Latest update May 16, 2023

This page is in constant evolution as we grow. We’ve been iterating on it a couple of times already; you can find the previous pages at the bottom of this one if you’re curious, or some kind of startup history expert

What it’s all about

• As a distributed team of 40+ employees, across Europe for now but maybe tomorrow across the world, as an innovator not only in terms of the product we build but also regarding HR policies & practices, we have a particular approach to rituals.
• You’ll find below all that you need to know about each of them : why they exist, what they consist of, and what you can do to make the most of it.

Team rituals at a glance

(click on any of them to directly go to their detailed version)

<aside> 🌐 9-day fortnight

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<aside> 🏡 Company offsite

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<aside> 🚌 Department offsite

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<aside> 📣 OKRs - Q&A updates

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<aside> 🎟️ Remote Trips - Visit colleagues

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<aside> 🏫 Coworking / Visit the HQ

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Team rituals in details

<aside> 📆 The 9 day-fortnight

• What is it
  • You work 5 days a week on some weeks and 4 days a week every other week
  • Days off are either on Wednesdays or Fridays (you can switch only at the beginning of quarters, with your team/manager's approval)
  • During summer, we practice the 4 days workweek every week (July and August)
• Why did we set it up
  • We are forward thinkers and believe in this new work/life balance
  • We tested the 4-day workweek end of 2022 and figured out it wasn’t the best organization at our current stage
• What’s expected from you
  • We are not expecting you to add 8 hours over the 9 other days, but your productivity should remain the same as if we were working full time, so…
  • …Be curious about the topic, look for your own pace, find the right balance, and organize yourself
  • Be aware that it’s not common, and an outstanding perk </aside>

<aside> 🏡 Company Offsite

• What is it
  • A 3-days team gathering, happening twice a year (September / March)
  • Consisting in mixing workshops, activities, & chill together
• Why did we set it up
  • We know from experience, that racing head down can sometimes feel lonely and intense
  • Particularly as a remote team spread across Europe, and a no-meeting org
  • These longer times spent together, without emergencies, are highly valuable for team cohesion
• What’s expected from you
  • Be aware of our calendar, and make sure to free up your agenda for those events
  • Try to go out of your comfort zone (native language, your department) and go discover other team members; they don’t bite and are awesome (so we’ve been told!)
  • Double down on this time to cross points of view or ideas on work & life! </aside>

<aside> 🚌 [NEW] Department Offsite

• What is it
  • 3-days department gathering, happening once a year
  • Getting together as a department to enhance collaboration
  • in a location that’s the easiest to gather all the department team members
  • in a budget of 600e per person (approx budget: 200€ housing, 300€ transportation, 150€ meals, 50€ activity)
  • And get to know your department co-workers better
• Why did we set it up
  • As we’re distributed, and teams grow quickly, a department moment is important
  • Making sure everyone is aligned on company and individual goals
• What’s expected from you
• Anyone in the team can take an active part in its building, not only managers (place, schedule, menus, activities) - we can support you at a high level but won’t plan everything for you on the people side
• Be curious, and propose topics to address that you know can improve collaboration </aside>

<aside> 📆 OKRs Update & Team Q&As

• What is it
  • 1-hour all-hands visio led by Virgile to address OKR progress and Q&As
  • We used to gather physically every other month, but it wasn’t optimal
  • After hearing feedback, we decided to host a monthly team moment
  • Except when there’s an offsite or during summer’s lower activity
• Why did we set it up
  • It’s both time and costs efficient (vs. a physical gathering)
  • Allows everyone to have a clear vision of company goals and evolutions
  • Create a sense of belonging, even if via visio; it’s still great to have everyone connected at the same time!
• What’s expected from you
  • Take a moment to answer the pre-gathering form to ease the meeting
  • Be on time, of course, and proactive if any question is left unanswered </aside>