Caterpillar
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Caterpillar?
What People Are Saying About Caterpillar
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Flexible Scheduling: Some teams describe flexible or set‑shift options that aid planning, including choose‑your‑shift hourly roles and clearly defined second/third shifts with premiums. Structured schedules and predictable overtime opportunities are seen as helpful for coordinating life outside work.
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Wellbeing Programs: Company materials emphasize resources that support wellbeing—such as paid volunteer time, comprehensive benefits, and access to counseling and coaching through an assistance program. These offerings are positioned to help employees manage stress, disconnect, and access support when workloads spike.
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Workload Manageability: Office‑based roles are often described as running at a sustainable pace with standard full‑time hours and supportive local teams. Recent accounts highlight flexible, focused environments where day‑to‑day load is manageable on many office teams.
Caterpillar's Benefits
Offers generous PTO
Offers paid volunteer time
Provides bereavement leave
Provides floating holidays
Provides paid holidays
Provides paid sick days
Offers company-sponsored outings
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers wellness programs
Partners with nonprofits
Provides access to an onsite gym
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Caterpillar Inc. participates in local volunteer activities such as the Chase Corporate Challenge
Provides recreational clubs
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Utilizes a hybrid work model
