Mission driven companies believe that it is possible to have a positive impact on a social issue, while also considering all stakeholders. They stay committed to product development, profit, social responsibility, and sustainability. Research has shown that when an entire organization understands and commits to a mission, it helps them to execute with focus and builds commitment to the cause.
Additionally, mission driven companies are outperforming companies that focus solely on maximizing profit. Business and consumer behavior has changed to favor for-profit companies that also serve an authentic purpose. With social media being so prevalent, companies have an opportunity to share their mission with a wider audience than ever before.
Mission in the workplace also drives and improves engagement. Employees who fall in love with their work, and mission driven company, experience higher productivity levels and engagement. When they express loyalty to a company, they remain longer, costing the organization less over time. Mission driven workers are 54 percent more likely to stay for five years at a company, and 30 percent more likely to grow into high performers, than those who arrive at work with only their paycheck as motivation. Employees who love their jobs are more productive, loyal, and cost the company less over the long term.
KCare's mission guides all of the decisions that we make as a company. Our core values help reinforce what's most important to us as we stay laser-focused on our mission.
KCare's Mission:
Our vision is to empower social service agencies with our mission driven software to provide transformative care and improve outcomes for the populations they serve.
KCare Core Values:
We Care
It’s in our name. We care deeply about each other, our customers, and the communities that our customers serve. Everything we do comes from a place of caring and respect, even the tough conversations.
We Are Open & Honest
We share candid feedback frequently and constructively. We are not afraid to ask questions, to question decisions, and to hold each other accountable. We are honest with each other because we care.
We Prioritize Our Customers
Our customers are our most important stakeholders. We are continually focused on building the best product and experience for all customers.
We Are Always Learning
We’re curious, we ask for help when needed, and we’re constantly growing. We own and learn from our mistakes. We question old ideas and, if we find a better solution, we are willing to change.
We Create Fun
We are a team that laughs together. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and we celebrate our successes. We bring joy and optimism to work.
We Win Together
We dream big and collaborate to hit ambitious goals. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives to come up with better solutions. We share our skills, knowledge, and experience with our colleagues to help each other grow. We climb the mountain together.
Leadership staff has a big job, one which sets the tone for an entire organization. They are often responsible setting the strategy, aligning the organization, leading the top team, working with the board, being the face of the company to external stakeholders, and managing their own time and energy. These things can be challenging, but are extremely important, as they drive the mission.
Katie Cortes, KCare's CEO, focuses on KCare's mission when making hiring decisions and when working with customers.
Kcare's mission can also be used when defining success. Katie Cortes says,
KCare is a suite of innovative software solutions designed for behavioral health and human services organizations. Our industry-leading EHR, case management, and analytics products are designed to boost employee efficiency while improving client outcomes. For over 25 years, providers have trusted KCare to transform how they deliver care through our software solutions, including extendedReach, Exym, and Stabilify.
As a certified B Corporation, we operate our business in accordance with the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. We are also part of the global Pledge 1% movement, donating 1% of our profits to the communities served by our customers.