What It Takes to Hire with Purpose: A Guide for Businesses Ready to Make a Difference

Hiring with purpose doesn’t mean lowering your standards.

It means aligning your values with your practices—and recognizing that real talent is often found in unexpected places.  At Rise, we work with employers who want to do more than just check a CSR box. They want to make a difference in people’s lives and build healthy, high-performing teams.

If that’s you, here’s what it takes to get started.

1. A Willingness to Look Beyond the Resume

Purpose-driven hiring means seeing people as more than their paperwork. It means asking, “What has this person overcome?” instead of “What credentials are missing?”  You don’t need to hire blindly. You need to hire bravely.

Rise equips you with context, support, and a vetted list of candidates ready to step in—so you’re never making that decision alone.

2. Clarity on Your Workplace Culture

Hiring with purpose works best when your team is clear on values, expectations, and support systems. Is your onboarding process flexible? Are your managers trained in trauma-informed communication? Can your team mentor someone who’s new to the professional world?

We’ll help you assess and strengthen your culture to ensure the best experience for both your company and your new hires.

3. A Willingness to Walk the Journey, Not Just Post the Job

Rise isn’t a transactional model. We’re about partnership. We help you:

•  Identify readiness-aligned candidates

•  Build a placement plan that fits your org

•  Connect with community nonprofits and mentors

•  Maintain communication through onboarding and beyond

It’s not about saving anyone. It’s about walking with someone—into a future full of possibility.

4. A “Yes” That Changes More Than One Life

When you say yes to hiring someone through Rise, you’re not just changing one life. You’re stabilizing a family. You’re inspiring your staff. You’re investing in the local economy. And you’re modeling what real redemption looks like in action.

Hiring with purpose isn’t complicated. It just takes commitment. Schedule a discovery call to take your first step today.

-Jonathan