Elastic: Goodie Winner (2026 Bestie Award)

The Bestie Award (less than 5,000 employees)

🏆 For best-in-class approach and overall impact

At Elastic, purpose isn’t just part of onboarding, it’s one of the first choices a new hire makes. When offered standard swag or Benevity Bucks to donate, more than 80% choose to give, setting the tone from day one. With 3,800 employees across 40+ countries, Elastic has built a program for distributed teams: 40 hours of paid volunteer time, $2,000 in donation matching, and virtual challenges that connect employees globally. In 2025, 80% of Elasticians engaged, group volunteering rose 154%, and Giving Tuesday participation grew 90% year over year. Elastic’s Candidate NPS is 93 and the top reason candidates accept offers isn’t compensation - it’s culture.