Becoming THE Global Employer of Choice
KBR delivers technology and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical objectives. But it is our talented employees that make this a reality. It’s critical then that we ensure KBR’s employee value proposition (EVP) — the unique set of benefits employees receive for the skills, experience and capability they bring to a company — is a compelling one that not only engages and resonates with our people, but that also attracts new talent.
The Times They Are a-Changin’
In today’s market, talent acquisition has become extremely competitive. The pandemic has caused a radical change in the job market and in the ways people work. Work-life balance has been replaced by work-life integration and a far more agile approach to employment. The office workplace itself has become a hub to network and connect with colleagues, with other activities being performed at home.
Furthermore, the pandemic has been a time of great reflection, with people assessing their job satisfaction and asking whether their employer is able to help them meet their goals and aspirations. Gone are the days when employers need only consider the skills the person provides. Now people ask what the company offers them — and not just financially.
This career shift created the “Great Resignation,” when tens of millions of people (nearly 48 million in 2021 alone) quit their jobs in pursuit of finding something more appealing — be it more flexibility between work and personal life, increased salary, or even retraining for a new career.
In this new era, it is more important than ever to ensure KBR remains an employer of choice and that we stand out from our competitors.
So, what are we doing to attract and retain talented people?
We’re Living Our Values
KBR has developed an EVP that goes back to our first ONE KBR Value — We Value Our People — and that exceeds the core items people look for in an employer. Our ambition is to create a company culture with which our people can truly connect — one that provides career fulfilment in a positive work environment and that is underpinned by competitive compensation and benefits.
There are many reasons to work at KBR. We’re an exciting company that is helping solve some of the greatest challenges of our time!
We recently outlined some specific examples in a new Managers’ Hiring Playbook — a resource designed to help managers talk about our business, to answer questions prospective employees might have, and to, frankly, sell people on KBR!
The following were included in that list and are just a few of the ways we’re executing on our EVP by creating a culture and providing opportunities that bring the best here and keep them here.
We Do Work that Matters!
KBR brings together the best and brightest from around the world to work on solving some of the most important challenges of our time, including climate change, national defense and space domain awareness. Employees can be proud of the fact that they work for a company that’s committed to operating safely and sustainably, and that we’re helping our customers do the same.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Our performance-based compensation program includes base pay, salary increases, bonuses, incentive-based rewards and stock. And KBR’s employee support program provides employees and families free access to a full suite of resources and services, available 24/7.
Flexible Working
Work flexibility is more important than ever, and the ability to work flexibly is something a majority of global workers want. Through KBR Agile Work Weeks, employees may work with their managers to create flexible arrangements, while still meeting their team’s needs and customer requirements.
Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
At KBR, we’re dedicated to creating collaborative environments that transcend cultures and geographical boundaries, where all ideas, viewpoints and input are heard, respected and considered. We believe our individual differences are valuable and that by embracing those differences, we’re more innovative, resilient, safer, and better prepared to conquer any challenge.
Talent and Development
Whether it’s the tens of thousands of available e-learnings or our comprehensive leadership development programs, KBR’s Talent Development team strives to provide employees with the resources they need to feel they’re part of our ONE KBR team of teams from the very beginning of their journey at KBR.
Going Further
It’s key for KBR to not just appeal to new employees, but also to recognize and acknowledge the needs and expectations of our current workforce. Our global HR teams continuously review the packages we offer to ensure that the foundation of our EVP offering (the “essential”) remains competitive.
We told you about our new Managers’ Hiring Playbook. While that is a resource to help managers interact with prospective employees, we encourage all current members of our team of teams to familiarize themselves with all available recruitment resources. You might spot something that needs to be included. But better yet, these resources can help you learn more about the company, enable you to become a knowledgeable KBR brand ambassador, and even help us recruit new talent.
You can dive into some of our KBR recruitment resources:
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It’s an exciting time to be part of KBR. The company is taking huge strides forward in fulfilling our EVP, and we are committed to making KBR the No. 1 place to work for existing and future employees.
It's our people, the team of teams, who are using their passion and delivering solutions that change the world.
Be a KBR Brand Ambassador!
One of the most valuable assets we have in spreading the word about KBR is YOU.
Being an advocate for the company is easy!
- Post on social media about the amazing work we do around the world.
- Share KBR news, success stories and job postings with your LinkedIn network.
- Recruit people you think would be a good fit for our team of teams.
- Direct people to KBR.com to learn more about the business.
