DraftKings
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at DraftKings?
DraftKings Employee Perspectives
DraftKings’ approach to work-life balance is built around flexibility and trust, giving employees greater control over how they manage their time and responsibilities. By supporting remote work and adaptable schedules, the company empowers individuals to create a balance that allows them to succeed professionally while also prioritizing their personal well-being.
“The company’s flexibility, including remote work policies, puts control of your time in your hands, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally.”
What People Are Saying About DraftKings
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Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Company materials emphasize a hybrid/remote model with flexible start and end times that give teams control over where and when work happens. Feedback suggests distributed collaboration norms make day‑to‑day scheduling more adaptable.
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Time Off Access: Policies describe flexible or unlimited PTO, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and generous fully paid parental leave that can be taken when needed. These options provide practical avenues to step away and recharge without heavy gatekeeping.
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Wellbeing Programs: Mental‑health support via Lyra and the Calm app, along with wellness offerings like virtual yoga and fitness stipends, is highlighted as part of standard benefits. These resources are positioned to support overall wellbeing alongside a fast‑moving environment.
DraftKings's Benefits
Offers a flexible time off policy
Provides bereavement leave
Provides paid holidays
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
DraftKings hosts company outings annually.
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers fitness stipend
DraftKings offers U.S. employees up to $300 per year in fitness reimbursement.
Offers wellness programs
Partners with nonprofits
We partner with the Red Cross, United Way, The Arbor Day Foundation, Women's Sports Foundation, VetsinTech, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation.
Provides onsite meditation space
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
DraftKings teammates volunteer and give back to local organizations such as Sleep In Heavenly Peace, Project Marilyn, and Spread the Word Nevada.
Provides recreational clubs
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
DraftKings provides team members with a flexible work schedule that includes flexible start and end times.
Utilizes a hybrid work model
