At Chamberlain Group (CG), the mission of becoming the leader in intelligent access guides every choice — and according to Director of HR Transformation Kate Salada, that makes decision-making simple yet effective.
“If something adds complexity without adding value, we rethink it,” she said.
What does Chamberlain Group do?
An “intelligent access” company, CG makes it easier and more secure to get into homes, buildings and garages by using intelligent technology.
Already a market leader in hardware and smart home technology, CG’s growth has only accelerated since its acquisition by Blackstone in 2021, an investment that established CG as a tech-enabled platform company with global scale potential. Now, the company’s products are used in 50 million homes and counting, and its technology has expanded into delivery logistics, automotive connectivity and smart home ecosystems.
And CG is just getting started.
In 2026 and beyond, Salada said the vision of “making access simple and secure” means doubling down on a culture of creativity, passion and innovation, and ensuring employees have ample opportunities for growth and connection.
How CG Supports a Values-Driven Culture Through Structures and Programs
At CG, “ONETEAM,” the company’s culture of shared ownership and collaboration, isn’t just a tagline, but a “cultural expectation.”
CG’s values — “Creative,” “Bold,” “Passionate,” “Authentic” and “Fun” — drive the ONETEAM philosophy, and according to Salada, their effectiveness stems from how they were created. Leaders from HR and corporate communications came together with team members from across the company and across levels to define the values, ensuring they accurately reflected the nature of CG’s culture.
Salada said these values are treated as observable behaviors and are implemented across the employee experience, including during performance conversations where employee influence is measured. They also come up in the employee-driven recognition programs where team members are celebrated for putting these values into action during all-company town hall meetings.
“The goal is to ensure that our structures make it easy and natural for people to live our values daily,” Salada said.
How Team Culture Works at Chamberlain Group
Salada’s goal as a leader is to create a culture where high performance and the ONETEAM mindset go hand in hand.
“That means we’re clear about outcomes, honest about tradeoffs, supportive when work gets hard, we lean into challenges, and we have open lines of communication so we can all get better at what we do every day,” she said.
Salada believes that culture is created through “small, repeatable moments,” from the ways in which meetings are held to how big decisions are made. That’s why she encourages team members to embrace CG’s values in every interaction and recognize when these behaviors are exemplified.
On a day-to-day basis, Salada said she normalizes creating space for constructive and honest conversations, grounded in respect and positive intent. In practice, this means listening to different perspectives, being open to questions and feedback, and letting data guide decision-making.
“That’s essential when you are driving transformation work, because the job is to challenge the current state, identify what could be, and align on the best option that will move the needle,” Salada said. “If people don’t feel safe doing that, you don’t get innovation; you get compliance and ultimately stagnation.”
How CG Supports Employee Growth and Professional Development
At CG, employee growth isn’t left to chance. Salada said employee programs are designed to help team members excel while making new connections.
The company’s leadership development approach, for example, equips leaders at all levels with insights from executive leaders as well as training and tools that exemplify CG’s vision, culture and values. Some of the approach’s focus areas include: building trust as the foundation of a high-performing team; teaching leaders to act as coaches and challenge employees in ways that are growth and impact focused; and using insights from engagement surveys to help team members shape and evolve the culture.
Business resource groups also shape company culture and employee development. Salada’s HR team supports these groups, ensuring the BRG programming aligns with CG’s ONETEAM philosophy. In 2025, BRG programs included opportunities like speed mentoring, cross-functional networking, career development initiatives — including an “Own Your Career” series — and volunteering events.
It’s not all business all the time, though.
CG also hosts events tied to well-being and community that bring employees together outside of their day-to-day work, strengthening interpersonal relationships and cultivating a shared sense of pride.
“The cultural connection is this: ‘Simple and secure’ starts with trust,” she said. “When people feel connected, recognized and cared for, it unlocks their potential, and they’re more willing to take the smart risks that drive innovation.”
“When people feel connected, recognized and cared for, it unlocks their potential, and they’re more willing to take the smart risks that drive innovation.”
How Careers at Chamberlain Group Enable Fast Learning and Leadership Growth
For Salada, the greatest benefit of building a career at CG is that it allows you to do meaningful work with people who are constantly striving to be better and more innovative.
“People are encouraged to bring ideas, challenge assumptions and collaborate across the business to achieve our vision,” Salada said.
This sort of ownership is rare, she added, and means employees often get pulled into cross-functional problem-solving that leads to fast learning and leadership skills before they have the title.
With ONETEAM values that define what “great” looks like in every role, CG offers its people a workplace where everyone is empowered to challenge assumptions, push through obstacles, and ultimately, drive change.
“The vision gives us purpose, and the values give us permission to lead from any seat,” Salada said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chamberlain Group do?
Chamberlain Group is an intelligent access company that develops technology to make it easier and more secure to access homes, buildings and garages. Its products are used in millions of homes and extend into areas like delivery logistics, automotive connectivity and smart home ecosystems.
What is Chamberlain Group’s company culture like?
Chamberlain Group’s culture is centered on its ONETEAM philosophy, which emphasizes shared ownership, collaboration and living values like being creative, bold, passionate, authentic and fun. The culture is reinforced through open communication, respect, recognition programs and everyday behaviors that encourage innovation, trust and teamwork.
How does Chamberlain Group support employee growth?
Chamberlain Group supports employee growth through leadership development programs, business resource groups and initiatives like speed mentoring, cross-functional networking and career development series. Employees are encouraged to take ownership, collaborate across teams and develop leadership skills through real-world problem-solving and learning opportunities.
