InStride
Benefits at InStride
We want InStriders to thrive and feel supported. Below are a few perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team. We are most proud of our Step Forward program, in which InStriders can enroll in any of the 2,300+ course and program offerings available through our academic network., and InStride pays 100% of their tuition upfront.
Financial + Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care + Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
In addition to a dependent care FSA option, InStride offers caregiver subsidies through Helpr to help InStriders who serve as caregivers for loved ones.
Company sponsored family events
Family medical leave
Generous parental leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
Family expansion benefits available through our health insurance benefit plans.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Fitness stipend
Company-sponsored happy hours
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Home-office stipend for remote employees
InStride provides all the necessary equipment to successfully work from home.
Mother's room
Professional Development
Continuing education stipend
InStride covers 100% tuition upfront when you enroll in any of the 2300+ online courses offered by the institutions in our academic network. Learn new skills, earn a credential, or even a degree!
Job training & conferences
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications
Promote from within
Lunch and learns
InStriders periodically host events to share information with their colleagues.
Tuition reimbursement
InStride covers 100% tuition upfront when you enroll in any of the 2300+ online courses offered by the institutions in our academic network. Learn new skills, earn a credential, or even a degree!
Health Insurance + Wellness
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
InStride offers flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care costs.
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
InStride has a number of programs to support wellness, from mental health services to a work-from-home stipend to set up an ergonomic home office.
Mental health benefits
Through InStride's health insurance benefits, InStriders have access to Brightline, Cleo, Headspace and Spring Health for emotional and psychological support.
Wellness days
InStride schedules regular Wellness Days, when the entire company shuts down, to promote a better work-life balance.
Diversity
Diversity manifesto
Highly diverse management team
Our leadership team represents a wide variety of backgrounds, and our hiring practices encourage bringing in many unique and different perspectives to our work and our organization.
Mandated unconscious bias training
InStriders have access to Arizona State University's "To Be Welcoming" curriculum, which is intended to help individuals participate in open and honest conversations with those in our community.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
We start by using Text.io to write job descriptions and job postings that attract as wide an array of candidates as possible. We look for ways candidates whose values match our own.
Culture
Volunteer in local community
Since InStriders are spread out across the U.S., InStriders volunteer with non-profit organizations in communities nationwide.
Flexible work schedule
Open office floor plan
Pair programming
Partners with nonprofits
InStride partners with OneTen Coalition as an endorsed talent developer to provide education opportunities and career advancement for Black talent.
Remote work program
Currently, all InStride employees work remotely.
Team based strategic planning
OKR operational model
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Once a year, InStriders gather in person to learn about the company and each other through work and informal sessions.
Employee awards
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
In addition to unlimited PTO, InStride has Wellness Days throughout the year when the office closes. This ensures that InStriders can enjoy time off without worrying about falling behind.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Unlimited vacation policy
Company-wide vacation
InStride closes our offices between Christmas and New Year's Day to allow our team members time to spend with their families.
