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Our vision
A world where you can is only achievable when we’re each functioning at our highest abilities. We can’t be our true selves, get our work done, and develop and grow unless our ideal states of being are sustained. We embed wellbeing into all, so we’re able to deliver on our purpose – today and into the future.
“Today, and especially at Jacobs, we want you to thrive and to help you do so, we focus on wellbeing in four areas: physical, emotional, financial and social. We provide you and your family resources because when we’re individually at our best, we can do more together.”
Shelie Gustafson
Our approach to wellbeing
Wellbeing is realized when our bodies are functioning, our minds are steady, our finances are secure, and we’re supported by our networks and communities – so we’re each able to develop and grow.
We provide wellbeing programs and benefits to best support you and your families.
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Physical
When you're at your best, we are too. We provide tools and programs to support you, your family and your safety.
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Emotional
Your mental wellbeing is essential. To keep your mind steady, we have various tools to support you – whether you’re looking for ongoing support or help in a crisis.
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Financial
Your financial security and stability matter to us. We’re providing you with the resources you need to manage where you are today – and plan for the future.
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Social
We drive a sense of belonging through our Culture of Caring. Explore how you can design your career journey and contribute to your networks and communities.
Our stories
We're sharing stories of how our programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together.
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Flexible Working: Tom Namgaud's Story
Tom, one of our teammates in Europe, works a flexible nine-day fortnight pattern and splits his time between working remote and in an office. This flexibility gives him more quality time with his young son – and his manager is fully supportive! Our flexible parental leave approaches allow #OurJacobs employees to refresh and recharge by spending time with the people who matter most.
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Inclusive Culture: Zelda Dura's Story
Graduate Civil Engineer Zelda Dura shares how she found a sense of belonging by joining two of Jacobs' employee networks, Harambee and Prism.
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Inclusive Culture: Asvin Bhudia's Story
"The culture here is fantastic, from the diversity of our people and the culture of caring to the infinite possibilities for career growth. I am free to be myself at work and practice my religious beliefs – that freedom enables me to focus on delivering my best work. There is a very powerful saying, ‘unity in diversity,’ which I see daily at work."
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Bringing People Together And Engineering Change: Katie Holmes' Story
Jacobs Principal Consultant Katie Holmes, who leads Jacobs' Prism employee network in Europe, shares what it's like to pursue a career in a male-dominated field and how Jacobs' commitment to its LGBTQ+ employees benefits both community and company alike.
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Enlace Employee Network: Manuel Calderon’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Community Relation and Engagement Lead for North Texas Manuel Calderon to see how he found a sense of belonging with our Enlace employee network.
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Harambee Employee Network: D'Shawn Thomas' Story
D’Shawn Thomas joined Jacobs for the typical reasons… higher pay, peer recognition and exciting projects. What keeps him at #OurJacobs is simple: the people, particularly the Harambee employee network. “As a young black professional, Harambee gave me a vital platform to be seen, heard and celebrated," he says.
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Opportunities for Growth: Bethany Higton's Story
Bethany Higton shares how her work as a laboratory technician with Jacobs is an important part of her life as an independent person with Down syndrome and how Jacobs' inclusive culture provides room for growth.
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One Pass: Lainie Harber’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Senior Manager, Global External Communications, Strategy & Corporate Campaigns Lainie Harber to see how she’s prioritizing fitness with One Pass, a subscription fitness and wellbeing program that’s designed around personal fitness goals.
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Being Curious and Belonging at Jacobs: Marilina Bachmann's Story
Jacobs Project Manager Marilina Bachmann explains why employee networks are the cornerstone of success and how she found a sense of belonging with one of Jacobs' employee networks, Enlace.
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Culture of Caring: Whit Pressley's Story
"I love the way Jacobs cares for their employees while pushing them and giving them opportunities for advancement."
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Prism Employee Network: Vigor Lam's Story
In this feature, we connected with Project Engineer Vigor Lam to see how he found a sense of belonging with our Prism employee network.
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VetNet Employee Network: Charles Jackson’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Manager of Internal Communications & Engagement Charles Jackson to see how he found a sense of belonging with our VetNet employee network.
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Fertility Healthcare and Family-Forming Benefits: Sarah Shanahan’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Director of Operations Sarah Shanahan about her experience with Carrot Fertility (Carrot), our partner for global fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits.
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ACE Employee Network: Leigh Hulme’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Principal GIS Consultant Leigh Hulme to see how he found a sense of belonging with our ACE employee network.
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OneWorld Employee Network: Faith Yi Feng’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Design Architect Faith Yi Feng to see how she found a sense of belonging with our OneWorld employee network.
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Fertility Healthcare and Family-Forming Benefits: Jess Kulas' Story
In this feature, we connected with Senior Communications Program Manager for Operations Management and Facilities Services Jess Kulas about her experience with Carrot Fertility (Carrot), our partner for global fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits.
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Agile Careers: Isabel Slaters’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Jacobs Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) Graduate Development Program and Mentoring Program Lead Isabel Slater to discuss her career journey and how Jacobs’ Agile Careers program took her career to a new level.
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Harambee Employee Network: Omarlie John’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Civil Engineer Omarlie John to see how he found a sense of belonging with our Harambee employee network.
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Jacobs Women’s Network: Deja Spigner’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Lead Account Strategist Deja Spigner to see how she found a sense of belonging with our Jacobs Women’s Network.
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Finding Purpose and Career with Jacobs After Military Service: Matt Edwards' Story
Jacobs Inside Sales Manager Matt Edwards shares his story of military service and how he found a sense of belonging with Jacobs' employee networks, VetNet and ACE.
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Expanding Your Horizons: Saheba Shabnum's Story
While she’s based in the U.K., Saheba’s already had the opportunity to learn and grow supporting projects in Portugal, Sweden and Poland – and she’s looking forward to what’s next. We offer an unparalleled chance to make an impact, with a global portfolio of projects transforming the world for good.
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Flexible Working: Ben Coult's Story
Ben Coult shares how Jacobs' flexible working arrangements allowed him to scale back and spend time with his newborn son, while still maintaining his career trajectory. Our flexible parental leave approaches allow #OurJacobs employees to refresh and recharge by spending time with the people who matter most.
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Inclusive Culture: Eva Chan Hu's Story
"Jacobs gives employees the support they need to do their job. The company also places value on inclusion and diversity. I work in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Jacobs’ culture is very different; many of my colleagues, including in senior roles, are women. I think this is one of the reasons people like to work for — and stay with — Jacobs."
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Inclusive Culture: Ariane Brotto's Story
"It makes a whole difference to grow my career where I feel I belong and contribute not only through my technical expertise but also through my values and ambitions."
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Being Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World: Bethany Fox's Story
"Since starting at Jacobs and becoming a member of the ACE leadership team, I feel empowered to embrace neurodiversity and to use our strengths to do something a bit different. It’s not always easy being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world, but it’s rarely boring!”
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Giving Back and Volunteering: Gwen Clavon's Story
“What a blessing it is to work with so many awesome people who know how important it is to do anything we can to be the change and make a difference in the world."
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Inclusive Culture: Shannon McElvaney's Story
"Something I love about Jacobs is that you really can bring your whole self to work. It’s not just a slogan. The culture here is one of acceptance on a number of topics, whether it be race or LGBTQ, and it’s really mind-blowing to me. I’ve never worked for a company like it, and people really embrace those values here. When the going gets tough, differences like these are what keeps you at a company."
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STEAM Volunteering: Kara Connon’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Jacobs STEAM Lead for Europe Kara Connon to see how paid volunteer time is helping her make a difference for the next generation.
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Prism Employee Network: Rose Lew Tsai-Le Whitson’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Project Manager and Senior Biologist Rose Lew Tsai-Le Whitson to see how they found a sense of belonging with our Prism employee network.
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Inclusive Culture: Wulan Romianingsih's Story
"I get to work with talented, passionate and caring people who help me grow professionally and I have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team working toward the same purpose, to build a more connected and sustainable world."
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Jacobs Go!: Louise Eddolls’ Story
In this feature, we connected with Project Manager Louise Eddolls about her experience with our Jacobs Go! program in London.
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Inclusive Culture: Deepak Ambalakandi's Story
"People are the core of our business. As a people manager, I’ve learned it is important to invest time in their wellbeing, to listen and help them on their career growth and aspirations. By doing this, you can produce a highly productive team whom you can lean on."
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The Path to Access and Inclusivity: Stuart Wilson's Story
Jacobs Engineer Stuart Wilson shares his insight on how employers can make making their organizations more attractive and accessible to deaf candidates and how he found a sense of belonging with Jacobs' ACE employee network.
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Inclusive Culture: Cameron Gales' Story
"Having access to supportive employee network groups, like Harambee, the Jacobs Women’s Network and the Careers Network is one of the best parts of my job. Whether it was through mock interviews or facilitating courageous conversations, those groups showed me different things that weren’t even on my radar but ended up being critical to my path forward."
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Flexible Working: Kirsty John's Story
Jacobs Principal Project Director Kirsty Johns shares how, with flexible working, she's able to work as a project director four days a week and mostly remote, while balancing her “mum job” – helping at school, taking kids to appointments and organizing her home life.
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Employee Assistance Program: Robbi Bocinsky’s Story
In this feature, we connected with Robbi Bocinsky, a human resources supervisor and employee experience officer on our team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, to hear about her experience using our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help her team navigate grief.
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Inclusive Culture: Alan Stenson's Story
"What I like most about being part of Jacobs is the ability to be authentic, to be the person I am, without fear or judgement. To meet other cultures and different mindsets and open myself to new views and different approaches, all the while being able to maintain my core beliefs. It makes working at Jacobs the natural choice."
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ACE Employee Network: Kathryn Weast's Story
"I love that ACE gives me the opportunity to connect with teammates at Jacobs who have similar experiences to me. It’s refreshing to see disability inclusion becoming more prominent both at our company and in the wider business community."
