Basis

HQ
Chicago
815 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2001

Basis Leadership & Management

Basis Employee Reviews

I began my career at Basis in 2017 as an intern on the Research & Insights team. Since then, I have grown to become the VP of Research. I credit much of my success to the opportunities my manager has presented to me. She is an amazing mentor who challenges me and constantly encourages growth, which makes me thrive at Basis.
Maggie
Maggie, VP, Research & Insights
Maggie, VP, Research & Insights

What People Are Saying About Basis

  • Inclusive Leadership: Executives visibly sponsor ERGs and DEI initiatives, and the CEO has publicly shared his DEI journey—signals that inclusion is modeled from the top. Leadership responsibility for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility sits with the CIO, indicating formal ownership.
  • Development & Mentorship: Company materials emphasize manager involvement in mentorship and balanced workloads, and “people and leadership” are frequently cited as differentiators. This framing sets clear expectations that leaders coach growth and foster sustainable pacing.
  • Employee Empowerment & Support: Colleagues often point to strong support from managers and a caring culture that prioritizes health and wellness. Consistent recognition as a best place to work reinforces the expectation that day-to-day managers enable a positive environment.

Basis's Benefits

Engineering team utilizes pair programming

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility