Employees Find Community and Growth at Foursquare's Inclusive Workplace
Foursquare has evolved from a social media check-in pioneer to a comprehensive geospatial location technology platform, while maintaining a strong focus on building an inclusive and supportive workplace community.
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The company cultivates a welcoming environment through various initiatives, including learning and development stipends, DEI programs, and the Fourward recognition program, which rewards employees for exemplifying company values.
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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a vital role in fostering community:
- Femmesquare for women
- Foursquad for veterans
- Fourmation for people of color
- Foursqueer for LGBTQ+ people
- Foursquare Technical Women for women in tech
- Squarents for parents
These ERGs provide safe spaces for dialogue, professional development, and community building. For instance, Fourmation facilitates discussions about current events and hosts movie watches, while Squarents helped shape the company's return-to-work policies during the pandemic.
Professional development is prioritized through:
- Career coaching benefits through Bravely
- Learning and development stipends
- Flexible career path options
- Supportive management structure
- Monthly speaker series featuring industry leaders
The Fourward recognition program allows employees to earn points through peer recognition, which can be redeemed for meaningful rewards such as gift cards, merchandise, or charitable donations. This system helps highlight achievements of team members who might otherwise go unnoticed.
Through these initiatives, Foursquare demonstrates its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace that supports both personal and professional growth, mirroring its product's focus on connecting people with places.
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