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Workforce Well-Being & AI
Executive Fellowship

Fall 2025 Cohort Applications Now Open

Overview & Objectives

Offered in partnership by JUST Capital and Charter and developed in collaboration with IDEO, the Executive Fellowship is an exclusive nine-month leadership program for senior corporate executives committed to building better workplaces. The Fellowship equips leaders to invest in worker well-being and harness generative AI to improve job quality and drive long-term business results.

The program’s objective is to develop visionary executives who can advance employee success and deliver measurable business value in the AI era.

This inaugural Fellowship gives participants the workforce well-being and AI resources needed to drive innovation and deliver lasting impact for their workforce:

  • Expert-Led Learning: Explore the latest in AI, ethics, job quality, and people strategy through expert-led sessions with JUST Capital, Charter, and a trusted network of practitioners.
  • Exclusive Peer Advisory: Join a carefully selected cohort of senior leaders navigating similar challenges. You’ll tap into JUST Capital and Charter’s executive communities for facilitated and organic knowledge-sharing and partnership.
  • Hands-On Implementation Support: Get one-on-one advising tailored to your goals, from strengthening job quality to building AI fluency across your organization.
  • Executive Coaching & Advising: Work with experienced advisors to turn insight into practice, helping you manage change, influence stakeholders, and deliver impact.
  • Design & Innovation Support: Fellows can also opt into support from IDEO to bring bold aspirations to life through human-centered design.

"This was easily the most valuable event I’ve been to in this role and one of the top 3 in my career."

HR/People Leader, Fortune 500 Company, 2024 JUST Capital Workforce Well-Being Summit Attendee

"High value for me as timing was right in the midst of strategic planning for my team/company. Felt like I was able to spend some dedicated deep work time on the most important work while being surrounded by credible partners and peers."

HR/People Leader, Fortune 500 Company, 2024 JUST Capital Workforce Well-Being Summit Attendee

"I am leading the People and Culture work stream for a massive company transformation and this was helpful to crystallize my approach, KPIs, potential allies, etc."

HR/People Leader, Fortune 500 Company, 2024 JUST Capital Workforce Well-Being Summit Attendee

"It was an excellent event from start to finish: Carefully curated attendance list; Everyone was able to build on and add value to each other."

HR/People Leader, Fortune 500 Company, 2024 JUST Capital Workforce Well-Being Summit Attendee

Apply for the Fall 2025 Cohort Today!

Applications for the Fall 2025 Cohort close August 31, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Fellowship is tailored for senior corporate leaders championing workforce transformation and AI adoption within their companies.

Ideal applicants include:

  • C-level and Senior Executives in HR: e.g. Chief Human Resources Officers, Chief People Officers, Heads of Workforce Strategy, Benefits and Compensation Leads, and other leaders driving workforce well-being initiatives
  • Senior Operations Leaders: Business unit heads, Chief Operating Officers, and strategists driving workforce-focused AI integration or digital transformation initiatives

If you’d like your organization to take part but are uncertain as to the right company representative, please email corporateimpactlab@justcapital.com.

 

Applications for the inaugural Workforce Well-Being and AI Executive Fellowship are now open and can be accessed here. If you have additional questions, please reach out at corporateimpactlab@justcapital.com.

 Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort close on August 31, 2025.

This highly selective program is designed to build an impactful experience. Spaces are limited to approximately 15-20 participants to ensure meaningful interactions and personalized advising.

The program is designed to accommodate busy executive schedules while providing rich, high-impact learning experiences. Fellows should budget 3-5 hours per month for Fellowship sessions and assignments.

Key virtual elements of the curriculum include quarterly workshops, quarterly roundtables, and office hours with partner organizations. A set schedule will be determined based on composition and availability of the cohort.

The initial in-person gathering will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico from October 5-8. The closing session will be held in New York, NY, dates TBA.

Please contact the fellowship team at corporateimpactlab@justcapital.com to discuss any potential schedule conflicts and note it during the application process.

The initial in-person kick off gathering will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico from October 5-8. The closing session will be held in New York, NY, dates TBA. You can learn about last year’s cohort here

Please contact the fellowship team at corporateimpactlab@justcapital.com to discuss any potential schedule conflicts and note it during the application process.

You may request that your participation in the Fellowship remain confidential. Please let us know of this preference in your application.

The Fellowship offers a structured curriculum, a cohort-based learning experience, and focused project work, as well as the opportunity for deeper engagement through in-person retreats and one-on-one coaching. Corporate Impact Lab membership offers quarterly virtual roundtable events, engagements with our Cabinet of Experts, and access to JUST Intelligence and Charter Pro platforms. Fellows will also have access to all resources and events provided to Lab members.

JUST Capital

JUST Capital is a 501(c)3 organization committed to building an economy that works for all Americans by helping companies improve how they serve all their stakeholders – workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders. The organization was co-founded in 2014 by a group of concerned people from the world of business, finance, and civil society – including Paul Tudor Jones II, Deepak Chopra, Rinaldo Brutoco, Arianna Huffington, Paul Scialla, Alan Fleischmann, and others.

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Charter

Charter is a next-generation media and insights company. We publish a free email newsletter, original research, and articles about work on TIME.com. Our mission is to transform every workplace and catalyze a new era of dynamic organizations where all workers thrive. Charter does this by bridging research to practice – giving people the tactical playbook for what work can and should be.

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Additional Offerings

JUST Intelligence

The Executive Fellowship includes a 1-year subscription to JUST Intelligence. Access comprehensive analytics tools to measure, benchmark, and improve your company's stakeholder performance with insights that drive business value.

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Corporate Impact Lab

The Executive Fellowship is part of JUST Capital’s Corporate Impact Lab. The Corporate Impact Lab connects workforce leaders with the insights, expertise, and peer network they need to drive impact within their companies. With 12-month access included in the Fellowship, you'll discover resources and participate in convenings to decode complex workplace trends, solve critical challenges collaboratively, and learn from seasoned experts and fellow leaders.

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