The campus seems to be unique for a software business:
We're committed to environmental stewardship, with a promise to leave a large majority of our property undeveloped. Epic uses sustainable materials, obtaining them from local sources whenever possible. We recycle approximately 65% of our construction waste, and the geothermal system we use to heat and cool our buildings is one of the largest in the country.
And we still have a working farm. With cows.
The work environment is decorated with art bought locally and:
Since we need to look outside ourselves and to the future, we've named our buildings with astronomy in mind. Who wants a cubicle in "Building A" when you can have an office in Andromeda?
And with this many people and buildings, it's easier to find your way with unique themes. If you're in the jungle, you know you're in Deneb. The springtime garden tells you Ganymede, and the New York subway takes you to Fomalhaut.
We can't wait for Heaven...the theme is toys.
My absolute favorite is the dress code:
Epic's dress code is simple: "When there are visitors, you must wear clothes."
We've never had a violation.
They have lots of places to eat and relax like the coffee shop:
One of our many hangouts, The Black Dragon is a French café in summer and an English Tea room in winter. We offer locally roasted coffee, a variety of loose teas, and pastries from our own kitchen.
My second favorite is the tree house:
If you need a place to escape or do some serious project planning, take the rope bridge over to our tree house. It's made of leftover construction material, and it looks like kids built it because, well, kids did. No pagers allowed.
They have all your normal benefits like healthcare and time off, but they also have some Not-So-Basic-Benefits:
Sabbaticals
Who says they're just for professors? Every 5 years, Epic gives you four weeks of paid time off (in addition to your normal vacation time) to do whatever you want. If you choose to spend that time exploring a country you've never visited before, most of the travel & hotel expenses for you and a companion are on us.
Motley Crew
With a staff of over 3,600 diverse individuals, it helps to have smaller communities so employees feel connected from day 1. As part of that effort, we're able to offer a vast collection of staff interest groups, clubs and teams. Epic's internal organization program, Motley Crew, means you'll be able to find (or create!) the perfect group to share your personal interests. Motley Crew groups are eligible to have as much as 50% of their operating costs reimbursed by Epic. From gaming and sports to language clubs and even volunteering, Motley Crew brings a welcome burst of excitement and engagement to your work week.
Odyssey
What's more Epic than going on an Odyssey? Every Odyssey trip encourages both the personal growth stimulated by travel and the renewal brought about by a good vacation. You'll have the opportunity to travel to thrilling locales - whether they're exotic and world-famous, or little-known wonders shared by an expert - while enjoying the company of friends, family, and of course fellow Epic staff. Best of all, Odyssey will take care of the boring details for you - we'll arrange airfare, lodging, activities and most of your meals. So take advantage of it!
Concierge
We've got a 24-hour onsite convenience shop where you can buy medicines, toiletries, snacks, frozen meals, reading materials - just about everything you might need. And we contract with local vendors for dry cleaning (including twice-weekly onsite pickup and delivery), as well as a once-weekly oil change service.
Campus
You have to see it to believe it. Our campus is beautiful, environmentally friendly, and shockingly cost-effective. The atmosphere is meant to inspire creativity and productivity - if you like where you're working, it helps you wake up excited, refreshed, and looking forward to the day. There are fun themes in the conference rooms, lots of natural light, plenty of fireplaces to make the winters cozy, and of course the art. We've got hiking and biking trails, ponds, staff vegetable gardens, a working farm, a campfire pit, and an outdoor recreation field, and on weekends you're welcome to bring in your pets. And don't miss the tree house or the waterfall...
Volunteering/Community Giving
Every year, Epic creates a list of local, national, and international charitable organizations. Each employee gets to choose one or more organizations from the list, and Epic then makes a donation on their behalf to the ones they chose. We also work with our customers and local organizations on other giving initiatives. And if it's time you're interested in donating, groups of Epic employees volunteer their personal time on a regular basis on evenings and weekends. These events don't require prior experience, so it's an easy way for you to help out a variety of organizations in the local community.
I sure wish there were more companies that look this fun to work for. |
