Xero
What's It Like to Work at Xero?
Xero Employee Perspectives
Working at Xero means operating at the perfect intersection of global scale and pioneering spirit. It’s an environment that is genuinely fast-paced, ambitious and highly collaborative.
What People Are Saying About Xero
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Mission & Purpose: Work centers on supporting small businesses and advisors, with values grounded in New Zealand roots and a clear, purpose‑driven ethos. Programs like a paid volunteer day and emphasis on customer impact reinforce a sense of meaningful contribution.
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible, hybrid‑by‑design practices include remote options, adjusted hours, and office hubs for connection, with encouragement to decline low‑value meetings. These norms aim to protect focus time while enabling intentional in‑person collaboration.
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Benefits & Perks: US offerings include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, mental‑health support via Modern Health, and fertility assistance, alongside generous paid leave. Parental leave policies and wellbeing days signal a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.
Xero's Benefits
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction
Promote from within
Provides customized development tracks
Engineering team utilizes pair programming
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Work flexibly, thrive fully at Xero. Flexible working at Xero covers a wide range of formal and informal arrangements – including remote working, hybrid work, adjusted hours, and part-time roles.
Utilizes a hybrid work model
