Diversity & Inclusion Archives

Redefining Normal: Diversity, Engagement and Belonging in a Remote-First Culture

May 12, 2022

In the wake of the pandemic, many workers have changed employers or struck out on their own entirely, seeking better pay, alignment with values, and preferred geographies. This “Great Reshuffling”…

Community

Yelp names Asian-owned businesses “Ones to Watch” in food, beauty, and home for 2022

May 4, 2022

Last year, Yelp released the Asian-owned business attribute in partnership with Gold House, a nonprofit organization that forges the inclusive unity, representation, and success of Asians and Pacific Islanders, to…

Life at Yelp

Coming out as Gen

March 31, 2022

As I sit down to write this piece, it is by happenstance that I am listening to my favorite album: Transgender Dysphoria Blues by the anarcho-punk band Against Me!. For…

Life at Yelp

Giving 100% for Workplace Equality

March 28, 2022

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 2022…

News

We stand with the transgender and LGBTQ+ community

March 11, 2022

At Yelp, we work every day to ensure our transgender community and allies walk into a supportive workplace. We’re committed to continually educating ourselves and others on the progress so…

Businesses

Celebrating Black History Month: business resources, stories, and more

February 3, 2022

To celebrate and support all Black-owned businesses across the country, we’ve gathered an array of business resources, Yelp tips, inspirational stories from Black business leaders, and more.

News

Yelp names Black-owned businesses “Ones to Watch” in food, beauty and home for 2022

February 3, 2022

In June 2020, Yelp answered the call from our users to make it easier to support the Black community. We launched our Black-owned business attribute to help consumers find, connect…

Life at Yelp

Speed Dating with YelpCares

December 20, 2021

YelpCares is an employee resource group that coordinates volunteering activities and runs fundraising campaigns throughout the year. In December, we kicked off giving season with nonprofit meet and greets with…

Uncategorized

Yelp Virtual Year-End Concert Series with Sofar Sounds

December 17, 2021

In December we partnered with Sofar Sounds to give our Yelp employees the opportunity to finish 2021 with a musical bang. More than 500 folks jammed out together, and we…

Uncategorized

We nailed it! – Gingerbread House Competition

December 17, 2021

To get in the holiday spirit we hosted a gingerbread house competition! Members of OUTburst, Yelp’s employee resource group (ERG) for the LGBTQ+ community, challenged members from our other ERGs…

Life at Yelp

Yelp’s 2021 Diversity Report

December 8, 2021

Inequality continues to cost the country in so many ways, socially and financially. It is estimated that over the past 30 years, across employment, education and earnings, inequality has cost…

Life at Yelp

Open Enrollment with SomosYelp

November 22, 2021

If there’s anything that brings folks together, especially in the Latinx community, it’s music. Be it salsa, cumba, bachata or reggaeton, there’s something energizing about Latin music. Our Latinx/Hispanic employee…