Company
Date Published
Author
Melanie Oberman
Word count
657
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Heap celebrates International Women’s Day by highlighting its efforts to promote gender equality and create an inclusive workplace. The company takes pride in achieving gender parity on its Product Team under the leadership of SVP of Product, Rachel Obstler, and emphasizes the importance of diversity in producing better outcomes. Heap fosters an inclusive culture by prioritizing respect, understanding, and honest feedback, and offers flexible benefits such as unlimited PTO, monthly "ME" days, and a "Treat Yo’Self" stipend for self-care. The company also supports employees with mental health resources, a generous parental leave policy, and student loan assistance, demonstrating its commitment to a supportive work environment. Heap encourages women in tech to join its team and acknowledges the invaluable contributions of its female employees and women in the industry.