Benefits at theSkimm

401(K)

401(K) matching

theSkimm matches full-time employees 100% on the first 5% deferred into their 401(K), capped at 2% per year. This match begins after one year of employment.

Company equity

Childcare benefits

Family medical leave

Generous parental leave

18 weeks of paid family leave (adoption, fostering, surrogacy included) for both primary and secondary caregivers

Return-to-work program post parental leave

Fertility benefits

Commuter benefits

Pre-tax benefits offered through Navia for parking and transit

Company-sponsored outings

Company-sponsored happy hours

Free snacks and drinks

Some meals provided

Mother's room

Continuing education stipend

Job training & conferences

theSkimm offers employees professional development opportunities like Onsite training courses.

Promote from within

Lunch and learns

Continuing education available during work hours

Tuition reimbursement

theSkimm offers a stipend to full-time employees to be used toward any training or resources pertaining to an employee's job-related responsibilities, skills enhancement, or professional development.

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Mental health benefits

Wellness days

Diversity manifesto

Mandated unconscious bias training

Diversity employee resource groups

Hiring practices that promote diversity

Flexible work schedule

theSkimm provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Summer hours, Flexible start and end times.

Open door policy

Open office floor plan

Partners with nonprofits

Remote work program

Team based strategic planning

OKR operational model

Employee resource groups

Employee-led culture committees

Day off for your birthday

Quarterly engagement surveys

Hybrid work model

In-person all-hands meetings

Summer hours

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Sabbatical

One fully paid month sabbatical when a full-time employee reaches five years at theSkimm

Unlimited vacation policy

Bereavement leave benefits

Hardship benefits