Attest — Remote Work & Company Policy

Remote-First Philosophy

At Attest, our remote-first philosophy is foundational and intentional, not a temporary measure. We are committed to building a distributed workforce from day one, emphasizing hiring the best talent for each role, regardless of location. With no mandatory headquarters, we prioritize flexibility and efficiency, enabling our team to work from anywhere in the world.

Work Hours & Time Zones

• Async-first Culture: We believe in asynchronous communication to accommodate diverse time zones and working styles.
• Core Overlap Window: 10 AM–2 PM Eastern Time (ET) for synchronous communication and meetings.
• Work Flexibility: Outside the core hours, team members are encouraged to work when they feel most productive.
• Performance Measurement: We focus on results, not hours logged. Company-wide events default to Eastern Time (New York).

Communication & Tools

• Primary Tools: Slack for daily communication, Notion for documentation, Zoom/Google Meet for video calls
• Communication Protocol: Default to async; write before calling. Utilize public channels over direct messages for transparency. Document decisions in Notion for universal access.
• Response Time Expectations: Slack: Within 4 hours during the core overlap window. Email: Within 24 hours.

Meeting Cadence

• Weekly All-hands: 30-minute sessions, recorded for asynchronous viewing.
• 1:1 Meetings: As needed, fostering personal and professional development.
• Meeting Guidelines: No recurring meetings without a written agenda. Every meeting should produce a Notion document with decisions and action items.
• Deep Work Days: "No-meeting Wednesdays" to focus on deep work.

Equipment & Workspace

• Early Stage Setup: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).
• Stipends: Monthly internet stipend. Home-office stipend post-funding (Series Seed or revenue milestones).
• Equipment Provision: Company-issued laptops for full-time employees post-funding.
• Security Requirements: Use a VPN on public WiFi. Enable screen locks when away from the desk.

Data Security & Privacy

• Refer to Privacy Policy: For biometric and user-data handling, see /privacy.
• Device Security: Enable disk encryption on work devices. Use a company-provided password manager.
• Data Handling: Avoid storing customer data on personal devices or unsecured cloud storage. Report any security incidents immediately to the founder.

Time Off & Flexibility

• PTO Policy: Unlimited Paid Time Off with a minimum of 15 days off per year.
• Sick Days: Separate and do not count towards PTO.
• "Out of Office" Protocol: When out of office, truly disconnect — no Slack, no email.
• Notification: Provide at least 48-hour notice for planned time off.
• Company-wide Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving + Friday after, Christmas Eve + Christmas Day.

Culture & Values

• Honesty: We embody the principles of our product.
• Ownership: Everyone is accountable for their outcomes.
• Action Bias: Encourage shipping and iteration.
• Documentation: "If it's not documented, it didn't happen."
• No Brilliant Jerks: Talent must be coupled with kindness.
• Community Investment: Though remote, we prioritize connection through annual in-person offsites.