Giving Back: How Engage Partners' Philanthropy Shapes Our Recruiting Culture

What does philanthropy have to do with staffing? At Engage Partners, the answer is: everything. Our Giving & Philanthropy initiatives aren't separate from our business — they're an expression of the same values that drive our recruiting: genuine care for people, commitment to community, and the belief that success means lifting others up.

How We Give Back

Engage Partners' community involvement takes many forms:

• Pro-bono staffing support for nonprofit organizations — helping them find the talent they need to fulfill their missions
• Direct partnerships with causes we believe in — like our collaboration with Click2.ai to support Safe Schools For Alex, a nonprofit dedicated to making schools safer (read more about this partnership)
• Career mentoring and resume workshops for job seekers in underserved communities
• Team volunteer days that bring our New York and Florida offices together for shared impact

Why Philanthropy Makes Us Better Recruiters

Co-founder Rob Deck explains: "When your team spends time helping people outside of business hours — not because they have to, but because they want to — it reveals something about their character. And character is what makes a great recruiter."

It's true. The same empathy that drives Cara Wool to match a healthcare professional with their purpose also drives her to volunteer. The same persistence that helps Anthony Barbara find the perfect candidate also drives him to go the extra mile for his community.

From leadership — Christopher Edwards and Rob Deck — to the newest recruiters like Kyle Schofield and Alyssa Wolfson, giving back is part of the Engage Partners DNA.

Our Commitment Going Forward

With the technological capabilities provided by our Click2.ai partnership, we're expanding our ability to give back — using AI tools to help nonprofit organizations reach volunteers, donors, and talent more effectively.

Learn more about our Giving & Philanthropy initiatives and our support for Safe Schools For Alex.

Want to partner with a staffing firm that cares about more than the bottom line? Contact Engage Partners and see what happens when values drive business.