Real Life, Real Work
At Leaf Group, we've created an environment that embodies the pioneer spirit of a startup and the support of a public company. Experimentation and innovation are at the core of our culture. Our employees are energized by their ability to work in a fast-paced, highly flexible environment where their decisions can have a positive impact on the company's growth and success.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At Leaf Group, we know that our people must always be our greatest strength. In our mission to create passion-led lifestyle brands that are accessible for all, we work internally to make accessibility - regardless of background - a priority. We are committed to building and maintaining a strong and diverse team as we create loved and trusted brands that positively impact all communities we serve.
Our goal is to have a company that reflects the world our brands thrive in.
We know that we must work diligently, continuously and consistently to increase diversity, which makes for better, stronger companies. Our Leaf Group people are capable and powerful and the multiplicity of our backgrounds and perspectives is key to making us better at what we do.
Our current demographic information (as of June 30, 2022) is shared below. We believe in sharing our data as we go along our journey of diversity, equity and inclusion to be clear of our representation and allow us to help build a better future.
TENURE
RACE (ETHNICITY)
IDENTIFYING GENDER
MANAGERS BY IDENTIFYING GENDER
Health & Wellbeing
We believe in the wellbeing of the entire person – both physical and mental. We offer competitive medical, vision and dental plans as well as access to mental health services. In addition to personal resources, we hold mental health education programs on a quarterly basis for our team members to connect and learn techniques for managing anxiety, stress and depression, and hold weekly virtual meditation and yoga sessions.
Employee Benefits
We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance options, life insurance, 401k and employee-matching program, numerous Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), financial wellness education webinars, and both virtual and in-person mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Time Off
We believe that hard work should be balanced with time off. Our unlimited vacation policy and Paid-to-Play vacation reimbursement program give opportunities for our employees to take time away from work to recharge and refresh. We offer competitive sick time and paid leave programs, and the company observes 9+ holidays each year as well as an early-closure program for Summer Fridays.
Flexibility
Our hybrid work environment and remote work opportunities provide employees with the flexibility they need to keep a healthy work life balance.
Community
We are a people-first organization committed to creating inclusive and collaborative environments that empower our teams. We build creative and passionate brands that add intrinsic value to the lives of our readers, artists and consumers.
Parental Leave
We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave, including up to 8 weeks of disability leave and 4 weeks of parental bonding time. We also offer parental bonding time for employees who adopt a child.
Employee Perks
Our long list of employee perks includes discounts on pet insurance and boarding, special employee rates on our brand sites like Society6 and Saatchi Art, as well as sister brand Framebridge, gym and fitness discounts, complimentary gold membership to the MyPlate app, and more.
Education
We believe that curious people make for fantastic employees and we encourage learning and development through a number of programs, including monthly DEI-focused discussions and panels, an education reimbursement program, and our complimentary online education platform Udemy, which provides thousands of virtual classes across a multitude of topics. We also offer discounts to our sister brand, Kaplan, and its world-class learning and test prep programs, and a Gift of Knowledge program for discounted rates to Purdue University Global’s online course catalog.
Commuter Options
We offer a tax-free Transportation Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help cover the costs of public transportation, and a cycle to work program for our UK team members.
Testimonials
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Alan Waldman
Executive Vice President, Product & Technology
Working at Leaf Group on brands that have real meaning for their customers and communities is inspiring. Our teams are passionate about striving to be the best in their respective verticals which makes us love the work we do. We are always looking for people to join our team who are passionate about the spaces we are in and want to build high quality products and services. If this is you, let us know.
Alan Waldman
Executive Vice President, Product & Technology
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Anouka Pedley
Fair Assistant & Social Media Manager, The Other Art Fair
"I love working at Leaf Group because we’re working alongside so many like-minded individuals but also people with such a wide range of skills, interests and personal experiences. Although I work across the pond in the London office, Leaf Group makes us feel like a united team of creatives and I’m proud to be a part of it!"
Anouka Pedley
Fair Assistant & Social Media Manager, The Other Art Fair
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Paul Anderson
Creative Director for Hunker Home
“There’s an entrepreneurial spirit in the building that’s refreshing - if you see an opportunity that you think is worth pursuing to benefit the business and the brand, the support is there.”
Paul Anderson
Creative Director for Hunker Home
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Ariane Moore
Editor for Home & Design
“As a creative person it’s extremely important and rewarding to know that I have a voice and that my thoughts, opinions, and ideas are valued. It’s really a collaborative environment where I feel inspired and challenged everyday as we work together to build something great.”
Ariane Moore
Editor for Home & Design
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Maya Asher
Brand Marketing Coordinator, Society6
"I love working at Leaf Group because I’m surrounded by like-minded individuals who share the same sense of creativity. There’s a great community of unique individuals here, so I continuously get to learn and grow with them."
Maya Asher
Brand Marketing Coordinator, Society6