Akamai Technologies: A Next Gen Workplace
About Akamai Technologies
COMPANY SIZE:
Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
B2B Technology
Akamai makes life better for billions of people, billions of times a day. Akamai secures and delivers digital experiences for the world’s largest companies. Akamai’s intelligent edge platform surrounds everything, from the enterprise to the cloud, so customers and their businesses can be fast, smart, and secure. Top brands globally rely on Akamai to help them realize competitive advantage through agile solutions that extend the power of their multi-cloud architectures. Akamai keeps decisions, apps and experiences closer to users than anyone—and attacks and threats far away. Akamai’s portfolio of edge security, web and mobile performance, enterprise access and video delivery solutions is supported by unmatched customer service, analytics and 24/7/365 monitoring. To learn why the world’s top brands trust Akamai, visit www.akamai.com, blogs.akamai.com, or @Akamai on Twitter.
Visit Akamai Technologies' Career page here.
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Why Akamai Technologies Is a Next Gen Workplace
Akamai invests in the next generation of talent by building a flexible, inclusive and forward-thinking culture that puts individual development first. As an industry-leading cybersecurity company with global reach, Akamai believes that cultivating the strengths of its employees allows the company to innovate at the technological edge. Initiatives like the Akamai Wizards program empower innovation by giving visibility to great ideas and centering employees' creativity. People-first resources such as the global mentorship program, employee resource groups, remote-friendly training courses and tuition reimbursement enable Akamai employees to jumpstart remarkable careers. Akamai equally supports employee wellbeing and personal fulfillment by providing flexible work arrangements and competitive benefits, like wellness reimbursements, paid volunteer time, and generous time off. As a globally connected community at the leading edge, Akamai is committed to paving the way for the next generation of innovative problem solvers to make an impact on the world.
The Makings of a Next Gen Workplace
What is a Next Gen workplace? The Top 100 Next Gen Workplaces are comprised of organizations that are building standout workplaces for the next generation of talent, informed by extensive data collected by RippleMatch on what Generation Z values in a workplace. These companies are investing in the programs, benefits, and cultures that enable their people to thrive personally and professionally. Each company featured as a Next Gen Workplace filled out a detailed application about their organizations and were among the top scoring applicants.
Key Attributes of Next Gen Workplaces
Learning & Development
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to nurturing and growing the careers of their employees, and that includes entry-level talent. Many of the companies featured in this list offer robust internship programs, structured mentorship opportunities, internal training, executive speaker series, and clear paths for upward mobility.
Company Culture & Well-being
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Companies selected as Next Gen Workplaces are investing in cultures that are inclusive and supportive of all employees. These organizations often offer standout benefits that empower employees to bring their full selves to work such as mental health and flexible work options, in addition to fostering strong communities internally.
Financial Security & Benefits
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Companies that qualify as Next Gen Workplaces understand the importance of financial security and competitive compensation. The organizations that made it into The Next Gen 100 offer standout financial benefits, including examples such as 401(k) plans, employer-subsidized healthcare plans, financial planning, bonuses, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to moving the needle on D&I and are taking actionable steps to increase representation. The companies included are making long-term investments in D&I such as diversity-focused partnerships, building relationships with HBCUs & HSIs, leveraging technology, providing resources for ERGs, and having dedicated D&I team members.
Congratulations to the companies that made it onto the Top 100 list of Next Gen Workplaces!
See which organizations made the entire Next Gen 100 list below.