Where job seekers and change-makers meet


Whether you’re searching for your next role, pushing your company to meet higher standards,
or looking to partner for systemic change - you belong here.

A future of work we can all stand behind.

Together with job seekers, employers, and advocates, we’re shaping a world where dignity at work isn’t optional.
Fair pay, safe conditions, and honest hiring - non-negotiable.

CARE Certification


A framework that turns good intentions into measurable impact. By aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals - fair work, labor rights, and equity - you prove your values in action, not just on paper. That builds trust, attracts talent, and reduces costly turnover. Because people stay where they’re treated right.

Job Board & Community


A pay-it-forward hub where real opportunities are shared - not scraped. Jobs are added to help the next person, not to feed algorithms. Built on generosity, sustained by community.

Partnerships


We collaborate with mission-driven employers, grassroots advocates, and community organizations to advance labor rights and DEI. Partnerships fuel our certification program, enrich our job board, and strengthen the movement for fair employment.

About the Mission

Hi, I’m Ainsley.

Happily Employed began with a simple idea: job seekers deserve better.

But the problem isn’t just in hiring. It’s in the interview where bias shows up. It’s in contracts that hide unfair terms. It’s in workplaces where respect isn’t guaranteed — and in exits that leave people invisible.

That’s why we expanded. Now, Happily Employed is:

  • A watchdog for fairness and dignity.

  • A platform to spotlight ethical employers.

  • A community that won’t settle for less than equity at work.

Because “happily employed” shouldn’t be rare luck. It should be the standard.

Ainsley Fagerström
Founder & Executive Director

Why It Matters

Work touches every part of life. When people are disrespected at work, it ripples outward — into families, communities, health, and futures.
We’re here to stop that cycle. By raising the bar for employers, job seekers, and systems alike.

Happily employed. Not just a status. It’s a standard.

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