What It's Like to Work at Cedar

How is Cedar currently expanding its remote workforce? Are there any teams or roles that you're especially focused on?

We've adopted a hybrid work model that is both adaptable and considerate of our team members — known as “Cedarians” — and their individual needs. This model empowers Cedarians to contribute to our mission of making healthcare more affordable and accessible. 

For those near our New York City headquarters, there's flexibility to work from the office or remotely, allowing everyone to choose what suits them best. Our hybrid workforce strategy has been grounded in a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging from the start. Opening up to remote work has broadened our recruitment reach and enhanced our ability to attract diverse and specialized talent from across the nation. By not limiting ourselves to the immediate area around our New York office, we've tapped into a wealth of diverse skills and perspectives, enriching our team. Cedarians collaborate from 34 states, with significant hubs in both the Bay Area and the greater NYC area.

Tell us about Cedar’s remote culture. How do you keep employees connected?

Cedar’s remote culture emphasizes transparency, flexibility and inclusivity, fostering strong connections across our three workstyles. Our senior leadership team is dedicated to nurturing a culture of openness and connection through several initiatives.

Our CEO, Florian Otto, provides regular updates via a weekly CEO vlog to keep all Cedarians informed and aligned with company goals, partnerships and Cedarian happenings. Interactive town hall meetings highlight Cedarian achievements through what we call “Party Parrot recognitions,” celebrating successes and building community.

We also ensure all Cedarians feel valued by providing various spaces for authentic engagement, from employee resource groups to regular manager touchpoints. This approach to inclusion helps cultivate a supportive environment where all Cedarians can thrive without feeling excluded for their social preferences, making inclusion truly well-rounded by accommodating the diverse ways individuals choose to interact and belong within our organization.

How does hiring remotely enable Cedar to build a more diverse, talented workforce?

Remote hiring expands our reach to a broader talent pool, enabling us to attract individuals who share our values and bring diverse insights. We actively embrace the diverse expertise brought by our Cedarians throughout the United States. Their backgrounds enhance company culture, helping us achieve our goals. Our strategy of remote hiring is a deliberate effort to reflect the variety of the patients we serve. This approach allows us to assemble a workforce that truly understands and represents our users' varied needs and experiences, which is essential for creating genuinely patient-centric solutions. We also prioritize meaningful interactions within our team.