Be valued for who you are

At Etsy, we know that attracting great talent is just the first step; equally important is to invest in programs that support the retention and growth of our employees. We are committed to building an environment in which employees feel empowered to come, stay, and thrive.

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Our Commitment

One of Etsy’s guiding principles is to embrace diverse perspectives. We believe these perspectives make us stronger, allowing us to make better decisions and build better products in service of our customers. That’s why we continue to focus on building a workforce where all people, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, can come, stay and thrive.

Our commitments extend to our work on the Etsy marketplace. We develop unique ways for buyers to help discover the works of incredible sellers from underrepresented communities. One example of this is Etsy’s Uplift Initiative, a diverse set of programs focused on supporting creative entrepreneurs facing challenges such as lack of access to an internet connection or limited digital skills and capital to grow their businesses.

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Some Of Our Progress

We are committed to transparent reporting on our workforce diversity. Learn more about our progress in our recent SEC filings. Additionally, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for employment, engagement, and development, as further described further below.

Inclusive Interviewing

Competency Based Hiring

Our teams use a skills-based hiring rubric that maps back to Etsy’s competencies. Interview questions and order remain consistent for every candidate, thereby ensuring fairness and allowing each candidate equal opportunity to relay capabilities.

Inclusive Hiring

All members of Etsy hiring panels participate in an interview training program that provides them with actionable strategies that seek to mitigate bias. The panels themselves are selected to include diversity of thought, experience, and background.

Investing in Engagement & Development

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):

ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and their employers by fostering an inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission and values. ERGs are dedicated to employees with shared identity characteristics protected by law. Allies are also invited and encouraged to join ERGs in order to support their colleagues and expand their perspectives.

Dens:

Open to all full-time employees, Dens are small cohorts of peers who gather every other week and engage in a facilitated conversation around leadership and challenges we face at work. They are a great way to get support beyond your manager and team, and have been described as ‘awesome work therapy’ by participants.

Mentorship Programs:

Through facilitated touchpoints and reflective practice, mentors will lead mentees through targeted coaching, exploration of career aspirations, and discussion of growth opportunities. Tapping the knowledge, network, and influence of the mentor; Etsy’s approach to mentorship encourages pairs to engage, build relationships, and contribute to company culture in new ways.

Inclusive Benefits

For more details, take a look at our comprehensive global benefits.

Unlimited sick/mental health days

for both physical and mental health needs of you and your family

26 weeks of parental leave for all genders,

fully-paid for all employees globally

Mental health benefits for employees and eligible family

with 20 free therapy/mental health coaching sessions included

Companywide no-meeting days

to allow for dedicated, uninterrupted time

Transgender health coverage including gender affirming surgery

plus related travel and care offered within our U.S. health plan

Subsidized backup care benefits to help working caregivers

balance building careers, raising families, and/or elder care

Adoption/surrogacy reimbursement

for related fees and expenses up to a cap

Fertility coverage

plus related travel and care offered within our U.S. health plan

Get to know our Employee Resource Groups

Etsy’s Employee Resource Group Program aims to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture where employees from underrepresented backgrounds have access to programs that foster a sense of community, contribute to professional development, and amplify diverse voices within the organization.

Be valued for who you are

Our Commitment

Some Of Our Progress

Inclusive Interviewing

Competency Based Hiring

Inclusive Hiring

Investing in Engagement & Development

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):

Dens:

Mentorship Programs:

Inclusive Benefits

Get to know our Employee Resource Groups

What Our Team Has To Say

"In ARC we still often hear from people that they've been able to understand something about themselves a bit more after hearing someone else share a similar experience. This ERG unifies us, and we feel empowered to reinforce a company-wide culture of diverse and unique opinions."

"The Mental Health ERG provides a safe space and community for myself and my colleagues to support one another. I am so thankful for the resources I've had to support me in this journey to a more stable mental state, and I want to be a part of making that more available to others."

“So many of our ERG members and Executive sponsors are advocates and activists. There have been many moments where I have seen us come together, collectively take a stance, and actively work to create a safe space for women, people of color, and other marginalized groups."

"I found a place where advocacy, support, and inclusion weren't just words; they were the essence of our collective spirit. BridgE is more than just a resource group; it's a promise to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and ensures inclusion for all."

"Knowing that Etsy supports the visibility and activism of employees who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent makes me feel like a true part of the team, and has given me opportunities to influence and assist in making changes that address access needs for all employees."

"My identity as a Latinx woman hasn't always been easy, but the Etsy HLN community provides an amazing support system as I navigate my career and identity. Plus, meeting more folks who look like me and have progressed within their roles has been inspiring and insightful."

“I view our Queer @ employee resource group as a place where I can feel safer and supported in expressing my full self, or, at least a side of myself that I wouldn't normally feel comfortable sharing in a corporate setting.”

“These relationships - built up over conversations around the virtual water-cooler - have helped me grow into being a Staff Engineer at Etsy by giving me a network of people to lean on to quickly solve problems and build great things."

“The Parents ERG has played an important role in shaping Etsy's progressive benefits for parents, including our generous parental leave policy. It's great to know the ERG is listening to parents' needs and advocating for us."

“ERGs are meaningful to me at Etsy because they create a space of love, community and shared context. It's powerful to realize that many of your personal experiences are shared by others as well. I've found solidarity and comfort in this recognition."