Culture and social impact
Driving change where we operate and beyond
Calix is committed to creating a positive impact by leveraging our resources, expertise, and network to address pressing societal challenges.
We believe, by working together, we can be a change agent that transforms communities for the better.
We will achieve this by promoting community outreach, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and a positive work culture.
Social impact
Calix is in the business of doing good. Our commitment to social impact entails leveraging our resources, expertise, and network to address societal challenges.
We embrace four key giving pillars:
- Connectivity
- Equitable Opportunities
- STEM
- Aid and Response
Employees may also take Volunteer Time Off to engage in meaningful causes. Calix hosts two large giving events annually, Volunteer Month in April and Season of Giving in November and December.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
Our culture proudly promotes the values of social impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our employees connect with each other over common interests and experiences through our Affinity Groups (ERGs and Interest Groups) and Meetup program.
Positive work culture
Our leaders exercise trust and empathy which makes employees feel empowered to communicate their needs, granting them work life flexibility. At Calix, we celebrate diversity of thought and encourage collaboration.
From fostering innovative ideas to providing opportunities for professional growth, we cultivate an environment where every team member feels valued and supported.
We offer an award-winning benefits program and have been recognized for multiple years as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance by Comparably. Some notable perks at Calix include:
- Lifestyle Reimbursement Program
- Access to Wellness resources, including the Unmind App
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Sixteen weeks of paid parental leave
- Internet Reimbursement
- Office Furniture reimbursement
We are also invest in our employees’ professional and personal growth and provide regular employees with access to a variety of learning platforms, subscriptions and learning opportunities with industry experts.
These include:
- Coursera
- ExecOnline
- Blinkist
- Audible
- MasterClass
- Economist
Additionally, Calix also offers on-site instructor led trainings by recognized industry subject matter experts.
In addition to department specific training, Calix offers other learning opportunities:
- All employees complete annual compliance training
- About 75% of leaders engage in in-person learning
- About 50% of employees are engaged in online learning
- 93% of employees agree that they are offered training or development to further themselves professionally
Recognition
Calix is recognized as one of best places to work
Comparably #1 Best Place to Work in Bay Area
Based on employee rankings of their overall workplace experiences, Calix is the #1 place to work in Silicon Valley in 2023. This ranking—up 10 points from 2022—underscores the success of a seven-year commitment to the work-from-anywhere movement
Comparably Best Company Outlook
Calix employees underscored that the company has rapid momentum and a bright future, ranking it #10 out of 100 companies with the best outlook in 2024—3 spots higher than last year—buoyed by high employee confidence.
Comparably Best Global Company
Calix is again recognized in 2024 by Comparably with best global culture. As we grow and scales iour innovation and workforce, Calix continues to uphold its culture while amplifying the positive impact it has on communities.
Comparably Best Sales Teams
Calix was ranked #3 this year among top sales teams—moving up 18 places from 2021. Calix leadership has grown sales by 400 percent in the past four years to keep up with the expanding broadband industry while maintaining a cohesive, customer-first culture.
Comparably Best Engineering Teams
With over 100 patents for industry-leading technologies, Calix is relentlessly focused on innovating for its BSP customers. This passion for innovation is one reason Calix attracts top engineering talent and why the company has moved up nine spots from last year.
Comparably Best Marketing Teams
This new ranking is the latest accolade for the Calix marketing team, which is responsible for growing attendance at our ConneXions industry-leading conference, award winning Market Activation program, and many other impactful initiatives.
Comparably Best HR Teams
For the second year in a row, Calix has been named best in HR teams, reflecting its success in attracting, nurturing, and retaining a superbly talented workforce amidst an extended period of growth.
TMCnet Tech Culture Award
Calix focuses heavily on building a strong culture and it shows—employees and customers routinely share “Why I Love Calix” posts on social media. With a 4.9/5-star rating, 98 percent overall approval and 100 percent CEO approval on Glassdoor.
#1 Inspiring Workplace
Calix was named first out of 50 winners of the 2023 top Inspiring Workplaces awards, recognized for culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion & diversity, communication, and employee experience.