A workplace engagement platform to build a thriving, connected culture and close the $9T engagement gap
What If the tools we used at work could foster a kinder, more connected world?
Work is where people from all walks of life collaborate every day. Those interactions—how people communicate, navigate conflict, and show care—shape workplace culture and team performance. When there's miscommunication or mistrust, employee engagement falls, and business suffers.
WorkKind AI supports your people through these everyday moments, especially when conversations feel sensitive, complex, or high-stakes—making it easier for teams to communicate thoughtfully, strengthen trust, and unlock their full potential.
"Employee grief costs U.S. businesses about $75 billion annually, while job stress and burnout have been estimated to cost industry hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Perhaps grief and suffering could be healed more fully if compassion were unleashed in work organizations."
— University of Michigan, Compassion Revealed
Companies that improve employee engagement see profitability rise and unlock a competitive advantage estimated at $9T.
Teams perform better when people feel connected and supported at work. When connection and care are missing, the costs are real—for people and organizations.
of U.S. employees say they hide parts of who they are at work
of employees say they would consider leaving their job if they don't feel a sense of belonging
more likely to reach their full potential when they feel connected at work
Our AI-powered tools help teams communicate clearly and kindly, collaborate effectively, navigate difficult conversations, and stay connected.
Let WorkKind AI's Coach help you shape effective and kind communications for everyday work interactions. Whether you're answering an email, responding on Slack, or preparing for a difficult conversation, you have the support to express ideas clearly and stay true to who you are.
Directions:
Paste your draft into the box and let our AI Coach guide you.
You learn that a colleague has just brought her new baby home from the hospital. You want to acknowledge the moment in a way that feels warm and genuine—without sounding awkward, overly formal, or generic.
Your manager asks you to present an innovative solution you developed to leadership, even though you have significant stage fright. She acknowledges this, supports you, and helps you prepare talking points and build confidence. You want to thank her in a way that feels genuine and specific.
You notice that you often apologize more than necessary at work, going beyond what a situation requires. With a virtual meeting in 30 minutes, you want talking points that help you acknowledge a short delay in submitting a draft article—acknowledging your mistake without diminishing yourself or undermining your contribution.
A colleague you work closely with consistently delivers work that needs significant revision. You want to address the issue directly so expectations are clear, while communicating with care so the feedback is understood and the colleague still feels supported.
Drop in your message
I'll help you find some options for expressing yourself.
Use simple prompts to practice care at work—by recognizing a colleague or supporting your own development.
Tip: Don't be generic! Share a specific way this person made your day better.
Research-based micro-lessons support managers and build team capacity in workplace communication, organizational dynamics, and shared purpose.
Use it to:
This shared space lets managers and employees celebrate moments of care, connection, and collaboration at work.
Employees post quick notes, reflections, or quotes that showcase connection and collaboration.
Posts can include:
Example Posts
"Thank you to my manager for creating space for honest conversation during a challenging week. It helped me feel supported and heard."
"Seeing small moments of kindness across the team reminds me why I love working here."
"Grateful for how our team handled a tough deadline—clear communication and mutual respect made it possible."
WorkKind AI synthesizes leading research in workplace communication, organizational psychology, relationship science, neurobiology, and mental health to shape the guidance users receive and support continuous learning.
WorkKind AI is informed by well-established research on workplace communication, trust, psychological safety, and human connection—areas shown to directly influence collaboration, engagement, and performance.
Research in positive organizational scholarship demonstrates that compassion and care can be developed through intentional practices—and that doing so strengthens trust, resilience, and coordination within teams.
Source: University of Michigan Center for Positive Organizations (Jane Dutton)
Large-scale workplace studies show that feeling valued, connected, and supported at work is strongly linked to employee engagement, collaboration, and retention.
Source: Gallup Workplace Research; MIT Sloan Management Review
Studies in organizational communication show that tone, framing, and clarity in everyday interactions influence trust, conflict resolution, and team effectiveness, particularly in distributed and high-stakes work environments.
Source: Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict
Research led by Harvard Business School shows that teams perform better when people feel safe speaking up, asking questions, and navigating mistakes without fear of embarrassment or punishment.
Source: Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School; Google Project Aristotle
"Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued."
"What I've found through research is that trust is built in very small moments…"
"Your presence is the most precious gift you can give to another human being."
"I dreamed about a culture of belonging. I still dream that dream."
This features will surface real life opportunities for connection relevant to work, such as book clubs, virtual lunches, learning communities, and professional networking events. These experiences support connection, collaboration, and growth—especially helpful for distributed, hybrid, and remote teams.
Organizations can choose how the feature is used: to highlight internal initiatives, trusted external opportunities, or a mix of both.