Rackspace Technology: A Next Gen Workplace
About Rackspace Technology
COMPANY SIZE:
Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
Financial, Business, & IT Services
Rackspace Technology is the multicloud solutions expert. With technical acumen in the world’s leading technologies and multicloud environments—across applications, data and security—Rackspace Technology enables customers to grow their business, increase efficiency and deliver the future. Rackspace Technology solves more than workload problems; they create business advantages. Their multicloud solutions expertise means customers are empowered to work faster, smarter and ahead of what’s next.
Visit Rackspace Technology's Career page here.
Visit Rackspace Technology's Career page here.
Why Rackspace Technology Is a Next Gen Workplace
Rackspace Technology believes that all Rackers are valued members of a winning team on an inspiring mission. As a learning culture, it is committed to developing the skillsets required to be the world’s best experts in multi-cloud. Individual career aspirations are empowered, and Rackers learn and grow through technical training, business leadership development, and mentorship programs. Rackers are also given dedicated time to focus on creative projects and innovate for the future. The company offers competitive, holistic benefits that care for the whole Racker and honor the diversity of families through programs for infant to elderly dependent care, time off for milestone moments like pet adoption, and the inclusion of close friends in its bereavement leave policies. Employees enjoy a generous time off package, including 40 hours for volunteering. Rackers are also encouraged to co-design their own agile location strategies to best meets Racker needs and the needs of customers.
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.