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Q&A With Xero Inc Employees
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How employees describe working at Xero Inc
Precise, User Friendly, Up to Date
People genuinely want to do their best work despite the challenges around them
The culture was decimated by the layoffs. Unfortunately this is no longer a good place to work
It's simple and customer focussed
26 weeks maternity leave + stock
Review from Sales Dept
What it's like to work at Xero Inc
- Xero Inc employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
- Employees at Xero Inc report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Xero Inc have 4+ meetings
- 96% of Xero Inc employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Xero Inc employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 79% of Xero Inc employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Xero Inc employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 94% of Xero Inc employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Xero Inc Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 56
Does Xero drug test or do a background check?
Drug testing should be done at Xero. Especially in leadership.
Drug testing
No drug test. Yes background check.
How flexible is your work schedule at Xero?
Quite flexible since we work with various regions and time zones
Very flexible.
What's the work from home policy like at Xero?
Depends on your role but the option is there for most teams.
Xero has flexible working schedules that would allow you to work from home as needed (this might be slightly role dependent).
How does Xero handle HR issues?
Internally.
Communicate through your manager or the HR teams
How innovative is Xero?
Very.
I would say fairly innovative. We are always looking for new tools and processes to improve the way our company works.
What unique perks and benefits does Xero Inc provide?
Response from Xero Inc
8 years ago
Some of our unique perks and benefits include in office breakfast and lunch once a week, stocked kitchen, 401k matching, health/wellness subsidy, flexible working options, weekly happy hours, generous PTO and paid volunteer time!
Xero offers wellness dollars every month to employees.
Flexibility to work remotely.
What's the vibe like in the HR dept at Xero Inc? How many hours are you working?
Response from Xero Inc
8 years ago
We work a pretty standard 40 hours/week. Our mission is to help employees do the best work of their lives, and we have fun doing it!
Hours are flexible, the vibe is work hard play hard.
The vibe is energetic, fun, and passionate about Xero. I'm working about 40 hours.
How's the leadership on the HR team at Xero Inc?
Leadership is relatively new, and getting their feet on the ground.
Really strong leadership. Strategic and practical. They lead with passion and heart.
What's the HR team like at Xero Inc?
Response from Xero Inc
8 years ago
Approachable! Xero employees are our customers, and we want to help them do the best work of their lives, so they can better serve Xero customers and partners.
It fun, loud, enthusiastic, collaborative and reliable.
Super empathetic and responsive. They great partners!
What is the dress code at Xero Inc?
overall casual to business casual depending on the team and position
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Xero Inc?
Kiss the right rear ends and don’t question anything, ever. Oh, and throw as many bad deals at the wall to see what sticks...it’s the only way to keep your gig. Management refuses to acknowledge that the US competitive landscape in their niche is very different from the ANZ region 10 years ago. Their latest strategy is a “practice tools/practice platform” approach - the catch is the tools have major deficiencies for the US market as they were designed for the workflows and regulatory environment in ANZ. Don’t question that - sell it and move on. Who cares about your own personal integrity or professional reputation, right? That’s pretty much it. Fall in line or move on.
How's the work life balance at Xero Inc?
Perfect. I can take care of personal issues during the day without any issues.
What Marketing department questions did Xero ask during your job interview?
I was employed in 2010 I don't recall the specific questions but unlikely to relate to marketing as I was employed in a completely different role.
What should I wear for an interview at Xero?
Professional clothing.
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Xero asks?
Tell me about a time you've handled feedback and how did you apply this?
Why work for Xero?
Great work culture, flexible work hours, peer to peer real awesome human interactions and a nice vibe overall.
How helpful was your Marketing team when you were first hired at Xero?
Very helpful
How does Xero measure success and growth in the Marketing department?
Most of our success is measured from the impact we have in driving additional business. This comes in a variety of forms, whether as new business leads, growth with existing business through a campaign, or a combination of the two (end-to-end sales funnel improvements). There are also some branding metrics we look to follow to show how visible we're becoming in the US, specifically in cities where we have a sales presence vs. those we currently do not.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Xero Inc?
I would encourage people to get out of their comfort zones and take the initiative on culture bonding experiences.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Xero Inc?
Not that difficult. Xero values work like balance and self care.
What kind of people succeed at Xero Inc?
People who work hard
How's the feedback process at Xero Inc?
Feedback is given frequently in ongoing conversations between manager and employee
What are the team outings like at Xero Inc?
Great bonding opportunities.
How much diversity is there among employees at Xero Inc?
Xero values diversity and you can see it in our offices.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Xero Inc?
I was prepped well in the interview process, so no real surprises.
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Should I work at Xero Inc?
66% of Xero Inc employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 19% are neutral and 15% would not recommend working at Xero Inc to their friends.
| 66% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passive |
| 15% | Detractors |
