Employees Reaffirm Axon is a Great Place to Work®
Aug 02, 2023
Axon is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Axon. This year, 87% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 30 percentage points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
“We are thrilled to be Great Place To Work-Certified for the second year in a row,” said Elizabeth Hart, EVP of People Operations.“ We consider employee experience and creating a unique culture a top priority. The executive team and board are continuously discussing new, innovative ways to attract, retain and develop our top talent.”
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Axon stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
While other tech companies have announced layoffs or hiring freezes, Axon continues to grow and has over 150 open roles for key areas of our business like software and hardware engineering, sales, professional services, finance, accounting and more! We’re hiring for remote, hybrid and in-person roles in more than 50 locations, so check out our careers page if you’re looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first.
Employees tell us they’re proud to work for Axon because of our mission-based work, our transparent culture, our focus on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and the opportunity for professional growth.
Axon has also been named a 2023 Arizona Most Admired Companies winner by BestCompaniesAZ and AZ Business magazine. Arizona's Most Admired Companies are evaluated by a panel of judges based on how a company has performed in workplace culture, leadership excellence, corporate and social responsibility, customer opinion and innovation.
Axon’s Mission
Our mission is to Protect Life, and it permeates everything we do. At Axon, employees work to solve societal issues and are a part of something that is truly life changing. With our moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years, our employees will not only save lives, but they will also have an opportunity to change the fabric and the culture of our country and beyond. Providing our employees the tools and resources to allow them to thrive throughout isn’t optional, it is mission critical.
Axon’s Transparency with Employees
Our employees tell us how they value our leadership’s transparency, and our executives value employee’s candor with them. Our President holds quarterly AMAs that allow every person in the company to anonymously submit questions and vote on questions to be answered. These AMAs last 2-3 hours and cover every type of question no matter how big or small. This gives employees the opportunity to give direct feedback to leadership and Axon an opportunity to be fully transparent in everything we do.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) at Axon
At Axon, we firmly believe that protecting life and accelerating justice begins by placing JEDI at the core of our endeavors. Our vision is to build a more just, diverse, and inclusive workplace and world - where individuals from all walks of life can flourish and thrive, irrespective of their identity, position or rank. To help us achieve our vision, we’re defining concrete strategies to serve as a catalyst for developing an inclusive mindset and high-performance culture. This includes new focuses on learning and development, corporate social responsibility, community engagement, supplier diversity and more.
“Our JEDI program is evolving to match our mission-driven culture,” said Yemi Akisanya, Vice President of JEDI. “This allows us to focus our efforts and support Axon's global workplace culture and the overall experience of our incredible global team. By doing so, we will drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and make a positive impact on the diverse and global communities we serve.”
Employee Growth at Axon
We know that employees aren’t just here for pay and benefits (though we do that well too). They want opportunities that help them develop and grow professionally. We’re fostering that in innovative ways, including training on what it means to live Axon’s values, employee recognition awards, expert guest speakers and workshops, and access to LinkedIn Learning with over 9,000 on-demand courses. We also know that the employee experience starts with your manager, which is why webuilt a new learning series for people managers on more than 20 important topics like building successful teams, communicating effectively, and managing change.
“Our goal is to ensure employees can thrive and grow with us no matter where they are in the world,” said Kathleen Horton, Axon’s Director of Learning & Development. “It’s not only important to our employees, it’s vital to developing the next generation of leaders who will further our mission to protect life.”
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