From the start of remote working, we've made sure employees feel informed, connected, and supported. We’re sharing best practices with our managers about virtual communication and conducting monthly companywide surveys. We’ve organized creative Zoom meetings that include dance parties, a speaker series, and scavenger hunts. We also launched LinkedIn Learning so employees can build additional skills. Our employees are feeling positive about their work experience: Ninety percent say they’re just as (or more!) productive as when they were in the office.

At Dataiku, we strive every day to nurture a culture that puts our people first. With offices and employees spread around the globe, this can be a challenge. Our CEO turned that challenge into an opportunity by appointing a global head of culture to cultivate a sense of belonging and shared experience among team members, while instituting an awareness education program that empowered employees to celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

To care for our customers and their needs, it is essential to take care of ourselves. We offer unlimited PTO and encourage each staff member to use their time off to disconnect, gain perspective, and focus on their overall well-being. Biyearly, we gather all 50-plus employees at a single location to connect, problem-solve, and brainstorm. If we reach our goals for the year, the entire company is rewarded with a trip to the beach. Some companies celebrate their sales representatives; we work hard to appreciate everyone’s contributions to our success.

We take time to celebrate our employees. On their first anniversary, they receive a $1,500 travel voucher and a poster detailing all the reasons their co-workers value them. On their second anniversary, they get a roller derby jersey with their nickname on the back. We've done some great hiring, and our team members always impress us with how quickly they grow. We have a quarterly performance review where employees review their managers and a biweekly happy hour where everyone gets a budget and is assigned a different person to order dinner or drinks for.

We are a self-motivated, positive, passionate, and competitive group of people. We put an emphasis on being ourselves, being curious, growing together, and being human. We believe diverse perspectives foster a healthier work environment and enable us to find the best solutions for our customers. We are constantly learning and improving our software and how we work. We push one another to do better and deliver a great experience for our customers. We are generous with our time to help teammates and kind even when providing tough feedback.