Fair Pay & Worker Respect

80% of IZEA employees feel it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of typical U.S. employees, earning the company a 2024 Great Place To Work® Certification™.

92% of employees feel welcomed. 100% of surveyed employees reported being proud of their company and considering the workplace positive. The company received Comparably awards for Best Company Culture, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Perks & Benefits, and Happiest Employees. On Glassdoor, the overall employee rating is 3.7 out of 5 stars, with 4.0 for work-life balance, and 63% of employees would recommend working there. The voluntary employee turnover rate is around 18-20%. The company offers a 401(k) match up to 50% of employee contributions, up to 8% of salary, and a new stock grant program for eligible full-time workers. However, employee reviews consistently cite low pay as a significant concern, particularly for internships and entry-level positions, and recent changes to benefits, such as the elimination of a paid parental leave program, have been noted negatively. One review mentions potential "predatory hiring practices" and "unethical business practices," along with a possible "cult-like environment," and another details an incident involving a manager's anger, which are considered two minor infractions.

Kind to Animals

The provided articles do not contain any specific, concrete data points related to IZEA Worldwide, Inc.'s animal welfare practices. The company operates as a service-oriented marketplace connecting marketers with content creators, a business model that typically does not involve animal testing, animal-derived products, animal agriculture, or direct impact on wildlife habitats. The articles focus on general environmental sustainability (renewable energy, tree planting, carbon footprint) which does not provide measurable data for the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs.

Therefore, no KPIs under this value can be scored based on the evidence provided.

No War, No Weapons

IZEA.US was awarded a mid six-figure contract with a branch of the U.S. military in November 2020, which was its largest award from a federal agency to date.

This contract was expanded in February 2021. However, the provided articles do not specify the percentage of company revenue derived from these defense contracts, the nature of the services provided (e.g., whether they involve arms, dual-use technology, or marketing services), or any policies related to peacebuilding, divestment, or ethical red lines. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

No quantitative data is available across the provided articles to assess IZEA.US against the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' ethical value. The company operates in digital services.

For other KPIs that could relate to operational waste (e.g., waste diversion rate, waste reduction initiatives, waste audit frequency), the articles do not provide specific, measurable data. While IZEA encourages employee sustainability habits and uses renewable energy, these efforts do not translate into the specific metrics required by the rubric for this value.