Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We want to provide the best employee experience in SaaS. That means making Hootsuite a place where everyone feels safe, welcomed, valued, and empowered to do their best work without compromising who they are.
#PayUpForProgress
Hootsuite pledges to honour equal pay for all employees, regardless of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, age, race, or ethnicity.
Through measurable actions, beginning with annual Pay Equity Assessments, we aim to address and eliminate existing pay gaps within the organization.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
By forming a dedicated committee that works closely with our Executive Team, we aim to integrate DE&I within every facet of our business.
In addition to educational initiatives, the committee helps ensure that Hootsuite is strategically aligned when it comes to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Becoming allies for diversity
Real connection begins with learning about each other. Through our partners, we seek to learn and address the challenges faced by underrepresented groups. Their support also increases our pipeline of diverse talent, provides an opportunity to expand our network, and helps our leaders build diverse teams where everyone feels engaged and included.
MILESTONE PARTNERSHIPS
“Belonging isn’t about asking people to fit in. It’s about asking them to be who they are and be the best version of themselves.”
Tara Ataya
Chief People & Diversity Officer | Hootsuite
A culture built on inclusion
At Hootsuite, we consider diversity and inclusivity throughout the employee lifecycle—from a prospective employee’s first point of contact, throughout the recruitment process, and well after hiring.
Accessible Recruitment Process
Throughout the hiring process, we ask candidates to raise any need for accommodation to help eliminate barriers to success and to keep our career opportunities accessible to all.
Hootsuite Referral Program
We make a donation to a charitable organization for every successful hire of a referral who self-identifies as a member of an underrepresented group. This aims to inspire diversity within Hootsuite, and better reflect the communities and customers we serve.
Inclusive Learning
We provide standardized learning programs globally to create a fair and equitable employee experience - starting from your hiring process. Hiring@Hootsuite, Unconscious Bias, Challenging Your Bias and Building Inclusive Teams.
Balancing work and well-being
We’re wild about our health and wellness initiatives, and we know our people are wild about them too. Through these, we hope to create a safe space where employees can come exactly as they are and find the support they need to thrive in and out of the workplace.
Comprehensive Benefits
We care about our people, but it’s not enough to just say that. On top of extended health benefits and lifestyle spending accounts, Hootsuite provides coverage for a variety of services where made available by law.
Mental Health Services
Gender Affirmation Surgery
Fertility Treatments
Maternity and Parental Leave Top-ups
Pension Plan Matching
Long-term Disability Insurance
Family Care Leave Program
Work from Home Allowance
Mental Health Time
We are creating initiatives to encourage employees to take time off work to destress and enjoy their lives (because we work to live, and not vice versa).
Owly Time
Our employees enjoy half-day Fridays in the summer to spend more time outdoors in the sun.
Wellness Week
We simultaneously unplug company-wide for a whole week to collectively focus on our health and wellness.
Intentional Workspaces
Our Vancouver offices not only meet strict building codes for accessibility, but
have also been redesigned for the needs of future office work based on employee
input.
Multipurpose Wellness Room
Gender-neutral washrooms
Mobility device-friendly floor plan
Ergonomic furniture and workstations
Focus on collaborative spaces
Biophilic design
Paving the way to understanding
with dialogue
When it comes to DE&I in the workplace, we foster a culture of belonging through
conversations that deepen our understanding of diverse experiences.
Lived Experience Series
Guest speakers from diverse backgrounds share their personal stories to challenge our biases, widen our understanding of experiences differing from our own, and support us on our journey to allyship.
DE&I Learning Programs
Taking the time to learn together reinforces Hootsuite's culture of belonging and supports employees in building a more inclusive environment for members of underrepresented groups.
News and updates
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Our efforts in the community
Learn more about Hootsuite’s initiatives to create a positive
social impact on our communities and our planet.
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Gabriela Jordão
Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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