Become an Impact Employer:

good for people,
good for business

Welcome to the Impact Employer Model— a dynamic and interactive talent management toolkit that helps you prioritize career mobility and employee well-being while achieving long-term business success.

Design Quality Jobs

Foster Equitable Career Mobility

Act on Employee Voice

Build a Culture of Inclusion

Center Accountability and Long-Term Commitment

Impact Employer Model:

Talent creates value

With the right talent management resources in place, you don’t have to choose between people or profit. The Impact Employer Model (IEM), developed by Jobs for the Future (JFF), provides a comprehensive toolkit with structured guidance to help business leaders, like you, to strategically invest in the career mobility and well-being of their employees and propel business growth— without the overwhelm.

40%

Increase in productivity

Harvard Business Review

28%

Reduction in employee turnover

23%

More profitable

Gallup

Join the movement

Prioritize the holistic well-being of your employees and support economic advancement by becoming an Impact Employer. Take the first step towards meaningful change as you explore our comprehensive resources.

Invest in leadership development

Prioritizes an inclusive experience

All individuals feel valued at work

Opportunities for advancement

Support for  employee
well-being

Transparent career pathways

How to become an Impact Employer

Making an impact, with every move

Building Blocks

Begin with knowing exactly what to invest your time and resources on.  We created 5 fundamental Building Blocks that are the no-regrets moves for employers. Explore the areas that support your vision.

Talent Management Levers

Align your efforts with typical HR functions. The IEM uses 6 central levers to promote equity and inclusivity at every stage of talent management, so you know where to invest your efforts within your organization.

Employer Practices
and Field Examples

Filter and focus on what matters most to your organization, finding inspiration as you go. We’ve curated over 100 actionable practices to guide you, along with case studies that demonstrate how success can be reached.

Maturity Model

Take inventory of your actions to figure out your next move. Use this tool to foster continuous improvement and ensure you are advancing as an Impact Employer.

Tools to progress your journey

Use our intuitive tools to support your Impact Employer initiatives.

Impact Employer Practices Tool

Choose a Building Block, then a lever, to get a tailored list of practices you can implement. Click here to begin exploring.

Maturity Model Diagnostic Tool

Assess your company’s maturity level to understand where you stand and identify areas for improvement.

Readiness Checklist

Evaluate your organization’s readiness with our quick-start checklist to ensure you’re prepared for the road ahead.

About Jobs for the Future

JFF drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to create a future that works for everyone.

Our North Star: By 2033, 75 million Americans facing barriers to economic advancement will have jobs that work for them. That’s why JFF is working with employers, education and workforce development providers, investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers to transform learning and working in the U.S.—so that people, businesses and regional economies are successful today, tomorrow and for decades to come.

Supporting industry leaders

In collaboration with Fortune 1000 companies, JFF supports an Impact Employer network that includes 900+ changemakers from over 500 leading employers.