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Company Narrative
Airbnb, an online marketplace for vacation rentals and tourism activities, has been ranked as a PACESETTER on the Women’s Power and Influence Index.
Since 2017, Airbnb has prioritized diversity in recruitment by requiring candidate slates for open roles to include women and underrepresented minorities. They invest in professional development and mentoring programs for these groups through employee resource groups. Additionally, Airbnb supports families with paid parental leave, generous policies for fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and family coaching resources. The company also mandates harassment and discrimination training for all employees and is dedicated to addressing employee concerns and complaints.
As of 2021, women constitute 43.9% of the total workforce and 37.5% of total leadership. However, the fraction of women in leadership decreased 6.02% between 2020 and 2021.
Information related to the existence of childcare policy, subsidized child care, and pay parity could not be found or did not meet the Index’s criteria standards.
Workforce Profile
Equitable Pay
✓ Does the company demonstrate a clear and transparent commitment to equal pay?
“Additionally, we are excited to sign the Equal Pay Employers Principles to Pay Equity letter and share some of our best practices around pay equity in the United States. Working toward a more equitable world is an active and ongoing process, not a static goal. As our community of employees, resource groups, and global partners helps us identify new ways to grow, we’re making commitments to build a more diverse and welcoming Airbnb.” Ref: Airbnb Supports Equal Pay Day
✓ Does the company perform an annual analysis of gender pay equity and pay disparities?
“Airbnb has conducted a pay equity analysis annually since 2015 and each year, we continue to refine our approach to develop an even more sophisticated and precise analysis. In 2019, our analysis included all employees globally and considered annual equity grants in addition to base pay. We factored in level, job type, time in role and performance rating, as we compared men and women globally in similar roles with similar amounts of work experience and compared race and ethnicity for teams within the United States, as the only country where we collect race/ethnicity data.” Ref: Airbnb Supports Equal Pay Day
✓ Do female employees earn at least 95% of what their male counterparts earn?
Information regarding this criterion was unavailable or incomplete.
Career Growth
✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to actively attracting, retaining, and/or promoting women within the organization?
“A world where anyone can belong anywhere starts with a workplace where you feel welcome and can contribute your best work. Airbnb welcomes candidates with backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in tech and offers opportunities to create community in our offices around the world.” Ref: Airbnb Careers
✓ Does the company provide professional development programs designed specifically for female employees?
“Increasing our investment in professional development, mentorship and sponsorship for women and underrepresented minorities, as well as those who actively advance diversity and belonging. Some examples of this work include offering ALL In, leadership development courses for members of our employee resource groups and our Global Diversity ambassadors, the McKinsey Black Leadership Academy, and reinvigorating our sponsorship program.” Ref: Airbnb Diversity and Belonging
✓ Does the company provide professional development programs designed specifically for diverse employees?
“Increasing our investment in professional development, mentorship, and sponsorship for women and underrepresented minorities, as well as those who actively advance diversity and belonging. Some examples of this work include offering ALL In, leadership development courses for members of our employee resource groups and our Global Diversity ambassadors, the McKinsey Black Leadership Academy, and reinvigorating our sponsorship program.” Ref: Airbnb Diversity and Belonging
✓ Does the company offer a formal mentoring program to support the career advancement of all female employees?
“Increasing our investment in professional development, mentorship, and sponsorship for women and underrepresented minorities, as well as those who actively advance diversity and belonging. Some examples of this work include offering ALL In, leadership development courses for members of our employee resource groups and our Global Diversity ambassadors, the McKinsey Black Leadership Academy, and reinvigorating our sponsorship program.” Ref: Airbnb Diversity and Belonging
✓ Does the company offer a formal mentoring program to support the career advancement of diverse employees?
“Increasing our investment in professional development, mentorship, and sponsorship for women and underrepresented minorities, as well as those who actively advance diversity and belonging. Some examples of this work include offering ALL In, leadership development courses for members of our employee resource groups and our Global Diversity ambassadors, the McKinsey Black Leadership Academy, and reinvigorating our sponsorship program.” Ref: Airbnb Diversity and Belonging
✓ Does the company have policies and programs in place to actively recruit female candidates?
“Since 2017, we have required women and underrepresented minorities in the US to be presented on candidate slates when we hire for open roles.” Ref: Airbnb Diversity and Belonging
✓ Does the company have policies and programs in place to actively recruit diverse candidates?
“Since 2017, we have required women and underrepresented minorities in the US to be presented on candidate slates when we hire for open roles.” Ref: Airbnb Diversity and Belonging
Work-Life Balance
✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to providing support and/or time off for women with children?
“And with nearly half of employees globally who are women, Airbnb has also long prioritized equality in the workplace and beyond. We have adopted paid leave policies designed to create a supportive environment for employees as they balance family and work.” Ref: Airbnb Supports Women
✘ Does the company provide child care support for employees?
Information regarding this criterion was unavailable or incomplete.
✘ Does the company offer subsidized child care?
Information regarding this criterion was unavailable or incomplete.
✓ Does the company offer paid maternity leave for birthing parents?
“Parental Leave: Up to 10 weeks of paid leave to bond with newborns or a child placed for foster care or adoption.
Medical Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid time off for birth parents due to pregnancy, childbirth or any related medical conditions.
Phased Return to Work: 12 weeks of transition time upon return from parental leave allows news parents to work 80% (4-day work week) while still receiving 100% pay
Caregiver Leave: Up to 6 weeks of paid time off to care for a family member with a serious health condition.” Ref: Airbnb Paid Leave
✓ Does the company provide paid parental leave that extends beyond birthing parents to include surrogacy, adoption, and paternity leave?
“Parental Leave: Up to 10 weeks of paid leave to bond with newborns or a child placed for foster care or adoption.
Medical Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid time off for birth parents due to pregnancy, childbirth or any related medical conditions.
Phased Return to Work: 12 weeks of transition time upon return from parental leave allows news parents to work 80% (4-day work week) while still receiving 100% pay
Caregiver Leave: Up to 6 weeks of paid time off to care for a family member with a serious health condition.” Ref: Airbnb Paid Leave
✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to supporting the health benefits of its female employees?
“Airbnb remains committed to gender equity and parity, and making our workplace an inclusive space where everyone can thrive. While this recognition is important, it is also a reminder that we must remain steadfast in our commitment in order to continue our progress. Below are some, but not all, of the policies, programs and benefits we’ve implemented to help make Airbnb a place where underrepresented groups, including women, can thrive and advance” Ref: Airbnb Best Companies for Women
✓ Does the company offer women-specific health benefits for female employees?
“Providing a range of parental and family benefits, including a generous fertility, adoption and surrogacy policy, a range of caregiving benefits and access to family coaching resources.” Ref: Airbnb Best Companies for Women
Workplace Standards
✓ Does the company have a policy listing prohibited behaviors, such as harassment and retaliation?
“We’re committed to and look out for each other. Harassment, discrimination and bullying are incompatible with our values and are not tolerated. Our Anti-Harassment, Discrimination & Retaliation Policy explains how we ensure that our place of work is free of all forms of harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation” Ref: Airbnb Code of Ethics
“It is a violation of this Code to retaliate against anyone because they reported a concern, they helped someone else report a concern, they participated in an investigation, they exercised a legal right or they acted according to a company policy. If you suspect retaliation or have any questions about retaliation, please let us know. Reach out to any manager, a Talent Partner, member of the Legal team, an Ethics Advisor or report a concern at airbnbethics.com.” Ref: Airbnb Code of Ethics
✓ Does the company mandate all employees to undergo harassment and discrimination training?
“We offer several mandatory trainings on topics including harassment, discrimination and others. All employees globally are required to complete harassment prevention training. These mandatory trainings will be assigned to you and your Employee Handbook may outline the specific mandatory trainings that apply to you. Failure to complete these trainings by their assigned deadlines can result in employee discipline leading up to and including termination of your employment.” Ref: Airbnb Code of Ethics
✓ Does the company have a defined harassment policy that includes promptly addressing reported incidents?
“We are committed to responding to employee concerns, complaints and reports. So, please speak up! If you see, hear or learn of inappropriate behavior, share your concerns. There are many ways to report issues. Tell any manager, Talent Partner, member of the Legal team or Ethics Advisor, all of whom have an obligation to report any violations they are informed of or witness directly. Or submit a report through our Ethics Hotline at airbnbethics.com or through Vault. You may even report your concerns anonymously. Please review our Whistleblower Policy for more information. We will thoroughly, promptly, and impartially examine and address every report of a violation of the Code of Ethics. We will take appropriate steps to maintain confidentiality, though we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality or anonymity. Employees are required to cooperate with investigations conducted by Airbnb by providing truthful and complete responses to investigators. When claims are substantiated in whole or in part, we will take appropriate action, from training and coaching, to warnings, to employment termination or termination of any other business relationship. “ Ref: Airbnb Code of Ethics
Stakeholder Engagement
✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to helping external stakeholders address gender equality issues?
“To help create a more diverse, inclusive workforce in the technology industry, we support the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the United Negro College Fund and Latinas in Tech, and we have signed the Hispanic Promise, “the first-of-its-kind national pledge to hire, promote, retain and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace.” Additionally, we joined The Valuable 500, reaffirming our commitment to disability inclusion in our community and company. We’ve also forged partnerships with organizations including Disability:IN, Stanford VMware, ColorStack, and BeVisible, among others.” Ref: Airbnb Diversity and Belonging
✓ Does the company offer and support initiatives that promote gender equality in the community?
“To help create a more diverse, inclusive workforce in the technology industry, we support the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the United Negro College Fund and Latinas in Tech, and we have signed the Hispanic Promise, “the first-of-its-kind national pledge to hire, promote, retain and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace.” Additionally, we joined The Valuable 500, reaffirming our commitment to disability inclusion in our community and company. We’ve also forged partnerships with organizations including Disability:IN, Stanford VMware, ColorStack, and BeVisible, among others.” Ref: Airbnb Diversity and Belonging
✓ Does the company demonstrate a commitment to helping internal stakeholders/employees address gender equality issues?
“At Airbnb, we are deeply committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our host and guest communities. We recognize the unique value that women Hosts bring to our platform, adding a diverse perspective and energy that enhances the overall Airbnb experience for our guests. We strongly believe that women entrepreneurs are crucial drivers of economic growth, job creation, and social transformation. To support women Hosts, we work closely with communities of women around the world, helping them to unlock the potential of their homes and providing them with the necessary resources and knowledge to succeed as entrepreneurs. We are committed to fostering an environment of respect and inclusivity for all, and we are continuously working to strengthen our efforts to create a more diverse and equitable Host community.” Ref: Airbnb International Women’s Day
✓ Does the company offer equity-focused trainings, speaker programs, or events for employees?
“Kickstarting the month that celebrates International Women’s Day, Airbnb hosted a panel discussion featuring actor & author Soha Ali Khan, Singer & Songwriter Lisa Mishra, Entrepreneur Kirti Poonia (Co-founder, Relove) and Airbnb Host Kakoli. The panelists shared their thoughts on ‘Embrace Equity’, which is this year’s theme for International Women’s Day.” Ref: Airbnb International Women’s Day