Editor’s Note: At Terakeet, our employees’ mental well-being is a top priority. We understand employees are all individuals with their own families, interpersonal relationships, and challenges—all in addition to their careers. That’s why our teams work hard to cultivate a comfortable environment where we support each other on a personal level. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to show how Terakeet’s benefits support balance and flexibility for all employees.
Flexible work opportunities for modern professionals
In the modern workplace, flexibility and trust are essential for success. That’s why our flexible work policies allow people to work outside the constraints of a 9–5 schedule. Terakeet employees can schedule their working hours around their productivity instead of the other way around.
For some, that means having the preference to work earlier in the morning or later in the evening. For parents and caregivers, it means having the ability to accommodate busy schedules and family obligations. Others use the flexibility to schedule appointments without having to use a full day of PTO.
Regardless of the situation, employees can make their workday work for them.
“The culture is the reason I was initially attracted to the job, and is certainly a huge reason I’ve stayed. The flex-time/work-from-home policy is something I never really took advantage of pre-pandemic, but now has been absolutely vital to my mental health and the well-being of my family.”
–Mike Gibson, Digital Outreach Manager
In addition to flexible work policies, all employees have the ability to work remotely and from home. Terakeet has offered flexible and work-from-home options for many years, but the pandemic reinforced just how important these policies are to our employees’ mental health and work-life balance.
Finally, we understand that sometimes employees simply need time to themselves to reset. That’s why we’ve built our extensive paid time off (PTO) program which starts with three weeks off, with the ability to earn unlimited PTO. Employees are encouraged to enjoy all their annual time away from work so they can return refreshed and ready to build the career they want.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Terakeet’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is one of the extensive benefits available to our team. Through the program, employees can seek confidential advice, support, and practical solutions to real-life challenges.
“I believe that mental health is just as important as physical and emotional health. On top of our health insurance, we offer an EAP program to all our employees and their families. One thing that I try to do as a Benefits Manager is to break the stigma on mental health. We encourage employees to use these resources in a way that will support them, not just in their careers, but also in their personal lives.”
– Nicole Burun, Benefits Manager and Senior HR Generalist
Employees can use the EAP to speak with a counselor about financial, legal, and mental health challenges. Counselors through the EAP also provide resources for childcare, eldercare, homeownership, and more.
Free subscription to the Calm app
Through Terakeet’s health insurance plans, members of our team have free access to a 12-month subscription to the Calm app. The free subscription is another tool available to employees aiming to improve mental and physical wellness.
The app provides hours of guided meditations meant to relieve insomnia, anxiety, and stress. Meditation and stress management apps are an easy and accessible way for busy professionals to access wellness tools. App users report better sleep habits, reduced anxiety and stress, and improved concentration.
Health and wellness stipend
Many people maintain physical, mental, and emotional wellness through various methods. That’s why Terakeet offers a health and wellness stipend for employees. The stipend can be used annually towards the cost of memberships, subscriptions, or services related to wellness— both mental and physical.
For example, this could include a gym membership, fitness equipment, class fees, or app subscriptions. Team members are free to use the stipend toward any wellness measures that best suit their needs and lifestyle.