Scratch Financial
Scratch Financial Benefits Overview
Scratch is a remote-first company, giving ultimate flexibility to today's nomadic workplace. For those who prefer a hybrid model, we do have an office space available for use (which is stocked with snacks & various beverages). We offer unlimited PTO, covered healthcare, 401k match, and monthly recognition opportunities. We also provide learning platforms and resources for all to keep growing. We have an equity retention policy to ensure you grow as the company grows financially, as well. And if your family is growing, we offer a generous parental leave, too!
Compensation + Benefits
Offers 401(K)
Offers disability insurance
Provides hardship benefits
Provides 401(K) matching
Offers life insurance
Offers company equity
Offers performance bonuses
Offers competitive compensation and rewards package
Offers employee stock purchase plan
Provides home-office stipend for remote employees
Offers employee discounts
Offers dental insurance
Offers health insurance
Offers vision insurance
Offers transgender health care benefits
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Offers pet insurance
We provide Scratch employees with a special financing program for pet expenses via our own Scratch Plan tool
Offers mental health benefits
Provides family medical leave
Provides a post-parental leave return-to-work program
Offers generous parental leave
We offer between 8 - 16 weeks paid leave dependent on tenure for employees
Work-Life Balance + Wellbeing
Offers company-sponsored outings
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Partners with nonprofits
We work with over a dozen non-profit animal shelters to bring them access to our simple financing solution
Offers team workouts
Various teams have coordinated to do mountain runs and other outdoor activities
Has employee-led culture committees
Provides employees with ability to schedule focus-time blocks
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
We host various company-wide charity events, such as volunteering at local animal shelters and crafting dog & cat toys for these shelters
Provides access to an onsite gym
Provides recreational clubs
Offers wellness programs
We host company-wide meditation and stress management sessions.
Provides onsite meditation space
Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offers generous PTO
Provides paid holidays
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Provides wellness days
Provides floating holidays
Provides sick leave
Offers paid volunteer time
Provides paid sick days
Allows employees to take a day off for their birthday
We offer unlimited PTO and encourage everyone to take off for their special day!
Offers a flexible time off policy
Provides bereavement leave
Career Growth + Development
Provides continuing education stipend
Offers mentorship program
Provides paid industry certifications
Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours
Provides virtual coaching services
Encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration
Job training & conferences
Provides online course subscriptions
Hosts Lunch and Learns
Provides personal development training
Offers apprenticeship programs
Defines roles and sets expectations for success
Promote from within
Posts new positions internally and encourages employees to apply
Regularly scheduled promotion review cycles for employees
Encourages lateral mobility to expand skills and impact
Company Culture
Has a dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Hiring practices promote diversity
Has a highly diverse management team
About 1/3 of Scratch's C-level is female and 1/3 is non-white.
Has a diversity recruitment program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Outside of core working hours of 9am - 11am PST, we believe Scratchers do their best work within their chosen schedule
Utilizes restricted work hours
Provides work from home flexibility
Offers a remote work program
We encourage remote work and have Scratchers in 15+ different countries presently. We believe so long as you communicate and complete work in an accountable way, the world is your oyster!
Utilizes a hybrid work model
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Engineering team utilizes pair programming
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Hosts in-person revenue kickoff meetings
Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Implements team-based strategic planning
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
We do Hub Days at our Pasadena, CA HQ, where all Scratchers come in for a 2 day event inclusive of an All Hands, team working sessions, and of course, games/dinner/drinks!
Defined values and mission statements
Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture
Provides onsite office parking
Provides free snacks and drinks
Office is pet friendly
Some meals provided
Weekly catered lunch on Wednesday
Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction
Provides modern technology across teams
Transparent sharing of company-wide eNPS scores
Employee feedback used to shape policies and strategy
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees
Managers give public shoutouts and celebrate employee milestones
