Caterpillar
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Caterpillar?
What People Are Saying About Caterpillar
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Flexible Scheduling: Pockets of roles advertise part‑time or “choose your shifts” options and caregiver‑supportive arrangements, indicating some functions can accommodate nonstandard schedules. Feedback suggests certain teams can tailor hours to personal needs when local leaders enable it.
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Boundary Respect: In some production contexts, supervisors are described as honoring off‑hours with steady, predictable workloads. This protection of personal time helps create clearer separation between work and home.
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Wellbeing Programs: Company Total Rewards materials emphasize benefits such as insurance, FSAs, paid time off, and related supports that can indirectly ease day‑to‑day balance. These resources provide structural backing for recovery and family needs even when flexibility varies by team.
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
