Work-From-Home Interview Questions Hiring Managers Love To Ask
And What They're Looking for In Your Answers
You've been itching to ditch your office job for months and now you've finally been offered an interview with an amazing remote company.
But to make your dreams of working from anywhere are about to come true, you need to nail the interview...
1. What boundaries are you going to establish between your work and the rest of your life?
<p>Chris Severns, hiring lead at engineer hiring platform <a href="https://powertofly.com/companies/g2i" target="_blank">G2i</a>, likes to ask this question to make sure candidates won't burn out.<br></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em>"When you work onsite with a company there are certain natural boundaries already established (space, time, relationships etc) Working remotely changes that dynamic. It gives you a lot of freedom, but also can lead to suboptimal working conditions if you don't setup boundaries well. </em></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em>This is especially poignant when you work from your own home. I'm looking for a candidate to tell me about how they are going to protect their time and energy from being overrun. Some examples: I turn off Slack notifications on my phone so that I can't be interrupted while I'm off the clock. I stop work everyday at 5pm to make it to my Crossfit class. </em><em>I don't answer emails before 10am and do heads down work instead. </em></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em>It doesn't really matter as long as they have a plan and now how to stick to it."</em></p><p><strong>Think you'd be good at separating work and play? </strong>Check out G2i's <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=g2i&location=" target="_blank">remote roles</a> here.</p><p>-----</p>2. If you were in your current manager's position, what would you change about your role?
<p>Hannah Spellmeyer, Global Talent Acquisition Manager at blockchain analysis company <a href="https://powertofly.com/companies/chainalysis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chainalysis</a>, likes to ask this question to make sure candidates don't require too much handholding to succeed.</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em>"Working remotely requires a lot of self-management and autonomy. Even in our offices, we're growing so quickly that we simply don't have the time to micromanage! </em></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em>It's important to us that remote employees are capable of prioritizing effectively and escalating issues only when necessary. </em></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em>If a candidate relies heavily on detailed instructions or has never thought about how their job might be accomplished more efficiently, they may not be ready to work from home."</em><span style="background-color: initial;"></span></p><p><span style="background-color: initial;"><strong>Good at managing your own time and optimizing processes? </strong></span>Check out Chainlysis' <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=chainalysis&location=Remote" target="_blank">remote roles</a>.</p><p>-----</p>3. How do you communicate with your coworkers and how do you prefer to work?
<p>Thao-Nguyen Le, People & Operations Partner at decentralized computing platform <a href="https://powertofly.com/companies/blockstack" target="_blank">Blockstack</a>, likes to ask people who have <strong>never </strong><strong>worked remotely </strong>this question in order to understand "<a href="“What’s Your Ideal Work Environment?” Interview Question Debunked" target="_blank">what kind of work environmen</a>t they're comfortable in." <em></em></p>4. When was the last time you had conflict in a team and how did you resolve it?
<p>For folks who <em>have </em>worked remotely, Thao-Nguyen likes to ask this behavioral question to better understand candidates' communication skills and approach to teamwork. <em></em></p><p><strong>Already a remote work pro? Or confident you'd excel in a flexible work environment? </strong>Check out Blockstack's <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=blockstack&location=Remote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">remote roles</a>.<br></p><p>-----<br></p>5. How do you like to receive feedback? What’s that hardest piece of feedback you’ve ever received and how did you handle it?
<p><span style="background-color: initial;">At PowerToFly, we love feedback, so this question is a must for anyone who might join our team. Our Senior Manager of Marketing & Community, Lauren Hagerty, explains:</span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em><span style="background-color: initial;">"</span><span style="background-color: initial;">When you work remotely, communication can be one of the biggest challenges, and it's challenging enough to give feedback in-person, let alone from the other side of the world. At PowerToFly, we consider all feedback a gift. This question gives the interviewee the opportunity to prove that they, too, see feedback from a growth perspective and not something that should be taken negatively. </span></em></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><span style="background-color: initial;"><em>The more vulnerability they show in admitting to an actual problem that was tough for them to deal with, the better. Then you can talk them through how they took it, how they responded etc. You're looking for whether they were able to fix the problem."</em></span><span></span></p><p><strong>Do you love feedback, any way you can get it? </strong>Check out our <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=powertofly&location=" target="_blank">open roles</a>!<br></p><p>-----</p>6. Short (Paid!) Projects
<p>Okay, so this isn't really a question, but it is a very common ask in interviews for remote roles!</p><p><a href="https://powertofly.com/companies/duckduckgo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DuckDuckGo</a> is working towards creating the world's most trusted search engine... but they're also growing their fully remote team. And they know that one of the best ways to see whether someone will do well working from home - or anywhere - is just to see how they work!</p><p>As William Connor from DuckDuckGo's People Ops team explains: </p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em>"Here at DuckDuckGo, we have a unique hiring process that assesses each candidate by evaluating all of our must-have candidate criteria via short paid projects instead of interview questions or quizzes. </em></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em>We like to let the work speak for itself, which includes asynchronous communication, meeting timeline expectations, and project management. </em></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><em>If a candidate succeeds during these project phases, they move on to running their own project internally, which gives both the company and the candidate the insight necessary to determine if they can be successful working from home and fit within our organization."</em></p><p><strong>Want to let your work speak for itself? </strong>Check out DuckDuckGo's open <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=duckduckgo&location=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">remote roles</a>.<br></p>Remote Work Resources For Employees And Employers
Best Work-From-Home Companies 2019
14 Companies Offering Flexibility Without Skimping on Professional Development, Compensation, or Benefits
At one of my previous companies, I was part of a four person team where three of us worked from the office, and the fourth worked from home. Initially, I was envious of my work-from-home colleague. I pictured her lounging in her PJs all day, while I literally sat next to my boss, wondering whether he'd see me (or care) if I checked Facebook.
1. Zapier (Fully Remote Team)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNjUzMS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MjQyMDEyNn0.dYdR9m-8xjOe-1IopefEGPm8ydl9RI1aJanfXaTt74k/img.jpg?width=600&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&height=600" id="25297" width="600" height="600" data-rm-shortcode-id="7c93d0a5fff937d471e815b61c7dc24e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p> <strong>What They Do</strong><br> </p><ul> <li>Zapier helps people across the world automate the boring and tedious parts of their job by helping everyone connect the web applications they already use and love.</li> </ul><p> <strong>Why We Like Them</strong> </p><p> Their team is the essence of remote work - living and working across 15+ countries. They meet as a team during annual retreats and discuss everything from their hiring process to team dynamics to combatting unintentional bias. You can read more about their diversity and inclusion efforts <a href="https://zapier.com/jobs/working-on-diversity-and-inclusivity/" target="_blank">here</a>. Plus, they offer: </p><ul> <li>Competitive salary (<strong>they </strong><strong>don't use remote as an excuse to pay less!</strong>)</li> <li>Profit sharing</li> <li>2 annual company retreats to awesome places</li> <li>14 weeks paid leave for new parents</li> <li>Unlimited vacation policy (2 weeks REQUIRED!)</li> </ul><p> <strong>Who They're Looking For</strong> </p><ul> <li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/187130" target="_blank">Product Manager</a>, <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/195673" target="_blank">Premier Customer Champion</a>, and <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=zapier&location=" target="_blank">More</a>!</li></ul><div class="ptf-cta js-cta-follow-company-zapier"><div class="cta-body flex"><div class="left"><div class="cta-content"> </div> </div> </div> </div><style> .cta-form-follow-company .error { position: absolute; bottom: -20px; } .cta-form-follow-company .field { position: relative; width: 100%; } .ptf-cta .header { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 18px; text-transform: capitalize; } .ptf-cta .input-text { height: 35px; } .ptf-cta .btn { height: 40px; line-height: 35px; } </style>2. Dell (Mixture of Work-From-Home and In-Office Roles)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcwNy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NTA1NDE4MH0.5WxrpCKWw1A-q7-rIeQl5sJIo2XrjuBoefWAZ0Tpc-M/img.jpg?width=980" id="f3752" width="500" height="500" data-rm-shortcode-id="828160b02b2c1d53196d65e152b2fb30" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><span></span><strong>What They Do</strong></p><ul><li>Dell empowers countries, communities, customers, and people everywhere to use technology to realize their dreams. Customers trust Dell to deliver technology solutions that help them do and achieve more, whether they're at home, work, school, or anywhere in their world.</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>Dell's commitment to flexible work began in 2009, and since then they've proven that they trust their employees to handle how and <em>where</em> they work by giving them the autonomy to choose and the support to succeed. And they're dedicated to diversity and inclusion, participating in unconscious bias training and implementing a neurodiversity hiring program (just to highlight a couple of their commitments). Plus, they offer:</p><ul><li>Adoption assistance</li><li>Caregiver support</li><li>Parental leave</li></ul><p><strong></strong><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Everything from <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/131645" target="_blank">Software Engineers</a> to <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/185355" target="_blank">Program Managers</a> (see all their work-from-home jobs <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=dell&location=Remote" target="_blank">here.</a>)<u></u></li></ul>3. DuckDuckGo (Fully Remote Team)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcxMC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxOTUyMjY3MH0.p_wdyXIdGoHsrbsEFpFvrcmfXf76_rY3LzclOpa7wsw/img.jpg?width=980" id="3d204" width="400" height="400" data-rm-shortcode-id="213ac7f75fe98b4a8651ba2758ac10bb" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>What They Do</strong><br></p><ul><li>They're a mission driven organization working towards creating the world's most trusted search engine</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>They are a remote-first organization offering...</p><ul> <li>Flexible work schedules</li><li>Co-working office reimbursements</li><li>A generous vacation policy (their CEO took 5 weeks last year!)</li><li>Annual company and team meet-ups</li><li><strong>Equal and transparent salaries </strong></li></ul><div><strong><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></strong></div><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/124122" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senior Mobile Engineer</a>, <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/190470" target="_blank">Business Operations Manager</a>, and <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/117738" target="_blank">Site Reliability Engineer</a><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/70405" target="_blank"></a></li></ul><div><span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></div>4. Avaaz (Fully Remote Team)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcxMS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNzg5MTQ1N30.5f8TQG2q6op5ott4SaNw_eJWfUCF9fdav9FUw2vO-n0/img.jpg?width=980" id="9b546" width="600" height="600" data-rm-shortcode-id="ad1b714cdb6324153834c5c44e8c49f7" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>What They Do</strong><br><strong></strong></p><ul><li>Avaaz empowers millions of people from all walks of life to take action on pressing global, regional and national issues, from corruption and poverty to conflict and climate change.</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>Our cofounder Milena Berry used to be Avaaz's CTO -- she can vouch first-hand for how inclusive and multi-lingual (17 languages and counting!) they are. Plus, they offer:</p><ul> <li>Sustainable salaries</li><li>Excellent work-life balance</li></ul><p><span></span><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/128249" target="_blank">DevOps Engineer</a>, <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/132393" target="_blank">Software Developer</a>, and <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/136079" target="_blank">Technical Project Manager/Online Campaigner</a><u></u></li></ul>5. Intuit (Mixture of Work-From-Home and In-Office Roles)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcxMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MzA2NzEyMX0.xDuL4gG3bmH1Qw23h5I7LB3-sWtlduKA-a0SSGsunS4/img.jpg?width=980" id="52f1d" width="400" height="400" data-rm-shortcode-id="a09cb71d4b9115fbb135e17f26d6ebe1" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>What They Do</strong><br></p><ul><li>Intuit powers prosperity across the world with their flagship products - TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mint.</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>Women make up 29% of Intuit's global tech workforce (putting them ahead of the industry norm), but their goal is full gender parity. In their words, "Diversity and inclusion isn't just something we do. It's part of <a href="https://www.intuit.com/company/diversity/" target="_blank">who we are</a>." In addition to flexible work arrangements, they offer:</p><ul> <li>Medical and life insurance</li><li>Fitness incentives</li><li>Caring for kids programs</li></ul><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/192618" target="_blank">Credentialed Tax Expert - CPA, Enrolled Agent or Practicing Attorney – Seasonal Remote</a><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/124561" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></li></ul>6. Blockstack (Mixture of Work-From-Home and In-Office Roles)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcxMy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3NzcyNDA2Mn0.cHBAvqdmp0SqeWqwBWmlotjcc9EDMvDXwOAhXMhmQIA/img.jpg?width=980" id="cd4f0" width="600" height="600" data-rm-shortcode-id="0d510ad6c642b86f4a78b2bf952f76f1" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>What They Do</strong><br><strong></strong></p><ul><li>Blockstack is a decentralized computing platform. It's the easiest way to build decentralized apps that can scale.</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>Their flexible work culture isn't limited to work-from-home roles. They encourage employees to work when it's best for them. Plus, they offer:</p><ul> <li>Premium healthcare </li><li>A positive work culture centered on humility, ownership, and collaboration</li></ul><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/81572" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">App.co Product Lead</a>, <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/139274" target="_blank">Developer Experience Product Manager</a></li></ul>7. YouCanBookMe (Fully Remote Team)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcxNi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNjE3MjgxNH0.cWSlSW1MjUngSa1BK_PGmK-KGKH9IEucsCA2ZSgHwTg/img.jpg?width=980" id="bb866" width="579" height="579" data-rm-shortcode-id="8cc3a7feee05106fb8323912be25b225" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>What They Do</strong></p><ul><li>YouCanBookMe is one of the fastest growing scheduling tools in the world</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>They're a fully remote company that values transparency, choosing to share all salary and revenue info (see ya later, pay gap!). They don't want their employees to feel overworked, stressed out, or boxed in by an office. To do that, they offer: </p><ul><li>Private health and dental insurance</li><li>25-30 days of PTO</li><li>Profit sharing after 2 years</li></ul><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/182134" target="_blank">Java Programmer</a></li></ul>8. Logikcull (Mixture of Work-From-Home and In-Office Roles)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcxNy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMTgzMjU0NX0.EoBeQF5BMC6DO8pGC7Tg3UX3oDcouV6DyPFDYUUXrtI/img.jpg?width=980" id="09272" width="588" height="588" data-rm-shortcode-id="d943dcbf932ae622b2eb9c051e3e2eeb" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>What They Do</strong><br></p><ul><li>Logikcull's secure, cloud-based solution helps law firms and organizations of all sizes solve the expensive, complex, and risky challenges associated with eDiscovery, internal investigations, and open records response.</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>They've fully embraced a remote-work culture and their development team is located across the US, UK, and Canada. Plus, they offer: </p><ul><li>99% healthcare coverage (for employees <em>and </em>their dependents)</li><li>$250 fringe benefit that is automatically added to employees' paychecks each month</li><li>Open vacations</li><li>All remote employees get $56/week to buy lunch!</li><li>Paid parental leave</li></ul><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=%22Logikcull.com%22&location=Remote" target="_blank">Software Engineers and Product Designers</a><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/66542" target="_blank"></a></li></ul>9. Help Scout (Fully Remote Team)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcyMC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMDY0MDAzMn0.t70-Bq_CJvwmt9ZLK8QnSUT9iIZrySabP29fwTBDuFc/img.jpg?width=980" id="977a2" width="600" height="600" data-rm-shortcode-id="f90ccda3cdf1772163a85efa3282c153" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><div><strong>What They Do</strong><br></div><ul> <li>Help Scout empowers support teams to put customers first </li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>They're a remote-first company with about 50 people in 32 cities all over the world. Their team members have diverse backgrounds and are united by an enthusiasm for great products and delightful customer experiences. Plus, they offer:</p><ul><li>Paid parental leave, including adoption</li><li>Flexible vacation</li><li>Personal development stipend</li><li>International benefit stipend</li></ul><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong><strong></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/195521" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Java Engineer</a>, <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/195522" target="_blank">Sales Manager</a>, and <a href="https://powertofly.com/companies/help-scout#jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More</a>!<a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/118119" target="_blank"></a></li></ul>10. Karat (Flexible - Work from wherever you like, or from their Seattle headquarters)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcyMS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3NjcxODc5OX0.FxR_oFfkwovrDE3S1t--KWOPKb1wVo_SWygoyYpVeHU/img.jpg?width=980" id="3938d" width="400" height="400" data-rm-shortcode-id="154a33594c9bea418745c36691e519ef" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>What They Do</strong></p><ul><li>Karat is on a mission to engineer a better technical interview, and assess the world's talent.</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>Part of their mission is to remove bias from the hiring process. Plus, they want you to work from wherever you work best and will pay for the equipment you need to make that a reality. They also offer:</p><ul><li>Meaningful equity</li><li>100% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Unlimited time off</li></ul><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/192857" target="_blank">Interview Engineers</a></li></ul>11. Manifold (Mixture of Work-From-Home and In-Office Roles)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcyMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3MTE2NDQ3OX0.T5QiInQM_boAX08jzwram2-QtNFCQSw7Y0BOIF0Sa9w/img.jpg?width=980" id="4660e" width="600" height="600" data-rm-shortcode-id="66a51dfee02e64591fb094d4b592f72b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>What They Do</strong></p><ul><li>Their marketplace connects applications, wherever they are hosted, to independent cloud services made by developers who care.</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>A self-described "remote-reliant" team, they know how to communicate across borders and help remote workers do their best work by providing generous home-office allowances + a laptop and large monitor. They also offer:</p><ul><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>15 days of vacation during your first year </li><li> PLUS the whole company takes the last week of the year off</li><li>$2,000 professional development allowance</li></ul><p>Sound good? <a href="https://powertofly.com/talents/events/video/310148359" target="_blank">See what Nicole</a> - one of Manifold's front-end engineers who was hired off of PowerToFly - has to say!</p><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/94426" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Junior or Intermediate Back-end Developer</a>, <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/94425" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senior Back-end Developer</a>, and <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=Manifold&location=Remote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More</a>!<a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=manifold&location=Remote" target="_blank"></a></li></ul>12. RebelMouse (Fully Remote Team)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcyNC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MzIzOTkwM30.R7QDc7lz-xBfRgSJWcPZQ5BSNGcoakEUbNrrc7zMx9s/img.jpg?width=980" id="ce81a" width="600" height="600" data-rm-shortcode-id="88f1abdfda3b898ea62532c0bea29d04" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><br></p><p><strong>What They Do</strong></p><ul><li>RebelMouse is a revolutionary new all-in-one platform for supercharging content, growing audiences and building loyal and lasting communities. </li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>RebelMouse's leadership takes flexibility and diversity seriously. Their founder and CEO, Andrea Breanna, is gender fluid and sets the tone to provide a safe, positive, and loving environment.</p><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/5222" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Technical Account Manager</a>, <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/195226" target="_blank">Senior DevOps Engineer</a>, and <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=%22RebelMouse%22&location=Remote" target="_blank">More</a>!</li></ul>13. Paylocity (Mixture of Work-From-Home and In-Office Roles)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcyNi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMDQzMzIxNn0.ZCy3bKdle_20AbtgFK_VSm-fIlL6PN10NMTn8ECph_E/img.jpg?width=980" id="e8bbf" width="400" height="400" data-rm-shortcode-id="4dac57fb117694b9dfa8787ebdd436e0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><span></span><strong>What They Do</strong></p><ul><li>Paylocity provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>They have a "talent anywhere" philosophy and over 60% of their Tech workforce is remote. They have all of the tools necessary to be successful working from the office (even office workers work from home twice a week) or working from home. Plus, they offer:</p><ul><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Training budget for ongoing learning</li></ul><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?keywords=paylocity&location=Remote" target="_blank">UX Designers, Engineers, and More</a>!</li></ul>14. Mastercard (Flexibility to work from home in certain roles)
<img class="rm-lazyloadable-image rm-shortcode" lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEwNTcyNy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMzM5NzkzNX0.5HUDlVWdRLYjFgg6sp6-wKVHcwFLxzIM6beXXZw3xeE/img.jpg?width=980" id="ed6dc" width="400" height="400" data-rm-shortcode-id="f8e3b71cb1eba8ad5377dde109f0af1c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>What They Do</strong><br></p><ul><li>Mastercard operates the world's fastest payment processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. </li></ul><p><strong>Why We Like Them</strong></p><p>Unlike many of their finance peers, Mastercard offers significant work-from-home flexibility, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-companies-to-work-for-in-america-2015-4" target="_blank">nearly 50% of their workforce is allowed to work from home.</a> <em>And</em> they take pride in fostering an <a href="https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/about-mastercard/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion.html" target="_blank">inclusive environment</a>. Plus, they offer:</p><ul> <li>Paid Parental Leave (Up To 8 Weeks In The U.S.)</li><li>Adoption Assistance</li><li>Family Care Resources</li><li>Financial Wellness Programs</li><li>Transgender Surgery For U.S. Medical Plans</li><li>Financial Assistance for Education</li></ul><p><strong>Who They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/103433" target="_blank">Director, U.S. Loyalty Solutions, Program Management</a><a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/detail/95380" target="_blank"></a></li></ul>PowerToFly's Second Annual Secret Snowflake
How Our Remote Team Celebrates The Holidays
Before coming to PowerToFly, the company holiday parties I attended were radically different. There were gift exchanges, catered lunches, champagne, and lots of awkward interactions between co-workers (my favorite part). Sure, this was fun and all, but at the end of the day, I felt like I was missing something, and to quote a seasonal favorite, the Grinch;
Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!
At PowerToFly, we're a small remote team spanning 12 different countries. We have a variety of backgrounds and beliefs, and we all celebrate different holidays.
So, instead of your typical "office holiday party," we have a "Secret Snowflake," where each employee is randomly assigned another employee and donates $10 to a charity in their honor. This gives us the opportunity to learn more about our Secret Snowflakes and the teammates that they work closest with, as we ask around to learn more about our Snowflakes' interests, hobbies, and passions. (And of course, contribute to some great causes.)
We spent time getting to know people we don't typically interact with on a day-to-day basis, while discovering charities and foundations all over the globe! Because we're all in different timezones, "small talk" isn't something we usually get to do a lot of, so meetings like this, where we have the opportunity to learn more about each other, are really special.
To me, this blending of cultures, understanding what my teammates truly value, and contributing to causes we care about (everything from the environment to animals to people in need), means more than any gift or catered meal, and embodies the true spirit of the holidays!
This year, our team donated over $300 to 30 the charities listed below:
- International Rescue Committe
- Karama Organization for Women and Children's Development
- Dizzy Feet Foundation
- Mutt Rescue
- Edo State Women Association
- Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana
- Texas Humane Heroes
- Ukrainian Philanthropic Marketplace
- Help Animals India
- Comedy Cures
- Palestine Charity Team
- Uniendo Caminos
- Animal Rescue of the Rockies
- Wounded Nature
- Ukrainian Philanthropic Marketplace
- Gilda's Club
- New Beginning Animal Rescue
- Women Who Code Kyiv
- The Trevor Project
- Sumando Manos Foundation
- Razom
- Ecuador Children's Hope Organization
- LAPA
- International Street Dog Foundation
- The DREAM Project
- Basic Research and Development Society
- Ecologia - Youth Trust
- Karumbe
- Spirit of Children
- CASA of Cook County
From the team at PowerToFly, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday. See you in 2019!