Basis
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Basis?
Basis Employee Perspectives
How has Basis Technologies adapted its compensation and benefits to meet the ever-changing priorities of workers? What unique offerings set you apart?
At Basis, we understand that employee needs are continually evolving. What mattered to our Beeps before the pandemic has changed significantly. As our workforce ages and as we adapt to a new work environment, we’ve transitioned from traditional office perks like beer pong and happy hours to more relevant support systems such as a Working Parent ERG and retirement planning.
Our shift to a fully remote work environment with flexible arrangements reflects our commitment to enhancing work-life balance. We’ve also updated our compensation strategies to align with major metropolitan areas where our employees are based, rather than the locations of our old offices.
To support a healthy work-life blend, we’ve introduced a range of benefits designed to meet our employees’ needs. These include virtual urgent care, virtual primary care, virtual meditation and virtual therapy services. Additionally, we’ve replaced our gym reimbursement program with a lifestyle spending account, offering greater flexibility and a broader range of options for our Beeps.
How does your compensation strategy support work-life balance and career advancement?
At Basis, our compensation strategy is thoughtfully designed to enhance both work-life balance and career advancement, ensuring a well-rounded and motivated workforce. To support work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements, including the option to work remotely with a four and a half-day work week and flexible hours. Our unlimited paid time off policy includes a three-week sabbatical every four years, one day annually for community service, mental health days to combat burnout, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, Election Day off to facilitate voting and traditional vacation time. For those in need of parental support, we provide 16 weeks of paid leave for child-bearing parents and eight weeks for non-child-bearing parents.
In terms of career advancement, Basis is dedicated to employee growth through various professional development opportunities. We offer equity grants to all new hires and provide additional grants at key career milestones, ensuring that our employees have a stake in the company’s success. Additionally, our lifestyle spending account supports a wide range of needs — from fitness and mental health to education and personal development — allowing employees to tailor their benefits to their individual circumstances. By integrating these comprehensive programs, Basis fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
Basis Employee Reviews
Basis's Benefits
Offers a flexible time off policy
Offers generous PTO
Basis Technologies' Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy allows employees to take paid time off at their discretion during the year for rest and relaxation.
Offers paid volunteer time
Offers sabbatical leave
Employees may take 3 continuous weeks for a sabbatical during their 4th, 8th, 12th, etc. year of full-time employment in addition to any other FTO during that year.
Provides bereavement leave
Provides paid holidays
Provides paid sick days
Provides wellness days
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Utilizes company-wide vacation
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers fitness stipend
Offers wellness programs
Partners with nonprofits
Basis partners with local non-profit organizations to support various causes and to organize group volunteer events for employees.
Provides onsite meditation space
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Basis offers every employee one paid day each calendar year to volunteer or participate in community service, along with up to $100 in matching contributions to the charity of their choice.
Offers a remote work program
We trust our people to work where they work best, giving them the freedom to manage their schedules and deliver great results, whether at home, in the office at our Chicago HQ, or in between.
Utilizes a 4-day work week model
As long as deadlines are met and there are no urgent client needs, our employees are free to be offline starting at noon local time, every Friday.
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
At Basis, flexibility is built in, with Flex Fridays, remote work options, flexible PTO, digital nomad policies, and sabbaticals that let employees recharge and work in ways that fit their lives best.
Utilizes a hybrid work model
