5 Reasons Women Love Working at Appnexus

5 Reasons Women Love Working at Appnexus In 2018, its fashionable to be feminist. But often, despite talk of diversity and inclusion, companies fall short of actually implementing positive change. This can be especially true in the technology industry, where nearly 80% of the workforce is male.But one tech company is taking charge and making inclusion a priority both for itself and the entire internet.1. AppNexus offers amazing benefits...AppNexus has great benefits for all women. Women get 12 paid weeks of paid maternity leave, a child care subsidy of $1,000, and, when they return to work, access to lactation rooms.Theres also a company-wide network for parents that creates programs that engage our families with the AppNexus family, and seeks to promote a healthy and balanced work-life harmony.One way AppNexus promotes work-life balance for all employees (including parents)? The company offers flexible work policies and provides employees meaningful tools to make working from home e asy, such as video conferencing materials.AppNexus offers 401(k) matching, affordable healthcare benefits, and elder care options.2. And tons of PTOAccording to studies, were happier and more productive when we take consistent time off. And AppNexus takes this to heart. The average employee gets 15 days of PTO, according to Fairygodboss data.On top of that, the office is completely closed the week of July 4th and the week between Christmas and New Years. Thats plenty of time to spend your new salary on a vacation or two.3. AppNexus values diverse hiringThe company makes it a priority to create the right conditions internally so that women and other underrepresented groups feel included and platzdeckchen up for success in its offices. So far, this effort has certainly paid off. AppNexus welches rated the 2 best technology company for women and the 7 best overall company for women in 2018 by Fairygodboss users.AppNexus offers Equality Resource Groups for several communities at the co mpany, including BlackNexus for Black employees, the AppNexus Latino Alliance for Latinx employees, OutNexus for employees in the LGBTQIA+ community, and OyNexus for Jewish employees.Theres also an ERG for women. The AppNexus Womens Network (AWN) hopes to personal and professional growth through networking and educational events driven by the interests of the women at AppNexus, and to positively impact AppNexus culture by feeding back its recommendations across the company. 4. AppNexus values female mentorshipOverwhelmingly, women commend AppNexus strong female leadership and efforts to ensure there are no hurdles for women (including mothers) to work their way up the ranks.Everything about this company has reminded me that I am a strong woman in tech, one woman wrote on Fairygodboss. Even my interview process was amazing. My interviews were held by all women. The team I ended up joining is noticeably female and tech-centric. Its an inspiring place to work, and Im surrounded by stro ng female role models.Each year, the company hosts The AppNexus Womens Leadership Forum which invites current and aspiring leaders in the global digital community to speak on issues facing women in the industry. In 2017, more than 260 female leaders attended the conference.5. Plus, AppNexus has a great CEOIf you believe good things in a company start at the top, AppNexus is one of the best places you can be. Brian OKelley, who serves as CEO, has been ranked 2 in the country for his diversity efforts by Fairygodboss users. Nearly 96% of AppNexus reviewers believe their CEO supports gender diversity and 89% would recommend the company to other women.--Fairygodboss is proud to partner with AppNexus. Find a job there today