An inclusive and impactful organization
Our culture and social impact strategy
At Calix, our culture is the core driver of our sustainability vision. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where employees can grow, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful community impact, strengthening both the organization and the communities we serve.
Our data tells a story
Key pillars for success
Our workforce data provides insights into our team's composition, including employee distribution by location, tenure, and classification.
Our social impact data showcases our dedication to community involvement and philanthropy, including volunteer participation and hours, types of contributions such as food donations, hygiene kits, and other essentials, and the measurable effects of these efforts.
Our data highlights our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; including metrics such as affinity group numbers, female workforce and management percentages, and global early career hires.
Our team
We track tenure of employees, total and voluntary turnover rates, and internal mobility. These metrics are vital for strategic planning, enhancing employee satisfaction, and ensuring talent acquisition and retention.
- Our workforce spans the globe, with employees logging in from Europe, Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Most of our employees—about 61%—reside in North America. Almost 21% of the workforce hails from India, 16% from China.
- In 2024, the average tenure was about 4.7 years, increasing from 4.2 years on average in 2023.
- Our total turnover rate is 12%, of which, 3% is voluntary.
- In 2024 8% of our open positions were filled by internal candidates.
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Our social impact
Calix is committed to creating a positive social impact by leveraging our resources, expertise, and network to address pressing societal challenges. We believe together we can be a force for good and are determined to drive change in the communities where we operate and beyond.
Our social impact initiatives in 2024 were a testament to our commitment to making a difference.
- We organized 54 impactful events, an 80% increase over 2023.
- Calix donated over 400 laptops which were repurposed for individuals in need.
- Over 700 hours were donated during Calix's Season of Giving to benefit employee-chosen causes.
Our environmental impact
Calix is dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint through raising awareness and engaging in eco-initiatives within the internal Sustainability Affinity Group. Members meet monthly to learn, strategize and discuss different sustainability focused themes, strengthening the passionate and innovative Calix green mindset.
Our culture
Additionally, we track employee learning and leadership development initiatives, along with comprehensive benefits like paid leaves for work-life balance, wellness programs for physical and mental health, and other perks. This data helps us foster an inclusive workplace culture, support employee growth, and ensure a balanced and healthy work environment.
At Calix, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion; our workforce composition reflects this.
- Almost a third of our team is comprised of women, with 6% in management positions.
- We have seen a steady increase in early career hires, which now make up 28% of our workforce, up from 7% in 2021.
- About 4% of our workforce in the US is comprised of Veterans, highlighting our commitment to supporting those who have served.
- Over 70% of employees participate in one or more of our 39 Affinity Groups, showing our dedication to fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion.
- Over 42% of our workforce accessed Unmind in the first quarter of 2024, demonstrating our commitment to supporting employee mental health and wellbeing.
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Continuous improvement
Inclusive and impactful
Our data on workforce dynamics, social impact, and cultural perspectives highlights our commitment to an inclusive and impactful organization. We drive continuous improvement by tracking key metrics like employee distribution, turnover, volunteer hours, community contributions, and diversity. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where team members excel and contribute to meaningful change, prioritizing people, community, and culture.
Recognition
Calix is recognized as one of best places to work
With 110 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 three spots from last year.
Calix ranked 3 in Comparably’s 2025 list of Best Marketing Teams for large companies based on marketing employee feedback across leadership, teamwork, and career growth.
Calix has ranked 12 in Comparably’s list of Best Sales Teams 2025 for large companies- earning the spot by turning customer goals into results.
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.
Recognized for strong executive leadership, Calix has ranked 13 in Comparably’s list of Best Leadership Teams for large companies 2025 based on anonymous employee sentiment ratings over the past year.
Calix has ranked 5 in Comparably’s list of Best Companies for Career Growth 2025. This recognition reflects employee feedback/ratings over the past year on career advancement and development opportunities.
Calix wins 2025 best company for diversity award from Comparably
Calix awarded best company for women in 2025 based on feedback from female employees on their workplace experiences.
Calix employees underscored that the company has rapid momentum and a bright future, buoyed by high employee confidence.
Calix was listed among Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces in Technology in Canada- based on employee feedback, underscoring our exceptional workplace where talent is enabled to grow, collaborate, and make a difference.
Women of the Channel honors women whose channel expertise and vision are deserving of recognition. The Women of the Channel are selected based on contributions to the channel organizations at which they work and the channel at large.
Calix was recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top Innovative Companies of 2025, helping transform the industry and shape society.
Calix was recognized as a Global Top Inspiring Workplace by Inspiring Workplaces. Organizations are honored based on the elements to build an inspiring workplace: culture and purpose, leadership, well-being, inclusion, communication, and experience.
Calix was honored as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators, demonstrating a commitment to capturing great ideas, wherever they originate.
Calix was named a Best Place to Work in 2024 based on surveys with employees about how they feel about their workplace.
The Calix Internship Program has been recognized by Vault in the Tech & Engineering and Quality of Life categories, highlighting our exceptional technical learning opportunities and commitment to creating a supportive environment for our interns.
American Business Awards gives the Calix Broadband Platform a Stevie award for sustainability and climate protection.
Based on Calix employee reviews, Calix earns a spot on Glassdoor's list of best-led companies, based on our exceptional leadership team.
Looking Ahead
Growing impact together
Calix will deepen the connection between our culture and our sustainability goals by continuing programs that empower employees to grow, give back, and drive positive environmental and social impact. Calix will strengthen efforts that inspire healthier, more connected and resilient communities.