Scaler (by InterviewBit), a tech upskilling startups, has announced paid time off for all its employees from 25th December to 2nd January. The time off will be observed across the organisation according to Scaler’s vision of creating a balanced work-life experience for its workforce, a statement said.
The statement said, “Contrary to popular belief that startups have a high-pressure work environment with little room for personal growth and development, Scaler works to ensure that its employees are regularly engaged. They organise various activities across art, crafts, music, cooking, and even meme contests to create a fun atmosphere. The company also organises periodic meditation and yoga sessions for employees to unwind. It offers access to an online counselling and emotional support platform to promote mental wellbeing among the workforce. In addition, Scaler regularly extends birthday hampers, work anniversary gifts, and presents to commemorate important personal milestones such as weddings, the birth of a child, and so on. The company aims to ensure that every employee feels included and motivated to work.”
It added, “In keeping with its view for inclusion and diversity, Scaler boasts a 33% female workforce and actively advocates for equal opportunity for women in the tech workforce. Under their POSH policy directives, the company has also undertaken a program to sensitise the leadership on creating and facilitating a safe, healthy and harassment-free workplace. Further, Scaler has also run programs for new managers to help them better understand and deliver in their roles. The company has earmarked 5 CR as the budget for employee benefits, engagement efforts, culture-building activities and L&D for the next year to ensure that employees are engaged, competent and confident in their positions.”
Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-Founder, Scaler & InterviewBit, said, “We believe that a business is only as good as its people, and therefore while we seek out some of the best in the field to work with us, we also ensure that their journey is satisfying and rewarding. With edtech being one of the foremost industries in the economy today, there is no dearth of opportunity for quality talent. Consequently, at Scaler, we endeavour to provide a holistic learning and growth experience to all our employees, which takes a comprehensive view of professional and personal development. We are honoured to work with such dedicated individuals and fuelled by their sincere passion. We are sure to draw steadily closer to our dream of becoming a world-class virtual tech-varsity.”
Scaler has previously raised 20 million USD in Series-A Funding led by marquee investors like Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global and Rocket Internet, among others, in January 2020.
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