Curious about what it’s really like to work at HARMAN? Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or just want a behind-the-scenes look at our people, culture, and innovations — the HARMAN Talent Community is your all-access pass. When you sign up, you’ll receive: • Stories from the people driving our tech and transformation • News and insights about our teams, tech and global impact • A look at how your talents could take center stage at HARMAN It’s a simple way to stay inspired, informed, and connected with HARMAN — no application needed. Ready to take a closer look? Join the HARMAN Talent Community today. We’re excited to connect with you and support your journey toward reaching your full potential. HARMAN Talent Acquisition Team
On April 1, 2025, Christian Sobottka stepped into his new role as President and CEO of HARMAN! Christian brings over 25 years of global automotive experience and has been a driving force in transforming our Automotive Division with a focus on product innovation and next-gen in-cabin experiences. Under his leadership, we’re excited to accelerate our momentum across automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. We also extend a heartfelt thank you to Michael Mauser, who leaves behind a remarkable 27-year legacy – from guiding HARMAN through our acquisition by Samsung to achieving record growth. We wish him all the best in his next adventure! Christian is deeply committed to empowering employees, encouraging career growth, and building on our culture of innovation. At HARMAN, we’re not just building technology – we’re building careers, and we’re doing it together. Here’s to the future. Let’s shape it – together.
At HARMAN, diversity is our guiding principle. We believe that by embracing our differences, we can unlock endless possibilities and drive innovation forward. Our employee resource groups support shaping a culture where every voice of our diverse workforce is heard and valued: • HARMAN Women's Network • HARMAN Black Professionals Network • HARMAN Pride Inclusive practices are at the core of our interviewing, leading, mentoring, and training processes. We are engaging more young women in STEM fields and leveraging the diversity of thought among future innovators. Join us as we work towards building a workplace where diversity is not just embraced but celebrated.
At HARMAN, we're proud to celebrate and recognize the work and the contributions of those who set us apart on #EmployeeAppreciationDay and every day. From creativity and talent to unwavering dedication and collaborative spirit, our colleagues are the backbone of HARMAN. On Employee Appreciation Day and every other day, we embrace the transformative power of gratitude because, ultimately, appreciation builds a healthy culture, which is the foundation for our collective success in delivering cutting-edge connectivity solutions to our customers worldwide. By fostering a culture of appreciation, we create a workplace where our employees are happier, more engaged, and motivated to contribute to our shared success. Learn more about how we're recognizing and celebrating our colleagues' efforts.
At HARMAN, we encourage and champion innovation and thinking outside the box. This quest for breaking new ground led us to win 10 CES 2024 Innovation awards! Our new JBL Authentics 500 was awarded "Best of Innovation" in Headphones & Personal Audio category. The Dolby Atmos sound, retro design, and the industry-first built-in dual voice assistants set this smart home speaker apart from the other nominees. HARMAN's CES Innovation Honorees include: - JBL Authentics 200 - JBL Authentics 300 - JBL Authentics 500 - JBL Soundgear Frames - JBL New Club Series Speakers - ARCAM Radia A25 Integrated Amplifier - Harman Kardon Allure Essential (UI/UX) - Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 Lighting Experience (UI/UX) - JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds Never satisfied with the status quo, our teams thrive on creating ground-breaking products. Our culture of innovation has won us 632 design and technology awards in the past 10 years, making HARMAN’s family of brands the most lauded in the world. Learn more about these recent achievements:
As the end of 2024 is almost here, it's time for HARMAN’s Month of Thanks. While showing appreciation for colleagues year-round is an important part of HARMAN’s culture, in December, we place specific focus on this. All employees are asked to pause, reflect and express our gratitude to one another for all of the hard work and support given over the course of the year, and we give back to our local communities. For Month of Thanks, we encourage all our employees to acknowledge those who have positively influenced their journey this year by: • Sending their colleagues eThanks cards or points using our internal recognition platform, BE BRILLIANT. • Giving them a shoutout on social media. Additionally, we support the well-being of our local communities across the globe. • Employees are invited to attend HARMAN’s Season of Giving Gratitude Summit where we learn about the science behind gratitude’s effects and offer insights into recognition best practices. • We encourage our employees to convert their BE BRILLIANT Points to support a nonprofit. • HARMAN International is partnering with Charity Miles, so every mile walked, ran, or biked by our employees is turned into money for their chosen nonprofit organizations. This year, HARMAN is doubling the miles donated to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) by our employees. By fostering a culture of gratitude, we not only enhance workplace performance but also support overall growth in many ways.
At HARMAN, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are built into our core values, driven from the top, and embedded within our day-to-day operations and culture, as working in an inclusive environment increases the overall well-being and sense of belonging of our employees. With this in mind, HARMAN implemented the DE&I Learning Journey 2.0, a self-guided curriculum available to all employees and tailored to their specific role in the organization. The Learning Journey offers training and guidance through customized tracks for leaders, HR professionals, and all HARMAN ambassadors/employees. By enrolling in the DE&I Learning Journey, our employees: • Get educated on DE&I and learn how to apply it within their team starting day one; • Get a better understanding of how to act inclusively and understand how to manage unconscious bias; • Complete the training and get certified for their DE&I skills. Learn more about DE&I Learning Journey 2.0:
The brilliant, creative, and hard-working people who come to work each day at HARMAN are at the heart of everything we do. By continuously bringing their bold ideas, big-picture goals and entrepreneurial commitment to the table, our employees allow us to deliver on our commitments to each other, our customers, our partners, and our communities. The past two years have accelerated the evolution of the modern workplace, and our employees globally have shown they can embrace and thrive in these transformative times. As a global leader in audio technologies, no one better understands the power and importance of listening than we do at HARMAN, and listening to and receiving constructive feedback from our employees has always been a top priority. We embraced the calls for increased workplace flexibility, and reflective of the ongoing cultural revolution of our organization, we are delighted to share our new global workplace policy: HARMAN Flex. Learn more about HARMAN Flex: https://news.harman.com/blog/introducing-harman-flex-strengthening-workplace-flexibility-for-our-people-globally
