Foursquare: A Next Gen Workplace
About Foursquare
COMPANY SIZE:
Midsize Organization (100-999 employees)
INDUSTRY:
B2B Technology
Foursquare is the leading independent location technology company dedicated to building solutions that help businesses make smarter decisions and developers create more engaging experiences. A pioneer of the geo-location space, Foursquare’s location tech stack is being utilized by the world’s largest enterprises and most recognizable brands, helping them tap into location intelligence to create better customer experiences and smarter business outcomes.
Visit Foursquare's Career page here.
Visit Foursquare's Career page here.
Why Foursquare Is a Next Gen Workplace
Foursquare prides itself on being a place where people are free to innovate, take on challenges (even ones outside of their normal scope of work), and create unique solutions. They strive to live up to their core value, Invent the Future, and stimulate creativity by hosting weekly tech talks, monthly demo days, and speaker series. The location technology company believes that its success depends on the well-being of its people and, to ensure this, they offer a flexible hybrid workplace, a robust ERG program, and over 100 promotions (30% from entry-level). Additionally, they offer 3rd party coaching for all employees, including new manager training cohorts and classroom learning for development skills. Foursquare is committed to building an inclusive workplace where the next generation can grow professionally and personally, making an impact on their lives and the ones around them.
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.