At Code 42, every employee receives stock options as part of their compensation package — making every employee an owner. Last year, we initiated a virtual onboarding process and created a fully remote in-house leadership program. We now also have all-hands meetings, as well as a dedicated Slack channel through which employees can ask questions of our CEO. We’ve demonstrated a commitment to DEI through concrete goals for a more equitable organization, the formation of a BIPOC employees affinity group and an internal initiative to raise awareness about all types of disabilities — visible and invisible.

As we have grown, we have retained our family-like atmosphere. We believe in open communication. Management asks new employees to document their observations for their first 30 days and takes their notes seriously, as an outside perspective is often key to making improvements at the company. During the pandemic, we have held weekly virtual meetings for updates, observations, and feedback; virtual happy hours; and a Halloween parking lot party. For our virtual holiday party, team members received personalized gifts and were recognized for their contributions.

At Confidant, we provide a collaborative and supportive work environment, as well as ample time off, a combination that affords our staff the opportunity to consistently produce the highest caliber of work. We offer our team a very attractive benefits and perks package for a small agency, including bonus pay, a 4 percent matching 401(k), 100 percent company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 20 paid vacation days, five paid sick days, 14 weeks of parental leave, free Citibike memberships, cellphone reimbursement, and more.

For us, culture is everything. We're a true meritocracy. The best ideas for marketing, selling, and building products win the day, regardless of whom they come from. We find ways to go above and beyond in expressing gratitude to our employees, including unexpected cash or gift card payments and stock option grants. We host office parties (both physical and virtual) to keep us all connected. Our culture leads to better ideas being implemented faster, as well as low employee turnover.

At Contentstack, we know employees feel valued when they are heard. We offer many opportunities for team members to provide feedback and have open discussions about ways leadership can improve. Employees are encouraged to offer their ideas and constructive criticism, which improves employee trust and satisfaction, resulting in a 96 percent retention rate. We value diversity and know a more diverse staff leads to more innovative ideas and improved performance. We also offer frequent growth opportunities for our team members to gain new skills both professionally and personally.