At Thumbtack, we help hundreds of thousands of local service professionals across 500 occupations grow sustainably. Using a data-driven approach, our Engineering team has worked to personalize recommendations to local professionals to ensure they get matched with customers who align with their preferences. In their latest blog, Aishwarya V Srinivasan (she/her), Applied Scientist and Shishir Dash, Ph.D. (he/him), Manager, Staff Engineer, share more about the Thumbtack app, how they approached this work and some of their learnings along the way.
We’re hiring a Senior Engineering Manager, Marketing Tech. As a leader on this team, you’ll help build the technology that powers the acquisition and engagement of millions of consumers looking to find local service professionals for their home care needs. What’s it like to join the team? Read on to hear from Karan Gupta (he/him), Director, Engineering who is currently hiring for this role.
Thumbtack's Courageous Conversations is a series where we dive deep into diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B) topics with vulnerability — providing a safe space for all to learn and voices to be heard. Hosted by our Employee Resource Groups during their monthly takeovers, we open up about critical issues like self-advocacy, suicide awareness, parenting challenges and more.
We intentionally created our virtual-first, not virtual-only working model with our employees in mind. We blend the flexibility of virtual work (bye-bye commute) with the best of in-person connection. Simply put: it’s more equitable and effective.
Three years ago, Thumbtack transitioned to a virtual-first model that enabled our employees to work effectively in a whole new way. Our Chief People Officer, Jelena Djordjevic, joined Al Dea on The Edge of Work Podcast where she details how our transition to virtual-first propelled us to take a strategic and intentional approach to aligning our people and business strategies. She also shares her philosophy as a Chief People Officer and the role that HR plays in enabling business strategy.
An exciting perk we offer is our Thumbtack Bucks benefit — where employees get reimbursed for hiring pros on Thumbtack. Tania Dworjan (she/her), Sr. Manager, Conversion Rate Optimization, says “I recently used my Thumbtack Bucks to have a pro build a new desk that I purchased for my home office.” What home projects would you check off with a quarterly stipend to hire pros on the Thumbtack app?
We're excited to announce that Thumbtack ranked #19 on the Philippines Best Workplaces™ in IT-BPM 2024 List! This recognition underscores the remarkable dedication to fostering an outstanding workplace environment. Presented by Great Place To Work® Philippines in collaboration with the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP), the award honors organizations setting the standard for exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction in the IT-BPM sector.
Celebrating pride and fostering an inclusive culture at Thumbtack is a commitment driven by our teams and leaders. Our ProudTacks ERG Executive Sponsors, Llibert Argerich (he/him), Chief Marketing Officer, and Tyler Bailey (he/him), Vice President, Trust & Safety, lead by example by empowering our ProudTacks ERG and providing a safe space for LGBTQ2IA+ employees and allies to bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.
In 2021, Thumbtack transitioned to a virtual-first, not virtual-only working model that blends the flexibility of virtual work with regular in-person connection. Alysia Young (she/her), Thumbtack’s Sr. Director of Employee Experience & Wellbeing spoke with Eyal Lasker of Flexspace about how our model empowers Thumbtackers to own their work week, is driving powerful outcomes for our business and why we’re continuing to anchor in our commitment to virtual work.
Celebrating our LGBTQ2IA+ employees and community at Thumbtack isn’t something that just happens during Pride Month. We provide space for LGBTQ2IA+ employees and allies to bring their full authentic selves to work every day through our ProudTacks Employee Resource Group (ERG). Check out what some of the ERG members had to say about pride at Thumbtack.
