David Weekley Homes

Employees say:

"My department has a 'team day' quarterly where we leave the office and participate in a volunteer opportunity and afterwards, grab lunch together, and celebrate each others' achievements from the previous quarter. In our weekly department update meeting, we give 'shout-outs' to each other for going above and beyond on tasks for the whole team to recognize. We celebrate our birthdays, work anniversaries, and other important milestones on a daily basis. I've never felt so welcome, supported and part of a team as I do here. I've worked in many toxic environments before I came to David Weekley Homes and this place feels like I'm in my home away from home, with co-workers that feel like family. I'm blessed."

Employees say:

"I am made to feel appreciated and valued, through annual meeting acknowledgements, personal emails congratulating successes, celebrations of my birthday, work and marital anniversaries. My input is sought and acted on when appropriate, I feel I make a difference for both our team, vendors and customers."

Employees say:

"My company continuously goes above and beyond in how they support and appreciate their employees, and it truly motivates me to give my best every day. From leadership that values my contributions to a culture that encourages growth and innovation, I feel both seen and empowered. Knowing I am part of a team that invests in me makes me want to work even harder, not just for my own success but for the success of the company as a whole."

Employees say:

"My company continuously goes above and beyond in how they support and appreciate their employees, and it truly motivates me to give my best every day. From leadership that values my contributions to a culture that encourages growth and innovation, I feel both seen and empowered. Knowing I'm part of a team that invests in me makes me want to work even harder, not just for my own success but for the success of the company as a whole."

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.