Guild Education

"Very flexible and can be thoughtful about balancing when you do your work. Culture is very much Founder led and can be frustrating for those who want to get things done. "

"I cannot emphasize enough how imperative it is to stay away from this company at all costs. They have no moral code and make reckless business decisions. When I worked for them, I was accepted into an education program. Although their mission is supposedly to empower working adults to get an education, they gave me a bait and switch but ultimately refused to accommodate my schedule. Senior management indicated that I would be able to work an alternative schedule, but when I asked for confirmation in writing the plan was rescinded with no room for negotiation. They remained inflexible despite me providing multiple alternative work plans that would still entail me working 40 hrs a week and completing the same volume of tasks as the rest of the team, within their operating hours. Additionally, in this era of the “great resignation/labor shortage”, I was appalled that they would rather lose the money recruiting, interviewing, onboarding and training a new employee as opposed to saving their money for retention efforts. Furthermore, if you are a person of color this cautionary tale goes double for you. They posses a white savior complex and love talking about brown frontline workers whose life was changed by Guild. It’s disgusting and they are a capitalistic leech that likes to profit off of but never fully support marginalized identities masquerading as an education technology company. Finally, if you work for Guild, do NOT respond. My issue was made known while there and nothing was done so I don’t want to hear your empty words now. "

"Everyone in the team is smart, genuine and kind. Looking forward to a lot of growth and learned here."

"Women have tons of support systems working at Guild Education. If you are seeking assistance with a project, need advice, or just looking for a new friend..there will almost always be someone willing to connect with you! "

"Fantastic place to work for women! If you want to be valued as working parent and a professional, Guild will give you the tools and resources to succeed."

"Guild is the first startup tech company I have worked at where we have significant numbers of women in leadership positions. People are accepting and supportive of my leadership role in tech and the fact that it is held by a woman. I don't spend any time "justifying" why I can do my role at Guild, people just believe I can. It is very refreshing."

"As someone who has worked in the corporate world for 8+ years, working at Guild is a breath of fresh air. This is a place that truly values women and prioritizes their success. "

"In the short time I have been at Guild, I have been very impressed with the healthy approach to equity and diversity- and especially to supporting working mothers. The top highlights that demonstrate that Guild lives it's values: 1. Total transparency in role/pay bands, so that everyone at any level is in the exact same pay structure. That means if you get hired in and you didn't negotiate as well early in your career as is the case with many women- they don't ask what you make now/expect to make, but that you will get what is equitable in the market for that role/level. This is so important for bringing women up to the compensation of their male peers. 2. Generous benefits for working parents- including emergency care coverage if your kids get sick, up to 10k in tax deductible childcare FSA program, and good flexibility. 3. Women in leadership positions- there are a number of women in leadership positions of all levels that continues to advance women perspective and concerns in policies and culture. "

"Guild will potentially be a career accelerator for you but you have to be willing to make sacrifices for that. For me that has meant things like working on the morning of my wedding, working on vacation, having work interruptions during family time, etc. That said, I'm further along in my career than I could have expected to be in the same amount of time at a similarly situated company and that sacrifice has been worth it to me and my family. "

"Guild invests in the success of its female employees and even has a lot of women in leadership roles. Guild has eliminated the gender pay gap, created opportunities to mentor women in leadership, and generally strives to ensure that there is gender equality in both social and business initiatives. "

"Our mission is fantastic. We really do align the incentives of our stakeholders, so that everyone is successful! Teammates are really kind, mission oriented people who care about helping each other. "

"Working at Guild has been a breath of fresh air! From transparent pay bands, to creation of spaces where Women can speak up about issues that truly matter to them both inside and outside of the workplace. I truly feel that I can bring my whole self to work at Guild."

"As a woman who has worked in a male dominated field for my entire career, I can say without a doubt that Guild is not only the first place I've worked where I didn't have to prove my worth but I was actually valued for being a woman. Guild has equal pay for men and women (and has the numbers to prove it), has women in every level of management (including the C Suite), and offers great benefits for working parents including a daycare. "

"Mission driven / Great perks / Focus on diversity and supporting each other. A supportive CEO who is involved and a mother herself and will always prioritize women in the workforce"

"This is a great place for women to work! The leadership is supportive through policies that allow for flexibility and the culture allows mothers to thrive and grow!"

"Guild has a lot of women in the C-suite and Senior Leadership positions - being female definitely isn't a disadvantage here. "

"Incredible female founder who not only facilitates a very family-friendly culture but focuses intently on cultivated seen and unseen diversity. Some people think all the good press might paint a picture that's too good to be true, but it's legit: given the unique combination of impact-driven business model and culture, this company can walk the walk. "

"Strong, supportive mentorship relationships. Work/life balance. Leadership that is invested in the needs of women in the workplace- including making sure that new mothers have lactation consultants. Open spaces for dialogue about company values. On-site daycare (the Beehive). "By better catering to working parents, Guild has managed to maintain a 96% retention rate amongst parents during the pandemic" - Forbes "

"Guild is a great place to be! The organization is female-founded and run which in-turn has created a culture where all people are welcome. Conversations regarding identity are often encouraged and have created a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work. There are often events and opportunities to engage with other women and exchange ideas. I am very glad to work here and appreciate all the support I have received thus far. "

"Guilders are amazingly supportive and empathetic. They actually check in on you the next day if you are out sick or have a sick kiddo at home. They and the company geniunely care about each other as people. One of my other favorite things about working at Guild is the CEO believes in Collective PTO, and closing the offices for a collective week-long break every so often. This really helps the work-life balance because you aren't returning to a crazy full inbox after being off for a week!"

"Guild is a great place to work if you are open to startup culture. Lots of change, growing really fast and alot of room for growth."

"Women are valued here and have a voice to express their opinions. There are many women in executive leadership positions which is both inspiring and reassuring to see from a company. "

"Guild was female-founded and remains female led and it's not up against the same patriarchal culture history. There is room to grow for sure, but it's a refreshing break from a male-dominated company. "

"I am so proud to work at Guild Education and grateful for this opportunity. To work for a female-founded organization that has a double bottom line is truly rewarding. "

"Guild has a reflective, intentional culture that is focused on supporting everyone to do their best. Additionally, its true double bottom line business is inspirational and makes coming to work every day very rewarding!"

"Maintaining a work-life harmony, upholding self-care, and honoring sacred time is encouraged, supported, and demonstrated by managers, colleagues, and leadership. "

"Guild provides progressive and affordable benefits along with decent parental leave policies to support growing families. There is flexibility in the hours you work to complete goals, meaning you can step away to bring your kids to a doctors appt or event without feeling penalized. with an onsite daycare at their HQ, they seem to create a sense of empathy around the many working parents who are balancing work and life. They have nursing rooms for onsite employees who need it, and women are typically compensated fairly against their male counterparts. "

"It's a great place to work! Depending on your business unit, hours are quite flexible and it is remote-friendly (though moving from historically being very Denver-centric)"

"Guild Education is a female-led, inclusive workplace which not only cares about attracting female talent, but also about inclusivity in general, including investment in recruiting and retention. "

"I would highly recommend Guild! From my perspective (working in different industries, etc), Guild has been the most energizing and supportive workplace I've ever been part of. Lots of fun, smart, engaged people here!"

"There is a respect for the individual and the woman whether they have family commitments or not. There is flex on many meetings which allow each person to operate their schedule as needed. Larger company meetings are recorded which helps with adjusting your schedule as needed. Additionally, the company is transparent, open to feedback and actively responding to company survey trends."

"Guild is a fantastic place to work if you believe in the mission and you want to do good for the world. Rachel is an unbelievable CEO who truly cares about her employees. "

"I've been a student of company culture for many years and it is still so surprising how many companies, get it wrong. Guild is working hard to not only get gender equity right, but works hard to ensure all employees, from all walks of life, feel they have the place and space to do great work and be recognized for it."

"There are not as many women here as I would like, but the culture is welcoming and the company is working hard to increase diversity."