2nd Watch
2nd Watch Benefits Overview
We bring you a career in technology consulting without the typical life trade-offs found in the industry.
Compensation + Benefits
Offers 401(K)
Aptitive offers a Roth 401(k) option as well as a traditional 401(k) option for all employees.
Offers disability insurance
Offers charitable contribution matching
Provides 401(K) matching
Aptitive provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan. We match 100% of contributions up to 4% of an employee's annual gross pay. 401(k) matches are vested on day one.
Offers life insurance
Aptitive offers a Life Insurance policy at no cost to our employees.
Offers childcare benefits
We offer a Dependent Care FSA to help with the cost of child care.
Provides family medical leave
Hosts company-sponsored family events
Offers generous parental leave
Offers dental insurance
Our dental plan covers 100% of premiums.
Offers health insurance
Our health insurance policy covers 100% of premiums.
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Aptitive offers FSA's for Dependent Care and Medical.
Offers vision insurance
Our vision benefits plan covers 100% of premiums.
Offers performance bonuses
Company Culture
Provides commuter benefits
Some meals provided
Provides free snacks and drinks
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Aptitive provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes flexible start and end times.
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Mean gender pay gap is below 10%
Hiring practices promote diversity
Work-Life Balance + Wellbeing
Offers company-sponsored outings
Aptitive hosts quarterly company outings with your significant other or a +1. Examples: rock climbing, brewery tour, Topgolf, cooking class, baseball game, etc.
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Happy hours are hosted once per month.
Partners with nonprofits
We have worked with organizations like Ruff Luck Dog Rescue, Inspiration Corporation, Blessings in a Backpack, The Greater Chicago Food Depository, and others to raise money for their causes.
Offers wellness programs
Our "Apt-fitive" group plans fun wellness challenges and quarterly fitness outings.
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Pre-Covid, we had quarterly volunteer events at Inspiration Corporation, hosting tech workshops. We also do other volunteer events throughout the year with organizations that our employees support.
Provides access to an onsite gym
Offers team workouts
Aptitive's team fitness initiatives include sponsored race teams.
Offers generous PTO
Provides paid holidays
Offers sabbatical leave
Eligible employees get 20 days of paid sabbatical after their first five years of working at the company.
Offers paid volunteer time
Provides paid sick days
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Career Growth + Development
Provides continuing education stipend
Offers mentorship program
Our mentorship program includes 1-to-1 mentoring for all employees.
Provides paid industry certifications
We cover 100% of expenses toward certifications in our industry.
Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours
Job training & conferences
Aptitive offers employees professional development opportunities and provides a $3,000 annual stipend for training and continuous learning.
Provides online course subscriptions
Hosts Lunch and Learns
Provides tuition reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement is included in our annual training stipend.
Provides customized development tracks
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