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Strata Decision Technology
Benefits at Strata Decision Technology
We know that our people want more than just a job at Strata. They want a career with purpose. A community who truly cares. A safe place to bring their authentic selves to work. Relationships that don’t end with the workday. Security for their families. Service to their communities. Our team means everything to us, so the things that are important to them are our first priority. We support our team through the many programs, perks and benefits listed below.
Financial + Retirement
401(K)
Strata offers both a traditional 401(K) and Roth 401(K) with a broad selection of stocks, bonds and international index funds to choose from.
401(K) matching
Strata provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan managed by Vanguard. We match 50% of contributions up to 6% of an employee's annual gross pay. Our team members are fully vested on day one!
Employee stock purchase plan
We allow all fulltime employees to purchase company shares at a discounted price, starting on day one.
Performance bonus
We're proud to have consistently funded our bonus pool to 100%. Our team has clear expectations set and aim to meet and exceed their goals each year!
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Strata offers pre-tax commuter benefits for transportation, parking and car-share services as well as a corporate discount to Divvy bike here in Chicago!
Company-sponsored outings
All teams are encouraged to plan quarterly events and outings!
Fitness stipend
Aside from our annual health & wellness stipend, Strata has partnerships with a variety of fitness centers nationwide that our team can take advantage of!
Onsite gym
Onsite office parking
There are many pay-to-park garages near our office, including in our HQ building, the Aon Center.
Recreational clubs
Team members can use their annual health & wellness stipend to pay intramural dues in their home town. In Chicago, we often play beach volleyball or softball in the summer too!
Relocation assistance
Free snacks and drinks
We love our Bevi machines for flavored water and stock a variety of snacks daily.
Some meals provided
Home-office stipend for remote employees
All team members, regardless of location, are eligible for monthly reimbursement to offset the cost of technology usage as well as other home office needs.
Meditation space
Mother's room
Child Care + Parental Leave
Company sponsored family events
Strata has fun celebrating "Take Your Kid To Work Day" each year! We've also hosted a "Friends & Family Open House" in our office to show our loved ones where we work.
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 12 weeks of paid birthing parent leave and offer 6 weeks for non-birthing parent and adoptive parent leave.
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Professional Development
Continuing education stipend
Our Education Grant program offers $500 annually, for continuing education.
Customized development tracks
Job training & conferences
We offer extensive new hire training and employee development programs alongside our Education Grant program for our people to expand their knowledge and skills in and outside of Strata.
Mentorship program
Our mentorship program includes 1-to-1 mentorship, cross-department mentorship, career mentoring and leadership mentoring.
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications
Team members can use their annual Education Grant to pursue certifications or training in their field of interest.
Promote from within
Lunch and learns
Strata hosts a variety of lunch and learns throughout the year. We have welcomed guest speakers to talk to our team about Accessibility & Inclusion, healthcare challenges & trends and more!
Continuing education available during work hours
Every team member has access to a catalog of over 200 courses taught by Strata employees to further their learning. In addition, team members have LinkedIn Learning licenses for continued education.
Tuition reimbursement
Our education grant program covers up to $500 annually of current tuition or fees associated with courses or graduate programs related to your role at Strata!
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services
Health Insurance + Wellness
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Strata employees can contribute up to $3,500 annually to their FSA. These funds can be used for applicable out-of-pocket, healthcare-related expenses or dependent care expenses.
Health insurance
All health benefit coverage begins on day one. Team Members have their first 30 days to select the right coverage for themselves and their families.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
We offer multiple plan and provider options through a benefit portal every team member has access to on day one!
Team workouts
Strata encourages our team to stay active through various virtual workout challenges so that we can get moving together, no matter where we are located!
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Every team member has an annual health & wellness stipend that can be used towards fitness and wellness costs. We offer discounted rates to a variety of local and nationwide fitness clubs.
Mental health benefits
Mental health and taking time away from work is important - every team member has two Mental Recharge Days to be used freely throughout the calendar year.
Transgender health care benefits
Wellness days
Each team member has two wellness days included in their time off bank, starting on day one.
Diversity
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Mandated unconscious bias training
We have incorporated unconscious bias training into our annual, company-wide ethics training and our new hire onboarding program. Managers also attend inclusive leadership trainings.
Diversity employee resource groups
Strata's Diversity Council helps us consider programs and processes to best support our organization from a DE&I perspective. It also allows for team members to listen, educate and share experiences.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
We tap into a diverse talent pipeline through partnerships with diverse student organizations. Our team is also required to complete training around unconscious bias before conducting interviews.
Diversity recruitment program
Culture
Volunteer in local community
Our team members can use their annual community service day to make an impact in their neighborhood.
Flexible work schedule
We know that life happens - we encourage our team to communicate with their managers about flexibility they may need. We also offer a flex Fridays program all year long!
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Pair programming
Partners with nonprofits
We partner with many organizations including: OneTen, Feeding America and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Remote work program
We value our people spending time together. We have campuses hosting in-person events in Chicago & St. Louis. We are a hybrid environment with all team members experiencing the flexibility to WFH.
Team based strategic planning
OKR operational model
Employee-led culture committees
Day off for your birthday
Use your annual floating holiday for just about anything you celebrate!
Hybrid work model
Summer hours
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Our team members start accruing PTO on day one, accrue 21 days per year & can roll over up to 5 unused days each year. We also offer 10 paid holidays plus an additional community service day per year.
Paid volunteer time
Our team receives one day per year of paid volunteer time. Additionally, many of our teams will take time to volunteer together!
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
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