We have adopted an inverted structure, in which our CEO sits at the bottom of the organization, supporting the executive team and employees by removing obstacles to success. The employees, at the top of the organization, are empowered to make decisions, take action, and drive change. We support our employees with a virtual learning platform, a six-month manager development program, and a workshop on navigating remote work arrangements. We continually invest in our culture with global employee programs that delve into communication styles, advance diversity and inclusion, connect new hires with mentors, and drive volunteer initiatives.

Our shared values of trust, generosity, and collaboration are the foundation for our company culture. This means offering opportunities for team members to connect personally and supporting our employees professionally with opportunities to attend conferences and explore new trends. By intentionally hiring staff who are collaborative, passionate, and friendly, we've built a culture that supports these values. We offer WFH flexibility, so employees can get work done wherever they feel most comfortable, and offer generous PTO so employees can care for themselves and their families.

We put culture first by centering our core values in the hiring process and our daily work. We care deeply about our patients, colleagues, and community. We believe that humility is a source of strength, and we value curiosity and are committed to learning. We believe everyone is worthy, deserving of love, kindness, and respect. We do all this in service of our mission: to help those with chronic kidney disease live their best lives.

At Crisp, we constantly ask ourselves, "Would our parents be proud of what we're doing?" Our mission is to answer that question with a yes as we strive every day to reduce global food waste. Our culture drives that mission. We have the independence to work asynchronously and not get hung up on internal emails or excessive weekly meetings. When we do get together, it's for meditation or happy hours or to welcome new colleagues through our buddy system. Crisp believes in treating team members with respect and, in return, expecting the best from our people.

We introduce candidates to our values during the hiring process, and the conversation continues in onboarding. New hires meet one-on-one with our CEO to discuss our values in depth. We reconnect with our culture during an annual retreat, where we strategize about our company mission and vision and give employees the chance to connect with their co-workers outside of work. We value employee development and strive to offer accelerated career advancement whenever we can.