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Looking after our people

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The benefits of being a Thoughtworker

 

At Thoughtworks, you will work in a dynamic environment as part of a vibrant community of diverse and passionate technologists who make extraordinary impact.

 

We offer thoughtful well-rounded benefits to support your personal and professional development goals, as well as your health and wellbeing needs. Benefits packages are periodically reviewed to provide the best work experience.

Profile image of a group of Thoughtworkers listening to a presentation. Woman closest to the camera in focus.
Profile image of a group of Thoughtworkers listening to a presentation. Woman closest to the camera in focus.

Be a lifelong learner

We're big on supporting growth. If you’re new to tech, your journey will begin with Thoughtworks University (TWU): an immersive five-week program designed by and for Thoughtworkers to ensure a smooth transition into consulting and our way of working. And all new joiners benefit from our First Year Experience which provides resources, mentorship and networking from day one to 365. In addition, we offer all employees unlimited access to online learning via Udemy and an annual personal development budget for training programs, conferences, books and more to keep you up to date with the latest tech trends and industry knowledge.
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two blue beach chairs on a beach overlooking the ocean

Sabbatical

Upon completing ten years at Thoughtworks, an employee is entitled to 12 weeks of paid leave. For every additional five years with the company, they are entitled to six weeks of paid leave.
Large group of happy Thoughtworkers laughing and celebrating
Large group of happy Thoughtworkers laughing and celebrating

Supporting inclusion, equity and diversity

Diversity and inclusion have the power to create transformative social change. As we continue to grow and evolve, the pursuit of this remains at the heart of our purpose, culture and work. Our commitment to positive social change is one of the reasons why people join Thoughtworks and it often becomes one of the main reasons why they stay with us.
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Putting purpose-led into action

Our commitment to positive social change is one of the reasons why people join Thoughtworks and it often becomes one of the main reasons why they stay with us. Through our social change projects and thought leadership like our Responsible Tech Playbook we aim to inspire our people and all technologists to create better tech for all. Our annual Social Impact Report also provides a deeper view of our work in this space.
Discover how we integrate social change into technology

Lead a healthy lifestyle

 

We care for the health of our Thoughtworkers and offer a number of programs and benefits to support this.

Personal development budget

 

A passion for learning is part of our culture. That's why we offer our Thoughtworkers up to two days of training and a budget that can be used in books, conferences, training courses, workshops, subscriptions and/or travel and accommodation to attend a training event.

Sabbatical

 

Upon completing ten years at Thoughtworks, an employee is entitled to 12 weeks of paid leave. For every additional five years with the company, they are entitled to six weeks of paid leave.

Plan for retirement

 

Thoughtworks pays a ‘defined contribution’ for you. We invest that contribution for you as standard. We also invest your additional contribution. That is how you accrue a pension capital.

ClassPass fitness membership

 

A new kind of fitness membership that grants you access to thousands of different classes at studios and gyms in your city and around the world. Regardless of where your workouts ar happening right now, our ClassPass Corporate partnership has you covered!

Wellbeing Initiative

 

We offer various events, talks and workshops around mental health and well being topics to de-stress and free your mind.
Fast and easy access to a psychologist via phone, chat or video consultations. Get practical tips and insights.

VGZ Collective Health Insurance

 

VGZ Werkt is the collective insurance for working people in the Netherlands. As an employee, you are more than well insured with VGX through your employer. Besides discounts on your supplementary insurance premium and extra generous reimbursements, we offer many extras for a healthy lifestyle.

Leaves

 

We provide full-time employees 27 days of annual leave per calendar year. Unpaid leave and leaves of absence are also available in the event longer time off is needed.

Perks

Local Office Day / Community Events

 

Employees meet up at their local office for lunch, networking and collaboration.

Referral bonus

 

We encourage and recognise referrals with a bonus payment for each referral that is hired.

Weekly lunch and learn sessions

 

Weekly opportunities to share your knowledge with your colleagues and also learn from them as well as Team lunches to bond with the local team.

Public transportation card

 

All public transport from Monday-Friday for work and business purposes. It's a scanning concept so the employee scans the card and then we get billed at the end of the month.

Lending library

 

Libraries in each office with interesting reference books written by Thoughtworkers and many other experts.

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