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Built In Honors Ethos in Its Esteemed 2021 Best Places To Work Awards

Jan 11, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA / January 11, 2021 — Built In today announced that Ethos was honored in its 2021 Best Places To Work Awards. Specifically, Ethos earned a place on the Best Midsize Companies to Work for in the Bay Area. The annual awards include companies of all sizes, from startups to the enterprise, nationally and in the eight largest tech markets.

“We’re thrilled to be honored as one of the Best Midsize Companies to Work for in the Bay Area,” says Peter Colis, CEO, Ethos. “We’re on a mission to protect millions of families. We value clear thinking, intellectual honesty, continuous improvement, all-in commitment, teamwork, and self-awareness. In everything we do, we strive to be world class and to conduct ourselves with the highest integrity. It’s an honor to be recognized for these values, and to be in the company of the other honorees on this list.”

Built In determines winners for Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation, benefits and cultural programs. To reflect the attributes candidates are searching for on Built In today, this year’s program weighted criteria more heavily, like remote opportunities and programs for diversity, equity and inclusion.

“These companies raise the bar for cultural excellence and the ability to adapt to meet changing needs of employees," says Sheridan Orr, Chief Marketing Officer, Built In. “The 2021 winners show a commitment not just to creating meaningful cultures but to delivering talent needs as they change in a dynamic landscape. We’re thrilled to extend our congratulations to the winners.”

Tech professionals rely on Built In’s Best Places to Work lists to discover employers that align with their preferences, passions and values. Since its inception three years ago, the award has expanded in reach, from online views of tens of thousands to just under 1 million views today.

ABOUT BUILT IN

Built In, a revolution in tech recruitment, serves more than 1,800 innovative companies of all sizes, from startups to the enterprise, delivering content and digital recruitment solutions that work. The platform amplifies companies’ brands as national, local or remote employers of choice, as well as leaders in DEI. Monthly, 2.5 million tech professionals rely on Built In to stay up on trends, grow in their roles and discover companies with missions they want to join. The platform publishes stories about companies’ tech, culture and people. This activates sought-after professionals to apply to customers’ open roles. https://www.builtin.com

ABOUT BUILT IN’S BEST PLACES TO WORK

Built In’s esteemed Best Places to Work awards, now in its third year, honor companies across numerous categories: 100 Best Places to Work, 50 Best Small Places to Work, 100 Best Midsize Places to Work, 50 Companies with the Best Benefits and 50 Best Paying Companies. Two new national categories reflect what candidates are searching for, including 100 Best Large Companies to Work For and 50 Best Remote-First Places to Work.

BEST PLACES TO WORK: METHODOLOGY

Built In ranks companies algorithmically based on compensation information, benefits and culture programs. This year, based on data showing tech professionals’ needs, the Best Places to Work algorithm added weight to companies’ commitment to DEI and remote culture. Rank is determined by combining a company’s score in each of these categories.

ABOUT ETHOS

Ethos is a new kind of life insurance built for people who don’t have time for fine print or hidden fees. Ethos uses the power of technology and predictive analytics to modernize the life insurance process and align products with what families want and need during critical times in their lives. An application is fast and easy, turning a process that used to take weeks into a ten-minute experience for most customers. Backed by Sequoia Capital, Accel, Google Ventures, Stanford University and Arrive, a subsidiary of Roc Nation, Ethos is headquartered in San Francisco and licensed in 49 states. To learn more, visit our website.