On Friday, December 17, Yelp’s LGBT employee alliance and Out & Equal invited 25 leaders of various LGBT employee resource groups for a breakfast meeting. We wanted to get to know each other and talk about the opportunities and challenges we all face in our groups. What did we talk about? The wider purpose of… Read more
Diversity at Yelp
Reflections on Veterans Day from Yelp Employees
At Yelp, our employee groups offer the opportunity to connect with people from all across the organization with a variety of interests and experiences. Our VetConnect group provides a place for veterans and veterans’ family members to get to know each other and share their perspectives and experiences. In honor of Veterans Day, we spoke… Read more
WAY (Women at Yelp) is a women’s employee resource group centered around educating employees on female-focused issues. With chapters in six Yelp offices around the world — and Erica Galos Alioto, SVP of Local Sales, as the executive sponsor — WAY’s mission is to connect its members with other smart, inspiring women and spark conversation… Read more
The Spirit of Inclusiveness
Around this time last year, I wrote a blog post entitled: “It’s Bigger Than A Numbers Story.” At the time, I had no idea how true that statement would be today. In the two years that I’ve been the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Yelp, I’ve learned that there’s no one-size-fits-all diversity solution or… Read more
Yelp at Pride: Marching with Love
Rainbow flags flew, strangers exchanged hugs and kisses, confetti rained down from the sky — what a day to rejoice and celebrate our pride in San Francisco and New York. Though we marched on different coasts, thousands of miles apart, we were connected by a common goal. Outfitted in Yelp Pride shirts spanning every color… Read more
“There’s not a doubt in my mind that I can get to my career goals within the company, and I don’t have to hide any single part of who I am,” PJ says. We’re sitting in a conference room at Yelp HQ in San Francisco, video chatting with PJ (Account Executive in Phoenix), Ryan (Community… Read more
A Ride To Thrive: Giving Back To The Local Community
A few of Yelp’s committed and brave souls (and awesome friends!) took over the SoulCycle in SF’s Castro district on a Saturday afternoon. Their mission? To not only sweat out 10% of their body mass in sheer perspiration, but to also raise funds for a few great local non-profits. We collaborated with a couple of… Read more
A United Force
Since my first day at Yelp as a Local Account Manager, I’ve always known that our core business model is rooted in equal rights and equal opportunity. In my current role as a Franchise Account Manager and Co-Chair of OUTburst, Yelp’s LGBTQIAA Employee Resource Group, I work hard to keep that spirit alive. Phoenix OUTburst… Read more
Yelp Careers in the News
Obviously, we know Yelp is a great place to work, but it’s always nice to hear when other people think so too. I wanted to share some recent highlights that celebrate Yelp’s culture and diversity across our employees, our industry and our community. On the sales side of things, our SVP of Local Sales, Erica… Read more
Freezin’ For A Reason
Community oriented (and maybe a little crazy), 20 Chicago Yelpers braved the bitterly cold water and made a splash at the Polar Plunge. YelpCares, Yelp’s volunteer group, created a team to immerse Yelpers in the community and get involved in local charities. Dunking into Lake Michigan might not seem like the ideal way to spend… Read more