We're guided by a long-term strategy that cascades through the company and gives each individual a stake and a purpose in the company's success. All employees publish a personal goal they'd like to achieve and are encouraged to pursue that goal no matter where it takes them. Our managers set high expectations, celebrate amazing work and help our employees fail fast and recover faster. When the company pivoted to remote work in 2020, we made sure everyone felt safe and included in company events, no matter where they worked.

We put people first and make sure our employees feel connected. For each of our employees, there is a member of senior leadership assigned to routinely check in and get to know them. When the pandemic made essentials like diapers, peanut butter, and baby formula scarce, we created a pantry at the home office where employees could find what they needed. Our inclusion coalition tackles racial injustices and has created a code of conduct for employees, partners, and suppliers. Our unique management practices promote cross-department collaboration, self-determination, and career growth.

We believe in setting every employee up for success through robust training in all facets of our company. To further support our employees, we emphasize the importance of work-life balance, offering PTO, paid leave, and flexible work arrangements. We also offer home office stipends and benefits for employees working remotely. Our employee assistance program provides free, confidential advice on subjects ranging from mental health to personal finance. We also support our local community of Syracuse, New York, through charitable giving, sponsorships, and volunteer hours.

Three core values drive every decision at the company: Prioritize people, create impact, and dream big. We have a workspace at the WeWork building in Kansas City where cold brew and vanilla lattes flow freely. Team members can work from home three days each week, and every Tuesday and Thursday they enjoy lunch together at local restaurants. The benefits package includes generous profit sharing, 401(k), health care, a monthly fitness stipend, a monthly home cleaning service stipend, and compensation for volunteering with a nonprofit.

We've known how to work remotely since our founding. So when Covid hit, we had the experience and flexibility to relieve the pressures that the new reality imposed on our employees. We set up daily Zoom calls not for our team members, but for their kids. Art, music and sign-language courses engaged the kids and let our "Ants" take care of business. Creativity and generosity like this are what make us unique, and they fuel the successes we achieve every day.