Cockroach Labs: A Next Gen Workplace
About Cockroach Labs
COMPANY SIZE:
Midsize Organization (100-999 employees)
INDUSTRY:
B2B Technology
Cockroach Labs is the creator of CockroachDB, the most highly evolved cloud-native, distributed SQL database on the planet. CRL helps companies of all sizes — and the apps they develop — scale fast, survive anything, and thrive everywhere.
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Why Cockroach Labs Is a Next Gen Workplace
Cockroach Labs (CRL) has been empowering the Next Gen for the past five years through internships, co-ops, and early career positions. This fast growing start-up believes in offering impactful opportunities to its staff and taking a thoughtful approach to keeping people happy, healthy, and supported in succeeding there. As workplaces and current events have changed and will continue to do so, CRL evolves to provide a fulfilling relationship with work. CRL believes time off is vital to a healthy workforce, which leads to benefits including flexible PTO, Flex Fridays, Roach and Relaxation days, and Mental health benefits. In addition, CRL encourages continuous learning with a $2500 Learning & Development stipend each year during and post-graduation. By following the core values of Establishing Balance, Respecting Each Other, Communicating Openly and Honestly, and Committing to Excellence, CRL has built a strong framework for a lasting, positive culture.
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.