The CareerBuilder company culture: what makes us stand out

If you're looking for a supportive work environment that's inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring, CareerBuilder has just what you're after. Our company emphasizes growth, both personally and professionally, so you'll have the support you need to evolve into the individual you've always wanted to be. We believe in uncovering your full potential so you can thrive at work and home.

Powerful diversity

CareerBuilder's company culture is impressively diverse. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the American workforce is 77% white. However, 40.4% of CareerBuilder's employees belong to racially underrepresented groups. As a company actively working within the employment industry, CareerBuilder knows better than anyone that diversity boosts business performance. Companies with ethnically and racially diverse leadership and executive teams have a 35% higher chance of outperforming companies with minimal diversity. Diverse management also boosts revenue by 19%. CareerBuilder has 38.1% of US women employees in management positions. A diverse workforce also increases cash flow 2.5 times per employee. 

With this key data in hand, CareerBuilder is positioning itself to thrive by hiring employees from a broad range of backgrounds. If you're looking for equality and opportunity, this is the place to be. CareerBuilder's employees come from a variety of backgrounds. Some emerge fresh from college and find that what was just a job has become a lifelong career they love.

Outstanding work-life balance

CareerBuilder users often report sticking with the service for years. The company offers stability and familiarity balanced with key updates and intuitive evolutions that keep its offerings relevant. These same perks, which are readily visible to reviewers on the outside, are reflected internally within the CareerBuilder company culture. It's no surprise, then, that CareerBuilder does an excellent job of retaining its employees. 

40% of employees have been with the company for 4 or more years. On average, CareerBuilder employees take 20 to 30 vacation days a year. That's a month or more away from the office to pursue personal endeavors or simply kick back and recharge. You'll start with PTO, including paid volunteer days, which only increases with your tenure at the company. CareerBuilder also offers health and wellness benefits to keep you at the top of your game.

A mighty 80% of CareerBuilder employees indicate they're happy with their work-life balance. One reviewer called the work-life balance "outstanding," noting their particular department had a policy that allowed you to come in late or leave early to compensate for long days on the job. 

Exciting opportunities

CareerBuilder's mission is to help build personal success for all. This extends both to the customers using the online platform and to the employees within CareerBuilder who make it all happen. CareerBuilder believes employees should have the opportunity to build careers that give them a sense of purpose. Nowhere is this more important than within the ranks of CB itself. Employees frequently report they've successfully changed positions numerous times, with one individual achieving six promotions in seven years.

Remote work is available for many CareerBuilder employees. This is no surprise, as CareerBuilder's own research revealed 69% of adult workers feel positive about remote work, and 61% say they work better remotely than they did when confined to an office. 

If you're looking for flexibility on your career path, you'll find an abundance of possible routes waiting for you at CareerBuilder. Everyone is granted the opportunity to build their own career.

Supportive environment

At CareerBuilder, employees typically get feedback once a quarter. Even new hires report that the leadership team is easily accessible and highly engaged. This is a workplace where growth and evolution are strongly encouraged. You're never locked into a single role. In fact, longtime employees regularly hop from one department to another as they're allowed to pursue their passions and explore out-of-the-box opportunities. 

Team members at CareerBuilder emphasize collaboration over competition. You're welcomed into a supportive group as soon as you're on board. One employee who was hired the week the office shut down for COVID reported she knew immediately she was at the right company because of the support she received during that challenging time.

Workplace successes are celebrated robustly at CareerBuilder. Employees can look forward to playful competitions such as Spirit Week, Kahoot trivia, March Madness, social sharing, and volunteering to build relationships cross functionally. . When asked about their favorite parts of the job at CareerBuilder, many employees mention their coworkers. Supportive teams and powerful partnerships thrive here. Mentorship is a way of life, and everyone is encouraged to pursue their own growth as part of an exciting adventure to see where self-improvement and education can take you.

If you're looking for a workplace that feels like home and a schedule that gives you plenty of time to retreat to your family, you'll find CareerBuilder's distinct company culture can offer everything you're looking for and more. Bring your innovation and ideas to the team, and become part of the CareerBuilder story.

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