At Yelp, we see allyship as far more than an identifier. We believe developing ally skills requires genuine intention, curiosity, and empathy. Above all, being an ally is a verb, and an ever evolving journey. As part of our efforts to promote authentic allyship and to help educate our employees, we’ve created a series of… Read more
On International Women’s Day, March 8, Yelp’s women’s group – Women at Yelp (WAY) – came together for a virtual networking event. Carolyn Patterson (Chief People Officer) and Miriam Warren (Chief Diversity Officer), welcomed everyone. Afterward, attendees split into breakout groups for discussion. This was an opportunity for all WAY members to connect, get to… Read more
During Black History Month we kicked off our Financial Wellness Series with a panel of Black financial experts. For Women’s History Month, we invited Michelle McKinnon – Wealth Advisor at Klingman & Associates – to help us better understand our finance options. Michelle has a passion for helping women achieve their financial independence, and currently… Read more
Each year at Yelp, we spotlight exemplary Yelpers that embody our Yelp Values: Authenticity: Tell the truth. Be straightforward. Over-communicate. No need to spin things. Be Unboring: Never settle for standard. Creativity over conformity. Be your remarkable self. Be Tenacious: Battle smart and fight ’til the end. Live for the underdog moments. Turn mistakes into… Read more
Festive Fitness & Wellness is a queer and Black-owned fitness and wellness entity founded by Mike Watkins. Mike (he/him) is a licensed athletic trainer, injury rehabilitation specialist, manual therapy expert, and sport business professional, whose passion for growth inspired him to create Festive Fitness & Wellness last January. As part of our Black History… Read more
We’re excited to announce that, for the eighth year in a row, Yelp received a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and earned the designation as a 2021 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. The Corporate Equality Index is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to… Read more
In 2021, we aim to make all of our leadership more accessible to our employees. As part of that plan, we’re having quarterly conversations with members of Yelp’s Board of Directors. To kick things off, we invited Tony Wells, USAA’s Chief Brand Officer, who joined Yelp’s board in October last year. Our CEO, Jeremy Stoppelman,… Read more
Digital literacy—an individual’s ability to find, evaluate, and compose clear information through writing and other media on various digital platforms—has become even more crucial in the last year. Organizations like Byte Back are ensuring more adults have the chance for free tech training and a pathway to a successful career. As part of our Women’s… Read more
Women continue to find ways to break barriers and lift each other up. This Women’s History Month we wanted to highlight women that have created their own paths and have a passion for sharing their knowledge with others. We had the pleasure of kicking off this year’s celebration with Crystal Henrickson, a certified career and… Read more
At Yelp we believe that humans, like cultures, are continuously developing. To make sure we’re constantly learning, we regularly immerse ourselves in new experiences . Each week, our team reads and discusses an article that provides a different perspective on a known topic or introduces a new concept for us to explore further. The following… Read more