Sandbox VR
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Sandbox VR?
Frequently Asked Questions
Sandbox VR ensures sustainable workloads and work-life balance by encouraging flexible work arrangements, aligning priorities through regular manager check-ins, and supporting employees in taking time off to recharge. As a global, fast-growing company, teams focus on clear communication and prioritization to help manage workload across functions and regions while maintaining a sustainable pace. Sandbox VR offers competitive paid time off and flexibility practices that support balance between personal and professional life, demonstrating our commitment to employee well-being alongside business growth.
At Sandbox VR, we understand that innovation and creativity thrive when people have the flexibility to do their best work. Our approach to flexible work arrangements reflects our commitment to supporting both collaboration and individual balance. While many of our roles are on site to deliver world class experiences in our retail locations, our corporate teams benefit from a remote and hybrid structure that allows for flexible scheduling. We focus on outcomes rather than hours, empowering employees to manage their time effectively while staying connected to their teams. This flexibility helps us attract diverse talent, foster a healthy work-life balance, and keep our people energized as we continue to grow and expand globally.
Sandbox VR supports employees’ mental health and wellbeing through a combination of flexible work practices, supportive team culture, and benefits that prioritize overall wellness, demonstrating a holistic commitment to employee wellbeing and accessible support systems. Our company also offers benefits such as healthcare coverage, time off to recharge, and flexibility that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities in a way that works best for them. We believe that these practices help reduce stress, improve morale, and support a healthier work-life balance, especially within a fast-paced, growing company.
Another important aspect of work-life balance and wellbeing at Sandbox VR is the role of team culture in supporting it day to day. Beyond formal policies, employees rely on strong communication, trust, and collaboration within their teams to manage workload and stay aligned on priorities. This creates an environment where people can ask for support, shift responsibilities when needed, and maintain balance through shared accountability. Sandbox VR fosters a workplace where energy and wellbeing are sustained by the nature of the work itself. Employees are building experiences designed to bring joy and connection to others, which contributes to a sense of fulfillment and motivation. Combined with flexibility and supportive teammates, this helps create a work environment where employees can stay engaged while still maintaining a healthy balance over time.
Sandbox VR's Benefits
Allows employees to take a day off for their birthday
We encourage employees to take time off for their birthday, with flexibility based on team needs and manager approval, supporting personal celebration and work-life balance.
Offers a flexible time off policy
We offer a flexible time off policy that empowers both corporate and store employees to take time off when needed, while balancing team priorities and business needs.
Offers generous PTO
We offer unlimited PTO for corporate employees and accrued vacation plus sick time for store teams, supporting rest, recharge, and balance across all roles.
Offers unpaid extended leave
We offer unpaid extended leave through programs like FMLA, parental leave, and personal leave options, supporting both corporate and store employees during major life or health events.
Procedures in place to ensure employees utilize PTO
We require PTO to be scheduled in advance and regularly audit usage through our People team to ensure employees take time off and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Provides bereavement leave
We provide up to 10 days of unpaid bereavement leave for immediate family and 1 day for non-immediate losses, supporting both corporate and store employees during difficult times.
Provides paid holidays
We offer 10 paid company holidays, with store employees earning 1.5x pay for hours worked and corporate employees eligible for alternate days off when needed.
Provides paid sick days
We provide paid sick time for both corporate and store employees, accruing over time and supporting time off for personal health or to care for family members.
Provides sick leave
We provide sick leave for both corporate and store employees, accruing based on hours worked and supporting time off for personal health, family care, or safe leave needs.
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
We offer unlimited PTO across Hong Kong, Vancouver, the US, and Europe, with policies tailored to meet regional leave requirements and ensure full compliance while supporting flexibility.
Flexibility provided during personal challenges
We provide flexibility during personal challenges through leave programs, schedule adjustments, and manager support, helping both corporate and store employees navigate life events.
Has employee-led culture committees
We have a Culture Club that drives employee-led initiatives, creating programs that engage corporate, remote, and store teams and strengthen connection across our global workforce.
Managers trained on identifying and mitigating employee burnout
Managers are trained to identify and address burnout through regular 1:1s, with People Business Partners meeting weekly with store leaders to monitor team sentiment and support wellbeing.
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
We host company-sponsored happy hours across Hong Kong, Vancouver, and our stores, giving employees regular opportunities to connect, unwind, and build stronger team relationships.
Offers wellness initiatives designed to combat burnout and mental fatigue
We support wellbeing through sick leave, scheduled breaks, flexible time off, and a culture that encourages rest and balance, helping corporate and store employees manage burnout and stay energized.
Offers wellness programs
We promote wellness through healthy office snacks, company-wide walkathons, and team fitness competitions, encouraging employees to stay active and prioritize wellbeing.
Partners with nonprofits
We support nonprofits like International Justice Mission and Think Together through store events, using immersive VR experiences to drive community engagement and impact.
Provides employees with ability to schedule focus-time blocks
We support focus time by encouraging employees, including corporate and store managers, to block time, pause Slack, and protect productivity, reinforcing autonomy and deep work.
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
We create opportunities for store teams to volunteer through local events, with our events team building partnerships and outreach programs that make a meaningful community impact.
Works with employees to create a sustainable work pace
We support a sustainable work pace by setting clear schedules, requiring breaks, and encouraging time off, helping both corporate and store employees maintain balance and perform at their best.
Allows work from home occasionally
Our employees in Vancouver and Hong Kong enjoy a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working at home, but if there is a need for additional days at home, managers can be flexible.
Defined boundaries around off-hours communication
As a global company, we respect employees' need to disconnect, and we do not expect employees to be available during off hours. We encourage employees to turn off their Slack notifications at night.
Documented overtime policy
All non-exempt store team members will be paid 1.5x their regular rate of pay for overtime and holiday hours worked.
Established expectations for communication between time zones
As a global company, we never expect employees to be available at all times. However, if you have an off hour meeting, we encourage employees to take time off during the workday to offset that time.
In-office days / expectations are defined
Our employees in Hong Kong and Vancouver work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and they enjoy working remotely on Mondays and Fridays. We can be flexible for additional needs.
Offers a remote work program
Our corporate employees in the United States and Europe work entirely remote and enjoy the benefits of having a high level of autonomy.
Provides work from home flexibility
We understand that life happens, and we are flexible to both onsite and remote employees if there is a need to adjust schedules or work from home, as long as these needs are clearly communicated.
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
We believe in autonomy and trust at Sandbox VR, and we empower our employees to manage their own daily workflow. Many of our remote employees enjoy working a flexible schedule.
Utilizes a full-time remote friendly model
Our corporate employees in the United States and Europe work remotely full-time and are still successful in completing their expected deliverables.
Utilizes a hybrid work model
Our employees in Vancouver and Hong Kong work a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, enjoying being both part of a thriving office culture and having flexibility.
