2. We Strive to Be the Best Place to Work
We foster a culture of fun teamwork, transparency and career growth. We continuously develop the abilities of our employees, and evaluate performance objectively. We show mutual respect as we collaborate across cultures.
Teamwork requires open communication. To strengthen the collaborative nature of our workplace, we offer an open (no door) workplace and foster an environment where everyone feels encouraged to express their ideas and opinions.
Safe and Positive Work Environment
To ensure that we maintain our great work environment, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and/or violence in any form are strictly forbidden. We treat all colleagues in a respectful manner, forging working relationships that are uniformly free of bias and prejudice.
We comply with applicable national, federal, state, and local laws forbidding discrimination in employment based on protected characteristics, such as on the basis of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or sexual stereotypes), sexual orientation, marital or family care status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical information (including genetic information or characteristics, including those of a family member), immigration status or citizenship status, political affiliation or membership in any other group protected by national, federal, state, or local law as it may vary by jurisdiction. We also comply with applicable national, federal, state, and local laws forbidding retaliation against individuals who engage in protected activity.
No individual will suffer any reprisals or retaliation for making complaints or reporting any incidents of discrimination or perceived discrimination, or for participating in any investigation of incidents of discrimination or perceived discrimination.
We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace. This includes a working environment that is free from unlawful harassment based on protected characteristics, including sexual harassment. This applies to all work-related settings and activities, whether inside or outside the workplace, and includes business trips and business-related social events.
Human Rights
We conduct our business with respect for human dignity. We support and stand behind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations related to anti-human trafficking, anti-slavery, anti-forced labor, and child labor. Equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. We believe in the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms afforded to everyone. All human beings should be treated with decency, kindness and respect.
Ecological Environment
We understand the importance of implementing sustainable business practices to ensure the world that we are leaving for the next generation is a better one. Our overarching goals are to reduce our carbon footprint, reduce the amount of waste we send to landfills, and increase our use of clean energy. We seek to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of our operations and aim to reach our goals through a combination of energy conservation, waste reduction, environmental stewardship, employee engagement, community engagement, and external partnerships.
Our resolve is to not only fulfill our environmental commitments but to inspire collective action within our workforce, fostering a culture of sustainability that extends beyond our corporate objectives.
Paying it Forward
Our commitment to corporate responsibility extends to creating a meaningful and positive influence within our community. We embrace a holistic approach, acknowledging our responsibility toward our employees, the environment, and the broader community we serve.
We take pride in forging strong alliances with esteemed organizations in our community. Such partnerships reflect our unwavering dedication to social stewardship and engagement. Through these initiatives, we reinforce our pledge to serve and uplift our community, fostering a culture of generosity and purpose within KnowBe4.
Continuous Learning and Professional Development
We are dedicated to promoting an environment where continuous learning and professional development are not only supported but actively encouraged. By investing in the growth of our employees, we are investing in the future of our company.
By sustaining a workplace culture that values continuous learning and professional development (we encourage a minimum 5 hours a week), we not only enhance our employees' job satisfaction and career prospects but also bolster our company's innovative and competitive edge.
We are committed to providing our employees with ample resources and support to engage in professional development activities. This encompasses obtaining professional certifications that align with our organizational goals. In doing so, we lay a foundation of ethical behavior underscoring the principle that a well-informed and educated workforce is key to fair, transparent, and honorable business practices.
Physical Security and Safety
We are dedicated to the security and safety of all our employees and physical premises. Our physical security team thrives to create a distraction free environment where employees can dedicate their time and energy to achieving the goals set for their production.
We achieve these objectives by implementing and monitoring various security tools and protocols at our physical premises. We also conduct regular risk assessments to identify, evaluate and address potential vulnerabilities, threats and impacts to our workplace, employees, data, assets, and operations.