What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Squarespace?

Updated on August 31, 2026

Squarespace Employee Reviews

We view our people as professionals with interests, responsibilities and passions outside of work. And we believe employees need quality time to unplug and recharge for their own well-being and satisfaction. Through our flexible PTO policy, we encourage team members to take the time off they need to recharge and be their best.
 

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What People Are Saying About Squarespace

  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: The Homespace/Officespace model gives teams and managers latitude to set practical hybrid or remote norms rather than follow a rigid mandate. This structure is framed as a long‑standing flexible philosophy that many roles use to keep day‑to‑day schedules predictable.
  • Time Off Access: Company materials highlight flexible PTO, extended paid family leave, and a tenure-based sabbatical, emphasizing unplugging and recovery. These policies are repeatedly positioned as accessible and supportive of time away when needed.
  • Sustainable Pace: Descriptions of most product and engineering teams point to steady, sustainable workloads outside major launches. Day‑to‑day cadence is often portrayed as reasonable, with busier windows tied to planned timelines.

Squarespace's Benefits

Offers a flexible time off policy

Offers generous PTO

Offers sabbatical leave

Provides bereavement leave

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers company-sponsored happy hours

Offers company-sponsored outings

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Partners with nonprofits

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Established expectations for communication between time zones

Offers a remote work program

Provides work from home flexibility

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model