Those looking to make meaningful change in Q4 might be setting out to achieve using The 12 Week Year. The popular book and concept from Bryan Moran and Michael Lennington focuses on clarifying goals by distilling them into quarter-long “executive cycles.” By setting intentional goals, connecting them back to a larger “why” and building an action-oriented plan, Moran and Lennington believe that their system leads to higher achievement and faster progress.
“We mistakenly believe that there is a lot of time left in the year, and we act accordingly. We lack a sense of urgency, not realizing that every week is important, every day is important, every moment is important. Ultimately, effective execution happens daily and weekly,” Moran writes.
For those looking to make a professional change, luckily, there are still 63 days left in 2022 and plenty of time to explore open roles at companies here in New York across remote, hybrid and in-person roles.
Built In NYC has an inside look at the perks and benefits offered at five companies hiring now.
What they do: Bluecore’s AI-powered marketing platform delivers personalized customer communication and product recommendations for more than 400 brands.
The perks and benefits:
- Every Tuesday afternoon is reserved for a company-wide “Get Stuff Done” block without the distractions of meetings
- Remote-first work environment
- Yearly reimbursement for learning and development
- Reimbursement for wellness and work-from-home needs
- Flexible PTO, summer Fridays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's
Fostering inclusivity: Diversity and inclusion programs are part of the fabric of Bluecore’s culture, Kim Surko, senior vice president of customer success and services ]told Built In. “Bringing individuals together from different cultures, backgrounds and sexual orientations leads to different perspectives and the ability to think beyond the immediate and execute the impossible,” Surko said.
What they do: Sylva facilitates growth for an ecosystem of niche online communities in order to help members develop personally and professionally by building relationships and establishing an identity.
The perks and benefits:
- Fully remote
- One-time workplace setup bonus
- Unlimited vacation policy with two weeks of mandatory leave annually
- Equity offered and 401(k) matching
- 16 weeks of parental leave offered for all new parents
Scaling quickly: According to CEO Tom Guthrie, Sylva is VC-backed and scaling fast. “Sylva is on a mission to build belonging by operating and nurturing niche online communities,” Guthrie shared. “Our rapidly expanding ecosystem of communities supports our members' professional and personal identities, helping them grow and build meaningful relationships.”
What they do: Trustpilot is a review platform open to both businesses and consumers with a focus on transparency and content integrity. As Europe’s top review software, Trustpilot is skilled at offering real-time data and information to help companies respond to customer needs.
The perks and benefits:
- Free subscriptions to LinkedIn Learning, Blinkist and Headspace
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Undefeated kickball team
- 401(k) matching and performance bonuses offered
- Opportunities to travel to Trustpilot’s offices around the world
Open to all: “One of our key values is being ‘truly open to all.’ We are committed to creating a safe and open place to work where folks don’t feel like they have to fit in and can just be themselves,” AJ Frances, Trustpilot’s global diversity, equity and inclusion lead, told Built In NYC during Pride 2022. “We want everyone to feel that they’re treated fairly, their perspectives are valued and everyone feels empowered to do the best work of their lives.”
What they do: Revantage provides corporate services to Blackstone’s Real Estate portfolio companies. Blackstone is a real estate private equity investment manager with a portfolio that includes logistics, rental housing, office, hospitality and retail properties on three continents.
The perks and benefits:
- Flexible hybrid environment
- Casual office environment with a game room and stocked kitchen
- Wellness program includes a complimentary on-site gym and Headspace membership
- Annual education reimbursement benefit of up to $5,250 for undergraduate and graduate courses
- Adoption expense reimbursement up to $1,500
Global growth: “Revantage became a global company in September, integrating with offices in Amsterdam, London, Luxembourg and Singapore to support partners in more than 50 countries,” CEO Matt DeMonte told Built In. “We grew from approximately 100 U.S. employees in early 2018 to 950 employees globally.” The growth continues, primarily on Revantage’s technology, finance and business transformation teams.
What they do: Mesh Payments is replacing the traditional corporate card with a unified financial management platform. Their tools allow finance managers to have increased visibility and control over corporate spending.
The perks and benefits:
- Covers 100 percent of employee health, vision and dental insurance costs
- Unlimited vacation policy
- 401(k) and equity offered
- Management team of 50 percent women and a mean gender pay gap below 10 percent
- Commuter benefits offered when coming into the office
Meeting customer needs: According to Director of Sales Jonathan Shtofman, “The most important thing about sales is understanding the needs of your customer.” Shtofman told Built In NYC that moving to a consultative sales approach has helped build trust and rapport within his client relationships. “If you ask the right questions and share knowledge with them to help them understand their bottom line KPIs, they appreciate you more and share,” he said. “The lessons you learn from one customer can be applied to other customers to provide them with an even better solution.”
