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Electronic Arts: A Next Gen Workplace
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About Electronic Arts
COMPANY SIZE:
Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
Consumer Technology
Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. EA develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. EA has more than 450 million registered players around the world. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and F1™.
Visit Electronic Arts' Career page here.
Visit Electronic Arts' Career page here.
Why Electronic Arts Is a Next Gen Workplace
Electronic Arts is committed to finding, hiring, and empowering the next generation of creators and innovators. The video gaming company, serving more than 450 million players worldwide, greatly supports the next generation of talent through intern and University graduate hiring programs. EA’s internship program invites interns to participate in more than 50 events and programs incorporating EA’s values. Their standout internship program serves to both professionally develop and build community for their interns across the company and in conjunction with their employee resource groups. In summer of 2021, EA launched its first ever Intern Development Day, which was developed, led, and hosted by a committee of interns. EA’s internship program serves to convert interns into full-time hires with continued emphasis on professional development and networking upon joining full-time. Electronic Arts also offers a variety of benefits including: fitness reimbursement, work from home stipends, free games, gaming console reimbursement, generous paid time off including a companywide holiday shutdown, volunteer time off and financial support to organizations employees volunteer for, corporate matches, new hire RSUs, ESPP, 401k, mental wellbeing resources and support, and medical, dental, and vision plans.
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.