Honored to be w/ @Surgeon_General today sharing insights and stories from the workers we support at @empowerwork. The new framework OSG launched centers worker voice, dignity, and respect. My hope: this moment becomes a movement for worker well-being as a right, not a privilege.

1/ Today, we launched our new report, The Hidden Realities of Job Searching in 2024. The report explores the question: what does the job search feel like for people right now, especially for those more financially vulnerable who are earning less than $75,000/year?

Want to help build more equitable workplaces and potentially get a $50 gift card? Take our 5 min survey, then, share it with a friend. We’re looking for workers’ experiences in every industry, but ideally those making less than $75K/year (or job seeking). empowerwork.typeform.com/to/…

My freshman year of college, after never having earned less than a B my entire life, I nearly flunked out, earning 3 Fs, a B and C. I was depressed and stopped going to class. I was Black and working class at an elite white school. I missed home. I missed family. I was going through something that had nothing to do with my academic abilities, work ethic or ambition. Human beings struggle. This rugged individualism culture, this scarcity mentality, this willingness to write off struggling people as unworthy is toxic and hurts all of us. If an empathetic educator, Dean Flint-Hamilton, hadn’t given me a shot to redeem myself, my life would have been very different. She took a chance on me because she saw me as a whole human being. I was determined not to betray her trust in me. We can do better, y’all, with our young people — with all people. We truly can.

Want to make a difference in the lives of workers while improving your professional coaching skills? Don’t miss the deadline to sign up for @empowerwork's next cohort by Sunday, June 9th: empowerwork.org/volunteer

We’re thrilled to kick off our partnership with @pagerduty through the Impact Accelerator program. See how their support will help drive our mission forward to support the well-being of workers. buff.ly/3RcJuxf

1/ Through our text line, we see the immense toll that lack of respect and safety is having on workers’ mental health. People share that they are, “overwhelmed,” “exhausted,” “burned out,” and “depressed” from facing the inequities and disrespect that toxic workplaces bring.

May marks #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Work can significantly impact peoples’ mental health—and we see this every day through our text line. If you or someone you know is experiencing a tough work moment, you’re not alone. Text 510-674-1414 for free, confidential support.

1/ Exciting news! @jfftweets has featured Empower Work as an “Innovator to Watch” in their most recent Market Scan, Innovative Wraparound Support Solutions That Help Workers Succeed.

Honored that @jfftweets has highlighted @empowerwork as one of nine "Innovators to Watch" that help workers succeed. Grateful to our incredible team and community for providing critical services that ensure workers can thrive.

Today marks #EqualPayDay—a day that symbolizes the number of days into the current year that a woman must work to earn a man’s salary from the year before. We all want to feel valued at work, and addressing the gender wage gap is one place to start. buff.ly/43dXGus

Have you ever looked around your work environment and thought, “Is this what I even want to be doing?” It’s common to want to reevaluate your career path. Read our new blog about what to consider when reevaluating your career: buff.ly/3w8kIq2

Anti-diversity activism isn't new. But over the past few months, we’ve seen a new set of critics emerge. With anti-DEI rhetoric becoming more mainstream, I shared my thoughts in @fortune on how we got here & where we go next. 🧵 fortune.com/2024/01/04/anti-…

2/Our partners at @NiaInvest and members of our board are matching every gift—up to $30,000—through December 31st! buff.ly/3GRFVGX

1/40 million workers lack access to crucial support to thrive at work. We’re changing that. Here’s a thread on how you can help:

Five years ago, over 40 million people lacked resources to support them through challenging moments at work. Empower Work was created to help people who need support at work through our free, confidential text line. Learn more about our five-year impact: buff.ly/3uNmFYo

Extra, extra! 📣 Fast Forward alum @empowerwork was featured in the @sfexaminer this week 📰 The article discusses @JaimeAlexis’s journey to founding Empower Work and its partnership with Visible Wireless for #GivingTuesday. Read all about it! 📣 tinyurl.com/yx2stcw3

Thanks to @gregoryhwong and @sfexaminer for highlighting @empowerwork's SF origin story and what's ahead as we strive to improve the lives of 3M workers.

Big news! Our partners at @Visible have stepped up in a major way with a $20,000 match for #GivingTuesday! Your donations make our free text line possible, supporting workers through tough times. Let's double the impact together before November 7th! buff.ly/47AZjU3

Always the right choice.

Stargate was one of the movies listed as @whyy "classic movies" for Saturday night. It was the movie where I had my first kiss. Sooooo, I guess I officially feel like a classic (ahem, old).