We’re problem solvers, explorers and knowledge seekers – always asking, “What if?” At SAS, your curiosity matters – whether you’re developing algorithms, sharing stories, or answering critical questions. Curiosity is one of our core values, and it influences everything we do here at SAS – even the art that adorns
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Over the last few weeks, the world has experienced unprecedented events. The current situation with COVID-19 continues to develop rapidly, and it’s requiring parents to think outside the box to solve problems – from home. With their new, sometimes invasive co-workers. Their kids. Parents don’t cease to be parents when
Written by Alfred Liu, SAS China R&D Alfred Liu, Head of SAS China Research and Development, shares his story about working through the coronavirus outbreak in China, tips for others going through it and his hopes for a return to normal life soon. The Coronavirus Hits On Dec. 31, when
Over the last few weeks, the world has experienced unprecedented events. The current situation with COVID-19 is developing rapidly, and it’s requiring people around the world think outside the box to creatively solve problems – from home. Remote working may be a change for some, and it can be hard
It’s Employee Appreciation Day! We appreciate our employees every day, but Employee Appreciation Day presents an extra opportunity to recognize our people for all they do. Our employees span across divisions, geographies and job functions – but they all play an important part in our mission to empower and inspire
Assessing a company from the outside can be tricky business – but it shouldn’t be. That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain on the #saslife. From our values to our vision for the future, we’re giving a transparent look at what it’s really like to work here. At SAS, it’s
"Why are we doing this?" No matter who you are, that’s a question you’ve likely asked yourself more than once. Whether as a child receiving instruction from your parents, or as adults contemplating the reason behind decisions made at work, we are curious by nature. We all carry this innate
We know that the job search can be stressful, and we want your application and interview experience to be a great one. Here’s a look at what to expect from our hiring process – from application to your first day. 1. Apply! Our application process is designed to be simple and transparent. Check
Assessing a company from the outside can be tricky business – but it shouldn’t be. That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain on the #saslife. From our values to our vision for the future, we’re giving a transparent look at what it’s really like to work here. We kicked off
At SAS, curiosity is one of our values, it’s in our DNA and an important piece of our history. Our people use their curiosity every day to answer critical questions, create meaningful customer experiences and make the world a better place. They’re the ones writing SAS’ story, and we want
At SAS, we recognize and appreciate the valuable skills and experience that veterans, active military and military families bring to our workforce. We honor the service of military families, and actively support our employees in their transition from the military to the civilian corporate work environment. Our own Dan Schaub
Assessing a company from the outside can be tricky business – but it shouldn’t be. That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain on the #saslife. From our values to our vision and (almost) everything in between, we’re giving a transparent look at what it’s really like to work here. Our values aren’t
We’re proud of our unique company culture that spans across offices, divisions and geographies. It’s one of the reasons SAS was recently named among the top workplaces in the world by Fortune’s Great Place to Work! If you’re curious about what it is that makes SAS such a great place
At SAS, we recognize and appreciate the valuable skills and experience that veterans, active military and military families bring to our workforce. We honor the service of military families, and actively support our employees in their transition from the military to the civilian corporate work environment. Today, hear about how
SAS has always focused on the employee experience, and it’s been a part of our founder’s philosophy since day one. It may sound cliché today, but when we started this trend over 40 years ago, others noticed. Jim Goodnight, our founder and CEO has always said, “If you treat people
This is a part of a series of posts where we interview employees around the company to explore career journeys at SAS. We're excited to show you what career development, growth, and opportunity looks like within our company. You can read all the posts here. Keisha Simpson's 17-year journey with
You may have heard the saying that to achieve success, it’s necessary to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Stepping outside your comfort zone can be challenging, but our own Andrea Horn, Manager of Supplier Diversity, takes that saying to heart when it comes to growing her career! I sat down
I’m Tahseen (better known as Tazz around the SAS Africa offices) and I am a recent intern-turned-permanent SAS employee in the Customer Advisory Academy! My interest in the field of analytics coupled with the attractive internship opportunity brought me to SAS, and I’m so glad it did! The internship was
College graduates are eager to switch the tassel from student to professional, but a career for young professionals today requires more than a place to use their skills and pay the bills. Pauline Ashcraft, a Senior Associate Business Operations Specialist for SAS, knows what it means to find a career
At SAS, our values influence everything we do, from the software we create to how we interact with the communities around us. They also inspire our employees to be curious and think outside the box – and our own Tim Wilson, Director of Patents, is no exception! He’s a lawyer,
A lot of employers claim to have wonderful work/life balance, and say they support their employees and families. While that may be true, it doesn’t ring truer than it does at SAS. I’ve never felt more supported as someone who struggled to become a mother. When I finally did become
You know those movies where the two friends learn only years later that the perfect relationship they were looking for was right in front of them the whole time? It’s been kind of the same for me during my time here at SAS... well, minus the romance. When I joined
We know the internship search can be stressful, and we want your application and interview experience with us to be a great one! Here’s a complete look at what to expect from our intern hiring process – from application to your first day. 1. Apply! If you’re interested in interning
A technology company that places a high value on art. Beyond SAS’ workplace culture, benefits and leadership in the analytics market, it was the company’s emphasis and appreciation toward the arts that first caught Jessica Peter’s attention. Jessica first learned about SAS from the comfort of her living room. During
In July 1984 I was a public health nurse assigned to Willow Spring, Holly Springs and Fuquay, bustling between three public schools, home health visits, and a clinic on Fuquay Avenue that shared space with the local DMV office—a small white frame house divided in half to provide two essential
It’s National Intern Day! Created by WayUp, National Intern Day is a holiday dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the future leaders of the world: Interns. At SAS, we feel like every day should be Intern Day, but National Intern Day presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the unique value interns
If you're curious what makes SAS a great workplace, one answer always rises to the top - our people. It's no secret that the people who work here are some of the best and brightest - not to mention the most passionate, accountable, authentic and curious people you'll ever meet. And at SAS, Your
Here’s something you should know about Marvio Portela: He’s the kind of leader who’s not afraid to admit making a mistake. “I have had more than one life at SAS,” said Marvio, who explained that his first career at SAS began in 2010. “SAS is a place where you can
At SAS, we’re proud to have a multidimensional and multi-generational workforce. Our CEO, Dr. Jim Goodnight, says it best: “We believe a diverse workforce brings unique talents and inspires teams to create software that changes the world. Great minds don’t always think alike, so we make it a priority to
I never took calculus. I can’t code. I have no industry expertise in supply chains or Basel III. My most lengthy study of AI is watching Bernard reanimate Dolores on Westworld. Based on the above, you could make the argument that I have no place in an analytics company. But