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Workrite®
The Workrite® Story
Our Origin Story
It All Started with a Notebook
Workrite didn’t start with a business plan - it started with a notebook.
As a young teenager, Workrite’s Founder, Maria Dunn, spent countless hours writing short stories, journal entries, poems, and song lyrics - anything that gave shape to the thoughts in her head. At the time, she had no idea that this early love of words would one day become the foundation of an entire company.
Looking back, it makes perfect sense.
Writing taught her how to listen closely, communicate clearly, and make meaning out of chaos. Those same instincts became her superpowers in the world of work - first in legal settings, then in operations and HR, and now as the go-to person leaders and business owners call when things get messy and complicated.
Workrite was built to help businesses work better and work right, not by piling on more rules or jargon, but by bringing clarity to the chaos, by translating complexity into something teams can understand, and by making communication human again.
Today, we combine practical expertise with that same writing-fueled sense of clarity and connection. We help organizations streamline their systems, support their people, and create workplaces where everyone knows what they’re doing - and why it matters.
Because when you get that right, everything else falls into place.
Our approach
We believe that the right partnerships start with shared values. Our values shape everything we do, and we believe alignment matters.
Since launching in 2023, Workrite has approached every client engagement with intention, guided by a set of core beliefs and values that guide our approach to the work we do. We’re sharing that approach here so you can get a true sense of who we are and reflect on whether these principles align with what you’re looking for in a partnership.
If they do, we’re excited about the possibility of working together. If not, we may not be the best fit - and that’s okay too.
HOW WE WORK
Clarity comes first. We make the complex simple and ensure we are transparent along the way.
People over process. HR should work for humans, not the other way around.
Say it straight. We speak in plain language, not jargon.
Go beyond compliance. Following the rules is the floor - not the ceiling.
Work together. We co-create, collaborate, and build what actually works for you, with you.
Own the results. We don't disappear after the handoff - we're in it until it works.
Keep it human. We take our work seriously, not ourselves. We laugh.
Stay curious. We ask a lot of questions to explore new ideas and always look for a better way.
What We Do
Workrite helps businesses transform chaos to clarity by providing HR solutions that help facilitate meaningful change and by doing so in a way that is relatable.
We have the ability to support a variety of HR needs and below you will find some of our most common offerings:
Fractional People Leadership
Need an HR leader, but not a full-time one? Our fractional HR support gives you experienced, high-level guidance without the overhead. Whether you're growing fast, navigating change, or just tired of figuring it out alone, we plug in where you need us most and keep things moving in the right direction.
Agile Policies & Processes
Forget the cookie-cutter handbook. We create policies that actually make sense - for your team, your culture, and the way you work. Clear, compliant, and easy to understand, so everyone’s on the same page (without falling asleep reading it).
People Strategy & Culture Design
Your business has big goals and your people strategy should help you get there. We help you align your structure, culture, and leadership so your team isn’t just getting by - they’re set up to thrive.
Authentic Communication & Employer Branding
Say it like you mean it - and like your people will actually hear it. We help you craft clear, honest messaging that reflects who you are as an employer, builds trust, and keeps your team connected. Because the way you communicate is part of your culture.