Editor’s Note
What makes Terakeet a unique place to work for parents?
The supportive culture and sense of community at Terakeet make it a special place to work. Parents and non-parents alike understand that balancing career and family life is challenging and unpredictable. The past few years have revealed just how true that is.
Whether it’s juggling appointments, days off from school, or extracurricular activities, Terakeet employees give each other the support they need to put their families first.
“During Zoom meetings my colleagues do not even let me apologize if I have to step aside to nurture a kid that might be home from school. They may even help distract and calm my kid virtually in a way that the dad in the same room didn’t think of. ‘What does your shirt say?’, ‘You excited to be home?’, ‘I hope you feel better!’ are just a small fraction of the warmth my colleagues send through the screen that lets me know family comes first.”
—Rakesh Patel, Sr. Operations Analyst
Health insurance and health spending accounts (HSAs)
In addition to the overall compassionate culture, Terakeet offers several benefits to employees and their families. Those benefits include competitive health insurance and health spending accounts (HSAs). Through an HSA, employees can reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses and invest funds.
Terakeet also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to employees for both healthcare expenses and dependent care reimbursement. FSAs allow employees to set aside tax-free money to cover healthcare and childcare expenses.
Paid Family Leave for new parents and growing families
Terakeet understands that new parents need time to bond with newborn children. That’s why Terakeet offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees after the birth or adoption of a child — meaning employees will receive 100% of their annual salary.
This provides employees with the time and comfort they need without the stress of immediately returning to work.
“[Paternity leave] was incredible. The team was really supportive and respectful of the boundaries we set, and I was able to spend quality time with Jude after his mom returned to work. I’m so grateful to Terakeet for offering this benefit so that I could be with my son and get to know him while he was still so small and new to the world.”
–Patrick Lane, Marketing Manager
Flexible schedules for busy families
More than ever, parents need the flexibility to fit their work around when they’re most productive. Thanks to our flexible work policy, Terakeet employees have the option to work outside of a restrictive 9–5 schedule.
For example, this benefit allows parents to more easily schedule doctor’s appointments, pick their kids up from school, and never miss important extracurricular activities.
No matter what their situation is, parents can find comfort in knowing they can make their work schedule work for their family.
“I’m very grateful for Terakeet’s benefits and flexibility. It really has been a game-changer for finding some balance in life as a new parent. I feel supported by my team and the company as a whole – it’s a really great feeling and I’m glad I’m working at such an incredible place.”
–Patrick Lane, Marketing Manager
Today’s parents love remote work
All Terakeet employees have the ability to work remotely and from home. For many parents, remote work has been a game-changer when it comes to maintaining work-life balance.
Although Terakeet has offered flexible and work-from-home options for many years, the Covid-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of these policies for parents and non-parents.
“Since the pandemic I’ve been a remote employee. That coupled with flex time is such a cheat code to a balanced life. I have all the time in the day to complete all my work and Terakeet provided me with the tech to be agile enough to attack unexpected opportunities. The remote and flex benefit is how I can handle shipping my kids off on the school bus, never missing a school volunteer opportunity, taking them to their sports activities, getting dinner started, dog walks, and tackling all the loose ends that comes with home ownership without it being overwhelming or distracting to my career.”
–Rakesh Patel, Sr. Operations Analyst
Use paid time off to make family memories
There’s little more important than taking a vacation (or staycation) with our loved ones to make memories. Working parents need more than just the weekend to enjoy quality time with their families. And sometimes they just need a day to themselves.
That’s why Terakeet offers an extensive paid time off (PTO) program which starts with three weeks off, with the ability to earn unlimited PTO. All employees are encouraged to take time off to enjoy family vacations or just to relax at home.
“All of my PTO is going towards spending time with my family and I can’t wait to spend this time making memories and spending time with my kids.“
–Amber Verity, Digital Outreach Specialist
“I do plan to use PTO to spend time with my family. We have a Charlotte and Atlanta trip planned. I’d also like to take a few days off here and there for a staycation. My wife is a teacher so everyone but me will have a summer break, and it would be fun hanging out with them in CNY.”
–Rakesh Patel, Sr. Operations Analyst
How does parenthood motivate and inspire you?
For Terakeet employees, family is a source of immense pride, inspiration, and ambition. We asked employees how they’re motivated by parenthood in their professional and personal lives.
