In the past two years, we have been working in ways we never thought possible. Sitting in our kitchens, our dining rooms, and even our bedrooms, we learned to connect virtually with our teammates and customers. We maintained productivity during a global health and economic crisis through our resiliency, creativity, and agility.
Throughout this crisis, we discovered a lot about our own work styles and needs. As a result, we created a flexible workplace strategy that empowers employees to take the flexibility they need while balancing business needs. We have reimagined our headquarters, reached incredible company milestones from our home offices, and above all, learned a lot about how we can successfully work together and thrive in this remote world.
Carrie Walecka, our Chief People Officer, believes empowering employees is key to business success. Carrie said:
“As a HR leader, the most important aspect is to make decisions that enable employees to do their best work. Most decisions, benefits, and policies stemming from HR should lead back to the people, and how the decision supports them and the company to be successful. Allowing people to work in whatever environment enables employees to be successful has a positive impact on Yapstone’s partners and clients, and therefore is an easy decision to make.“ - Carrie Walecka, Chief People Officer, Yapstone
What does flexible mean?
We believe that giving all employees the choice to decide how and where they work shouldn’t be an added perk or benefit - but the new normal.
Our flexible workplace strategy is designed to put our employees first by promoting greater flexibility, meeting individual needs, and advocating for a healthy work-life balance, all while maximizing productivity. All Yapstone employees will have more choice over where and how they work on a daily or weekly basis, including:
Working from home
Forget the morning commute; we consider working from home the new standard here at Yapstone. Since our company culture promotes efficiency, flexibility, and innovation, we encourage everyone to work remotely, anytime they see fit, and as much as you’d like. However, we also want our remote employees to still feel a part of the team, which is why we also have virtual coffee breaks and education sessions to help you feel connected to your colleagues wherever they’re located in the world.
Working from the office
Of course, remote working isn’t for everyone. So, the door is always open for employees who love the camaraderie and collaboration that comes with an office trip.
Our San Francisco and Ireland offices have community spaces with hotdesking that enables connection and collaboration amongst employees. Plus, a permanently assigned desk is always an option for those who wish to work in the office full time.
Working from… well, anywhere in the world
Where remote working is the new standard practice, we believe you should be free to do this anywhere – another city, county, state, or country – the choice is entirely yours! Here at Yapstone, we will always strive to accommodate your request so you can keep progressing in your career, wherever that might be. Last summer, our API Underwriting Specialist, Gloria Hartwick, spent two months working from Spain. Here's what Gloria had to say about the experience:
“Being able to work from Spain last summer not only enhanced my work/life balance but also my mental health. I knew I still needed to follow my day-to-day schedule and maintain my professional standards, which was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Working abroad actually motivated me more to hit more deadlines with less stress. With the flexible workplace policy, I’m grateful that I can spend more time with my family and friends, which I would previously only get to see a few times a year. This is what work/life balance is truly all about and I can’t wait to do it again this year.“ - Gloria Hartwick, API Underwriting Specialist, Yapstone
Do what you love, from anywhere you love
Our flexible workplace policy is designed to suit everyone’s personal work preferences, and we’re keen to accommodate the new age of digital remote working. The great news is that we have plenty of opportunities open to candidates everywhere. So, check out our available vacancies today, and join a team that values hard work, career progression, and a great work-life balance. Check out a list of our current open roles here.
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