At the conclusion of his job search last summer, Customer Advocacy Supervisor Joseph Cox received offers at various salary points. But for Joseph, like so many other job seekers, salary was not the final factor in his decision. Instead, Clearcover's perks and benefits ultimately led him to accept his current role. Recently, after several months as a Clearcover-er, Joseph wrote a LinkedIn post about how Clearcover's perks led to his decision to join our team.
Read MoreEarlier this year, several Clearcover-ers formed a new Employee Resource Group, "Women in Insurance and Technology" (WIIT), with the mission to create a community and provide support for those who identify as women at Clearcover. The group has pledged to provide awareness and inclusivity, resources for career development, and opportunities to engage with and support similar external communities. After several internal meetings, WIIT recently hosted their first company-wide event, a workshop titled "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism."
Read MoreEveryday Clearcover-ers demonstrate the strength of our teamwork. We are known for completing projects on time and consistently meeting and surpassing our goals while praising and supporting one another. Outside of our work-related projects, we often ban together and direct our efforts to support causes like the annual Movember fundraiser. In October, we continued this tradition and challenged Clearcover-ers to collectively raise $5,000 for the American Cancer Society during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read MoreAt Clearcover, we recognize that team members who are assured that their healthcare and finances are in order, are able to thrive in a remote environment, and can easily balance their work and personal schedules are happier in their jobs than those who lack some or all of these benefits. And employees who are happy are likely to be more productive and remain with their current employer. In order to ensure that all Clearcover-ers maintain the highest possible level of contentment and peace of mind, we offer all team members a comprehensive package of benefits that provides expansive health care coverage, helps to bolster their finances, covers essentials for remote work, offers flexibility, and supports families.
Read MoreDays after Chicago's 2022 Disability Pride Parade took place just blocks from our headquarters, Clearcover's Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Council (EIDC) hosted their first Disability Pride Month panel. The panel continued the EIDC's mission to frame initiatives that recognize and celebrate all types of individuals. By increasing everyone's knowledge about communities outside of their own, the EIDC aims to create a workplace where everyone feels comfortable to show up and contribute as their true selves.
Read MoreAs a company that prioritizes the mental health of all of our employees, Clearcover recognizes the importance of offering all team members ongoing opportunities to have fun outside of our day-to-day work. And Clearcover-ers who live near our Chicago headquarters know that the best way to have fun during the summer months is by maximizing their time spent outdoors. So what better way for Chicago-area team members to get outside, connect with each other, and have fun than by playing everyone's recess favorite - kickball!
Read MoreThroughout Pride Month, Clearcover's Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Council (EIDC) presented initiatives to expand Clearcover-ers' knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community in order to create an ever more welcoming and inclusive work environment. Beginning on June 1st, the EIDC presented a flag or term associated with the LGBTQ+ community each working day. In addition, the EIDC launched a new Employee Resource Group in our company-wide Slack channels for members of the community and their allies to meet other members, talk about topics pertaining to the community, and ultimately feel accepted, welcomed and heard. Finally, the EIDC presented a Pride Video Educational Series on June 9th and wrapped up the month with a Pride Panel featuring several Clearcover-ers' coming out stories.
Read MoreClearcover's downtown Chicago headquarters has officially reopened! For the first time in over two years, many Clearcover-ers are returning to the Loop, dusting off our ping pong table, and collaborating face-to-face. While all team members have the option to reserve a desk at the office, Clearcover will remain a remote-first company and returning to the office is completely optional for all employees.
Read MoreAt Clearcover, our people-first culture is focused on promoting employee happiness, which begins with ensuring that all employees are mentally healthy. To support and promote the mental health of all Clearcover-ers, we offer a series of virtual meditation and yoga sessions, ensure flexibility through Focus Fridays and Summer Flex schedules, have a dedicated Slack channel to discussions of all things #mental-health, and program a variety of monthly mental health workshops with the added availability of one-on-one sessions with licensed therapists.
Read MoreOver the past two years, Clearcover's team has more than doubled in size. As a remote-first company, we've had the great fortune of hiring top talent from across the country and, as a result, over 60% of our team members live outside of the Chicago area where our headquarters are located, and Clearcover-ers now reside in 30 states.
Clearcover maintains a people first culture while working remotely.
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