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This post largely inconsistent with what we are hearing from employees, and is simply wrong in a couple of respects.
It is inconsistent with the feedback in our quarterly, confidential New Relic surveys. None of those many hundreds of comments included a complaint about something being thrown by an irate manager, and no one has said such to me or one of my group. However, if this in fact occurred, go immediately to the offer at the end of this post. We will not tolerate such behavior.
Further, we are committed to being one of the best tech employers for women, bar none. We are not perfect, but the events described do not fit anything we have heard. More facts: We have more women at all levels, including executives and Board of Directors, than the vast majority of our peers. In fact, we work to change the industry’s overwhelmingly male-dominated demographic by sponsoring numerous events for women in tech, and by encouraging staff – male and female – to participate. We were a charter employer of Hackbright grads, and have made offers with virtually every graduating class since.
A few other facts: Our health plans are clearly at or above any reasonable standard. We have good Blue Shield and Kaiser options, with *95%* of premium costs paid by New Relic (65% for dependents). Same for Dental and Vision. Contrary to the post, we do in fact have a 401(k) plan, though we do not yet have a company match (planning for that is in motion, as we speak). I’d be happy to send a list of all of our benefits to anyone who asks, and am confident that you will find it to be a strong package.
The offer: I don't doubt that we have made mistakes. I am anxious to meet and hear in detail the concerns of any employee who feels even slightly similar to the feelings in this post. Privately and without repercussions. Or, if you prefer, with any other member of the executive team. We want to hear, understand and act, if there are events like those described, events that are contrary to everything we stand for.
We intend to provide excellent benefits, good work, and great management, and to advocate for and support the success of women and other diverse talent in technology. If that is not your experience, I’d like to hear about it specifically and directly.
Thanks,
Steve (Mac) McElfresh
VP, People
SteveM(at)NewRelic.com
