Elastic, a tech company, is actively encouraging its employees, known as Elasticians, to participate in non-partisan election activities in the United States by utilizing their Volunteer Time Off (VTO) during the 2020 elections. Recognizing the increased need for election volunteers due to challenges like COVID-19 and varying voting guidelines, Elastic provides each employee with 40 hours of paid volunteer leave annually to support causes significant to them. The initiative is backed by the company's leadership, including Founder and CEO Shay Banon, emphasizing the importance of voting in fostering a diverse and resilient society. Leah Sutton, reflecting on her own transformative experience witnessing South Africa's transition from apartheid, underscores the significance of voting rights and the company's commitment to facilitating free and fair elections by empowering employees to engage with their communities.