Employees say:
"Our culture allows for a great deal of security and freedom. I can make mistakes without worrying for my job, and they are always met with concern rather than discipline. I am able to relax and be myself in the office. Management takes time out of the workday to celebrate small and large milestones several times a quarter, meaning there is always some event to look forward to. I feel cared about and provided for both personally and professionally every day. All that to say, I am only in my early 20s and hope to retire from here."
Employees say:
"The company truly cares about our team members. Everyone is encouraged to succeed with help from managers and other team members. The leadership team does a great job of ensuring that the team is rewarded. Every new idea is given consideration, and every viable avenue is explored. David Weekley Homes offers a variety of ways to give back to the community, with back-to-school drives and blood drives in the office, but also with opportunities to help build beds for kids in need. We are all striving for a goal of Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives."
Employees say: "You are treated like a family member, not a number. Birthdays, anniversaries, accomplishments are all recognized by management. Great for keeping morale at its highest."
Employees say:
"David Weekley Homes truly cares about us as team members! They make it safe for you to have honest conversations and give honest feedback. They provide us a fun but productive environment. Integrity is key to this company and what's made me work here for over 32 years! I have always felt if I worked hard and satisfied customers I would be rewarded both financially and personally. I can't imagine working for another home builder."
Employees say:
"The culture is everything to this company and it really shows. People like to say 'we are a family here' as a negative and could be a toxic environment, but we truly are a family here and care about everyone and everything going on in their lives. I am proud to be a DWH employee and hope to spend the rest of my career here."
Employees say:
"When I first started here, I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop because everyone was so welcoming and willing to help/teach/answer what I perceived as dumb questions I had, but it never did, and it will not. Apparently this is how everyone is all the time. It's wild, and literally all my friends who hear stories about my coworkers and managers tell me constantly how insanely lucky I am to work here."
Employees say:
"David Weekley is an amazing place to work. I feel proud to tell people I work here not only because of our home quality, but the way we give back to our community and our employees."
David Weekley Homes is one of the largest privately held single-family homebuilders in the U.S. and operates in 19 markets. As the housing market struggles with a dearth of buyers and sellers amid the highest mortgage rates in decades, David Weekley Homes dropped 33 spots from last year’s ranking to 2024.
Employees who have been with the company for a year are eligible for a 10% discount up to $40,000 on a David Weekley home, a service that extends to immediate family members. The discount has been used by almost 900 employees as of December 2023, amounting to $28.6 million in savings. Also, employees who have been with the company for over two years are eligible to join its employee stock ownership plan. After retiring, employee-owners receive their account value in five annual installments. As of July 2023, there are 1,135 employee-owners at David Weekley.
The Marketplace Chaplains USA program is active in all 19 of David Weekley’s markets and provides free assistance for employees and their families seeking help with personal or familial issues.
The largest privately held, single-family homebuilder in America keeps its workforce happy by celebrating employees' success and sharing profits.
- Team members come together for quarterly Excellence Meetings, to share best practices within the company and recognize employee achievements.
- Full-time employees with 10 continuous years of service are eligible for a sabbatical and a $2,000 grant.
- A portion of the company’s profits is shared with team members, allowing them to choose where they’d like to spend or invest the money. In 2021, $15 million in profits was shared with employees.
- David Weekley Homes’ CEO personally emails team members on their birthdays and work anniversaries.
- “Everyone goes above and beyond for their coworkers,” one employee said. “This company as a whole values family and understands the importance of a work-life balance.”
Employees say:
"They're always looking for way to enhance our lives, whether that's through work environment, providing more opportunities at work, company trips, or ensuring financial security for its team members."
Employees say:
"The company goes above and beyond in almost every way possible. You can tell they really care about you as an employee. They trust you to get your work done and you never feel guilty about having to leave early for a medical appointment, or to pick your kid up from school. They trust you to get your work done while maintaining a normal personal life. The 401K match is great, and the fact that you become an owner in the company after two years is really special."
Employees say:
"When I first started here, I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop because everyone was so welcoming and willing to help/teach/answer what I perceived as dumb questions I had, but it never did and it will not. Apparently this is how everyone is all the time. It's wild, and literally all my friends who hear stories about my coworkers and managers tell me constantly how insanely lucky I am to work here. I don't plan on leaving."
Employees say:
"The company goes above and beyond in almost every way possible. You can tell they really care about you as an employee. They trust you to get your work done, and you never feel guilty about having to leave early for a medical appointment, or to pick your kid up from school. They trust you to get your work done while maintaining a normal home/personal life. The 401 (k) match is great, and the fact that you become an owner in the company after two years is really special."
