Coupa

Ann Arbor
Total Offices: 3
2,500 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Coupa?

Coupa Employee Perspectives

Coupa’s approach to work-life balance and well-being goes beyond flexibility, emphasizing the importance of connection, community and time to recharge. By creating opportunities for employees to step away from daily responsibilities and engage with one another, the company fosters a more balanced and energized workplace. These moments help strengthen relationships, support mental well-being and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture:

“I love that Coupa as a company supports different events that bring people together and allows us to disconnect from our day-to-day jobs. Office events are crucial for building stronger teams, boosting morale, and enhancing our office culture.”

Liene Atrena
Liene Atrena, Workplace Experience Manager
From the article: Careers | Life In Dublin

Coupa’s approach to work-life balance reflects a deep understanding of the diverse responsibilities employees carry outside of work. The company fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals—especially those balancing family and career—feel empowered to grow professionally without sacrificing personal priorities. This commitment to flexibility and empowerment helps create a culture where both career ambitions and personal fulfillment can thrive:

“As a proud mother and Army wife, I understand the delicate juggle between family commitments and professional aspirations. We value female empowerment and leadership in a nurturing environment that promotes professional growth and personal fulfillment.”

Sanyo Rai
Sanyo Rai, Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition, India
From the article: Careers | Life In India

Coupa Employee Reviews

“My day-to-day at Coupa is dynamic and engaging. I start by collaborating with my team to tackle quality assurance tasks and ensure our cloud services run smoothly. Throughout the day, we balance work with fun—playing games and enjoying healthy conversations over lunch.”

Aditya Maheshwari
Aditya Maheshwari, Sr. Software Engineer, Cloud
Aditya Maheshwari, Sr. Software Engineer, Cloud

What People Are Saying About Coupa

  • Flexible Scheduling: Flexible scheduling is emphasized, enabling people to manage their own hours across time zones, attend to personal needs during the day, and complete tasks on self-set schedules. This autonomy helps many maintain balance in a global operating model.
  • Time Off Access: Unlimited PTO is described as genuinely accessible when goals are met, and company Wellness Days encourage stepping away to recharge. These practices provide practical avenues for rest rather than just policy on paper.
  • Supportive Culture: Teams are often portrayed as collaborative and helpful, sharing burdens to keep workloads sustainable. A healthy work-life balance and supportive workplace environment are called out across multiple roles.

Coupa's Benefits

Allows employees to take a day off for their birthday

Offers generous PTO

Offers paid volunteer time

Coupa employees are granted 40 hours of VTO (volunteer time off) annually.

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

Provides wellness days

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Offers a remote work program

You don’t need a desk in an office to be part of something big. You just need a seat at the (virtual) table—and the ambition to shape what’s next.