What It's Like to Work at Motorola Solutions

What unique benefits and opportunities does Motorola Solutions offer that smaller companies might not be able to provide?

Large companies offer the benefits of small companies and more — and it all starts with impact. It can take time for startups to build brand awareness and trust. But when Motorola Solutions introduces a new product or service, it has the potential to benefit our over 100,000 customers around the world and their customers in turn, thereby increasing our reach and impact.

Another important aspect is employees, because more employees means greater diversity of talent. Because Calipsa had 50 employees, I often had to take on tasks outside my specialty, but at Motorola Solutions, I have more than 21,000 employees around the world by my side. I don’t have to learn how to write a patent or create a marketing strategy; instead, I can leverage the skills of my colleagues to help me be the absolute best at what I do.

Last but not least is something we’re extremely proud of at Motorola Solutions — our spirit of innovation, backed by a legacy of “firsts.” We believe that the next big idea can come from anyone, anywhere and at any time, and we encourage employee creativity and collaboration through events like global hackathons and technology showcases.

How does Motorola Solutions support employee growth and career advancement? 

I believe that there’s more than one way to be successful. My definition of success might be different than yours, but only you can define success for yourself. Once you identify the path to your goal, you need to have the right resources and support in place to reach it.

At Motorola Solutions, we encourage our employees to pursue their passions and potential. Members of my team have been interested in exploring new areas, and with new projects always happening across the company, it has been easy for me to find the right opportunity for them.

We also have formal rotation and mentorship programs that employees can participate in to further maximize their impact, as well as opportunities for employees to work on a task of their choosing outside their normal responsibilities. In addition, we have eight business councils, which are voluntary groups that allow employees to help shape our culture and drive business results. The councils provide opportunities for networking across functions, personal and professional development, volunteerism and more. For employees who aren’t ready to fully switch to a new project, these programs allow them to explore alternate paths for success.

How does your company ensure work-life balance and employee well-being, given its large size and resources?

Our company’s purpose is to help people be their best in the moments that matter. And we know that it’s only when we’re at our best that we can help our customers and communities be their best.

In that spirit, we provide a variety of learning and development opportunities specifically focused on well-being throughout the year. We also offer initiatives like Global Months of Service, our annual two-month “volunteer-a-thon” and, just this year, we introduced “Global 5K and Take the Day,” encouraging Motorolans to invest in their physical and mental well-being by participating in a 5K and taking a paid mental health day.

Additionally, we offer competitive benefits, global wellness and assistance programs and bonus and stock plans. But one of the things our employees love most is our flexible work environment as well as our flexible time off policy, recognizing the importance of taking time away from work when you need it, whether that’s for for sick days,  vacation or simply to recharge.