Workiva Life Blog

What Martin Luther King Jr. Means to Me

Desmond Jackson, co-leader of Workiva's Ethnic Diversity in Tech employee resource group, writes about the impact Martin Luther King Jr. has had on his personal and professional life.

How to Stand Out During the Job Search

Laura Paredes, a talent acquisition consultant, shares some helpful advice to make your career search less stressful. Whether you are interested in Workiva or another company, these job search tips can help you highlight your skills and stand out in a sea of candidates.

Creating An Award-Winning Workplace Where Parents Are Supported

Workiva was recognized on the 2020 Best Workplaces for Parents list by Great Place to Work. In honor of the award, members of the It Takes Village Employee Resource Group share how Workiva has supported them – especially during a challenging year. Katrina Mader is a co-founder of this group which brings together caregivers and their allies to advocate for, educate, and empower one another.

17 People. Multiple Locations. One Team Culture.

Last year in a pre-pandemic world, the Presentations product team at Workiva set a goal to establish a single, unified team culture across our locations. They wanted everyone to have timely access to all information and feel connected to the team identity. When Workiva moved to 100% remote work at the beginning of 2020, the team was prepared to implement the following tactics to keep everyone informed, connected and moving forward on goals and projects.

Hiring Our Heroes

In honor of Veterans Day, Carl Beck, a Senior Delivery Manager and U.S. Army veteran shares his story of joining the Workiva team and describes how the company is attracting and hiring veterans in the tech industry.

The Workiva Intern Experience

This year, 165 interns (Workiva’s largest intern class to date) provided fresh skills, perspective and talent to teams across the company.
Our interns share some of their favorite experiences, and managers explain how their interns directly contributed to our platform and the success of Workiva.

Tips for Successful Virtual Interviewing

In our current environment, traditional in-person interviews might not be possible, so both candidates and employers need to be prepared for virtual video job interviews. Amanda Crowley, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Workiva, provides some tips to help you be successful in the virtual interview process.

Acting Locally: Cleaning up Amsterdam’s Canals

As a team building project, Workiva employees in Amsterdam spent a day cleaning up plastic and other trash to help rejuvenate their city’s waterways.

Workiva Celebrates Pride Month

Throughout June, Workiva employees celebrated Pride (virtually) with fun and educational events hosted by our Rainbow employee resource group.

Take Your Leave

People often worry about the implications for their careers if they take parental leave. Hannah Deering, User Experience Designer at Workiva, shares why taking your leave is so important, and offers tips for creating a positive experience for individuals and teams.