip HR leaders and C-suite with the tools and knowledge to cultivate empathy-driven workplaces
Collaboration
We partner with organizations on their journey, providing customized solutions and support
Empathy
We strive to recognize, relate and respond to the needs of our team, clients, and the community
Data-driven
We ground our work in research and evidence-based practices to ensure measurable results
Giving back
We believe in supporting our communities through volunteering and charitable donations
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to ethical practices
Our team
We’re a diverse team of professionals – with expertise in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Data Science, Marketing Strategy, and Business Management – who are passionate about transforming the workplace.
Ideated in Ellicott City, MD, with seed funding from the Maryland Innovation Center, we have been developing research methodologies, collecting data and surveying businesses since 2022.
The Empathy Employer team works remotely, allowing us to collaborate with the best talent and serve clients nationwide. We believe that by combining our diverse expertise and deep understanding of workplace dynamics, we can empower organizations to make a real difference in the lives of employees everywhere.
Our approach
We bring an innovative perspective to the realm of workplace assessments, awards and certifications.
Our data-driven proprietary assessment tool measures attributes of empathetic behaviors within an organization, helping them better understand their employees.
After surveying the employees, we analyze the results, tabulate the organizational Empathy Employer Index ℠ (EEI) score and summarize our findings, industry benchmark comparisons, and recommendations in an easy-to-understand management report.
