Ascent
Benefits at Ascent
Everyone brings a unique set of skills and talents, and we want to take advantage of everything you have to offer. We also want to make sure you get as much out of this opportunity as you put in, and we’ll give you the support you need for Ascent to be a transformational period of growth in your career.
Our team enjoys a number of benefits and perks, including:
Competitive compensation
Financial + Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care + Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Ascent offers Dependent Care FSA
Family medical leave
Employees who have been with the company for 12 months are eligible for 12 weeks of family medical leave.
Generous parental leave
We provide up to 12 weeks of parental leave for the primary caretaker. Ascent also provides 3 weeks of leave for the secondary caretaker.
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite gym
There is an on-site gym in Prudential Plaza which is free to employees.
Some meals provided
We provide free breakfast on :param:1. Employees get free lunch on Friday.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development
Continuing education stipend
We offer $1500 annually for continuing education.
Customized development tracks
Job training & conferences
Ascent offers a generous professional development stipend per year.
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications
Promote from within
Lunch and learns
Ascent hosts bi-weekly lunch and learn meetings with internal and external speakers.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity manifesto
Highly diverse management team
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employer-paid Long Term Disability provided, covering up to 60% of annual salary. Voluntary Short Term Disability is also available.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health insurance
Multiple plan options with Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well an HSA (Heath Savings Account).
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Culture
Volunteer in local community
Flexible work schedule
Ascent offers a completely flexible scheduling and work from home policy.
Open door policy
Pair programming
Partners with nonprofits
Charitable Matching Gift Program - annual match of employee donations to organizations of their choice
Remote work program
Team based strategic planning
OKR operational model
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Sabbatical
Unlimited vacation policy