Q&A With OpenWorks Employees
OpenWorks employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at OpenWorks
They are transparent and approachable.
So far I have loved working here. I can see a future for myself at this company.
Q&A With OpenWorks Employees
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What skills do you need to be successful in the HR department at OpenWorks?
Comfortability with ambiguity, ability to thrive autonomously, and a passion for the entire employee experience
How are layoffs handled in the HR department at OpenWorks?
Balancing care for the people with care for the business.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at OpenWorks?
Ask questions, utilize OW resources and build relationships with the team.
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at OpenWorks?
Collaborative Spirit & Drive to Improve
How often do promotions happen at OpenWorks?
Promotions happen in line with performance achievements and growth & development.
What perk or benefit should OpenWorks have?
Snacks at the office
What is the daily attire at OpenWorks?
Business Casual
What is OpenWorks' policy towards pets in the workplace?
No pets :)
What are company outings like at OpenWorks?
Comradery amongst the teams are strong within each of the regions both inside and outside of work.
Is it possible to switch teams at OpenWorks? If so, what is the process?
Yes, absolutely. If there is a business need, an open opportunity and your skill/will + desire, drive and capability align with what the role needs, moving about the organization is welcome.
What is the onboarding process like at OpenWorks and how long does it last?
The New Hire Experience is multi-faceted in that its a community effort. There is the role-specific portion, the company/industry portion, dept./team portion and the culture and people portion. The length of onboarding depends on the role but on average, about 2 weeks at least, regardless of your role.
What is the PTO policy at OpenWorks?
Standard accrual of PTO plus paid holidays
What is the hardest interview question OpenWorks asks?
"Hardest" doesn't describe the essence of the interview process or line of questioning. The exchange with the interview team is thought-provoking and transparent.
What kind of activities do employees at OpenWorks participate in outside of work?
OpenWorks offers a robust Engagement Activities Program with a set of 5-6 events each month regardless of location.
What makes you the most proud about working at OpenWorks?
I'm proud to stand behind our mission, vision and values because its clear the organization believes in our purpose and embodies our values.
How are the vision insurance options at OpenWorks?
Comparable to most other vision insurance offerings.
How are the dental insurance options at OpenWorks?
Comparable to most dental insurance offerings.
What is the best perk or benefit that OpenWorks offers?
The flexibility and autonomy in the way the company operates. You feel trusted and accountable. From a core benefit/perk perspective, I would say the WFH flexibility and the Wellness Program.
How hard is it to get promoted at OpenWorks?
Promotions are based on performance, capability, business needs and available opportunity. Leaders are really invested in employee professional development here, both from a technical and non-technical skill perspective.
What do you wish you knew before starting at OpenWorks?
I felt the interview team was extremely transparent and authentic so I went into the job with the right expectations.
How long does it take to hear back after applying to OpenWorks?
About 3-7 days
How long after an interview at OpenWorks does it take to hear back?
Prospective candidates can expect to hear back within a week from initial application to first touch point with the recruiting team, and then if its decided to move forward with their candidacy the interview process provides candidates with an update within 1-2 days after each phase.
What is the dress code at OpenWorks?
Business Casual
How often do employees get raises at OpenWorks?
Once a year, mostly but if someone has gone above and beyond after taking on more challenging work or a different scope of work, OpenWorks is fair in assessing them in real time.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at OpenWorks?
OpenWorks doesn't offer robust leave options outside of FMLA




